Praise God for the rapid recuperation on my grandfather after the operation was carried out successfully last night at about 10pm to 12am.
Praise God that i can really share His godness and Miracle once again.
God reminds us never cease to pray when trouble comes. Keep working on our faith, and God will take care of the rest.
I will continue to pray for my grandfather, although he still needs to stay back for the next 48 hours for medical observation.
At least now i have something to thank God when i wake up from sleep. Will be prasing Him from now onwards for His Faithfulness and His consistent Healing Hands. I guess without these, I would not be living in a joyful life today. Although, there might be things which will discourage us during the day, but with a healthy body and a joyful heart is the best we can look forward to.
Blessed be the Name of Jesus!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
A Bigger Challenge Ahead
A familiar ring tone hit me. Nobody would call me in Penang, not as frequent as when I was in Leeds. This time, it doesn't carry a good news but a bad one.
My mom, in her trembling voice, called to tell me that my grandfather has been admitted to hospital due to a road accident.
The first response that comes into my mind is "Lord, why the challenges have to be double the rate of what i can bare?"
If you notice the last entry of mine, you will know that i wanted to start a journal for my prayer. I would like to jot down my experience that i am about to have with God in this new phase of life.
The first prayer is to ask God to place me at the right Church/place for me to continue serving the Lord. The second will be to ask God to lead me the way to my future career. The third one for the Salvation of my family members and relatives. Never have I thought that another big challenge that outrank even the second priority of my prayer list - that is my grandfather's admission to the ICU.
Now i am facing greater challenges which requires me to double or triple my effort in my prayer exercise. Knowing that he suffers from minor fracture on his scalp, his collar bones and a few dislocated and fractured ribs. Doctor added that he suffers from concussion as well. Hearing that really makes my heart broken.
My grandfather has suffered enough in his life to bring up my mom, uncles and aunt. When he is senile and just about to live a relaxing life after retirement, this tragedy happened on him. I really pray that God will take this time to reveal Himself to my grandfather, eventhough throughout his entire life, he never believes in Jesus. But I see this case as an opportunity for me to at least extend my help and to share some Truth to him. I believe that God will heal him and he will be able to stand on his feet again. His recovery will be the best testimony to the public.
People who read my blog, I urgently ask for you guys' prayer. I hope, in the end of the day, you all will be able to be one of the witnesses of this Miracle. Also, continue to pray for the people who face calamity in Myanmar, China and the States. We may not know what will come upon us tomorrow. Pray that people in this world will come back to their senses. Hope that they will leave their past and follow Christ before THE END OF THE DAY arrives.
May God show mercy to His people. Amen.
My mom, in her trembling voice, called to tell me that my grandfather has been admitted to hospital due to a road accident.
The first response that comes into my mind is "Lord, why the challenges have to be double the rate of what i can bare?"
If you notice the last entry of mine, you will know that i wanted to start a journal for my prayer. I would like to jot down my experience that i am about to have with God in this new phase of life.
The first prayer is to ask God to place me at the right Church/place for me to continue serving the Lord. The second will be to ask God to lead me the way to my future career. The third one for the Salvation of my family members and relatives. Never have I thought that another big challenge that outrank even the second priority of my prayer list - that is my grandfather's admission to the ICU.
Now i am facing greater challenges which requires me to double or triple my effort in my prayer exercise. Knowing that he suffers from minor fracture on his scalp, his collar bones and a few dislocated and fractured ribs. Doctor added that he suffers from concussion as well. Hearing that really makes my heart broken.
My grandfather has suffered enough in his life to bring up my mom, uncles and aunt. When he is senile and just about to live a relaxing life after retirement, this tragedy happened on him. I really pray that God will take this time to reveal Himself to my grandfather, eventhough throughout his entire life, he never believes in Jesus. But I see this case as an opportunity for me to at least extend my help and to share some Truth to him. I believe that God will heal him and he will be able to stand on his feet again. His recovery will be the best testimony to the public.
People who read my blog, I urgently ask for you guys' prayer. I hope, in the end of the day, you all will be able to be one of the witnesses of this Miracle. Also, continue to pray for the people who face calamity in Myanmar, China and the States. We may not know what will come upon us tomorrow. Pray that people in this world will come back to their senses. Hope that they will leave their past and follow Christ before THE END OF THE DAY arrives.
