Updates- Most Recent to Oldest

Hey I am back after a short weekend trip from JB. It was a different experience this time round.
We went to Kota Tinggi & finally had our A&W!
Thank you Uncle Kishore for lending us his Trajet. We've save quite a lot of $.
I've seen how God used a punk to bring restoration to a friend of ours. Glory be to God!

My client finally signed on the dotted line, of course with a lower contract sum.

Photos... Recent to oldest... Enjoy

Joash learning to worship with us @ CEFC

Joash posing with Santa at Sembawang Shopping Centre while we wait for Sum to end her work in a center.

House for sales? John & Meng's 3rd house for sales! Interested buyers? Pls call the number.

Piglet, Pooh Bear, Eeyore, Tigre & Joash

Spotted a squirrel while rushing to another location at Poly Marina.

Joash posing for me in the dark during one of those night before he sleep.

Joash doing his craft during one of his sunday school in CEFCMiniature robots having "lunch"? Coke, pizza, bbq fish balls & hotdogs.

不完美- 李玖哲

Came across this song in radio 100.3 while driving to work early this morning.
This song had a very soothing & nice arrangement. It actually stay with me the whole day.
This song speaks about my imperfection, our imperfection.
Yet i know that I have a PERFECT GOD that will one day slowly but surely change all my (our) imperfections into perfection.

We must also learn to find strength in God in our imperfection...
So when we are change from glory to glory. God can inhabit all the Glory!

So would like to share this song with you. Enjoy

Some Updates

I know I know...
My blog is very dusty now...Haha...

Ok, let me first thank my wife for ensuring things at home function in 1 piece when I am away for my reservist.
Dear, thanks for your understanding by allow me to MIA (not really tho' haha cos I still do some chores when I am home every night) in the wee morning.

You are the bestest wife on the face of this earth. Love you!

Yes, I am currently (10 Nov 12:30pm 2008) updating my dusty corner at my unit's "Business Centre" now. Cool right? "Business Centre"?

This place was set up just to cater to NSmen by allowing them to check emails, stocks, work during our training here. This place is open to all men in green.

Am very happy that I will be MR on 11th Nov. MR means military reserve.
I've served my 10 years cycle. IF they don't mobilise me, then technically I'll be free from all call ups and having to wear the green attire.

Been planning at how to expand the company biz and looking at enlarging the manpower base.
Indeed it's not easy to run a company. But God will enable me to come by it.

Will be asking for a pay rise if Poly Marina sign the dotted line.
To have or not to have? To own or not to own? All these will goes down to how much I'll be getting.

Ok, go to go...will update once I am discharge from my national service. Cos I can't hog onto this desktop.

See you around soon!

Oh yes, my godson, Timothy had ORD today! And he wants us to bring him to buy a gift for his aunty. Such a thoughtful boy!

Blessings... bye

Sharing My Thoughts

Hi all, it's very seldom of me to post twice this week. But I am very concerned...

I've been reading online news, watching tv news... there has been lots of or maybe tonnes of BAD news everywhere ever since the "sub-prime" issues, political instabilities in Asean etc...

Everywhere is in economy recessions... even in Singapore! Can you imagine? None is spared! (But I guess the richer ones bear the crunch most)

I've never read so much bad news at straits time online news today 10/10/08. Almost 99% on gobal financial situations and 1% on political situations in Siam.

BUT I am reminded of this passage taken from the bible... My good friend from my previous organisation shared this with us.

Isaiah 6:1-8 (New International Version)

Isaiah's Commission
1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple.
2 Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying.
3 And they were calling to one another: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory."
4 At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook and the temple was filled with smoke.
5 "Woe to me!" I cried. "I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the LORD Almighty."
6 Then one of the seraphs flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar.
7 With it he touched my mouth and said, "See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken way and your sin atoned for."
8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"

Allow me to share my thoughts or maybe share my sermon outlines.

-In the year that King Uzziah died...
When a King or a ruler died, you would tend to see the nation in some forms of turmoil.
(Eg: Read about Mrs Butto? Parkistian's favour people leader? She was assasinated. The entire nation was in chaos)
Same as this financial recession... gobal stocks exchange experiencing indexes going for a southward plung! Experts said it was a worse hit in 1990s.

-I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple.
Isaiah saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple.
Isn't that AWESOME! What a contrast.
Isaiah changes the natural into a supernatural. 2D into 3D perspective.
It's like looking at a 2D picture then SUDDENLY you can look beyond the 2D...
God is in control of everything!

