..my battle stance..

Someone once said.. "Salvation costs us nothing, but discipleship costs us everything" To preach salvation without the call for discipleship, will be a compromise to Christ' great commission. To preach discipleship without the assurance of salvation, will be like preaching Christ minus the cross. One approach will be convenient, the other approach is virtually impossible. It takes His only Son's life to bring us salvation. It takes our entire life to live a disciple life. Both are costly, and only when both combines.. it becomes Gospel.

why does it feel like time has flown at top gear this year? in a way, it is only Feb and there has been so many major events taking place, like the arrival of dar-lie jr and ly-hong jr, as well as a-ci jr, and jo-lin jr. but as well.. i didn't realise that we are already looking at end of Feb. and OMG!!!!!!!! I forgot... like TOTALLY... it was dian's bday last Sat =_+ Yeah.. I only realise this as I typed the words "end of Feb". gosh.. let me stop writing now and do some searching.. what are the other stuff I overlooked lately -__-

http://www.teamdavid.com.sg/ Hoho that's not my website anyway. I wish it was though. Just randomly clicked on one of those fb ads. Whoever these guys are.. they look pretty good in making films. I was particularly drawn to their ministry film, there is something about india that.. gosh.. moves me -_- "the Love of Christ needs to go from the place of plenty to where there is lack" that particular message rang loudly. We love to hear the messages of abundance.. and yes.. our God is God of abundance. but truly.. just like the way the wind blow.. Christ's heart was always drawn to where and whom there is lack. He always seek to fill the void, satisfy the hunger, and embrace the rejects- for He knows and He knows and He knows that.. He is forever filled, forever satisfied, and forever secure in the presence of His Father.

if you are pure and anointed, you are the most dangerous person anyone can mess with. in the end, no one can stand against you. - philip mantofa help us Lord..

Then Moses said to him, “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us? What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?” - Exodus 33:15-16 It's kinda hard to replace the verse of the year as I kinda like 2010's verse. It meant a lot to me.. and I felt I have not fully understood it yet. But.. it seems like 2011 has brought a new verse of the season to me. may God brings this verse to the fullness of its revelation in our walk in 2011.

Am currently reading this.. what a powerful story! and Moses.. what a relationship he has with God.

Finally got to watch NANA, which created quite a craze few years back. Pretty nice.. the songs. Glamorous Sky- the yellow haired bassist is actually Kenichi Matsuyama who became famous when he played as L in Death Note. Most people who listen to J-pop knows "Endless Story" and Yuna Ito.

I can't believe I am dying for my holiday to be over. I know I will look forward to a long holiday again.. Soon. But for now.. I just wish to quickly return to work. Not that I love my job that much.. But juz like bombie.. I am 30 this year.. Now I realise how much I love number '2'!!! Few years ago.. In one casual dialogue, I said that I wanted to be a boss of my own business by 30. In a way.. I am a boss of my own in my property business. But it's not quite like a business that I imagined. Now the wonderful thing is... If all goes well, by God's grace, I may just be starting 'that kind of biz', just before I hit 30. And this short trip to my childhood town today.. Is probably one of the very defining moments for the biz. So do pray for me pls :) coz I know that on my own, I am just not good enough. God's will be done. My part is only to step out of the boat. from wed morning onwards.. I'm gonna be back to sg. Must admit that probably bro John was r...

Mins before it ends officially (jakarta time).. Well... It's a mixed emotion moment.. There is inexplicable weariness.. Moment of truth.. Realising that I have not been good enough in many ways thruout 2010. And moment of thanksgiving.. For God's sufficient grace has uphold me. All in all.. I realise I need to ask God for wisdom in 2011, Much more than I have ever asked for. And blessing to you all who have taken time to read my rambling over the years. In silence.. And in absence of action.. I thank you for being part of my life. God bless you..

How do we measure a year? How do you? If we go by blogpost, 2009 has been the year I posted record high number of entry and.. 2010 is the year I have my record low. Apart from 2005 coz I began blogging here in dec 2005. I had one idea in mind for my one and only 'untitled' story in 2010.. But somehow I hv neither the enery nor the inspiration to finish it -_- Right now.. On the highly commercialised Christmas eve.. I am waiting for my flight, while enjoying a free foot massage at Changi. Not too bad I must say, apart from the fact that I dun hv ika by my side. Am curious to find out who will outlast this massage, me or the Indian beside me? Oh and in case u wanna know.. Changi is surprisingly quiet.. The plane looks half full only. I guess everyone r already where they sud be on this nite. Ah.. The guy lost the battle. I outlast him. I'm pretty good at being the last guy to walk away. Now.. A boyband-face-british-accent-angmoh come to challenge me. This one won't last l...

