D-Day next week. Loads to be dealt with. Nothing have i started on yet.
The time when i really hope for the interview never came. It always arrives at the wrong time when i have some other things to do. To an extreme state, it comes in "pair" this time.
Doubtfully, the question arises, as for why people would prefer to have job interview next week. Probably it is the "right" day as regarded by Chinese referring to the Chinese Lunar Calender.
Apart from the interview, it's a last minute plan for me to attend the Asia Conference 2008 in Singapore. Always and very often after i have decided on something, other extra events will suddenly land on me, having me to change all my previous schedule. And now i have things filling up to my nostril - experiencing difficulty to even breathe.
The new schedule reads, Monday - Renew Passport, Tuesday - Silterra Interview, Wednesday - Power Electronics Revision, Thursday - Harmer & Simmons Interview. Right after the interview, i will travel down to Singapore.
The new Saga will begin right after i reach Singapore. Asia Conference 2008 will be the next station where my stamina is once again being evaluated. Hopefully, I could REST through the conference in the presence of the LORD.
Pray hard for this to come to past.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
San Francisco (Theme of Dying Young)
YEAH...found this song which I love so much when I was still in Primary 4.
One of the Dying Young theme song titled San Francisco from John Newton Howard.
Not many people know about this guy but he is one talented guy in the 90's.
Anyway, enjoy the link!
John Newton Howard - San Francisco (Dying Young)
One of the Dying Young theme song titled San Francisco from John Newton Howard.
Not many people know about this guy but he is one talented guy in the 90's.
Anyway, enjoy the link!
John Newton Howard - San Francisco (Dying Young)
Revelation - Justice
Revelation. Have this statement ever crossed your mind that the things that you are unable to see or feel in this dimension actually happen in God's Kingdom?
Impossible for us to see justice prevailed in the current society. The evil seems dominating every single aspect in our daily livings. Kind person are most likely going to fall into the hands of the evil doers. Issue about God's existence and His view on the matter of injustice has raised the doubt in my very own belief in Christianity.
What we haven't seen or felt, do not lead us straight to generalization of the non-existence. If you insist that God does not exist because we can not see Him, then you should question yourself, whether you have a brain, since you have not seen your brain with your own very eyes.
Question again, how about Justice? What is Justice?
It happened in a more liberal country like US, demonstrators raising banners, crying out to the government seeking justice. They can tell briefly what Justice is. An abstract noun. The meaning reads "treat us fairly". If they don't get what they have come to ask for, it is not JUST.
Educated people often marginalized the use of Justice to seek the thing they desire. This is viewed as legalized robbery. The constitutional law is practiced to protect its own citizens and not utilized to do evil.
That's why many uneducated citizens often have the mindset that "justice" is for the wealthy and knowledgeable. They claim that they do not see Justice in this world.
Partially true regarding their statement. Justice can only be found in the Kingdom of God. The dimension for Earth is too shallow. Justice does not fit in because the earthlings themselves are shallow-minded.
Earthlings are self-centered by birth. They will only agree with fairness and justice if the cases are sited to them. None of these people will the full comprehension on the word Justice and its origin.
Only those who are God-centered can truly find Justice because it can only be found in other dimension - God's Kingdom.
I almost feel it myself everyday, complaining to God about justice on my job application. How people who are inferior than me could find a job and why can't me? This question still surrounds me because I haven't entered the Heavenly Gate of God's very Kingdom.
I promise myself to be with God, because He is the only key to Justice. And Justice alone resides in the heart of God's Temple. My prayer extends to those who do not believe in justice in the world, trust the One True God, give Him a chance and He, whose name is Justice,will prevail. Amen.
The Cross in exchange for the Scale of Justice.
Courtesy from The Printery House
Impossible for us to see justice prevailed in the current society. The evil seems dominating every single aspect in our daily livings. Kind person are most likely going to fall into the hands of the evil doers. Issue about God's existence and His view on the matter of injustice has raised the doubt in my very own belief in Christianity.
What we haven't seen or felt, do not lead us straight to generalization of the non-existence. If you insist that God does not exist because we can not see Him, then you should question yourself, whether you have a brain, since you have not seen your brain with your own very eyes.
Question again, how about Justice? What is Justice?
It happened in a more liberal country like US, demonstrators raising banners, crying out to the government seeking justice. They can tell briefly what Justice is. An abstract noun. The meaning reads "treat us fairly". If they don't get what they have come to ask for, it is not JUST.
Educated people often marginalized the use of Justice to seek the thing they desire. This is viewed as legalized robbery. The constitutional law is practiced to protect its own citizens and not utilized to do evil.
That's why many uneducated citizens often have the mindset that "justice" is for the wealthy and knowledgeable. They claim that they do not see Justice in this world.
Partially true regarding their statement. Justice can only be found in the Kingdom of God. The dimension for Earth is too shallow. Justice does not fit in because the earthlings themselves are shallow-minded.
Earthlings are self-centered by birth. They will only agree with fairness and justice if the cases are sited to them. None of these people will the full comprehension on the word Justice and its origin.
Only those who are God-centered can truly find Justice because it can only be found in other dimension - God's Kingdom.
I almost feel it myself everyday, complaining to God about justice on my job application. How people who are inferior than me could find a job and why can't me? This question still surrounds me because I haven't entered the Heavenly Gate of God's very Kingdom.
I promise myself to be with God, because He is the only key to Justice. And Justice alone resides in the heart of God's Temple. My prayer extends to those who do not believe in justice in the world, trust the One True God, give Him a chance and He, whose name is Justice,will prevail. Amen.
The Cross in exchange for the Scale of Justice.Courtesy from The Printery House
Monday, October 27, 2008
Books read
Finally finished two books - Jesus Freaks and Discipline of the Godly Man.
Jesus Freaks outlines the martyrdom recorded dating from 33AD until now. The Discipline of the Godly Man asserts on the 17 disciplines of a man in search of godliness.
A strong determination and if possible, the least distraction that you may get, to complete reading these 2 books at the fastest pace.
Take away the laziness, and some time spent on procrastination, I believe I can finish the books even earlier than the expected time drafted in the initial reading plan.
Although it's still far before I could achieve of what I was taught from the book "The Discipline of...", I plan to move to read the book long given by Daniel - The Purpose Driven Life. Despite listening to people in Leeds recommended it for the past 4 years in Leeds, ironically I haven't really read through the book myself.
Since my life is pseudo-purposeless, I guess it's about time for me to search for the real purpose in my life.
Until I finish the book, will update the contents of the book and dissect the value of the Purpose Driven Life from God to us.
Jesus Freaks outlines the martyrdom recorded dating from 33AD until now. The Discipline of the Godly Man asserts on the 17 disciplines of a man in search of godliness.
A strong determination and if possible, the least distraction that you may get, to complete reading these 2 books at the fastest pace.
Take away the laziness, and some time spent on procrastination, I believe I can finish the books even earlier than the expected time drafted in the initial reading plan.
Although it's still far before I could achieve of what I was taught from the book "The Discipline of...", I plan to move to read the book long given by Daniel - The Purpose Driven Life. Despite listening to people in Leeds recommended it for the past 4 years in Leeds, ironically I haven't really read through the book myself.
Since my life is pseudo-purposeless, I guess it's about time for me to search for the real purpose in my life.
Until I finish the book, will update the contents of the book and dissect the value of the Purpose Driven Life from God to us.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Blessings
All praises to the LORD who concerns about my life and everything that lies within it.
Stuck in this dimension of waiting, I have actually experienced quite a number of blessing from God through my friends around me.
There are 3 people who are in full scale, trying to help me to circulate my CV for a suitable job. I am very grateful to them for offering their helping hands even though our relationship have not gone to the closest that we could get to. Their efforts and sincerity has touched me, thinking that still there is HOPE for this world and for the LORD's kingdom.
2 out of the 3 friends of mine are not Christians. Sometimes it makes me wonder how could a non-christian hold on to their very own principle of kindness and unselfishness compared to those church-goers who are self-centered and mean.
I believe GOD has HIS own timing on turning these people to recant their current beliefs. HE will not miss out any person whose Righteousness is found in the LORD.
Hopefully, my upcoming interview this Saturday will be an enjoyable and successful one. Even if it is not, I believe that it is the WILL of GOD for closing one door and opening a better one for me.
Thanks to Cellgroup members who have been praying for me during the times of waiting. May it be a greater testimony to be witnessed and shared among the House when the moment of victory storms.
The LORD is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall i be afraid?
When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh,
when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.
Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me, even then will I be confident.
- Palsm 27:1-3-
Stuck in this dimension of waiting, I have actually experienced quite a number of blessing from God through my friends around me.
There are 3 people who are in full scale, trying to help me to circulate my CV for a suitable job. I am very grateful to them for offering their helping hands even though our relationship have not gone to the closest that we could get to. Their efforts and sincerity has touched me, thinking that still there is HOPE for this world and for the LORD's kingdom.
2 out of the 3 friends of mine are not Christians. Sometimes it makes me wonder how could a non-christian hold on to their very own principle of kindness and unselfishness compared to those church-goers who are self-centered and mean.
I believe GOD has HIS own timing on turning these people to recant their current beliefs. HE will not miss out any person whose Righteousness is found in the LORD.
Hopefully, my upcoming interview this Saturday will be an enjoyable and successful one. Even if it is not, I believe that it is the WILL of GOD for closing one door and opening a better one for me.
Thanks to Cellgroup members who have been praying for me during the times of waiting. May it be a greater testimony to be witnessed and shared among the House when the moment of victory storms.
The LORD is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall i be afraid?
When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh,
when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.
Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me, even then will I be confident.
- Palsm 27:1-3-
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Learn English!
The reason why you should, too, learn English.
Look at those Chinese girls, they learned English because they do not want to just settle down with domestic business (in China). On the other way round, they are moving towards international trade.
But of course, I am not asking you to take prostitution as your part time job...
Anyway, enjoy the video!
Look at those Chinese girls, they learned English because they do not want to just settle down with domestic business (in China). On the other way round, they are moving towards international trade.
But of course, I am not asking you to take prostitution as your part time job...
Anyway, enjoy the video!
Monday, September 29, 2008
方大同 - 愛愛愛
A bit Jazzy about this song.
No doubt, it is well written. I admire artistes who can compose songs different from the Jay's (Jay Chow) style. Many artistes like to imitate the JC's move and it makes us think that the whole chinese music industry is dominated by a sole taiwanese music artiste.
I guess people just like it J. Does anybody do David Foster for a change?
Anyway, this is one of the Wayne's Highly Recommended hits. Enjoy folks!
No doubt, it is well written. I admire artistes who can compose songs different from the Jay's (Jay Chow) style. Many artistes like to imitate the JC's move and it makes us think that the whole chinese music industry is dominated by a sole taiwanese music artiste.
I guess people just like it J. Does anybody do David Foster for a change?
Anyway, this is one of the Wayne's Highly Recommended hits. Enjoy folks!
Sliced Pork with Onion Gravy
Came out with another new idea of cooking pork.
First, the pork must be seasoned with a pinch of salt and black pepper on both sides of the slices.
It is then grill on a flat pan until it is cooked.
Prepare some sliced onions and spring onions and fry them until you can smell the aroma.
Pour in the mixture of ketchup, oyster sauce, honey and salt and stir together with the onions for 2 minutes.
Serve the pork slices together with honey onion gravy and fresh carrots.
Sounds easy? You should try it!
Ingredients
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First, the pork must be seasoned with a pinch of salt and black pepper on both sides of the slices.
It is then grill on a flat pan until it is cooked.
Prepare some sliced onions and spring onions and fry them until you can smell the aroma.
Pour in the mixture of ketchup, oyster sauce, honey and salt and stir together with the onions for 2 minutes.
Serve the pork slices together with honey onion gravy and fresh carrots.
Sounds easy? You should try it!
Ingredients
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Sunday, September 28, 2008
Trip to Sungai Petani
Back from Sungai Petani (SP).
My first sight gave me an impression of a slow development in this district, which is made up of new residential areas and a slight increase in factory and company establishment. The new local government should work harder to turn SP into a modern hub to attract more people to work to battle recession. If more vacancies are offered, there will be more people reallocating to this place, and this will help to overcome the unevenly distributed population at a few major cities like Penang and KL. I really hope that I could move there if I were offered a place to work. I would definitely do my best to make SP a better place - the paradise second to Heaven.
After so many times of invitation and finally I have made up my mind to pay Daniel a visit in SP over the weekend. Although it wasn't a trip because most of the time were spent in the church, but I would say that I really enjoy accomplishing something meaningful. At least I know that I get to know Daniel better after years of separation. It's all about brotherly sharing again this time. We hit the incredible 5 hour sharing until 5 in the morning.