Application:
1. Look to God
What situation are you in right now? Can you see God's purpose in your situation? Is it a gloom & doom situation? or can you still see that God is in control & He's high and exalted in your situation?

2. Login to God
When was the last time you prayed? When was the last time you "log into God". I admit that I my prayer life is not very fantastic but I am working on it. How about you?
We always go online & login to our facebook, our email account BUt we must not neglect our spiritual login line.

3. Love others to God without string attached
During this recession, you might see some retrenchments, jobless, or the stressed-out people or you see friends around you in some tough time. Are you able to share what you have with others? Are you able to share God's love larvished on you to others? (I am not talking about sharing the gospel) So that people around you can experience God's love in a practical way?
Can you meet a felt need?

Nothing is insignificant when you begin to share or when you meet one's need.

8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"

God is still in control!

Overdue Updates

Hi everyone!
A really very belated Happy Childrens' day to everyone!

Heard this lame jokes from a preacher and it still stay in me.
Dad: Son, how's your result for maths today?

Son: Dad, my result is under water?

Dad: What does under water means, son?

Son: My teacher says that my maths result is below C level.

Early drive on the expressway is enjoyable at 545am for the past coming 6 weeks.2 more weeks to go before my client decides to sign on the dotted line.
I've a very good feeling that they will sign contract with us cos a new dawn has come.

Some quotes that I came across:

-What you do may not be prominent, but it is very significant in the kingdom of God.

-What you tolerate, you never change!

-Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited.

Imagination encircles the world- Albert Einstein

-Work and grow on what you have. Dont' focus on what you don't have.

New dawn will come when it brings new favour & new synergy.

Most of my younger friends had turn 21. I have seen how they have grow & changed. I believe they grow & changed for the better. Take a look at them and you'll know.But please don't forget your God in the days of your youth.

NS has really changed your perspective in life and about life. Hope these changes makes you a better person.

Make decision that will reap long term goal in relationship. Don't just look at the facade. Appearance will loose it's value. Anyway, you've to bear the consequence you made.

You need this 3 to move on after a fail relationship- Choice, Determination & Support. You need to make the choice & be determine to stick to your choice.

Recorded some new songs in the studio with my friends.We had a great time just doing it. It was really fun!Sounded like a professional track. Praise the Lord.Pray that our songs will be shortlisted.

Still praying & thinking if I should start a band.

Joash fell last week and blood was flowing out from his 2 bunny teeth. Thank God for her. She healed my son and he's back to his usual self on Sunday.

Some Pics: Enjoy! (Want more? please visit http://www.tomsum.blogspot.com/

"Spot the difference"

My BBGG "bayi" Friend- Regina

Joash "the Mighty Small Boy"

Have a great week ahead! Blessings!

*.* Updates & Some Pics ^.^

Attended service last week.
During the worship, Ps Fabian wanted us to find a partner or as a family to pray.
Committing & surrendering to God things that hinders us or takes our focus away from us.
After committing our businesses, family back... A CERTAIN breakthrough came for me on Monday!

A local marine firm wanted us to do their training pool maintenance after my business associate highly recommended us to them.

Thank God for the business opening. I knew deep down in my heart it was God and it has to be God.
Was it a pure coincidence? Nope absolutely not! It's a divine appointment made by God!
The favour from the firm was positive and we were given 2 months to prove our effectiveness.
Yes, it's really hard work because I've to wake up as early as 5am to be there by 6am as their first training lesson starts at 9am.
It's tiring but I am enjoying it as the benefit is great.
I can breathe in tonnes of fresh air in the morning as the training pool is built near the park-west coast park!
Once proven, it will be a huge contract signed! Pray with me on this. Thanks!

They have high tech staffs as well. With each of them carrying a Blackberry, they reply emails on the move!

Am thinking of staying connect with my emails and my work on the move by buying a wireless modem from my service provider. But will see if this contract is signed. ^.^

Pics
This pic look scary... if you have a weak heart... pls skip over.




ZY don't even know he was shot... he was in a deep sleep. Yes, very deep sleep! Haha!
For more updates on this, you can see Sharon's blog at www.sumbebejo@blogspot.com

This pic was at a traffic light. If you can zoom in this pic, you'll know why!
Both car (Suzuki & Toyota) with the same number plate beside each other. So I took it while waiting for the traffic light to turn green.