I suppose.. Sometimes the only way to survive all these is to act blur. Like what anita said,'act blur live longer'. Its tiring when u always think over things. Like how certain people behave towards u. Or what they say.. Damn, even believers say unbelieveable things sometimes. Once again I come to conclusion that.. We r all the same. Cheers!

God has been wonderful. I am glad I volunteered to be usher for TungLing Chinese SOM graduation tonight. I expected nothing as I thot I wouldn't understand the whole thing. Its chinese. But as I sit here listening to the sermon.. My heart warmed.. And strengthened.. In way only God could. And it speaks to me in a simple and gentle way.. The Word of the season.. Probably my main theme for 2011. Far from my explosive plan.. It's a message about Noah.. It's a calling to return to the basic. A year of.. 'Walking with God'. Teach me to obey Lord.

i was about to post an angry notes. but i suppose.. i don't have the right after all. sigh.. God's grace has been sufficient for me, even as I go thru these troublesome days. So I will try to be gracious as well. For each of you.. I pray that God helps you to be more responsible in future. Seriously.

2AM, n we finally land on our bed at our new home. The first night at our wonderful new place. Phew.. The stairs hv been amazing.. Hv not been this exhausted for a while. And the stuff we gotta clear from our old house.. They r humongous. Never ending. It makes me wonder if we should hv moved out earlier. But I am thankful that God allows us to move now. Can't imagine what would hv happened if we stay on for 1-2 more years.

Amazing.. Isaiah 43:19. One verse that spoke to me in so many amazing ways this year. Only God could have done such things, really. This one verse guided me to Tung Ling, first of all. Then slowly but surely, it guides me to see that indeed.. this 11-year chapter is indeed coming to its end. Like the 3rd book of Lord of the Rings, the 7th book of Narnia. Like when I was going thru my stuff, deciding what to throw and what to keep. It brought me to see the last 11 years in perspective. And it seems... most of the things that need to be fulfilled, has been fulfilled. The verse came to my mind as I was looking at some of my favorite text books from our NUS days. Like.. Buku Sapi, CS1101 ^^, the GUI book, the Finance and Accounting books, History of Japan, and my Basic Japanese 1's notes. Not to dwell in the past. Look forward and upward to the new chapter. Discard all unnecessary baggage. Learn to travel light. Traveling light.. here, there, and to the end of the earth hoho ^^

Abel's name means.. vapor. And his life probably reflects that. Having to move again after almost 3 years, I went thru stuff that I have kept in boxes for years. Now that our new place have limited space and have no store room, I have no choice but to be cruel to my stuff. I am throwing away most of the things I have been keeping for memento sake. Going thru those stuff.. give me mixed feelings. Sometimes it's inexplicably heavy. Sometimes.. silly smiles and small laughter. And gratefulness. and at times.. tough time figuring out the origin of the stuff, the reason behind my writing, etc. like ika said.. sadly.. most of these things are no longer the way they are today. things you thought would stay forever.. they don't. they're just vapor in this life- a life which in itself is merely vapor. however life has been meaningful because of all these things. like the 24 friends who began this journey with me on November 15th, 1999. "batch 5".. you are the reason I ...

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This boy definitely beat Mark the Facebook. I dunno the statistics but he must be one of the youngest, if not the youngest, self-made millionaire. A 3 yrs old found 500 years old gold locket that has value of potentially 2.5 million POUNDS. Complete story here . Oh well.. I diligently bought TOTO like, once each month, and still.. it didn't happen to me =P But.. I believe that there is no shortcut in life. So this boy, for one reason or another, will also face challenges we all face to eventually live a fulfilling life. As for me, I am grateful for today. Somehow God allows me to come across some very exciting investment thingy. Whether it will turn out as good or bad things, as the old man says- we are not to judge. But in all things, I believe God works for our goodness. And I am all the more amazed because I really have not done anything deserving of this grace God poured on me. Grace is indeed scandalous. It is never about who we are or what we've done. It's always abou...

It's only November. Still somewhat below the target. But.. I feel like resting already -_- Is it the festive mood? Hmm... One thing for sure- i realise that 2010 has been a year without holiday trip to any country apart from Malaysia and of course, Indonesia. I suppose God.. we gotta make up for it next year =D and next year.. somehow.. by God's grace, it gonna be the beginning of this new thing I have been pondering about from the beginning of 2010. The realisation of Isaiah 43:19. As for now.. though eyes have not seen, but by faith I am giving thanks to the wonderful new home we will move into. this as well.. is realisation of Isaiah 43:19 I believe =)