The next day with barely a 4 hour sleep, we skipped breakfast and went straight to Daniel's church (Grace Methodist) to conduct a physics tuition class for the 4th formers. It didn't take me quite long to comprehend some of the forgotten rules and laws in physical science, before I made my way to the whiteboard to draft my "first lecture". To my surprise, the kids love my teaching. Before going off, they even asked me where I can be reached for problems and when I will be doing my next class. Saddening for them to know that I was only visiting and will be leaving on the next day. But I really hope to go back one day to finish what I have started. It is not only my passion to teach but also my passion to see the kids, who didn't want to study initially, find themselves rooting more into the subject. I guess this is what God wants to see in us, as well, to be excellent in spirit.
I attended 2 services at my first and second day of my stay. The first service was in Mandarin. It's very lively in terms of its praise & worship and the Words. You can actually see how the people in the church responded to the message. I discovered that majority of the Christian dare not express their view of agreement when the Word of Righteousness is proclaimed in the sermon. The adults, inclusive of the senior citizens, were responding so well to the message as they were shouting to the air with agreement. To make the statement more astonishing, half of them are not highly educated. The fact is, they have been relying on the strength of the Lord for His wisdom, so that they may have a joyful and livelier life, even though they don't make much of their earnings with their jobs. They really earn my respect on this.
I blended in quite well with the Youth during the Youth service. Clear observation tells me that the youths in rural area are different from the youths I met in city. The youth in the city churches won't talk to me if they are not familiar with me and more and more of them are having their own clicks. That's why some of the visitors to the city churches might feel unwelcome due to a cold welcome from the authorities. Conversely, it is more welcoming when I was in Daniel's church. The youths were offering to buy me dinner because I had to wait for Daniel to debrief his church leaders after the service. Some of them even took their initiative to arrange transportation for me without knowing that I would be following Daniel home. One thing which surprises me is that they don't really know me not have I met them through introduction, but still they were willing to spend time making their visitor feels like home.
Kudos to Daniel and his church. I think he has sacrificed more than anybody else to build up the church and the youth. I believe the youth will be ready after their secondary school to serve outside their primary church. May God bless them abundantly.
It is really an eye opener over the weekend. I am hoping to see more surprises and witness more transformation on my second trip to GMC.
"Weary never, while serving the Lord. He will restore you when you are at the right track."
My first sight gave me an impression of a slow development in this district, which is made up of new residential areas and a slight increase in factory and company establishment. The new local government should work harder to turn SP into a modern hub to attract more people to work to battle recession. If more vacancies are offered, there will be more people reallocating to this place, and this will help to overcome the unevenly distributed population at a few major cities like Penang and KL. I really hope that I could move there if I were offered a place to work. I would definitely do my best to make SP a better place - the paradise second to Heaven.
After so many times of invitation and finally I have made up my mind to pay Daniel a visit in SP over the weekend. Although it wasn't a trip because most of the time were spent in the church, but I would say that I really enjoy accomplishing something meaningful. At least I know that I get to know Daniel better after years of separation. It's all about brotherly sharing again this time. We hit the incredible 5 hour sharing until 5 in the morning.
The next day with barely a 4 hour sleep, we skipped breakfast and went straight to Daniel's church (Grace Methodist) to conduct a physics tuition class for the 4th formers. It didn't take me quite long to comprehend some of the forgotten rules and laws in physical science, before I made my way to the whiteboard to draft my "first lecture". To my surprise, the kids love my teaching. Before going off, they even asked me where I can be reached for problems and when I will be doing my next class. Saddening for them to know that I was only visiting and will be leaving on the next day. But I really hope to go back one day to finish what I have started. It is not only my passion to teach but also my passion to see the kids, who didn't want to study initially, find themselves rooting more into the subject. I guess this is what God wants to see in us, as well, to be excellent in spirit.
I attended 2 services at my first and second day of my stay. The first service was in Mandarin. It's very lively in terms of its praise & worship and the Words. You can actually see how the people in the church responded to the message. I discovered that majority of the Christian dare not express their view of agreement when the Word of Righteousness is proclaimed in the sermon. The adults, inclusive of the senior citizens, were responding so well to the message as they were shouting to the air with agreement. To make the statement more astonishing, half of them are not highly educated. The fact is, they have been relying on the strength of the Lord for His wisdom, so that they may have a joyful and livelier life, even though they don't make much of their earnings with their jobs. They really earn my respect on this.
I blended in quite well with the Youth during the Youth service. Clear observation tells me that the youths in rural area are different from the youths I met in city. The youth in the city churches won't talk to me if they are not familiar with me and more and more of them are having their own clicks. That's why some of the visitors to the city churches might feel unwelcome due to a cold welcome from the authorities. Conversely, it is more welcoming when I was in Daniel's church. The youths were offering to buy me dinner because I had to wait for Daniel to debrief his church leaders after the service. Some of them even took their initiative to arrange transportation for me without knowing that I would be following Daniel home. One thing which surprises me is that they don't really know me not have I met them through introduction, but still they were willing to spend time making their visitor feels like home.
Kudos to Daniel and his church. I think he has sacrificed more than anybody else to build up the church and the youth. I believe the youth will be ready after their secondary school to serve outside their primary church. May God bless them abundantly.
It is really an eye opener over the weekend. I am hoping to see more surprises and witness more transformation on my second trip to GMC.
"Weary never, while serving the Lord. He will restore you when you are at the right track."
Sunday, September 14, 2008
God is ahead of us
1 Then Moses went out and spoke these words to all Israel: 2 "I am now a hundred and twenty years old and I am no longer able to lead you. The LORD has said to me, 'You shall not cross the Jordan.' 3 The LORD your God himself will cross over ahead of you. He will destroy these nations before you, and you will take possession of their land. Joshua also will cross over ahead of you, as the LORD said. 4 And the LORD will do to them what he did to Sihon and Og, the kings of the Amorites, whom he destroyed along with their land. 5 The LORD will deliver them to you, and you must do to them all that I have commanded you. 6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
7 Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, "Be strong and courageous, for you must go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their forefathers to give them, and you must divide it among them as their inheritance. 8 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."
7 Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, "Be strong and courageous, for you must go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their forefathers to give them, and you must divide it among them as their inheritance. 8 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."
-Deuteronomy 31:1:8 -
This command was passed down to the Israelites from Moses during the hand over of power to Joshua, the son of Nun.
The Israelistes were preparing themselves to cross the Jordan river to take possession of the land promised by God to their forefathers. Primary intelligence gathered by the spies illustrated that the land was pre-occupied with fierce and vicious aliens, who owned extra advantages in their physical construct when it comes to battle and war.
Moses who was, at that time, old and senile brought forth the message to his people that he might not be able to lead the people anymore into the battle to claim possession of the promised land. But he knew perfectly well that God will prevail and he undoubtedly passed down the message of God that The Lord will cross over ahead of the Israelites and they will take possession of the enemies' land soon after(v.3).
In verse 3 and 7, there is a special anointing from God to Joshua, a man of great Faith, allowing him to join battle with God (great commission) and to be the first to cross the river ahead of the rest of the Israelites. The punchline of this verse remind us to have faith in God. The Lord will be ahead of us in reality and in the present, for the various challenges that might seem insurmountable, or even sometimes, getting out of hand.
God may just want our allegiance and obedience for a return of an abundant blessing. And to have Faith is the only way to live and grow in God's spiritual realm.
5 The LORD will deliver them to you, and you must do to them all that I have commanded you. 6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
The Lord further reassured the Israelites with with the statement in v.5-6 that He will go to the battle with them and will not forsake them as they charge themselves with the courage God has emboldened them. This statement is also a reassurance for us who are living in the world of suffering and tyranny.
Therefore, be strong and still in God because only the man who has these qualities will be commissioned for God's mighty works. Fear not the obstacles but fear God for He has made way for perfect resolution. HE is always ahead of us, even long before the obstacles strike us as He is the way to all problems.
This command was passed down to the Israelites from Moses during the hand over of power to Joshua, the son of Nun.
The Israelistes were preparing themselves to cross the Jordan river to take possession of the land promised by God to their forefathers. Primary intelligence gathered by the spies illustrated that the land was pre-occupied with fierce and vicious aliens, who owned extra advantages in their physical construct when it comes to battle and war.
Moses who was, at that time, old and senile brought forth the message to his people that he might not be able to lead the people anymore into the battle to claim possession of the promised land. But he knew perfectly well that God will prevail and he undoubtedly passed down the message of God that The Lord will cross over ahead of the Israelites and they will take possession of the enemies' land soon after(v.3).
In verse 3 and 7, there is a special anointing from God to Joshua, a man of great Faith, allowing him to join battle with God (great commission) and to be the first to cross the river ahead of the rest of the Israelites. The punchline of this verse remind us to have faith in God. The Lord will be ahead of us in reality and in the present, for the various challenges that might seem insurmountable, or even sometimes, getting out of hand.
God may just want our allegiance and obedience for a return of an abundant blessing. And to have Faith is the only way to live and grow in God's spiritual realm.
5 The LORD will deliver them to you, and you must do to them all that I have commanded you. 6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
The Lord further reassured the Israelites with with the statement in v.5-6 that He will go to the battle with them and will not forsake them as they charge themselves with the courage God has emboldened them. This statement is also a reassurance for us who are living in the world of suffering and tyranny.
Therefore, be strong and still in God because only the man who has these qualities will be commissioned for God's mighty works. Fear not the obstacles but fear God for He has made way for perfect resolution. HE is always ahead of us, even long before the obstacles strike us as He is the way to all problems.
中秋节
月亮圆，月亮圆，月亮照在我的家...
当我远在英国时，根本感受不到中秋的气氛。
有时还想着，到底英国的月亮有没有我家乡的圆？
已经四年没有庆中秋了，今年的中秋节特别有感触。
记得小时候有着灯笼提，还绕屋旁走，好不快乐。
想不到今年的中秋，又让我回想当年的同乐。
就因为我有一些幼小的表弟妹，嚷着要提灯笼，所以我妈特地的买了很多的纸灯笼，准备今晚来点亮我祖屋。
灯笼在月光下闪耀着
被挂在树苗的灯笼
中华的象征
树枝挂满了灯笼
其中的两个较漂亮的挂饰
中秋节当然少不了月饼。有我爱吃的单黄豆沙！
咦，谁在偷吃月饼？小 G-ROFF 被抓包了。
怎么没有和朋友分享呢？
G-ROFF：因为月饼太好吃了！
好啦，大家一起来分享吧！
除了吃月饼之外，为各位带来一首动感的"跟着月亮慢慢走".
中秋节快乐！
当我远在英国时，根本感受不到中秋的气氛。
有时还想着，到底英国的月亮有没有我家乡的圆？
已经四年没有庆中秋了，今年的中秋节特别有感触。
记得小时候有着灯笼提，还绕屋旁走，好不快乐。
想不到今年的中秋，又让我回想当年的同乐。
就因为我有一些幼小的表弟妹，嚷着要提灯笼，所以我妈特地的买了很多的纸灯笼，准备今晚来点亮我祖屋。
灯笼在月光下闪耀着
被挂在树苗的灯笼
中华的象征
树枝挂满了灯笼
其中的两个较漂亮的挂饰中秋节当然少不了月饼。有我爱吃的单黄豆沙！
咦，谁在偷吃月饼？小 G-ROFF 被抓包了。
怎么没有和朋友分享呢？
G-ROFF：因为月饼太好吃了！
好啦，大家一起来分享吧！除了吃月饼之外，为各位带来一首动感的"跟着月亮慢慢走".
中秋节快乐！
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Chicken Curry
Decided to cook again today.
According to my calculation, it's been 8 months since i last cooked my favourite Chicken Curry dish.
There is not a single problem trying to get all the ingredients that i need in Penang if i need to compare the availability of the ingredients and herbs when i was in the UK.
I noticed that British only use limited herbs to cook their meals. Or sometimes, they are just being contented having fast food.
I like all these junk food but i am sure it will burn a big hole in my pocket. That makes me more willing to simply cook and eat at home.
Here you go again, another nice dish to ease my starvation.
I am kind of addicted to eating the violet cabbage. Probably because of its colour which improves my appetite.
Chicken Curry - my style
According to my calculation, it's been 8 months since i last cooked my favourite Chicken Curry dish.
There is not a single problem trying to get all the ingredients that i need in Penang if i need to compare the availability of the ingredients and herbs when i was in the UK.
I noticed that British only use limited herbs to cook their meals. Or sometimes, they are just being contented having fast food.
I like all these junk food but i am sure it will burn a big hole in my pocket. That makes me more willing to simply cook and eat at home.
Here you go again, another nice dish to ease my starvation.