Some of my song writer friends had decided to go ahead with the redo of their demos before the submission.
In the process of forming a band! It has been a desire in my heart for a long time.
Let's commit this desire back to the Lord.
Something good is gonna happen. Something good is instore! Update soon.

Blessings,
Tom

Some Updates

Hey I am back updating.

It's been more than 1 month since I left.
Many left with great disappointment while some left felt used.

Yes, i do miss my friends in the cell & some friends in the team.

Personally for me, it was a positive move- For Sum & Joash. Uprooted my entire family from the place of uncertainties to a place where Intentational Disciple Making Church (IDMC)is all about.
Timing was good for Joash.
My family worship was restored.
No frustrations from Sum.
No more finger pointing from the others.
Joash looking forward to Sunday School.
The sermons were short, simple yet bringing conviction to the hearts.
I am blessed with a strong pulpit.

The constant thing in life is change. Changes helps us grow.
The latter is better than the former.


Attended my church's 30th Anniversary... Man! It was awesome! Seeing the worship pastor danced with the rest of the worship team. He's almost in his late forties or early fifties.

Gurmit shared his testimony- Brought many people to tear. Gillian cried too.

I nearly teared when he shared: "I wonder how is it like to see my dad & mum walking with Jesus hand in hand...then he teared cos he missed his parents".

I missed barnabas too. How does it feel for Barn to walk with Jesus hand in hand? Must be an awesome experience. Maybe Barn is playing with Gurmit's parents? Haha... Never say never.


Met up with him on Sunday although the meeting short, it was really a good time catching up. There were so much things to share and pour out to him but time do not permit. You have knew me since young and had personally walk with me... Deep down in your eyes... you knew... you knew what happens last six months.

I agreed that the seed planted never die cos no one, not any circumstances or things on earth can take that seed away from you.
Sisters, slide back to God. Let the seed grow within you again.

Congrats to your SOT. My family will celebrate this with you soon. You had fought hard and had grown tremenously. Keep growglowing.

Remember this-making the right decisions is vital cos all decisions made has it's own consequences.

Ra, happy birthday to you! Will celebrate yours when you are back!
Someone's birthday coming in Sept. These dear friends are entering into adulthood. Make your day free hor... Then can punk you meh...Lol...

Can you imagine Jo hiding with the big umbrella? Haha... He's doing it right now while i am blogging.

Take care all.
Will blog again soon.

Money not enough- Is one enough? We are still praying...
If God speaks to you, please call or email us. Thanks.

You Are Invited to CEFC 30th Anniversary Service

Hi All,

You are invited to CEFC 30th Anniversary Service at Suntec Convention Hall 602.
24th Aug 10am.

Come and hear Gurmit Singh's testimony and Rev Edmund Chan's evangelistic message.

For more details please visit http//:www.cefc.org.sg

Will update soon!
Take care, miss you all. Cheers!

Blessings to you.

12 Aug

Hi everyone,
On my previous post about dates,

Yes, today is another important date and day that I will remember and must not forget.
It's so important that when the month Aug kicks in, I'll start to plan for this special someone and recall the other.

Yes, this special someone is none other who can captivated my heart 12 years back as a friend (and she's still captivating my heart other than Jesus)... from there this friendship develope further.

From friend to good friend. From good friend to confidante. From my confidante to galfriend. From my ex-galfriend to be my lovely wife.

Dear this is the prayer text that I sms you this morning...

Dear God, on this special day I want to pray that You will bless Sharon with a special blessing. Let her enjoy the fruit in everything that she put her hands into.
Cause her to prosper in all areas. Happy birthday to you dear. Love you.

May I present you this song as one of the present. Been looking for this the last 10 days and this the best playlist that I've found in imeem.com. Hope you enjoy the music & especially the lyrics. It very meaningful. (The rest of the reader, don't feel jealous. Haha!)



Hope you enjoy this and also tonight's dinner that I've reserved for you and surprise in advance.

Love you! Cheers! Happy Birthday! Btw... welcome to the 30s club...Oppps... Haha!

Bento Sets

6th Aug

Date has a special ability to remind us of something.
The thing/s that happened during that date will leave an impact (big or small), whether positive or negative in our lives thus become milestone and shaped our lives, way of living and approach of things.

In 2 days time, my country will be celebrating her 43rd birthday. I wish her great success and that she's turn her children back to First Love.

Every Aug will also bring back memories to us as a family.

6th Aug makes the 4th death anniversary of Barnabas.
This date reminds me of the emotionally coaster ride that I've overcomed other than 28th Dec- Birth of this baby boy.

