Sharing my thoughts & my life...Come what may, I will run!

God's Chisel

2009-05-23T21:34:00.001+08:00

Hi all,

Received this from my friend.

Touched my heart. Pray that it will bless and touch your heart too.

We are God's masterpiece.

Enjoy

Random Updates

2009-05-12T13:40:00.007+08:00

Haha... It's been a long while since i "open" this door to update.
Well, am busy with lots of things. If you want a more current update of me.
You can visit Sharon's or Joash's blog at http://www.sumbebejo.blogspot.com/ or http://www.tomsum.blogspot.com/

Well, Sharon had been shortlisted in the worship team as a Backup Vocalist (BV) & in Choir.
She started her choir singing few weeks back and is really blessed by this choir team.
She've been getting herself ready by investing in some new clothings and the latest good buy was this branded part of heels.
I think in weeks to come, she'll on the front support the worship leader with her ever sweet angelic voice. Jia you!

As for me I am selected to play drum. Yes, will OJT soon before CEFC schedule me to play.
Very excited because we can finally serve & work hard after 7 months of rest.
This community (CEFC) is very authetic. My CG leader says: "What you see if what you get".
No hidden clauses or agenda. Everyone is real.

Here's some pic of my latest family oversea weekend trip to Malacca. Enjoy.

Will try my best to update again if not... please visit Sharon's & Joash's blog.

See ya! Blessings

Updates- Most Recent to Oldest

2008-12-11T10:44:00.014+08:00

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 CEFC Miniature robots having "lunch"? Coke, pizza, bbq fish balls & hotdogs.

不完美- 李玖哲

2008-11-25T13:17:00.006+08:00

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

Bu wan mei (Li Jiu Zhe)

Some Updates

2008-11-10T12:20:00.003+08:00

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

2008-10-10T23:07:00.008+08:00

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

2008-10-08T11:25:00.007+08:00

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 ^.^

2008-09-06T09:42:00.004+08:00

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

2008-08-26T14:23:00.002+08:00

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

2008-08-18T23:45:00.003+08:00

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

2008-08-12T13:53:00.004+08:00

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!)

Ni shi wo zui shen ai de ren

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

2008-08-11T16:31:00.001+08:00

6th Aug

2008-08-07T10:30:00.006+08:00

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!

2008-08-04T16:08:00.005+08:00

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.
Be Thou My Vision - Selah

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

Backdated Pictures

2008-07-27T22:55:00.003+08:00

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

Random Thoughts

2008-07-20T13:48:00.005+08:00

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 -

2008-06-26T11:15:00.008+08:00

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!

2008-06-02T23:56:00.003+08:00

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.

当我八十岁 - 邱意淋

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

2008-05-20T22:06:00.003+08:00

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)

2008-05-06T01:18:00.004+08:00

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"

2008-04-04T23:46:00.004+08:00

Like this video clip.

Speak so much of how I felt.

Ok, enjoy this video clips.

Cheers.

Role of A Translator

2008-03-24T13:33:00.007+08:00

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

2008-03-20T23:02:00.003+08:00

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

2008-02-18T14:40:00.003+08:00

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

2008-02-18T14:27:00.003+08:00

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

2008-02-18T14:08:00.004+08:00

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

2008-02-01T15:53:00.001+08:00

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

2008-01-21T15:13:00.000+08:00

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!

2008-01-03T14:08:00.000+08:00

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.

Some Self-Reflections

2007-12-13T01:04:00.000+08:00

My 12 self-reflections

#1- Player or Team Player
Player plays the game.
Team Player seeks to compliment & esteem each other in the game.

#2- Confidentially, Secrecy or Concealer (SKII)
Which product you use?

#3- The GREAT BOOK mentions "Sheep"
So it's "sheep" or "sheepdog"?
Again, I am surprised.

#4- "Consistency"- Doing thing right the first time and all the time.

#5- Nothing is impossible when you perservere & be a good finisher.
Well done! Proud of you, brother! Always be careful on the road.

#6- Thanks for the DVD, Bro! Must really find time to watch it.
God! I need some revelations!

#7- Despite having a busy workload, a family to take care, meetings to attend. I salute you, bro. "B" for your committments to set an example in my Team Leadership.
Much appreciated! Cheers!