I am kind of addicted to eating the violet cabbage. Probably because of its colour which improves my appetite.
Chicken Curry - my style
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Chicken Fillet with Cabbage
Suddenly thought of cooking something today.
Nothing special on my menu. The idea just sprouted like that when i was still fetching ideas from my little brain.
The product of this dish may seemed to look a bit like what you can find in the western menu but i assure you that it is of the chinese's.
The ingredients for this dish.
Yum yum...let's dig in.
Nothing special on my menu. The idea just sprouted like that when i was still fetching ideas from my little brain.
The product of this dish may seemed to look a bit like what you can find in the western menu but i assure you that it is of the chinese's.
The ingredients for this dish.
Yum yum...let's dig in.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
李圣杰- 擦肩而过
A sentiment.
The MTV tells of a guy who wanted to show this girl his love after a long admiration.
This girl doesn't seem to have given up yet in her current relationship even she was hurt numerous times by her current partner.
And so, this guy is crying out to the girl hoping that she can leave the soberness and turn to him as he offers warmth and care.
Well, if you switch the voice of this guy to the voice of Jesus, what can you find?
Jesus is offering the same thing to us. What we need to do is to leave our past and follow him. He brings joy and happiness that no one can ever offer.
Next time when you listen to this song, remember the sweet voice that's calling you always - the voice of Jesus.
The MTV tells of a guy who wanted to show this girl his love after a long admiration.
This girl doesn't seem to have given up yet in her current relationship even she was hurt numerous times by her current partner.
And so, this guy is crying out to the girl hoping that she can leave the soberness and turn to him as he offers warmth and care.
Well, if you switch the voice of this guy to the voice of Jesus, what can you find?
Jesus is offering the same thing to us. What we need to do is to leave our past and follow him. He brings joy and happiness that no one can ever offer.
Next time when you listen to this song, remember the sweet voice that's calling you always - the voice of Jesus.
Anwar - Road to Parliament
A great fight took place in Permatang Pauh yesterday as our former DPM took his first steps toward the gate of parliament.
The by-election was announced a roughly a month ago, together with its nomination day before the actual date of the election.
The campaigns rolled off hot for 10 days as both parties sped to the vicinity of their constituency to secure as much votes as they could from the residents.
And eventually, what the people of Malaysia have hoped for, came true last night. Anwar emerged as winner with a majority of 15,000 votes over his challenger Arif Shah. He is likely to be sworn in as the Member of the Parliament in the House of Representative tomorrow.
Things will eventually come to an order in Malaysia. Victory is always with God as He prevails.
It's a definite thought for me to see transformation in Malaysia. As a christian, i believe God has His own timing on the designated person He places in our country.
The condition might not have to be as unendurable as we have to change the leadership of the country. In another context, I believe the triumph claimed by Anwar will serve as a warning to the habitually indolent.
Sadly, the Separation of Powers for the Parliamentary Government doesn't serve much purpose. The establishment of the 3 branches of the government, namely Executive, Legislative and Judicial is meant to ensure no crossing of power among the branches (especially Executive)that will bring about absolute dictation.
For the better and just governance, I hope Anwar will deliver a boost to the parliamentarians to maintain good service to the people of the nation.
The by-election was announced a roughly a month ago, together with its nomination day before the actual date of the election.
The campaigns rolled off hot for 10 days as both parties sped to the vicinity of their constituency to secure as much votes as they could from the residents.
And eventually, what the people of Malaysia have hoped for, came true last night. Anwar emerged as winner with a majority of 15,000 votes over his challenger Arif Shah. He is likely to be sworn in as the Member of the Parliament in the House of Representative tomorrow.
Things will eventually come to an order in Malaysia. Victory is always with God as He prevails.
It's a definite thought for me to see transformation in Malaysia. As a christian, i believe God has His own timing on the designated person He places in our country.
The condition might not have to be as unendurable as we have to change the leadership of the country. In another context, I believe the triumph claimed by Anwar will serve as a warning to the habitually indolent.
Sadly, the Separation of Powers for the Parliamentary Government doesn't serve much purpose. The establishment of the 3 branches of the government, namely Executive, Legislative and Judicial is meant to ensure no crossing of power among the branches (especially Executive)that will bring about absolute dictation.
For the better and just governance, I hope Anwar will deliver a boost to the parliamentarians to maintain good service to the people of the nation.
Monday, August 04, 2008
劉德華 - 歸宿
我承认我自己不是个感性的人。
这一首歌却带给了我一丝丝悲伤， 让我流露出感性的一面。
女人本该找个好归宿，可是要找对的，有如海底寻针。
[归宿]这首歌写下了爱的执著。
爱是无条件，无界限的为所爱付出。
恋爱时掉以轻心，将会伤致他人的心。
往往等到爱恋已成过去， 人才会懂得珍惜，领悟。
种种错误的表现，将为爱情添上等号。
由刘德华亲自挥手制作，[归宿]献给各位女性朋友。
詞：劉德華
曲：吳建億
不想看到你哭 找個人傾訴 毋用隱藏無助
愛傷人的欄目 淚水的溫度刺骨 已無法復甦
是故意 是疏忽 也是對愛的一種汙辱
真心有苦 癡心有毒 該不該早一點結束
是墳墓 是歸宿 不要走到最後才清楚
為愛而哭 不是錯誤 痛的領悟 總有人不會在乎
受傷的人別哭 就聽我傾訴 你我逆地相處
太一樣的感觸 輸了就心服口服 從不會忌妒
是故意 是疏忽 也是對愛的一種汙辱
真心有苦 癡心有毒 該不該早一點結束
是墳墓 是歸宿 不要走到最後才清楚
為愛而哭 不是錯誤 痛的領悟 總有人不會在乎
是故意 是疏忽 也是對愛的一種汙辱
真心有苦 癡心有毒 該不該早一點結束
是墳墓 是歸宿 不要走到最後才清楚
為愛而哭 不是錯誤 痛的領悟 總有人不會在乎
这一首歌却带给了我一丝丝悲伤， 让我流露出感性的一面。
女人本该找个好归宿，可是要找对的，有如海底寻针。
[归宿]这首歌写下了爱的执著。
爱是无条件，无界限的为所爱付出。
恋爱时掉以轻心，将会伤致他人的心。
往往等到爱恋已成过去， 人才会懂得珍惜，领悟。
种种错误的表现，将为爱情添上等号。
由刘德华亲自挥手制作，[归宿]献给各位女性朋友。
詞：劉德華
曲：吳建億
不想看到你哭 找個人傾訴 毋用隱藏無助
愛傷人的欄目 淚水的溫度刺骨 已無法復甦
是故意 是疏忽 也是對愛的一種汙辱
真心有苦 癡心有毒 該不該早一點結束
是墳墓 是歸宿 不要走到最後才清楚
為愛而哭 不是錯誤 痛的領悟 總有人不會在乎
受傷的人別哭 就聽我傾訴 你我逆地相處
太一樣的感觸 輸了就心服口服 從不會忌妒
是故意 是疏忽 也是對愛的一種汙辱
真心有苦 癡心有毒 該不該早一點結束
是墳墓 是歸宿 不要走到最後才清楚
為愛而哭 不是錯誤 痛的領悟 總有人不會在乎
是故意 是疏忽 也是對愛的一種汙辱
真心有苦 癡心有毒 該不該早一點結束
是墳墓 是歸宿 不要走到最後才清楚
為愛而哭 不是錯誤 痛的領悟 總有人不會在乎
Saturday, August 02, 2008
The Begin of the Devastating Day
Yesterday was the first day of the 7th Month of the Lunar calendar.
Chinese people believe that the 7th month is an eerie month especially the 15h day of the month. It is said that the Taoism form of Hell will allow hungry ghosts to enter our world for their annual feast. In order to prevent from encountering the ghosts, Chinese Taoist will try not to go out late at night. For the next 15 days until 8th month, fellow Taoist will be praying for their ancestors and family members who have deceased, hoping to beg for forgiveness and to avoid paranormal disturbance.
26 years ago on the first day of the 7th month in the Lunar calendar, a boy was born to this world.
He used to be a small bully because most of the family members were intimidated by his brutal act. This boy seemed to get a lot of attention from his family and they will try their best to fulfill his needs or he will cry his way to a threatening pitch.
Now the scary part of this boy is, he is sitting in front of his laptop writing his blog entry now. Wooo....*cold wind*
Alright everybody can stop screaming now. It is the big bully's birthday yesterday. Cannot believe that he is 28 according to a calculation in a chinese way. I feel weird waiting for my 26th birthday and i have just celebrated my 28 chinese birthday. Oppss...did i just say my birthday? That's past tense for the big bully description. Believe it or not, i am a lovely young man now. Yes you may go ahead vomit...Lol...
Didn't hold a huge celebration but my cousins came over to my house for a small party. We talked until 4.00 in the morning until our tiredness shut us down. I really enjoy sharing with my cousins and friends. Really miss the moment in Leeds and the sharing from friends. I had a phone conversation with Yv today and she makes me miss Leeds even more. I couldn't make it for her gathering this time in KL and I will definitely miss the companionship of her, Will and Chrissie as cell group members.
When will i be back in Leeds again? May my birthday wish come true.
Chinese people believe that the 7th month is an eerie month especially the 15h day of the month. It is said that the Taoism form of Hell will allow hungry ghosts to enter our world for their annual feast. In order to prevent from encountering the ghosts, Chinese Taoist will try not to go out late at night. For the next 15 days until 8th month, fellow Taoist will be praying for their ancestors and family members who have deceased, hoping to beg for forgiveness and to avoid paranormal disturbance.
26 years ago on the first day of the 7th month in the Lunar calendar, a boy was born to this world.
He used to be a small bully because most of the family members were intimidated by his brutal act. This boy seemed to get a lot of attention from his family and they will try their best to fulfill his needs or he will cry his way to a threatening pitch.
Now the scary part of this boy is, he is sitting in front of his laptop writing his blog entry now. Wooo....*cold wind*
Alright everybody can stop screaming now. It is the big bully's birthday yesterday. Cannot believe that he is 28 according to a calculation in a chinese way. I feel weird waiting for my 26th birthday and i have just celebrated my 28 chinese birthday. Oppss...did i just say my birthday? That's past tense for the big bully description. Believe it or not, i am a lovely young man now. Yes you may go ahead vomit...Lol...
Didn't hold a huge celebration but my cousins came over to my house for a small party. We talked until 4.00 in the morning until our tiredness shut us down. I really enjoy sharing with my cousins and friends. Really miss the moment in Leeds and the sharing from friends. I had a phone conversation with Yv today and she makes me miss Leeds even more. I couldn't make it for her gathering this time in KL and I will definitely miss the companionship of her, Will and Chrissie as cell group members.
When will i be back in Leeds again? May my birthday wish come true.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
五月天 - 小太陽
Finally, managed to get this song from Youtube. A nice song from a brilliant band.
詞曲﹕阿信
編曲﹕五月天
多麼難忘 是你純真的模樣
突然的吻 瀰漫著茶香
多麼嚮往 夢想總是在他方
你說等我 不管多漫長
你就是太陽 蒸發了彷徨
所以挖開土壤 種下希望 離開了故鄉
看著你的眼眶 忍著淚 閃著光
我會很快回來 繼續我們 未完的天堂
看著你的臉龐 微笑著 要我去闖
你的盼望 是我握在手中 小小的太陽
念念不忘 此刻應該是農忙
如畫風光 有你在歌唱
你就是太陽 照亮了方向
你讓地球旋轉 月亮發光 讓我有翅膀
詞曲﹕阿信
編曲﹕五月天
多麼難忘 是你純真的模樣
突然的吻 瀰漫著茶香
多麼嚮往 夢想總是在他方
你說等我 不管多漫長
你就是太陽 蒸發了彷徨
所以挖開土壤 種下希望 離開了故鄉
看著你的眼眶 忍著淚 閃著光
我會很快回來 繼續我們 未完的天堂
看著你的臉龐 微笑著 要我去闖
你的盼望 是我握在手中 小小的太陽
念念不忘 此刻應該是農忙
如畫風光 有你在歌唱
你就是太陽 照亮了方向
你讓地球旋轉 月亮發光 讓我有翅膀
Thursday, July 24, 2008
梁靜茹-會呼吸的痛
Another lovely song from Jasmine Leong.