I am really lose for words to type currently cos i really dont know how to put it into words as flashes of scenes keep on flooding my mind.

The scene like getting him ready at home for his rountine check on the 5th Aug,
LONG Waiting time at the children clinic for his admission,
How helpless we were to the extend that our helplessness nearly drive us to walk into the Neonatal department and get his consultant, who knew him well to treat him,
How a young infant fought for his dear life,
How Sum's bf came down to give us support,
How worriesome when doc says he might not pull thru during the night and how baby Barn assured us that he's alright but communicating with us via all the gadgets stuck to him,
How chilled was his body when we last carried him and cried in the emergency room,
How we wept & wept when we drove back in the mini van,
How God ministered to us using the song "Through it all",
They just keep flashing thru...
They just keep flashing...

I was there last night to clean the niche at GOR....

Barn, daddy missed those days when you were back home. I missed putting you on the playpen and playing with you using various colourful rattles. I knew it wasn't easy for you having to take at least 6 types of medication daily but you took it with stride.
OH, the angelic smile you rendered at mummy whenever she bathed you.
And sweet gentle "hoo" when mummy tickled you at your face.

Barn, your nurses & consultants still remembered you fondly even when I sent them text last night. You have help us established some good friendship in the hospital. You have a legacy in that hosiptal. They knew you as Barney, not the purple dinasour.

How you brought so much joy to us despite being a super lightweight baby although you were around 7 months.

To our beloved son:

Hi Barn,
Your stay in KK had taught daddy what life is all about. Your zeal to live. Your passion to survive. Your courage to fight. What a champion! Till then, we do have a divine appointment.... in heaven.

"Let the peace of God come reign in my heart, Let the peace of God come reign in my heart, I will not fret nor will I be anxious. Let the peace of God come reign in my heart"

Loving you since day one,

Your Papa 6/8/04



My Ever Dearest Son,
Well, tho' we did not say goodbye but I know that's becos it is not a goodbye yet, we'll definitely meet in heaven. By then, we will be in a place without tears and pain. Heaven is a place of rejoicing and you get to be there first. Just want to say, that the 3 weeks were great and I am privileged to be your mum.

See you,

Your bestest mummy 6/8/04


Barn, you always have a special place my heart.


Friends, regardless which cross road you are you now. Look to God for that lifeline that will help you to soar above & beyond your situation.
Take care & be blessed!

Starting Fresh- Come What May, I Will Run!

After 11 years of serving with my friends in this organisation, I've finally moved on with my family to take new ground.

God has indeed bless me with so so much...
Good supportive cell members, ministry friends & team members...
Most importantly, a supportive wife & a loving family. You guys rocks.
Thank you God!

You've been good, You are my God
And Your mercy endures forever...
Forever & ever...
Lord Your mercy endureth forever
Forever & Ever.

Set my foot on this building. My heart was excited because all things are new!
It's true! New location, new building, new group of friends, new environment & a new passion that comes with a new hunger! Yes, NEW!

We were first welcomed by traffic marshalls. They stationed one at the multi-storey carpark, one at the traffic light,one at bus stop.

Once you are in the building, almost every 30 steps you received a firm warm handshake and a sunshine smile!

The structure, the audio & visual had been carefully design with the end users in mind- User friendly.

It was not only a Good Idea But a God Idea to have a building built in the community and for the community.

They started with this song...

"I've got the JOY"

There's anointing in the air, i can feel it everywhere
I've got power in my soul, so let the river flow
Can you hear the rushing wind, it's blowing deep within
My spirit is alive, my life has been revived

I've got the joy, I've got the peace of mind
I've got the faith in the Holy Ghost
That fills me everyday
I've got the life, I've got the melody
I've got the Word, the Word of God
That sets me free.

The praise was electrifying and the worship was meditative

We sung "Be Thou My Vision"
I teared as I sung till verse 3. It was the call of God that uprooted me 12 years back to serve in the northern part of S'pore. And now, I've move on to further up north!

Yes, be thou my vision. What an awesome song to rededicate my purpose, submit my plan and realign my perspective back to the vision of the Cross.

Be bless by this song.


Yes, indeed it's time to arise & take new ground for Jesus! It's back to Community Penetration!

Backdated Pictures

Hi Eveyone,
Here are some backdated pics that i've taken... Enjoy.

Random Thoughts

Hey I am back again...

Celebrated my BD at a seafood steamboat restaurant.