May God show mercy to His people. Amen.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Journal of Prayer
Prayer with doubt. Many of us face this problem when it comes to prayer.
It's a human nature to praise God only for answered prayers. Failure to receive blessing will cause one to leave God.
To cut thing short, I want to keep myself a journal on my prayers to God. Hope that one day, this can be a great testimony to the people in my vicinity. I will be a great encouragement if this happen to be a guide for people who wanted their faith to be consolidated by prayer.
Pray that i can sustain this although sometimes i may be "lukewarm" towards something i wanted to accomplish.
May God's goodness be shared to others.
It's a human nature to praise God only for answered prayers. Failure to receive blessing will cause one to leave God.
To cut thing short, I want to keep myself a journal on my prayers to God. Hope that one day, this can be a great testimony to the people in my vicinity. I will be a great encouragement if this happen to be a guide for people who wanted their faith to be consolidated by prayer.
Pray that i can sustain this although sometimes i may be "lukewarm" towards something i wanted to accomplish.
May God's goodness be shared to others.
Movie Review - Pawnshop No.8
Courtesy of DangPu8.comThis drama caught my attention 2 days ago. If it was not because of my favourite taiwanese artiste 天心， I would not have tried to view it.
This is a myth, or rather, a legend which was told of a pawnshop by the name of Pawnshop No. 8 (第8號當舖). According to the legend, if one locates this pawnshop, it will honour any request or wish that the person can ever ask for, as long as one is willing to pay the PRICE.
The PRICE may come in a form of materials like jewellery, house, land etc. It can be your body parts like ears and limbs. One can pay by offering one's true love. The pawnshop takes one's sanity, one's children's future in exchange for one's own future and interest. It accepts almost every valuable commodity that one can offer, even one's SOUL.
Many troubled people visited the pawnshop, hoping that one day after they have settled their problems, they can claim back their "treasure" which they have once pawned to the BROKER. But they never know that once this process has taken place, there will be no return. People who asked for money will always ask for more. Some who have succeeded will always want to be more successful. Those who asked for the "Blessing of Health" will make more pledge to sacrifice more treasure, including their love ones, for an exchange of his health and life span. This kind of business does not seem to come to an end and eventually, one had to pawn his own soul.
The mastermind behind this pawnshop is none but the Devil. He wants human to fall by offering their souls. Peopke may never think that far, as in what will cost them after this exchange is done. Often, men find ways to solve only short term problems. They never think of remedies to solve a long term ones. Never do they know that after solving one short term problem, there will be another short term problem.
This rat race seems too long and we are only running in a circle, encountering one problem after another. By the time we are senile and finally come to a stop, we will still be within the circle. There is no way other than Jesus, who is the way to God, the Father, the way to the Heavenly Kingdom and the way to Life.
This drama is really an eye opener for me. Sometimes, we do work ourselves to Hell but God is gracious to lead us back. Don't feel depress when we encounter insummountable problems but with Jesus around us, we are at rest.
I will finish this drama and probably write another entry for another enlightenment. Hope that those who watch it can get something out of it.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Sushi Art - The True Art of Japanese Cuisine
Prosperity can be nothing, if one cannot enjoy the luxury of good food. Fortunate for me to have lived in the heart of the isles of Northern Malaysia - Penang, where food is the main attraction.
Why is it so? The reason behind this is because Penang comprises mainly of Chinese community. As what it has been practiced among the chinese, even in the earliest civilisation of ancient Chinese Empire, the standard of food has always been a sign of wealth and status, apart from serving its basic purpose of satisfying one's hunger. It's always food that brings the chinese community together. There is always a reason to celebrate and to feast.
The Japanese Sushi madness hit South-East Asia years ago, promoting fresh, raw and health food to every single corner of Malaysia where chinese populations are the majority. Paying the bills for ths luxurious meal is simply pain-staking. But how to avoid paying this much? There is only if the consumers know how to prepare these sushis from scratch. No short cuts and pain in the ass.
My love for sushi led me to work as a sushi chef when I was studying in Leeds. Due to the improper teachings from the restaurant that i used to work in, my sushi making skills has shown no improvement. I really admire those who have tremendous skills in sushi making, not because they can perform this well in front of the customers, but rather the ability of calming themselves and avoiding mistakes. It requires continual practice whether you are rolling the sushi, hand-molding the nigiris or slicing pieces of raw fish meat. Patience and total focus will be the main ingredients to achieve this.