梁靜茹-會呼吸的痛
作詞：姚若龍 作曲：宇恆
在東京鐵塔 第一次眺望
看燈火模仿 墜落的星光
我終於到達 但卻更悲傷
一個人完成 我們的夢想
你總說時間還很多 你可以等我
以前我不懂得 未必明天就有以後
想念是會呼吸的痛 它活在我身上所有角落
哼你愛的歌會痛 看你的信會痛
連沈默也痛
遺憾是會呼吸的痛 它流在血液中來回滾動
後悔不貼心會痛 恨不懂你會痛
想見不能見最痛
沒看你臉上 張揚過哀傷
那是種多麼 寂寞的倔強
你拆了城牆 讓我去流浪
在原地等我 把自己捆綁
你沒說你也會軟弱 需要倚賴我
我就裝不曉得 自由移動 自我地過
想念是會呼吸的痛 它活在我身上所有角落
哼你愛的歌會痛 看你的信會痛
連沈默也痛
遺憾是會呼吸的痛 它流在血液中來回滾動
後悔不貼心會痛 恨不懂你會痛
想見不能見最痛
我發誓不再說謊了 多愛你就會抱你多緊的
我的微笑都假了 靈魂像飄浮著
你在就好了
我發誓不讓你等候 陪你做想做的 無論什麼
我越來越像貝殼 怕心被人觸碰
你回來那就好了
能重來那就好了
梁靜茹-會呼吸的痛
作詞：姚若龍 作曲：宇恆
在東京鐵塔 第一次眺望
看燈火模仿 墜落的星光
我終於到達 但卻更悲傷
一個人完成 我們的夢想
你總說時間還很多 你可以等我
以前我不懂得 未必明天就有以後
想念是會呼吸的痛 它活在我身上所有角落
哼你愛的歌會痛 看你的信會痛
連沈默也痛
遺憾是會呼吸的痛 它流在血液中來回滾動
後悔不貼心會痛 恨不懂你會痛
想見不能見最痛
沒看你臉上 張揚過哀傷
那是種多麼 寂寞的倔強
你拆了城牆 讓我去流浪
在原地等我 把自己捆綁
你沒說你也會軟弱 需要倚賴我
我就裝不曉得 自由移動 自我地過
想念是會呼吸的痛 它活在我身上所有角落
哼你愛的歌會痛 看你的信會痛
連沈默也痛
遺憾是會呼吸的痛 它流在血液中來回滾動
後悔不貼心會痛 恨不懂你會痛
想見不能見最痛
我發誓不再說謊了 多愛你就會抱你多緊的
我的微笑都假了 靈魂像飄浮著
你在就好了
我發誓不讓你等候 陪你做想做的 無論什麼
我越來越像貝殼 怕心被人觸碰
你回來那就好了
能重來那就好了
Saved by the call
Saved by a call today when I was on the edge of boredom.
A call not from God but from two long lost friends. They used to be close friends of mine when I was studying in INTI College. Ah Bao went to Leeds with me and Bryan left to Canada. Both of them have been working for some time before they came back to Penang for holiday. Less than a month and they will be leaving back to the place where they had their first degree to pursue a Master degree in their respective fields.
Right, back to main topic. They invited me to join them for dinner in Gurney Plaza. Had this super expensive Kim Gary (don’t know how to spell it). After dinner, Ah Bao suggested a movie to fill the time for the rest of the evening. So we went for Batman – The Dark Knight.
The movie is not brilliant. It is lengthy and horrifying. Overall review of the movie, I rate it as one of the frightening ones. The threats came like tides. As if it is never ending. Normal people with bad heart condition will easily get heart attack. With the magnifying effect of the surround sound in the cinema, it surely can trigger a shock. I guess I will just treat this as an exercise to my cardiac muscles. Although the movie does not give me much satisfaction, watching it with friends is worthwhile.
Soon after I reached home after the movie, I received an offline message from another long lost friend – C Keat. No wonder I had six sense of him coming back to Penang this morning. Anyway, he is inviting me for breakfast tomorrow morning. That means my free time is occupied tomorrow…yahoo…!!! We seldom meet up after I settled down in England. This will be our first encounter after 4 years since the last gathering. He is back now for his houseman ship. There will be so much to share between us over the breakfast tomorrow. I am looking forward to that and well, at least tomorrow, my time is occupied.
Alright, need to retrieve and make time for tomorrow. Signing off…
A call not from God but from two long lost friends. They used to be close friends of mine when I was studying in INTI College. Ah Bao went to Leeds with me and Bryan left to Canada. Both of them have been working for some time before they came back to Penang for holiday. Less than a month and they will be leaving back to the place where they had their first degree to pursue a Master degree in their respective fields.
Right, back to main topic. They invited me to join them for dinner in Gurney Plaza. Had this super expensive Kim Gary (don’t know how to spell it). After dinner, Ah Bao suggested a movie to fill the time for the rest of the evening. So we went for Batman – The Dark Knight.
The movie is not brilliant. It is lengthy and horrifying. Overall review of the movie, I rate it as one of the frightening ones. The threats came like tides. As if it is never ending. Normal people with bad heart condition will easily get heart attack. With the magnifying effect of the surround sound in the cinema, it surely can trigger a shock. I guess I will just treat this as an exercise to my cardiac muscles. Although the movie does not give me much satisfaction, watching it with friends is worthwhile.
Soon after I reached home after the movie, I received an offline message from another long lost friend – C Keat. No wonder I had six sense of him coming back to Penang this morning. Anyway, he is inviting me for breakfast tomorrow morning. That means my free time is occupied tomorrow…yahoo…!!! We seldom meet up after I settled down in England. This will be our first encounter after 4 years since the last gathering. He is back now for his houseman ship. There will be so much to share between us over the breakfast tomorrow. I am looking forward to that and well, at least tomorrow, my time is occupied.
Alright, need to retrieve and make time for tomorrow. Signing off…
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Pancake served
I am dead broke now. Look at what I had for lunch today?
Searching for healthy source of protein and carbohydrate, suddenly it just made me hanker after pancake with muesli and fruits. Actually I didn’t crave for that but my mind was telling me that this will offer me the cheapest nutrients for the day.
Well, here you go – Pancake. I personally like to shape the pancake to the form similar to the Japanese Dorayaki(銅鑼焼き). It helps to improve my appetite…wink…
Dorayaki liked Pancake...slurp...
Not bad of a taste for these lovely pancakes and it somehow remains me about Steph’s cooking in Leeds. Will give you a glimpse of what she usually cooked for me.
Roasted Chicken with whipped potato and salad
Guess what? Mee Goreng Steph style
Inspired by Gourmet Burger Kitchen, I present you Steph styled set dinner. Good for couple who don't want to spend too much in GBK. A glass of red wine will be a perfect combination.
I wonder when can I enjoy myself like that again...
Searching for healthy source of protein and carbohydrate, suddenly it just made me hanker after pancake with muesli and fruits. Actually I didn’t crave for that but my mind was telling me that this will offer me the cheapest nutrients for the day.
Well, here you go – Pancake. I personally like to shape the pancake to the form similar to the Japanese Dorayaki(銅鑼焼き). It helps to improve my appetite…wink…
Dorayaki liked Pancake...slurp...
Not bad of a taste for these lovely pancakes and it somehow remains me about Steph’s cooking in Leeds. Will give you a glimpse of what she usually cooked for me.
Roasted Chicken with whipped potato and salad
Guess what? Mee Goreng Steph style
Inspired by Gourmet Burger Kitchen, I present you Steph styled set dinner. Good for couple who don't want to spend too much in GBK. A glass of red wine will be a perfect combination.
I wonder when can I enjoy myself like that again...
Everything is breaking down
An unlucky week for me and my family. Electrical appliances keep braking down one after another.
First, it was the refrigerator. After careful analysis, the service engineer told us that the motor overstressed. And so he replaced the old motor, which has been working for the past 10 years , to a new one.
Two days later, my dad found out that the washing machine broke down. Further scrutiny, the timer device and some other electrical control peripheral all malfunction at the same time. Needless to say, all the parts need replacement. This brings up the total service and replacement parts cost to a frightening RM400! And so again, my parents decide to purchase a new washing machine since the current one has been serving us for the past 14 years. Time to change for a better one.
The following is a funny one. How many people have encountered a spoilt electric meter? Well, I have just seen one in my house. A service man from TNB came to read my house’s electric meter today and to his amazement, the meter reading that he has just taken is the same as that of the reading he took last month. I don’t want to comment on this happy thought of mine too early because I don’t know whether they will waive last month usage from our bill. Anyway, he has called to his headquarter requesting for the meter to be repaired.
The story doesn’t end here. My mom just discovered that our electric gate failed to work after punching several times on the remote control button. I tell you, this week is very 衰 for us. Well I guess we should look at the bright side for getting new stuffs for our house. But not so bright when it comes to spending money. What to do? Sigh…
First, it was the refrigerator. After careful analysis, the service engineer told us that the motor overstressed. And so he replaced the old motor, which has been working for the past 10 years , to a new one.
Two days later, my dad found out that the washing machine broke down. Further scrutiny, the timer device and some other electrical control peripheral all malfunction at the same time. Needless to say, all the parts need replacement. This brings up the total service and replacement parts cost to a frightening RM400! And so again, my parents decide to purchase a new washing machine since the current one has been serving us for the past 14 years. Time to change for a better one.
The following is a funny one. How many people have encountered a spoilt electric meter? Well, I have just seen one in my house. A service man from TNB came to read my house’s electric meter today and to his amazement, the meter reading that he has just taken is the same as that of the reading he took last month. I don’t want to comment on this happy thought of mine too early because I don’t know whether they will waive last month usage from our bill. Anyway, he has called to his headquarter requesting for the meter to be repaired.
The story doesn’t end here. My mom just discovered that our electric gate failed to work after punching several times on the remote control button. I tell you, this week is very 衰 for us. Well I guess we should look at the bright side for getting new stuffs for our house. But not so bright when it comes to spending money. What to do? Sigh…
Thursday, July 17, 2008
New MoDem up for network
It was just two days when i discovered that my Modem suddenly failed to detect ADSL signal from my land line. I suspected lightning during the heavy storm which damaged part of the modem circuitry.
Luckily, there is a spare USB modem which I found sitting on top of my luggage (the one that i took to Leeds). The initial plan was to throw this "trash" away as serial of trials conducted to establish the connection to the broadband failed.
But this time, the laziness to get rid of the "trash", somehow, saved me from the hassle of my time and money to get a new modem as a replacement.
The trash has surprisingly turned into what i regarded as treasure at this moment when i needed it most. It started to work after my uncle landed his Midas Touch to bridge the local area network to the broadband service.
Thank goodness my home broadband is operational. I was still wondering yesterday on how long it may take, for me to get my some other job application done with my pitiful Dial-up connection. Praise the Lord that He is always on time for rescue. Amen.
Luckily, there is a spare USB modem which I found sitting on top of my luggage (the one that i took to Leeds). The initial plan was to throw this "trash" away as serial of trials conducted to establish the connection to the broadband failed.
But this time, the laziness to get rid of the "trash", somehow, saved me from the hassle of my time and money to get a new modem as a replacement.
The trash has surprisingly turned into what i regarded as treasure at this moment when i needed it most. It started to work after my uncle landed his Midas Touch to bridge the local area network to the broadband service.
Thank goodness my home broadband is operational. I was still wondering yesterday on how long it may take, for me to get my some other job application done with my pitiful Dial-up connection. Praise the Lord that He is always on time for rescue. Amen.