Received a sweet surprise from wify on that Sat morning- Ai xin breakfast. (Check her blog for more).
Joash sung a BD song for me with the help of some candy...haha... (Check his blog too!)

Had a pleasant belated surprise by my friends... they surprised me with a tray of nice bite-size cakes while I was half dazed...LOL.

And Gillian bought me(Wify & Joash as well) dinner cos she simply don't know what to buy for me... Truely, my son's godma shall supply all my need.. according to her riches in the POSB...LOL. Thanks Gil! Xie Xie ni lot lot.

So much for these updates.


Meet a friend for lunch at Swensen on Sunday, thanks for putting things in perspectives.
I appreciate your concerns.

11 years in this place is memorable. Will miss the friendships that were established.
You guys are a great bunch of friends.

Congrats
I am glad that you took a step of faith to enter full time. I knew God's calling is in your life. My prayers be with you bro.

Changes
Yes, changes had come and had arrived!
Are you ready for these changes? I am! Yes, here i come!

Till then, my friends will update soon.

Blessings to you :)

* -* Random Thoughts *-*

Whao! It's almost coming to one month since I last blogged.

Yes, anniversary was fun and memorable!

So much things had happened these few months...
The calamities in 2 countries, with thousand upon thousands lives lost and many more.

End times is coming? Think about it.

Had lunch with bro. B. Better friendship & understanding were forged.
Certain issues just have to let go & move on.
Yes, it's an "open window" for me to observe some positive changes from the fold.
Yup, am watching.

Then it was father's day... Joash did something that warmed my heart. Check his blog www.tomsum.blogspot.com.

Music Band? Yes, lately been thinking about setting up a music band.

This band will consist of friends and musos coming from various denominations just doing music & songs.
Maybe would just start out with some friends and get each other connected to HIM again.

I am not influence by the Superband thingy tho I've lots to comment about some certain groups. Well, the judges' comments were enough to break those wannabes' egos n pride. So 3 cheers to those who were booted out. You are courageous. Haha...

Back to my band stuff... I am still in the process of recruiting members via electric invitation...and I've a few names that you may want to choose from or maybe vote.
#1 Simple Music
#2 Simply Music
#3 Just Music
#4 Justi-fried Music
#5 Musos Music

Tag me ok?

Will also put some composed songs written by myself & with friends to come under this new thingy as copyright.

Work wise... Being rather busy with work. Fridays would ends work around 6plus in the evening...
May consider asking my company to increase my salary.

Yes, my bd is coming! Where to celebrate? U decide. Punk? Hmm... spare me pls.. Haha...

Oh yes, before I forgot my friend is attached with "early morning"! Good for you!
This time is gonna be better than the previous. Cos "early morning" refreshes you & is more compatible to you.
Keep it slow & steady. You have long way to go. Don't neglect your friends too. Include them in your relationship.

Thanks for reading. Told you it's gonna be random.

See you soon! Blessings

Happy Anniversary!

Hi Dear,
Can't imagine posting my blog sitting in front of you while you were watching your "favorite idol" show... Haha...
Hope you like tonite's date (2gther w Jo), and the gift. Tho it may not be a very posh dinner and an inexpensive gift. It's the thots that counts & the heartbeat that ever beating so gently for you.

I want to delicate (dedicate) these ( not this cos it's not just one version) videos to you dear cos the different videos brings out different things in our lives these wonderful 8 years! Yes, 8 years! How we have grown... Have we've shape each other... how and how and how...

Listened to this from my favourite radio station while driving and been planning for this post to be up since 6 months back. Hope you like it as well. Lyics are meaningful too!







Sometimes, you will always ask me this: Will you still love me as much when you grow old r turn 80" My reply is why 80 why not 120?

Here's is another song that caught my attention while driving again... Yes all thanks to my favorite radio station again.



Thank you for wAlking with me these 8 years;
Thank you for embraciNg my nonsense;
Thank you for allowing me to make silly mistake & lettiNg my laugh over it;
Thank you for lIstening to my "old new" lame jokes;
Thank you for bearing a son that is eVer so clever, good and handsome;
Thank you for supplying thE 16 months of supply to my son;
Thank you for running togetheR with me;
Thank you for standing by my Side;
Thank you for Affirming my gifting & talent in ministry;
Thank you for Releasing me for the last 2 years when I serve as a
ministry head;
Thank you for encouraging me, knocking sense to me & standing by me these few months of 2008 after so much had happening in our organisation. Love You!

HAPPY 8TH ANNIVERSARY!