#8 -Maintain mindset or paradigm shift?
Thanks for the timely word Ps Sunny Ooi. You rocks! JDI!

#9- Expect Changes
Changes cause us to grow and move forward.
Changes kick Complacency out.
Changes = Taking Risk

#10-Engaging culture and stay relevant.
You ready to take RISK?

#11 - Thank YOU for this lyrics. YOU remind me of grace, hope and freedom in YOU.

Your Grace
You came to me at the well.
In the mid-day when I rise.
You risk Your name
To bring me hope & grace
Your amazing grace

* Your amazing grace, how sweet the sound
As far as the east is to the west
Great is Your love
Your tender love and faithfulness
They are new every morning
Amazing grace

You wrote on the ground
Oldest to the youngest left
Stones dropped everywhere
You shown me love
Your amazing grace
Repeat *

#12- Before I end. A gentle reminder for all.

Blessings to you!

Let's Move On-Let's see the Big Picture

2007-11-19T23:51:00.000+08:00

Someone asked me: " Cher, Update your blog leh? Veri long never update liao?"

Yes, yes... here i am again- Updating my blog.

It's not that I am lazy but i blog only when things happens that required some serious reflection for myself & for my reader.

Let's move on....
Recently, my friend lost everything (in his context) in one sitting.
How much can a young man's heart bear such pain and measure?
He has so many people to meet?
Can he go through all these?
Though I may not totally agree with the measures taken towards him.
There's always consequences
But we reap what we sow.
Sad, heart brokened, despaired, helpless... but i pray that you will rise up above all these situation like Job- Mature, stronger in the Lord

Job, in our today's context, a God-fearing successful businessman, a multi-millionaire lost everything in 1 day, his business, his family and worse inherited illness. (You can read his lifestory in the Bible Job)
But he CHOOSE to give thanks to God.
He choose to LOOK to God for Strength.

Yes, he does have some good buddies. But some of them did not give him good advices- they asked him to curse God and die!
But Job chose the former- he chose to Thank God and LOOK to God for Strength.

My friend, I know and am glad that you do have some good buddies,some 7 years of close friends and your 2nd family members.
You've heard and will hear of some not so nice advices that wrestled against your good nature.
But I know that you will do what is good and right and pleasing to God.
Never let emotions lead you But allow the Holy Spirit to guide you.
Allow His staff and rod to lead you (Ps 23)
Draw close to Him and He will draw close to you.
Seek Him and He will be found by you.

Read Romans 8:28. See the Big Picture. Let's move on.

Our prayer and support are with you. Press on brother! The best has yet to be!

To my friend's buddies- It's time for you to be your brother's keeper.
What does a brother's keeper do?....
Think about it. You can discuss it on my tag.

Blessings to you!

Some Sharing

2007-11-03T02:12:00.000+08:00

Recently, I've so much things to share. Some really piss and makes me boils! Well just to sum up these frustrations by using my good friend's quote:
I am not going to play your "GAME". Period.

Let me share this exciting one instead.
My friends came over my house.

I shared with them this topic "WORSHIP".
I asked them: "What is worship to you?"

At the end, we came out with this song

Title: "I WORSHIP"

I will give my all to you
Everyday of my life, a pleasing sacrifice
All I am, I give unto You
Every beat of my heart, I long to worship You

Pre-chorus
I worship You
I worship You
With all I am
With all I am

Chorus:
I will give you all the praises, I will sing
Holy and worthy are You
I bow my knees, declare You are King
Holy and worthy are
(Repeat chorus)
I worship

Thanks friends, you guys rocks! Never thought that just one question will snowballed into a song. But I will "greenhouse" it first and let it grow because good song can wait. No need to rush.

Be blessed.

Be Courageous, Stay Committed in the Course

2007-10-25T00:06:00.000+08:00

My Mentee is going for his National Service on this Friday 26th 07.

What would I want to encourage him on?
Well, Daryl you had heard my advices,my pre-amps of your involvement in the organisation, changing your perspective about NS and bringing your ministry into the army!

Daryl, getting yourself baptise in the culture of army whereby dialets with added "spiced words" are mainly converse among soldiers is very common.
Training is tough depends on individual.

But I want to encourage you with these bible verses Rm 12:1, Josshua 1:8, Phil 3:9-11 and Rm 8:28

These are some verses that brought me through my army days.