Friday, July 04, 2008
不公平
突然间发现了这一首歌。不知为什么，这一首歌就这样在我的脑海里徘徊着。
我相信爱情是公平的，尤其是上帝赐各我们的爱与情。
爱是来自于上帝，而上帝就是爱。情是上帝的邀约，而上帝就是要我们回到祂的身边。
作词者可能在她的爱情里受到了挫折，经历了孤单才形成了对情爱上的犹豫，而感不公平。
听了这一首歌之后，我们才了解，只有上帝的情与爱，才值得我们去追求。
开拓您的心，让主耶稣的爱围绕您。
不公平
走了那麼遠 發現你不在身邊
獨自走過了什麼 自己都不了解
未來的藍圖應該有你 不該只剩嘆息
只是偶爾 淚流不停
堅強的理由 只是自己騙自己
你眼中的恐懼 說什麼都多餘
付出的一切值不值得 永遠不會有答案
只有天知道我有多麼愛你
一顆心屬於一個人 在愛情裡什麼算公平
愛的深也傷的深 是不是催眠了自己
一顆心屬於我自己 愛情裡找不到公平
而當你最後選擇了逃避 我學會不公平
堅強的理由 只是自己騙自己
你眼中的恐懼 說什麼都多餘
付出的一切值不值得 永遠不會有答案
只有天知道我有多麼愛你
一顆心屬於一個人 在愛情裡什麼算公平
愛的深也傷的深 是不是催眠了自己
一顆心屬於我自己 愛情裡找不到公平
而當你最後選擇了逃避 我學會不公平
本來就不公平
我相信爱情是公平的，尤其是上帝赐各我们的爱与情。
爱是来自于上帝，而上帝就是爱。情是上帝的邀约，而上帝就是要我们回到祂的身边。
作词者可能在她的爱情里受到了挫折，经历了孤单才形成了对情爱上的犹豫，而感不公平。
听了这一首歌之后，我们才了解，只有上帝的情与爱，才值得我们去追求。
开拓您的心，让主耶稣的爱围绕您。
不公平
走了那麼遠 發現你不在身邊
獨自走過了什麼 自己都不了解
未來的藍圖應該有你 不該只剩嘆息
只是偶爾 淚流不停
堅強的理由 只是自己騙自己
你眼中的恐懼 說什麼都多餘
付出的一切值不值得 永遠不會有答案
只有天知道我有多麼愛你
一顆心屬於一個人 在愛情裡什麼算公平
愛的深也傷的深 是不是催眠了自己
一顆心屬於我自己 愛情裡找不到公平
而當你最後選擇了逃避 我學會不公平
堅強的理由 只是自己騙自己
你眼中的恐懼 說什麼都多餘
付出的一切值不值得 永遠不會有答案
只有天知道我有多麼愛你
一顆心屬於一個人 在愛情裡什麼算公平
愛的深也傷的深 是不是催眠了自己
一顆心屬於我自己 愛情裡找不到公平
而當你最後選擇了逃避 我學會不公平
本來就不公平
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Friday's
Thank goodness, it's Friday! But hey, it's not Friday yet. One more day to go and a few hours to be precise to reach the final working day of the week. Want to know why? Because I had dinner there just now.
What a minute? Dinner at Friday's? Yes, it's TGI Friday!
Thank goodness, even if it is not Friday, I get to enjoy my time with my family over there.
I didn't know it beforehand that my dad was going for grocery shopping. And the nearest shopping complex is Queen's Bay, which is only 5 minutes drive away from my house. When we were figuring out where to have dinner, TGI Friday was just along the way, so my dad requested to dine in there since both my parents haven't tried this high class "junk food" before.
The settings of the restaurant is just the same as the one back in Leeds. Since it is an American restaurant, I guess they are trying to make their customers feel like America. If not we wouldn't be having the same settings and interior design identical in both countries.
Three of us, we ordered 2 set dinner and a large mushroom soup as whole. These 2 set dinner came with two sets of appetizers: Fried Breadcrumb Macaroni Cheese Bites and Fried Squid Rings and both came with Salsa Sauce! Quite a good combination of taste. It's hard to believe that Macaroni Cheese can be fried in cubes and can be eaten with Salsa Sauce. I was so hungry that I have forgotten to take some pictures of the food. But with a good imagination, I am sure you know how good the food are.
Main course White Fish is served with lemon sauce and long beans, while the other one is Chicken Fillet served with Mozzarella Cheese and special sauce (don't know what sauce that is). How do I find the main courses? I was too busy cutting and munching that time, so forgot to slow down my pace and enjoy the food longer. But of course, with that kind of price I pay, you'll know the standard of the food and the service there.
To complete the course, we had Chocolate Malt Cake and Caramel Ice-Cream. A while since I had my last dessert before returning to Malaysia. It's never a habit of me having dessert after my meal. But after I reached the UK, the ladies started to request for desserts after every meal, which made me want to follow the culture there. You know, there is a saying: "when you are in Rome, do as the Romans do." And that was what I did, indulged myself so much on dessert and sometimes I could be craving for dessert so much, that I finished a whole 750g of ice-cream on my own within 2 days! People will be curious to find my body size unchanged. Thanks to my body for having high metabolic rate.
That's right, TGI Friday is a place to be. I wish that I could turn back the clock because the enjoyable moments are just too short and very often the moment stays. This makes me think of my next visit to TGI Friday.
Friends! Mind having dinner with me at...
What a minute? Dinner at Friday's? Yes, it's TGI Friday!
Thank goodness, even if it is not Friday, I get to enjoy my time with my family over there.
I didn't know it beforehand that my dad was going for grocery shopping. And the nearest shopping complex is Queen's Bay, which is only 5 minutes drive away from my house. When we were figuring out where to have dinner, TGI Friday was just along the way, so my dad requested to dine in there since both my parents haven't tried this high class "junk food" before.
The settings of the restaurant is just the same as the one back in Leeds. Since it is an American restaurant, I guess they are trying to make their customers feel like America. If not we wouldn't be having the same settings and interior design identical in both countries.
Three of us, we ordered 2 set dinner and a large mushroom soup as whole. These 2 set dinner came with two sets of appetizers: Fried Breadcrumb Macaroni Cheese Bites and Fried Squid Rings and both came with Salsa Sauce! Quite a good combination of taste. It's hard to believe that Macaroni Cheese can be fried in cubes and can be eaten with Salsa Sauce. I was so hungry that I have forgotten to take some pictures of the food. But with a good imagination, I am sure you know how good the food are.
Main course White Fish is served with lemon sauce and long beans, while the other one is Chicken Fillet served with Mozzarella Cheese and special sauce (don't know what sauce that is). How do I find the main courses? I was too busy cutting and munching that time, so forgot to slow down my pace and enjoy the food longer. But of course, with that kind of price I pay, you'll know the standard of the food and the service there.
To complete the course, we had Chocolate Malt Cake and Caramel Ice-Cream. A while since I had my last dessert before returning to Malaysia. It's never a habit of me having dessert after my meal. But after I reached the UK, the ladies started to request for desserts after every meal, which made me want to follow the culture there. You know, there is a saying: "when you are in Rome, do as the Romans do." And that was what I did, indulged myself so much on dessert and sometimes I could be craving for dessert so much, that I finished a whole 750g of ice-cream on my own within 2 days! People will be curious to find my body size unchanged. Thanks to my body for having high metabolic rate.
That's right, TGI Friday is a place to be. I wish that I could turn back the clock because the enjoyable moments are just too short and very often the moment stays. This makes me think of my next visit to TGI Friday.
Friends! Mind having dinner with me at...
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Lauren Wood - Fallen
Another song intro. Suddenly thought of this song and I have decided to blog about it.
This is the soundtrack from Pretty Woman. I can remember how the story goes but it really is the song to be played when you are driving back home from work. The reason I like this song, none other but its relaxing tone. A pretty song for a pretty woman and yes it is also recommended for the lover birds. Guys you can't court without this song, you know! Haha...anyway enjoy the song.
Lauren Wood - Fallen
This is the soundtrack from Pretty Woman. I can remember how the story goes but it really is the song to be played when you are driving back home from work. The reason I like this song, none other but its relaxing tone. A pretty song for a pretty woman and yes it is also recommended for the lover birds. Guys you can't court without this song, you know! Haha...anyway enjoy the song.
Lauren Wood - Fallen
An email from uncle
An email was written to my uncle from Singapore 2 days ago to update him about my interview which was held the day before.
It's the most fabulous email I have ever received from him. As he went telling me to think about what I am to God and how God can offer help to me in my life, I suddenly felt the joy from God.
I am not delighted because the email replied is encouraging to me. But the content of the email has completely changed my view of my great uncle. I wonder when did he start entrusting his life to Christ.
The word SURRENDER, would be seen as TOTAL FAILURE or SHAMEFULNESS, in this modern world. A Total Surrenderedness requires more than boldness and courage. It is self-denial. It tells of the act of a man who gives up his possessions (eg. treasure, dignity, power etc.)and takes up the Cross to follow Christ.
This form of discipline is now protrayed on my uncle and I am grateful that after so many problems have hit him, he chooses to stand by the side of God. There is no shamefulness but pleasent in God's eyes to have us home with Him.
I think I should share this email out and I hope it will help to bring the joy from God in you.
" Hi Way:
Thank you for updating me, and being so opened with me.
From your description, I would rate that as a very 'fruitful' and 'God-sent' interview. God never promised us sunny day everyday. There will always be sunny days, rainy days, or even stormy days. There would also be earthquakes, and typhoons as well. God has a plan for all of us. In His Grand Master Plan, He has left distinctions for us to acquire along the journey. The distinctions from the journey are the gifts from God, not a job offer. I would not have wanted God to help secure me a job, considering His Greatness. Instead, I would pray for God to open my eyes in acquiring distinctions in life in every step I take, when I live everyday. For example, Distinction in being peaceful and faithful in facing all kinds of circumstances, be they good or bad, happy or sad, success or failure.
God has shown you in your interview, areas that are missing in your education, and your life. Though that has been an uncomfortable (as you have made it to be, not God) session, ask ourselves, are there any great things in life or in this world that was built on no hard work, and on comfort alone? You have discover some missing elements in your training, and experience, continue to pursue knowledge and or put in effort to cover areas that you do not know and need to know, and in the mean time, never stop to ask yourself, who you are being? Are you game in putting attention away from yourself, your wants and needs, and start thinking about what others need?
Start from these:
Being a son - how have you been being a son to your parents?
Being a brother - how have you been being a brother to your sister?
Being a peer - how have you been being a friend to your classmates, your fellow Church friends?
Being a member of a community - .......
Being a citizen - .................
Being a man in humanity - ......................
Go on and on
I acknowledge you for being generous in sharing with me the most intimate part of yourself, your life and your career, and your openness. Do not be too taken or shaken by that interview.
Try on this in your next interview. Be authentic. How?
When we are truthful to ourselves, and be 'authentic' (this has no grey areas, only black and white, either yes or no) with what we are, what we know, we can be totally comfortable with what we are not, and what we do not know. You can be totally comfortable (with no loss of confident or composure) in acknowledging what you do not know to your interviewers. You can state that as a fact, with no attachment of guilt, shame or apology. We are made in God's image, what is there to be ashamed of?
Find every opportunity, you can see the windows opened in the conversation if you are attentive and listen with no preconceived ideas, and speak about what you know, what you can contribute. Again, state that as a fact, and with no attachment.
I have interviewed countless numbers of architects in my whole career, and I do not look for a person who knows everything, I can find more reliable answers from encyclopedia, or Wikepedia. I look for persons with honesty, integrity and confidence. A person who is confident is at ease and has no conflict with himself/herself. He is one who does not look down on himself, nor is he apologetic about not knowing anything. A person with integrity has no qualms about who he is and who he is not.
All the best to your next interview.
Cheer up,
Tuaku "
It's the most fabulous email I have ever received from him. As he went telling me to think about what I am to God and how God can offer help to me in my life, I suddenly felt the joy from God.
I am not delighted because the email replied is encouraging to me. But the content of the email has completely changed my view of my great uncle. I wonder when did he start entrusting his life to Christ.
The word SURRENDER, would be seen as TOTAL FAILURE or SHAMEFULNESS, in this modern world. A Total Surrenderedness requires more than boldness and courage. It is self-denial. It tells of the act of a man who gives up his possessions (eg. treasure, dignity, power etc.)and takes up the Cross to follow Christ.
This form of discipline is now protrayed on my uncle and I am grateful that after so many problems have hit him, he chooses to stand by the side of God. There is no shamefulness but pleasent in God's eyes to have us home with Him.
I think I should share this email out and I hope it will help to bring the joy from God in you.
" Hi Way:
Thank you for updating me, and being so opened with me.
From your description, I would rate that as a very 'fruitful' and 'God-sent' interview. God never promised us sunny day everyday. There will always be sunny days, rainy days, or even stormy days. There would also be earthquakes, and typhoons as well. God has a plan for all of us. In His Grand Master Plan, He has left distinctions for us to acquire along the journey. The distinctions from the journey are the gifts from God, not a job offer. I would not have wanted God to help secure me a job, considering His Greatness. Instead, I would pray for God to open my eyes in acquiring distinctions in life in every step I take, when I live everyday. For example, Distinction in being peaceful and faithful in facing all kinds of circumstances, be they good or bad, happy or sad, success or failure.
God has shown you in your interview, areas that are missing in your education, and your life. Though that has been an uncomfortable (as you have made it to be, not God) session, ask ourselves, are there any great things in life or in this world that was built on no hard work, and on comfort alone? You have discover some missing elements in your training, and experience, continue to pursue knowledge and or put in effort to cover areas that you do not know and need to know, and in the mean time, never stop to ask yourself, who you are being? Are you game in putting attention away from yourself, your wants and needs, and start thinking about what others need?
Start from these:
Being a son - how have you been being a son to your parents?
Being a brother - how have you been being a brother to your sister?
Being a peer - how have you been being a friend to your classmates, your fellow Church friends?
Being a member of a community - .......
Being a citizen - .................
Being a man in humanity - ......................
Go on and on
I acknowledge you for being generous in sharing with me the most intimate part of yourself, your life and your career, and your openness. Do not be too taken or shaken by that interview.