He Will Come & Save You

So much things had happened for the last few weeks.
My heart goes to those whose lives were taken away by the cyclone & earthquakes.
To my dear friend whose dad have gone home to be with the Lord. My prayer is with you. Take care.

May you be bless by watching this video. May your faith be lifted up.

Psalm 121
A song of ascents.
1 I lift up my eyes to the hills—
where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The LORD watches over you—
the LORD is your shade at your right hand;
6 the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.
7 The LORD will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;
8 the LORD will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.

Some Updates...(Reflections, observations & rant as well)

Recently my friend had hurt her ribs. Doc wasn't sure of what had actually happened.
But the thought of how I heard from others were rather surprising.
Thank goodness I bothered to check from my dear friend personally.
Guess what? She was not hospitalised but was given some mc to rest at home to nest the hurting ribs.
Will be praying for her. Rest well my friend, don't over exert yourself. Take a break if you need to. Health is more important. Will talk to you soon.

Keep your spirit high bro! Be positive. Nothings is impossible to our Creator who created the entire solar system. Also remember to take care of yourself as well. I am praying for your dad. Keep me updated.

So if you wants to find out certain decisions made over "certain things" in my life, come and ask me... been hearing too much hearsay about it already.
Speculate no more, let gossip ceased. Come, open your golden jaw and ask me.
Come hear from me personally.

Came across this quote while driving along Changi road that leads to Changi point.
This big quote located near a restricted area says:
"True leader will says 'Do as i do, not do as i say'."

IT'S SO TRUE! To me, it's also bibically. Ponder about it.

It's a pity to find lesser leaders who will "do" more than "say" nowadays.
I've seen it with my own eyes. It's a pity. Sigh...

See...! I've updated but i believe some won't like my post.
Till then, hope to share more of my thoughts, observations and at times my rant with us in this place.
Oh yes... coud you kindly refrain from "encouraging" people from by-passing this blog... If you've nothing good to comment, just zipped it. It reflects very badly on you and your intention on me...
Go read Phil 4:8
Well, take care and blessings.

Thank you for the sms that you sent while i was working 3 weeks back. Your sincere concerns warm my heart & spirit.
You are surely a fatherly figure in your quiet moments and had shown me that you are different from the fold.
Thank you once again.

There's always "2 sides of a Coin"

Like this video clip.

Speak so much of how I felt.

Ok, enjoy this video clips.

Cheers.

Role of A Translator

Watched City Harvest Church last week's service before I state down what I look for in a translator.

Then you know where i am coming from when you will see how professional this translator is. I grade 8/10 for the translator.

These are what i am looking for in a translator...

Translator must be...

#1: Alert;
#2: Focus;
#3: Effective;
#4: Able to process fast- not too much lagged time (Only old computer had this problem);
#5: Have a good command in (I am not saying well verse)English & Mandarin;
#6: Have the desire to learn & harness one's skill;
#7: Have a good sense of dressing (not a fashion disaster no dull dress code);
#8: Have a sense of humour;
#9: Able to engage people while translating;
#10: SMILE- Seen before too many translators with grummpy face or drank too much lemonade in the morning).

You may have your own reservation on my criteria but it's fine.
We can agree to disagreed on this.
I've learnt that in everything that I do, I must excel in what I do and give my very best (not just best) to our Creator so that He will be glorified. Don't you agree?

I still like City Harvest Church translator. Good job!


Cheers, Blessings!

God Of My Forever

Hi all,
Just love this song so so much.

The 1st sentence just brought back so much memories of me while i was younger.

How I served alongside with my peers during my youth days.

But now as I look back, most of them had left me for other organisation.

I am still serving where I am- in an organisation up north.

So much things had happened in my organisation these few months.

Can't help but to say how they derived their conclusions blows my mind away of which does not make any sense.

Somehow it seems to me that they are trying to get a "goat" for all things that happened- Sad.

Well, i guess you don't need any solid conclusion when you decided to get a "goat".

Anyway, I shall stop here.

Enjoy the song. It speak alot of how i am feeling this season.

My greatest honour will always be to serve my Lord & King! Amen & Hallelujah!

Blessings!

Being Spiritual Or Being Godly

Had a chat with my friend who works in a local bank...

We touched on many issues but what stays was this issue about "being spiritual & be godly"

There is a vast different in these two.

Being spiritual only bears the form or I called it outward appearance.

But being godly is a lifestyle flowing out from a daily communion with Creator God.

Friends, i urge you to choose to live a godly life that fear God.
Say no to spiritual lifestyle because it unreal.