I must admit that i am not as good as what i have expected myself to do. But I am going to show the following clip, which will lead us to the highlight of this entry.
Look at how fast and how skillful for him to hand-mold the nigiris. There are 4 different methods to do it. Can you notice the difference?
Samurai Spirit oftens demonstrated on the samurai sword. Observe how he positioned sliced the futomaki. True Samurai Spirit!
Can you imagine how he came out the picture on the sushi that he was making?
I was puzzled when i saw different images from each slice of the futomaki. Look closely, he only did a roll of futomaki and it came with various designs! Simply remarkable!
Japanese food for dinner tonight, shall we?
To end this entry:
"Learn the Art. Feel the Passion. Love the Food."
"Hai. Itadakimasu!!!"
Why is it so? The reason behind this is because Penang comprises mainly of Chinese community. As what it has been practiced among the chinese, even in the earliest civilisation of ancient Chinese Empire, the standard of food has always been a sign of wealth and status, apart from serving its basic purpose of satisfying one's hunger. It's always food that brings the chinese community together. There is always a reason to celebrate and to feast.
The Japanese Sushi madness hit South-East Asia years ago, promoting fresh, raw and health food to every single corner of Malaysia where chinese populations are the majority. Paying the bills for ths luxurious meal is simply pain-staking. But how to avoid paying this much? There is only if the consumers know how to prepare these sushis from scratch. No short cuts and pain in the ass.
My love for sushi led me to work as a sushi chef when I was studying in Leeds. Due to the improper teachings from the restaurant that i used to work in, my sushi making skills has shown no improvement. I really admire those who have tremendous skills in sushi making, not because they can perform this well in front of the customers, but rather the ability of calming themselves and avoiding mistakes. It requires continual practice whether you are rolling the sushi, hand-molding the nigiris or slicing pieces of raw fish meat. Patience and total focus will be the main ingredients to achieve this.
I must admit that i am not as good as what i have expected myself to do. But I am going to show the following clip, which will lead us to the highlight of this entry.
Look at how fast and how skillful for him to hand-mold the nigiris. There are 4 different methods to do it. Can you notice the difference?
Samurai Spirit oftens demonstrated on the samurai sword. Observe how he positioned sliced the futomaki. True Samurai Spirit!
Can you imagine how he came out the picture on the sushi that he was making?
I was puzzled when i saw different images from each slice of the futomaki. Look closely, he only did a roll of futomaki and it came with various designs! Simply remarkable!
Japanese food for dinner tonight, shall we?
To end this entry:
"Learn the Art. Feel the Passion. Love the Food."
"Hai. Itadakimasu!!!"
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Alfie - Makes me think of Paris
Long long time ago since i first heard of this song. Fall in love with it when it first appeared in a Japanese Drama - Concerto.
The most important fact that i like this song is because it is sung by my favourite female vocalist of all time - Vanessa Williams.
Alfie - Vanessa Williams
What's it all about, Alfie?
Is it just for the moment we live?
What's it all about when you sort it out, Alfie?
Are we meant to take more than we give
Or are we meant to be kind?
And if only fools are kind, Alfie,
Then I guess it's wise to be cruel.
And if life belongs only to the strong, Alfie,
What will you lend on an old golden rule?
As sure as I believe there's a heaven above, Alfie,
I know there's something much more,
Something even non-believers can believe in.
I believe in love, Alfie.
Without true love we just exist, Alfie.
Until you find the love you've missed you're nothing, Alfie.
When you walk let your heart lead the way
And you'll find love any day, Alfie, Alfie
The most important fact that i like this song is because it is sung by my favourite female vocalist of all time - Vanessa Williams.
Alfie - Vanessa Williams
What's it all about, Alfie?
Is it just for the moment we live?
What's it all about when you sort it out, Alfie?
Are we meant to take more than we give
Or are we meant to be kind?
And if only fools are kind, Alfie,
Then I guess it's wise to be cruel.
And if life belongs only to the strong, Alfie,
What will you lend on an old golden rule?
As sure as I believe there's a heaven above, Alfie,
I know there's something much more,
Something even non-believers can believe in.
I believe in love, Alfie.
Without true love we just exist, Alfie.
Until you find the love you've missed you're nothing, Alfie.
When you walk let your heart lead the way
And you'll find love any day, Alfie, Alfie
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