Try on this in your next interview. Be authentic. How?
When we are truthful to ourselves, and be 'authentic' (this has no grey areas, only black and white, either yes or no) with what we are, what we know, we can be totally comfortable with what we are not, and what we do not know. You can be totally comfortable (with no loss of confident or composure) in acknowledging what you do not know to your interviewers. You can state that as a fact, with no attachment of guilt, shame or apology. We are made in God's image, what is there to be ashamed of?
Find every opportunity, you can see the windows opened in the conversation if you are attentive and listen with no preconceived ideas, and speak about what you know, what you can contribute. Again, state that as a fact, and with no attachment.
I have interviewed countless numbers of architects in my whole career, and I do not look for a person who knows everything, I can find more reliable answers from encyclopedia, or Wikepedia. I look for persons with honesty, integrity and confidence. A person who is confident is at ease and has no conflict with himself/herself. He is one who does not look down on himself, nor is he apologetic about not knowing anything. A person with integrity has no qualms about who he is and who he is not.
All the best to your next interview.
Cheer up,
Tuaku "
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Predictable...Not!
Out of 10 career counsellors, 9 would tell you that you should have some expectation on your upcoming interview. One key point for this suggestion is that, they want you to be fully prepared for the questions the interviewers are about to ask. To a certain extent, this can be accomplished but more often the topic of discussion could be unpredictable.
Just like yesterday, I thought it will be an easy one for me but I never thought I would end up like a mouse being scared by a ferocious cat. I was totally stunned when the technical questions bombarded at me. Hardly, I could explain to the interviewers properly about the problems that were given to me to solve on spot.
Although in the stage of uncertainty during my presentation, I received a few nods along the way. But still I doubt I have answered the problems correctly, noticing that the interviewers were only nodding for consolation, just to bring down my tense for the wrong answer presented to them. I feel thankful to the interviewers for keeping whole the dignity and the self-esteem of an interviewee.
Despite the failure and brokenness, I can feel that God is upholding me, yet once again. The scenario today has taught me a great lesson. It is unpredicatable for an event to just sweep you like a water current without early warnings or acknowledgement. But I am very sure that God has His best prepared for me in the coming days. Not that God is predictable but He is approachable because He loves you. You can be sure of Him and His promises for the salvation of mankind. I always think this way to fight myself off the heartache of losing something valuable in this world, a promising job for example. After all, the love from God can far beat any possession in this world.
Just like yesterday, I thought it will be an easy one for me but I never thought I would end up like a mouse being scared by a ferocious cat. I was totally stunned when the technical questions bombarded at me. Hardly, I could explain to the interviewers properly about the problems that were given to me to solve on spot.
Although in the stage of uncertainty during my presentation, I received a few nods along the way. But still I doubt I have answered the problems correctly, noticing that the interviewers were only nodding for consolation, just to bring down my tense for the wrong answer presented to them. I feel thankful to the interviewers for keeping whole the dignity and the self-esteem of an interviewee.
Despite the failure and brokenness, I can feel that God is upholding me, yet once again. The scenario today has taught me a great lesson. It is unpredicatable for an event to just sweep you like a water current without early warnings or acknowledgement. But I am very sure that God has His best prepared for me in the coming days. Not that God is predictable but He is approachable because He loves you. You can be sure of Him and His promises for the salvation of mankind. I always think this way to fight myself off the heartache of losing something valuable in this world, a promising job for example. After all, the love from God can far beat any possession in this world.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Revising...
Today seems to be an easy day for me. Apart from waking up late and having the best meal of the day, the day is spent on preparing my upcoming interviews for this coming Monday.
Frankly speaking, I can't study when I am forced to. But treating the revision like leisure reading is just the opposite. It's a pure satisfaction as I have acquired knowledge related to motherboard architecture.
Remember the first time when I was asked to map up a normal PC motherboard, the only action I could do was staring at the blank paper that was provided to me. A sense of regret filled me and I never stopped blaming myself for not taking this subject seriously. My ignorance towards this subject is because of the intricacy for the entire cumulative design and architecture in the past 40 years. Further to this, it made me gain even deeper respect to those who have such great insight to devise and to pioneer the novel invention.
Often I question myself whether to move on to be an engineer. The superficial knowledge that I had on the subject put me in low self-esteem. It could only be a figment of imagination that with the academic qualification that I have, I will definitely secure a promising job.
Knowledge that is not constantly used or practiced in mind will soon fade away. The result, another failed interview. Paper qualification no longer gives its holder an unconditional pass for a promising job. The interviewee will, instead, be verified by his interviewer of his qualification. Here comes the nightmare of facing some "inhumane" treatment and plenty of bombardment of extremely difficult technical questions. Experiencing this as a "victim" myself, I regarded it as unlucky for not studying the right topic for the interview.
Later have I discovered that my attitude towards studying is just merely to pass exam/job interview. And if no further effort to fully comprehend the concept of how the science works and apply the knowledge in daily usage, the knowledge will soon fade. It requires Wisdom to acquire Knowledge. Now that I have seen things differently, it's easier for me to study. At least now, I find that I enjoy reading and studying like never before.
Remember, Knowledge is priceless! You can have as much as you want and nobody can "steal" them from you. Whereas, being the richest person in the world can never secure one's possession and for once, he can be an easy victim of robbery, theft or other crimes.
Frankly speaking, I can't study when I am forced to. But treating the revision like leisure reading is just the opposite. It's a pure satisfaction as I have acquired knowledge related to motherboard architecture.
Remember the first time when I was asked to map up a normal PC motherboard, the only action I could do was staring at the blank paper that was provided to me. A sense of regret filled me and I never stopped blaming myself for not taking this subject seriously. My ignorance towards this subject is because of the intricacy for the entire cumulative design and architecture in the past 40 years. Further to this, it made me gain even deeper respect to those who have such great insight to devise and to pioneer the novel invention.
Often I question myself whether to move on to be an engineer. The superficial knowledge that I had on the subject put me in low self-esteem. It could only be a figment of imagination that with the academic qualification that I have, I will definitely secure a promising job.
Knowledge that is not constantly used or practiced in mind will soon fade away. The result, another failed interview. Paper qualification no longer gives its holder an unconditional pass for a promising job. The interviewee will, instead, be verified by his interviewer of his qualification. Here comes the nightmare of facing some "inhumane" treatment and plenty of bombardment of extremely difficult technical questions. Experiencing this as a "victim" myself, I regarded it as unlucky for not studying the right topic for the interview.
Later have I discovered that my attitude towards studying is just merely to pass exam/job interview. And if no further effort to fully comprehend the concept of how the science works and apply the knowledge in daily usage, the knowledge will soon fade. It requires Wisdom to acquire Knowledge. Now that I have seen things differently, it's easier for me to study. At least now, I find that I enjoy reading and studying like never before.
Remember, Knowledge is priceless! You can have as much as you want and nobody can "steal" them from you. Whereas, being the richest person in the world can never secure one's possession and for once, he can be an easy victim of robbery, theft or other crimes.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Crisis
Press reported a statement from the Russian President accusing US for the world economic woes.
What has been called the Aggressive Financial Policies drawn by the Bush Administration has caused quakes to the world economic stabilisation. Following the issues of the economists failing to bring the balance to the country’s major impediment toward gradual economic growth, more problems occurred leading to repercussion of other continents.
When a country encounters problems, more often the people will suffer along. I don’t want to put all the blames onto the crisis we are facing now because of my failure in securing a job in Malaysia.
Returning from the UK gives me a brand new hope in my career path. On the contrary, the reality is not like this. Things seem to be far-fetched and I am not even a step closer to it.
Half way through my distressing thoughts, a flash of incidents suddenly took over. There are enough calamities happened around the world, and how come people often think about themselves first before offering their help to those who are desperately struggle to stay alive.
For once I thought it might be the end of the world since there were so many disasters happened in less than 2 weeks. It might be the sign of warning from God. Hopefully, God will continue to show his mercy to the living.
I am really hoping to see love after these incidents. Let the human race come to realise God’s love as the primary love he had for human when the ancestors of human race were created.
What has been called the Aggressive Financial Policies drawn by the Bush Administration has caused quakes to the world economic stabilisation. Following the issues of the economists failing to bring the balance to the country’s major impediment toward gradual economic growth, more problems occurred leading to repercussion of other continents.
When a country encounters problems, more often the people will suffer along. I don’t want to put all the blames onto the crisis we are facing now because of my failure in securing a job in Malaysia.
Returning from the UK gives me a brand new hope in my career path. On the contrary, the reality is not like this. Things seem to be far-fetched and I am not even a step closer to it.
Half way through my distressing thoughts, a flash of incidents suddenly took over. There are enough calamities happened around the world, and how come people often think about themselves first before offering their help to those who are desperately struggle to stay alive.
For once I thought it might be the end of the world since there were so many disasters happened in less than 2 weeks. It might be the sign of warning from God. Hopefully, God will continue to show his mercy to the living.
I am really hoping to see love after these incidents. Let the human race come to realise God’s love as the primary love he had for human when the ancestors of human race were created.
Monday, June 02, 2008
Testimony
How can I stop praising God for His Faithfulness?
It's 3 days ago when the hospital authority sent my grandfather into ICU for closer medical observation. The mistake made by the medical personnel caused the air to enter my grandfather body leading to his swollen face.
I am grateful to have a group of people who have been praying constantly for my grandfather. Most importantly, God's healing hands upon my grandfahter. And today, he is once again moved back to a normal ward after the doctor claimed that his condition is improving.
From the day my grandfather was admitted, there is a strong conviction in my telling me to pray and ask for God's help. I was sceptical about God to heal my grandfather because
1) he is not Christian
2) the doctor told us that he was in critical condition and might lose his life anytime.
But something deep down inside me has told me to believe that God will heal once we ask Him to.
On my first visit, he couldn't even speak and he found difficulty breathing as his ribs have made damages to his lungs during the collision. I prayed by his side without letting him know. After I am sure that he was asleep then only I headed home with my dad.
Upon reaching home, I started to send emails to people who i find accountable to share this problem with and ask them for prayer. Many people in Leeds responded and so do the people in Singapore (who were informed by Andrew). We started this prayer until today when I finally received good news from the doctor to move my grandfather to a normal ward.
Christians may have come across testimonies about Miracles performed in the churches or even those mentioned in the Bible. Never have I really believed until I personally encounter this Grace myself.
It's truly remarkable for God to save a non-believer, because He first love him. What's in God mind is our salvation. It doesn't matter how we look like, how intelligent we are, or how wealthy we may be. God is please with only a type of people, that's the man of integrity, who obeys not the rule of this world, but God the Father.
Heavenly Father, thank you for breaking my disbelief on the issue of Miracle. I pray that you will help the rest who have witnessed your Grace to abide to you more. May the confidence given to them be used for a greater task of yours. Amen.
It's 3 days ago when the hospital authority sent my grandfather into ICU for closer medical observation. The mistake made by the medical personnel caused the air to enter my grandfather body leading to his swollen face.
I am grateful to have a group of people who have been praying constantly for my grandfather. Most importantly, God's healing hands upon my grandfahter. And today, he is once again moved back to a normal ward after the doctor claimed that his condition is improving.
From the day my grandfather was admitted, there is a strong conviction in my telling me to pray and ask for God's help. I was sceptical about God to heal my grandfather because
1) he is not Christian
2) the doctor told us that he was in critical condition and might lose his life anytime.
But something deep down inside me has told me to believe that God will heal once we ask Him to.
On my first visit, he couldn't even speak and he found difficulty breathing as his ribs have made damages to his lungs during the collision. I prayed by his side without letting him know. After I am sure that he was asleep then only I headed home with my dad.
Upon reaching home, I started to send emails to people who i find accountable to share this problem with and ask them for prayer. Many people in Leeds responded and so do the people in Singapore (who were informed by Andrew). We started this prayer until today when I finally received good news from the doctor to move my grandfather to a normal ward.
Christians may have come across testimonies about Miracles performed in the churches or even those mentioned in the Bible. Never have I really believed until I personally encounter this Grace myself.
It's truly remarkable for God to save a non-believer, because He first love him. What's in God mind is our salvation. It doesn't matter how we look like, how intelligent we are, or how wealthy we may be. God is please with only a type of people, that's the man of integrity, who obeys not the rule of this world, but God the Father.
Heavenly Father, thank you for breaking my disbelief on the issue of Miracle. I pray that you will help the rest who have witnessed your Grace to abide to you more. May the confidence given to them be used for a greater task of yours. Amen.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Recuperation
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!
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!
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
Monday, April 07, 2008
New Enlightenment - Be Patient
I'd wished that somebody would help me out with Analogue Electronics.