Blessings to you!

** This Song- Ai Xiao De Yan Jing **

This song ministered to my wife & I alot.

Never did we know that our Creator was using this song to speak to us.
We like the chorus part.
离开你我才发现自己　那爱笑的眼睛
流过泪　像躲不过的暴风雨　淋湿的昨天删去
And it bless our heart & soul.

So listen & read the lyrics below.

如果不是那镜子不想你　不藏秘密
我还不肯相信没有你我的笑　更美丽
那天听你在电话里　略带抱歉的关心
我嘟的一声切的比你说分手　彻底

泪湿的衣洗干净　阳光里晒干回忆
折好了伤心明天起只和快乐　出去
这爱的城市虽然拥挤　如果真的遇见你
你不必讶异　我的笑她无法代替

离开你我才发现自己　那爱笑的眼睛
流过泪　像躲不过的暴风雨　淋湿的昨天删去
离开你我才找回自己　那爱笑的眼睛
再见爱情　我一定让自己　让自己决定

泪湿的衣洗干净　阳光里晒干回忆
折好了伤心明天起只和快乐　出去
这爱的城市虽然拥挤　如果真的遇见你
你不必讶异　我的笑她无法代替

离开你我才发现自己　那爱笑的眼睛
流了泪　当一个人看旧电影　是我不小心而已
离开你我才找回自己　那爱笑的眼睛
再见到你　我一定让自己　让自己坚定

离开你我才发现自己　那爱笑的眼睛
流过泪　像躲不过的暴风雨　淋湿的昨天忘记
离开你我才找回自己　那爱笑的眼睛
再见爱情　我一定让自己　让自己　坚定

再见到你　我一定让自己
假装很　坚定


May my Creator uses this song to bless you soul too!

Blessings!

***My Reflection ***

Hi dear blog reader,

Had a very tough, frustrated, disheartened last week after receiving 3 emails from my team members wanting to step down & out from their service in this organisation...

Cried to my Creator in my heart like don't know how many umpteen times...

我是否得看的开或得看得非常开呢？

Why do people with such right attitude, good intention, great potiential want to throw their towels?

And why do members belonging to the other bank are able to stay so long?

Why? Why? Why?

Ps 73 spoke so clear to me.
他们会尝到后果的。You reap what you sow. And this is so true.

This one verse that encourage me the most Ps 73:26
26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever. (Yes & Amen!)

May I encourage you with this verse as well.
Put your hope, your trust in God for He is your strength & your portion forever!

Blessings to you!

Forgiveness

Hi Dear Blog reader,
Was watching a video sermon recently.

Heard many sermon on this topic but this one was one of the most balance one presented.

Agreed with what the preacher preached and...

You can login to http://www.chc.org.sg/english/video_sermons/index.cfm

-on Forgiveness

I pray that as you watch it, reflect on the pointers and pray that you will unlearn & relearn these principles.

Happy watching.

Starts forgiving...

What if & If Only

Recently, been thinking of many things.

The meeting with my "CEO" n "directors" were technical good.
It's good to hear from them and see certain things from their perspective tho I still don't agree to some degree. But I think I can still live with it for meantime.

Today this "What if & If only" kept ringing in my mind (ring ring...can I speak to Mr. What If and Ms If Only?... nope. Not going to the northpole now.)

"What if" gives the idea that things or options were yet to be executed. Just like a group of planners were just looking at various methods or solutions to solve an issue, problem or situation.

"If only" talks about an issue, matter or subject been solved or dissolved but method of approach could have been better or can be done better that can generate better results or growth.

In many situations, we are caught in these 2 school of "what if & If only".

When certain issues or matters that had been made or tread on, we would normally or very likely look at the situation or the method used and says: "If only this could be done in this manner..." Neither do we ever ponder the "what if" nor what is the best approach for this issue.

In certain matter, the best way for me to solve issues or matters is using "what if" but sometimes it's easier said than done.

Putting on "what if" thinking cap helps us to look at things in a clearer perspective and be more objective. But sad to say that most of us or gernerally people are rather subjective.

"CEO" and "directors" that I know that are objective are rather few. I can only count them with one palm.
Almost all the "CEO" & "directors" that I know are very subjective. They would normally side the "more favorable" one. I called such act "favouritsm"

Such people lean to the "more favourable" one due to various reasons. (You may be able to think more as this is not exhaustive)

#1 Good fellowship
Good fellowship normally hovers around good sumptious food. If not it will not called good fellowship.
So some agreed with them because of great food.