I've just discovered that i actually like electronics more than the previous option that i usually go for - Semiconductor fabrication. In the past, i failed to grasp the the whole concept of how the analogue and digital electronics operate. But somehow, today's reading provides me with all the knowledge that i used to find too intricate to fathom.
5 years from the first day i was admitted to the engineering school, i have been struggling to understand and to consolidate my foundation in the teaching of science and engineering. Due to the immaturity and lack of experience in doing my own research on the topics of studies, i often found myself "stumbled" in the process of digesting all these theories.
Hard work has paid off today as i finally manage to comprehend what i have long waited to acquire in this marvelous engineering presentation of the modern electronic circuitry. I'd wished that i could understand all these in my early days of university. But it took me more than 5 years (after my uni graduation) to be fully enlightened on this fact.
In the Bible, we are always reminded to wait patiently upon God for His Revelation. Today's incident has taught me to pursue, in consistency, for the "unraveled facts" with the heart of patience. Perhaps, it is a sign from God to ask me to wait for His instruction, while i am praying for his direction in my job application. Again, God is not in a hurry and He is always on time. I believe in the midst of all the waitings, i will be blessed with more Revelation from God, not only on the matter of getting fully enlightened on how science works, but also on the way to fully build up my faith within the spiritual realm.
I've just discovered that i actually like electronics more than the previous option that i usually go for - Semiconductor fabrication. In the past, i failed to grasp the the whole concept of how the analogue and digital electronics operate. But somehow, today's reading provides me with all the knowledge that i used to find too intricate to fathom.
5 years from the first day i was admitted to the engineering school, i have been struggling to understand and to consolidate my foundation in the teaching of science and engineering. Due to the immaturity and lack of experience in doing my own research on the topics of studies, i often found myself "stumbled" in the process of digesting all these theories.
Hard work has paid off today as i finally manage to comprehend what i have long waited to acquire in this marvelous engineering presentation of the modern electronic circuitry. I'd wished that i could understand all these in my early days of university. But it took me more than 5 years (after my uni graduation) to be fully enlightened on this fact.
In the Bible, we are always reminded to wait patiently upon God for His Revelation. Today's incident has taught me to pursue, in consistency, for the "unraveled facts" with the heart of patience. Perhaps, it is a sign from God to ask me to wait for His instruction, while i am praying for his direction in my job application. Again, God is not in a hurry and He is always on time. I believe in the midst of all the waitings, i will be blessed with more Revelation from God, not only on the matter of getting fully enlightened on how science works, but also on the way to fully build up my faith within the spiritual realm.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Believe, and you will...
Another day under the sunny little town, Penang. It just like some other day, when I am home, waiting for the time to come for me to attend interview. The situation turned out to be hard for me this time as my interviewers from INTEL have called upon the second interview for me.
To my amaze, they found that 2 and a half hour interview last was not sufficient for them to draw a conclusion on whether to hire me. And according to my uncle, the second interview could be harder than the first one. Imagine that one talks for 2 1/2 hours non-stop, and the topic is going to get harder the next time. Although i keep telling myself not to give in to fear, but i think the anxiety will keep haunting me until the interview is over.
This tells me that i need to hold on to my faith, just like i once did in my first interview. Never would have thought that it went just as easy. Sometimes, it requires one to truly believe that God is in control of everthing in one's life to have God demonstrate His true power on one. My situation now reminds me about the movie "Prince of Egypt". I am like the people among who followed Moses out from Egypt, who were still in doubt of what Moses could offer them. Never did they know that their God was going to bring them out of this hardship through the Man of Faith, Moses.
What the Hebrew needed was just to remind in Faith and to continually put their belief in the God who is never late to save. This message is consolidated with the theme song "When you believe". Indeed, there will be MIRACLE, when you BELIEVE! The lyrics follows to bring us the message that you may not know what God will bring you, and to what extent you can achieve the impossible, but only when you believe, you WILL! Praise the Lord, that in many ways we can cling on to Him for He is the God of Possible.
Thank God that as I am seeking Him, He found me first. I am glad that He is not playing HIDE and SEEK with me but truly revealed Himself to me, not only as a GUARDIAN and a GUIDE, but also as a FATHER and a FRIEND. I pray that this will be the time for me to build my character. Hope that that God will mold the image of what He really wants me to be.
The last but not the least, our song of the day "When you believe". Hope that it will be the inspiration, and more to that, the revelation for all Christians.
WHEN YOU BELIEVE
Many nights we pray
With no proof anyone could hear
And our hearts a hopeful song
We barely understand
Now we are not afraid
Although we know theres much to fear
We were moving mountains long
Before we know we could
There can be miracles
When you believe
Though hope is frail
Its hard to kill
Who know what miracle
You can achieve
When you believe
Somehow you will
You will when you believe
In this time of fear
When prayer so often proves in vain
Hope seems like the summer birds
Too swiftly flown away
And now I am standing here
My hearts so full I cant explain
Seeking faith and speaking words
I never thought Id say
They dont always happen when you ask
And its easy to give in to your fear
But when youre blinded by your pain
Cant see you way safe through the rain
Thought of a still resilient voice
Says love is very near
To my amaze, they found that 2 and a half hour interview last was not sufficient for them to draw a conclusion on whether to hire me. And according to my uncle, the second interview could be harder than the first one. Imagine that one talks for 2 1/2 hours non-stop, and the topic is going to get harder the next time. Although i keep telling myself not to give in to fear, but i think the anxiety will keep haunting me until the interview is over.
This tells me that i need to hold on to my faith, just like i once did in my first interview. Never would have thought that it went just as easy. Sometimes, it requires one to truly believe that God is in control of everthing in one's life to have God demonstrate His true power on one. My situation now reminds me about the movie "Prince of Egypt". I am like the people among who followed Moses out from Egypt, who were still in doubt of what Moses could offer them. Never did they know that their God was going to bring them out of this hardship through the Man of Faith, Moses.
What the Hebrew needed was just to remind in Faith and to continually put their belief in the God who is never late to save. This message is consolidated with the theme song "When you believe". Indeed, there will be MIRACLE, when you BELIEVE! The lyrics follows to bring us the message that you may not know what God will bring you, and to what extent you can achieve the impossible, but only when you believe, you WILL! Praise the Lord, that in many ways we can cling on to Him for He is the God of Possible.
Thank God that as I am seeking Him, He found me first. I am glad that He is not playing HIDE and SEEK with me but truly revealed Himself to me, not only as a GUARDIAN and a GUIDE, but also as a FATHER and a FRIEND. I pray that this will be the time for me to build my character. Hope that that God will mold the image of what He really wants me to be.
The last but not the least, our song of the day "When you believe". Hope that it will be the inspiration, and more to that, the revelation for all Christians.
WHEN YOU BELIEVE
Many nights we pray
With no proof anyone could hear
And our hearts a hopeful song
We barely understand
Now we are not afraid
Although we know theres much to fear
We were moving mountains long
Before we know we could
There can be miracles
When you believe
Though hope is frail
Its hard to kill
Who know what miracle
You can achieve
When you believe
Somehow you will
You will when you believe
In this time of fear
When prayer so often proves in vain
Hope seems like the summer birds
Too swiftly flown away
And now I am standing here
My hearts so full I cant explain
Seeking faith and speaking words
I never thought Id say
They dont always happen when you ask
And its easy to give in to your fear
But when youre blinded by your pain
Cant see you way safe through the rain
Thought of a still resilient voice
Says love is very near
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
True Forgiveness
"This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished - he did it to demonstrate his justice a the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus. "
- Romans 3:22-26 -
Even for many times we have sinned, we are still given many chances to compensate for what we have done wrong. God doesn't want to put us into awkward situation to help us learn but it is human nature to take God's mercy for granted.
God's plan of salvation didn't come by a day and just for a while, it came by a perfectly designed plan which can truly gain us freedom for eternity. The atonement has declared us free from the guilt of sin as our sins have been nailed onto the cross together with Christ Jesus. This makes JUSTIFICATION for human complete, which aso leads to the REDEMPTION of mankind.
Forgiveness is an unconditional love God shares among his people. To forgive means to forget about the past sin or mistake one has committed and to continue loving and encouraging one to turn to path of righteousness. If God has the patience to wait for us to change from our old self and to forgive us from our past deeds, we ought to be patient like him to forgive the others. God is love and so are his creation. So let the love of God spread around us. Learn to forgive and you will learn to love.
- Romans 3:22-26 -
Even for many times we have sinned, we are still given many chances to compensate for what we have done wrong. God doesn't want to put us into awkward situation to help us learn but it is human nature to take God's mercy for granted.
God's plan of salvation didn't come by a day and just for a while, it came by a perfectly designed plan which can truly gain us freedom for eternity. The atonement has declared us free from the guilt of sin as our sins have been nailed onto the cross together with Christ Jesus. This makes JUSTIFICATION for human complete, which aso leads to the REDEMPTION of mankind.
Forgiveness is an unconditional love God shares among his people. To forgive means to forget about the past sin or mistake one has committed and to continue loving and encouraging one to turn to path of righteousness. If God has the patience to wait for us to change from our old self and to forgive us from our past deeds, we ought to be patient like him to forgive the others. God is love and so are his creation. So let the love of God spread around us. Learn to forgive and you will learn to love.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Value of Circumcision
What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? (Rom 3:1 NIV)
Being a Jew means living a life by means to glorify and amplify God's holy name. Circumcision signifies cleansing of body and soul by the power of the Holy Spirit.
People do not live by who they are called to be if sin is still the master over them. What God wants is more than just a name which serves nothing in His very own ministry. Judgment will still fall on those who are obstinate towards the word.
The true value of circumcision can only be shown when one truly hold onto the teaching of Christ. This happens when the Spirit is living in us. To be one with the Spirit, one requires perseverance. It is sometimes hard for one to turn from one old self to a new leaf. Circumcision not only mean that one is being cleansed by means of the Holy Spirit but also indicates the readiness of an individual in baring the his cross to follow our Lord, Christ Jesus. The circumcision will be viewed as failure if one is physically circumcised but not yet ready to lay down his life and total surrenderedness to Christ.
God sees the hearts of His own creation. He honours those who walk the path of righteousness. Circumcision is now a step of obedience in the act of doing what God requires. It does not matter any more if one is Jew or Gentile, so long as the intention is correct in the eyes of the Most High.
Praise the Lord for the opportunity and freedom given to be able to come close to Him for He is forever a refuge and a strong tower to defend and to deliver us from our enemies. Thank you Lord that we are cleansed in your holy name and I ask that Lord you will bring many of the lost to be born again Christians, like us. Will you use us as your tool of Salvation. Amen.
Being a Jew means living a life by means to glorify and amplify God's holy name. Circumcision signifies cleansing of body and soul by the power of the Holy Spirit.
People do not live by who they are called to be if sin is still the master over them. What God wants is more than just a name which serves nothing in His very own ministry. Judgment will still fall on those who are obstinate towards the word.
The true value of circumcision can only be shown when one truly hold onto the teaching of Christ. This happens when the Spirit is living in us. To be one with the Spirit, one requires perseverance. It is sometimes hard for one to turn from one old self to a new leaf. Circumcision not only mean that one is being cleansed by means of the Holy Spirit but also indicates the readiness of an individual in baring the his cross to follow our Lord, Christ Jesus. The circumcision will be viewed as failure if one is physically circumcised but not yet ready to lay down his life and total surrenderedness to Christ.
God sees the hearts of His own creation. He honours those who walk the path of righteousness. Circumcision is now a step of obedience in the act of doing what God requires. It does not matter any more if one is Jew or Gentile, so long as the intention is correct in the eyes of the Most High.
Praise the Lord for the opportunity and freedom given to be able to come close to Him for He is forever a refuge and a strong tower to defend and to deliver us from our enemies. Thank you Lord that we are cleansed in your holy name and I ask that Lord you will bring many of the lost to be born again Christians, like us. Will you use us as your tool of Salvation. Amen.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Life Story - Police Cadet Elite Corps
Ace Company, 3rd Platoon was first established in the late 70s. Emerged as one of the earliest platoon ever formed in the history of police cadet corps, 3rd Platoon has attained several distinguished decorations of honour in multiple competitions organised in both state and national level by the Home and Education Ministries. It does make me proud for once, being the member of the platoon…
Remember the first drill practice that I attended, it almost got me sun-dried! Taking direct orders from the platoon sergeant, I would have to be at-ease on the marching ground for an hour. That was the longest hour I have ever stood for the past 15 years, knowing that I was not physically fit enough to withstand the torture. My shirt was soaked in sweat as if I have just returned from a swim. I was called to go for 15 minutes break after an hour and there wasn’t any sign of pain reflected from my muscles. I thought I got over with the pain but that wasn't the end of the story yet. Past 15 minutes and I got back to my original position. Stood there for another hour and I was then dismissed. I can’t remember how it came, my muscles were arching and I could hardly move around. Even a cough would kill me as the muscles on my abs were inflammably painful due to the extreme movement of the diaphragm of the lungs. That lasted for a couple of days until it is finally cured on its own.
Armed Drill Practice - M16 Assault Rifle.
Dated: 01/2005
Guard of Honour Inspection done by line officers.
Dated: 05/2006
After about a month on the intensive training, I have actually decided to write a letter to tell my platoon sergeant that I was going to quit. But on that day itself, somebody unintentionally infuriated him and that ‘somebody’ was never seen again in the platoon. Yes, he was permanently dismissed by the platoon sergeant. With all the shouting and reprimanding demonstrated in front of me, it has some how held me back from passing my resignation letter to the platoon sergeant. The fear of getting barked by the platoon sergeant slowed down my adrenaline rush. I had no choice but to accept my fate and to remain in the platoon until the end of my service term.
Frankly speaking, I was disappointed for not ending that once and for all. And leading the point that how I am going to survive to the completion of my service term in 2 and a half years. It does require good survival skills. In the situation as such, it helps me to grow. I couldn’t imagine that I had a strong will to turn the pessimistic mindset on ‘how to run away from problems’ to ‘making the problems lessons to learn’. From the weakest cadet, I was transformed to a competent player in the platoon. Less than 14 months, I was nominated to attend a promotion interview and later on, was promoted to the rank of corporal followed by the levelling of my NCO position as a section leader. Another 5 months later, I presided the Supreme Council and that levelled up my position as a new platoon sergeant and as Commander-in-Chief of the Non-Commissioned Officer’s (NCO) Council.
North East District Foot Drill Meet.
Dated: 07/2005
Drill Formation.
Dated: 07/2005
Portray of my platoon. Taken during state level foot drill meet.
Dated: 06/08/2000
Supreme Council 1999/2000.
Dated: 07/2000
To me, it’s still unreal because I would never think that I would make it to the top but rather survive through this. I really appreciate those who have helped and assisted me during my service term. Even though there often times that we may have disagreement with each other but all really comes for our platoon interest. Troubles have drawn our friendship together and I will never forget the wonderful times we spent under the sun! Kudos to all the cadets who have made it!!! Continue to bring glory to 3rd Platoon. For all you have accomplisehed, I salute you.
Signed off,
Sgt. Cdt. Wayne T.W.Ng
Commander-in-Chief 99/00
3rd Platoon, Ace Company
Remember the first drill practice that I attended, it almost got me sun-dried! Taking direct orders from the platoon sergeant, I would have to be at-ease on the marching ground for an hour. That was the longest hour I have ever stood for the past 15 years, knowing that I was not physically fit enough to withstand the torture. My shirt was soaked in sweat as if I have just returned from a swim. I was called to go for 15 minutes break after an hour and there wasn’t any sign of pain reflected from my muscles. I thought I got over with the pain but that wasn't the end of the story yet. Past 15 minutes and I got back to my original position. Stood there for another hour and I was then dismissed. I can’t remember how it came, my muscles were arching and I could hardly move around. Even a cough would kill me as the muscles on my abs were inflammably painful due to the extreme movement of the diaphragm of the lungs. That lasted for a couple of days until it is finally cured on its own.
Armed Drill Practice - M16 Assault Rifle.
Dated: 01/2005
Guard of Honour Inspection done by line officers.
Dated: 05/2006
After about a month on the intensive training, I have actually decided to write a letter to tell my platoon sergeant that I was going to quit. But on that day itself, somebody unintentionally infuriated him and that ‘somebody’ was never seen again in the platoon. Yes, he was permanently dismissed by the platoon sergeant. With all the shouting and reprimanding demonstrated in front of me, it has some how held me back from passing my resignation letter to the platoon sergeant. The fear of getting barked by the platoon sergeant slowed down my adrenaline rush. I had no choice but to accept my fate and to remain in the platoon until the end of my service term.
Frankly speaking, I was disappointed for not ending that once and for all. And leading the point that how I am going to survive to the completion of my service term in 2 and a half years. It does require good survival skills. In the situation as such, it helps me to grow. I couldn’t imagine that I had a strong will to turn the pessimistic mindset on ‘how to run away from problems’ to ‘making the problems lessons to learn’. From the weakest cadet, I was transformed to a competent player in the platoon. Less than 14 months, I was nominated to attend a promotion interview and later on, was promoted to the rank of corporal followed by the levelling of my NCO position as a section leader. Another 5 months later, I presided the Supreme Council and that levelled up my position as a new platoon sergeant and as Commander-in-Chief of the Non-Commissioned Officer’s (NCO) Council.
North East District Foot Drill Meet.
Dated: 07/2005
Drill Formation.
Dated: 07/2005
Portray of my platoon. Taken during state level foot drill meet.
Dated: 06/08/2000
Supreme Council 1999/2000.
Dated: 07/2000
To me, it’s still unreal because I would never think that I would make it to the top but rather survive through this. I really appreciate those who have helped and assisted me during my service term. Even though there often times that we may have disagreement with each other but all really comes for our platoon interest. Troubles have drawn our friendship together and I will never forget the wonderful times we spent under the sun! Kudos to all the cadets who have made it!!! Continue to bring glory to 3rd Platoon. For all you have accomplisehed, I salute you.
Signed off,
Sgt. Cdt. Wayne T.W.Ng
Commander-in-Chief 99/00
3rd Platoon, Ace Company
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Puzzle
Productive week after a cold. Started to work on Thursday and it really drove me to insanity. Apparently my colleague Patrick has taken his leave for two weeks in the land of paradise - Spain. So that means I am the only full time chef left in the restaurant. Does it mean I get more pay for getting more working hours for these two weeks? Or thinking on the worse site of the case, I might have to work my lungs out, considering the shortage of staff working full time. This matter indirectly creates anxiety. It went on for the whole week and I am mentally tired of battling against it. Most of the time, people tend to look for solution regardless of what takes them, as long as the solution fits the missing pieces from the puzzle. But here is the question. Does life work like a jigsaw puzzle?
Imagine, as people spend all their lives looking for pieces to be filled in their personal puzzle board. The end product is supposed to be a nice picture. But how often people can accomplish this? Trouble comes and the pieces seem falling apart. We claim that we know ourselves best but how many people can be sure that they know which piece would fit the correct position? People lost their mind looking for a way out of their problems. To be too dependant on one's belief often causes a even deeper trouble into the existing problem. The only way is to seek God. God doesn't simply put us into trials without any reason. Jesus is the great plan God has set for us. Nobody would ever think of that, when Jesus was persecuted and crucified on the cross. He was there to break the power of sin so that we gain true freedom. The hidden plan is now revealed to all of us. The main solution is not how well we can fit the missing pieces but how we can lead things back to God, the Creator who knows us all.
Praise the Lord of the Heavens and the Earth. We can relate so much of ourselves to Him. He reveals the truth to us. His love surrounds us. His compassion drives us. His wisdom fills us. God is with us. Now, stop searching around for the missing pieces and start looking for the one who is going to complete the puzzle - God. He is the way, the truth and the life we are seeking for. Go ahead, receive this wonderful Savior, our everlasting Father.
Imagine, as people spend all their lives looking for pieces to be filled in their personal puzzle board. The end product is supposed to be a nice picture. But how often people can accomplish this? Trouble comes and the pieces seem falling apart. We claim that we know ourselves best but how many people can be sure that they know which piece would fit the correct position? People lost their mind looking for a way out of their problems. To be too dependant on one's belief often causes a even deeper trouble into the existing problem. The only way is to seek God. God doesn't simply put us into trials without any reason. Jesus is the great plan God has set for us. Nobody would ever think of that, when Jesus was persecuted and crucified on the cross. He was there to break the power of sin so that we gain true freedom. The hidden plan is now revealed to all of us. The main solution is not how well we can fit the missing pieces but how we can lead things back to God, the Creator who knows us all.
Praise the Lord of the Heavens and the Earth. We can relate so much of ourselves to Him. He reveals the truth to us. His love surrounds us. His compassion drives us. His wisdom fills us. God is with us. Now, stop searching around for the missing pieces and start looking for the one who is going to complete the puzzle - God. He is the way, the truth and the life we are seeking for. Go ahead, receive this wonderful Savior, our everlasting Father.
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Kamen Rider
The dream hero in my childhood period. Used to call it Dark Knight Rider.
It is really reminiscent. Thinking back again about the story line, it is a good one.
It is really reminiscent. Thinking back again about the story line, it is a good one.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
How Could I Live
A song i sang during my first backup singing in LCCC Sunday worship. How beautiful the world that the Lord has blessed us and how beautiful we are to Him. Thank you Lord for choosing the cross for there will be no existance of human if it wasn't you who revived us through your body and your blood. God, let us sing a hymm of love and praise to you for your faithfulness. How can we possibly live without your great vision of creating human at the first place. So Lord God let us continue to dwell into Your presence and have us to share the intimacy that we have always wanted to with You, Lord.
How could i live
How could i live without You
How could i survive
Without Your love
Without Your touch
You're the One that heals me
And cleanses my heart
And sets me free
Now i come right before You
With my hands lifted up
With my heart humbly bowed
At Your work on the cross
As You hang there and die
You were paying the price
For my life, For my life
For Your love is higher than the heavens
Deeper than the seas
And all i want is You in my life
No one else can satisfy my soul
Can make me feel this way
Only You Lord, only You.
How could i live
How could i live without You
How could i survive
Without Your love
Without Your touch
You're the One that heals me
And cleanses my heart
And sets me free
Now i come right before You
With my hands lifted up
With my heart humbly bowed
At Your work on the cross
As You hang there and die
You were paying the price
For my life, For my life
For Your love is higher than the heavens
Deeper than the seas
And all i want is You in my life
No one else can satisfy my soul
Can make me feel this way
Only You Lord, only You.
Break me and reassemble me
Valentine's day, an extraordinary day for God to speak through me about His teaching. Many people might think that i am fine in my life. But that's not the truth. I feel weak as i can't focus on what God has to say to me. My body and soul started to take over me. I was moving in despair and truly heart-broken.
God is faithful to me. I know it to myself that i am living in a life of arrogance. And this is the first time God has ever worked so deep in my heart that i nearly burst into tears. Arrogance has led me to disobey God's command. It was my body and soul which were leading me. But the stage of life i was going through was just broken by God. The pain comes in and finally i just discovered that i haven't really loved God much of this time eventhrough i have been showing to Him through my prayers. That might be the stage that most of the successful christians must go through.
So i really pray to God that He will teach me more on my daily prayer life. Give me something to pray of as the day goes by. And may the prayer be what the Lord has commanded.
Thank you Lord for breaking me and have me tasted this bitterness so that i can continue to be the man of integrity. Lord, i just want to give my life to you and surrender fully into your ministry. May the power of the Holy Spirit lead me through the darkest time i am facing now. And God, i pray that you will reassemble me once again and have my spirit renewed. Give me a new hope O Lord and help me to listen to and believe on what you want to say with me, so that i can march boldly like once the Israelites did in Egypt.
My prayer to God for His constant blessing, so that the hunger of the word of God in me continues to flow. There will be none like Valentine's day, where the presence of God has touched me so deep. And may Lord God help me to love Him more and may the reconciliation of the fellowship with God be eternal. Amen.
God is faithful to me. I know it to myself that i am living in a life of arrogance. And this is the first time God has ever worked so deep in my heart that i nearly burst into tears. Arrogance has led me to disobey God's command. It was my body and soul which were leading me. But the stage of life i was going through was just broken by God. The pain comes in and finally i just discovered that i haven't really loved God much of this time eventhrough i have been showing to Him through my prayers. That might be the stage that most of the successful christians must go through.
So i really pray to God that He will teach me more on my daily prayer life. Give me something to pray of as the day goes by. And may the prayer be what the Lord has commanded.
Thank you Lord for breaking me and have me tasted this bitterness so that i can continue to be the man of integrity. Lord, i just want to give my life to you and surrender fully into your ministry. May the power of the Holy Spirit lead me through the darkest time i am facing now. And God, i pray that you will reassemble me once again and have my spirit renewed. Give me a new hope O Lord and help me to listen to and believe on what you want to say with me, so that i can march boldly like once the Israelites did in Egypt.
My prayer to God for His constant blessing, so that the hunger of the word of God in me continues to flow. There will be none like Valentine's day, where the presence of God has touched me so deep. And may Lord God help me to love Him more and may the reconciliation of the fellowship with God be eternal. Amen.
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