*In the marketplace or secular world, contracts or business opportunites are secure over food and entertainment.
* Hopefully such things don't happen in my organisation.

#2 Senior position
I would gain more if I were to favoure you more cos you can protect me or ensure my position. This person or that person stays long enough in an organisation... so she or he will know more things. So can trust her or him for her/his word.

Hopefully such things don't happen in my organisation.

#3 Experience in life or age
(Chinese saying: I eat more salt more than you eat rice! Sounds familiar)
I am old or more senior than you thus WHAT I SAYS is right!
Such attitude does not garner any respect at all.
One must never says: "I am older than you thus you must listen, you must respect and don't rebutt me. Don't you be rude!" But the only impression that you give to others is that you are proud, snobbish and pompous (same meaning lar)

Hopefully such things don't happen in my organisation.


Any person who tends to incline himself or herself to these reason are rather or maybe unwise, they judged and sided the "favoured ones" too quickly without thinking, deciphering and make no effort to clarifies further with various party.
Such are deems as "light ears" or listens & agreed whatever one says.

When we fails to look at issue as it really is and starts to apply these 3 points... you have loss it totally & completely. You lose the rights to build other bridges.

In this fallen world, we need to exercise the wisdom of Christ and stay objective.
We need to put on the full armour of God and at the same time pray for discernment when we speak, talk or discuss with people regarding various matters.

I do make mistakes at times but it can be avoid when we think and decipher them objectively.

Lately, my "CEO" & "directors" always tell us manager- go to the source. go to the source for clarification.

If you fail to walk your talk (go to the source for clarification) then you loss the opportunity to build bridges and restore lives.

I've a good director. He walk his talk. He's a VP in a banking industry. He has been helping me to put certain things into perspective and at the same time not overbearing. He respect my decisions made knowing that some are needful.

So my dear reader, do you exercise "What if or If Only"?

For you to ponder.

Blessings

2008!

Blessed 2008 to you!

Recently was reading some online news on a local website about a man served as a Health Minister in a neighbouring country was flimed "romancing" with his counterparts in a hotel.

You might be interest to read the full article by clicking below.

http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest%2BNews/Asia/STIStory_192410.html.

This article brought some parallel truths to this person called Achan.

You can read about what he did in the bible. Joshua 6-7

Despite a command given by Joshua to keep away from things that were sacred to the Lord (Joshua 6:18-19). Achan kept & hid some in his tent.

His act not only cause him his life, his family members, young & old, his livestocks(Joshua 7:24). He brought shame to the entire nation-lost in battle.

Achan publicly admited his wrong doings(Joshua 7:20-21).

I knew that Achan had disobeyed God by sinning against him. But personally, I do admire his courage to admit his sin publicly .

Yes, there will always be consequences for the wrong done and sinned committed.
It is necessary for one to openly admits one's wrong doing (It depends on how wide the ripples had gone).
For Achan, his act had gone throughout the entire nation. Same for that health ministry-big consequences

If one tries to hide them in a carpet... very likely... (like what most people says:"you sin will caught up with you one of these day") you will live a life of worrying or covering or in fear....
You will worry that someone will eventually "discover" it. Don't you think so?

In my organisation, my "directors" expects all their "managers" to have the following 4 Responsibilities. (Not sure it still applies. Anyway for you to read)

Personal purity – To bring to the church a submitted, Spirit-filled self.
A heart that is surrendered to God is a powerful tool in God’s hand. Personal purity is not for self-indulgence; it is the greatest and most powerful gift we can bring to each other.

Relational integrity – To pursue honorable and loving relationships: in the family; among friends, coworkers and neighbors; and in the Body of Christ.

Organizational loyalty – To contribute to the church time, talents and treasures, and to be responsive to the leadership God has established.

Interpersonal maturity – To seek to serve more than to be served. The greatest in the Kingdom of God, as Jesus had said is the one who has served all. The community of faith functions best when we esteem others better than ourselves and choose to serve more than to be served.

Above all, I think they are looking for every "managers" to have integrity.

As a leader, if I've did something wrong, I must humble myself to seek forgiveness (to apologize).
I won't cover up my wrong doings by JUSTIFYING my deeds and says:" Although I did not do anything wrong BUT I still say sorry". (Why say sorry when you think you are right. Right?)

For my readers to ponder this...

Leader that stands, stands corrected and chastise.
Leadership that stands corrected will stand tall.

Have a great 2008 ahead!

Blessings to you.