Daryl, always keep that innerman strong. Set the standards. Be a Daniel. Be courageous, stay committed in the course.

Praying for you always.

Something for Us to Ponder

2007-10-09T23:50:00.000+08:00

Dear Reader...

For you to ponder. Which demands more of you? And are you ready to commit yourself to the more demanding one? You can always tag me.

Words of Encouragement or Act of Committment?

Till then... Will Blog soon.

To my fellow Camp mate=team mate

2007-10-05T00:10:00.000+08:00

Hi all,
Just came back from my reservist about 1 week ago...
Was very busy with my work.

I was thinking of something that I can post on my blog and I believe the best is to blog about this camp mate of mine-Marc Lim.

Marc came to my unit for his 1st ICT when we were in our 6th ICT.
During his active unit, he was in-charge of the armskote.
So during my 6th ICT, my CSM got Marc to help me in my office(armskote).

Most who came over to assist me in my office knew nuts about and the seriousness coupled with the heavy responsibilties of this appointment. Many would complain and complain...
Once, I had a assistant who tried to blackmail me with a written note place on my table and tried to sabotage me by put unauthorized "items" in my office in the name of unfairness.
Well, this shown me one thing about people who are not trained or geared up for such appointment would normally tries to play games with you.

But not for Marc, I found out that he was rather well-versed with the requirement of such appointment although it was his 1st ICT after years of ORDing.

Been working hand in hand with him for 4 years. It was the common understanding we had and also the Standing Order requirement of an armskoteman that caused us to function very smoothly.
Marc is still trying to learn as much as he can from me before I complete my 10 years cycle(M.R.).

Althoug we knew our job, our scope & boundary very well, the Dos & the DON'Ts. We realized that our fellow commrades would at times tries to "smoke" us or tries to be funny but it we did not allow anyone, not even our officers to pull rank with us because we knew the heavy resposibilties that my OC had given to us.

Though ranked the 2nd lowest in the army hierachy, the trust that I have from my OC, DY and other key appointment holders in the BNHQ were tremendous.
For me, it was an honour to serve my fellow comrades but also to maintain the Standing Order that is require of me (Marc as well).

I've also came across one comrade telling me to just receive his weapon without checking it- because he is a 2nd sergeant- he pulled rank.
Immediately I told him to strip his weapon and I checked every parts for cleanliness. I've remembered telling him :"My OC allows me to check his weapon when sending in... Please don't pull rank? Please keep your rank in your pocket. I've a duty to fulfill"
I know I may sound very proud... but come on if every joker come and tell me what I should do...that I should allow them to send in theirs without me checking because their rank higher than me, then I would have allowed myself to be step all over and my all years of specialised training flush into the water cistern (WC).

So my BNHQ comrades knew that when comes to work, I am seriously serious.
I've grown, gained trust and became firm while serving in this appointment in my ICT.
And I also want to thank Marc (if you happened to read this blog), you did better each time in ICT. You must learn not to let fellow comrades steps you all over.

It works the same for me in my work or serving in my organisation. Friends, sliblings or fellow-organisation worker knew my style.
I've one applicant who used to tell me where and what organisation he used to help in, expecting that I would take him in because of his "credentials". I rejected his application immediately.

It works the same for any organisation or workplace. When you know your job scope, you can grow.
But when you can't even handle your scope and starts to meddle in others' affair...you can't grow but might end like a thorn on someone's rear (PITA).

So people let's start learning what's your scope in your organisation, so that you can grow & glow within that safety net. Net is there not to trap you but to provide a safe catch for you when you tries to jump over. Watch those steps... be careful not to tread on unfamiliar ground because you might step on mines and not only hurt yourself but others as well.

*To my one and only friend who held the same appointment as me now...(you know who you are lar) I pray that you will learn to embrace this responsiblity with a new passion and a new heart. A renewed perspective about such role is easy to bear when you began to sees it in a different light and positive angle. I know you can and you will. Learn to take such heavy responsility with stride. I know you will do well and God will be glorify in your service when you starts complaining less and thanking God more. Begin to expect things and situation to change for the better*

So think, ponder through... If there is some truth in it... starts learning. Don't be stuck in the mud.

Will blog soon!

Courtesy

2007-09-13T09:55:00.000+08:00

Dear Readers... this might be another long post but reading further might cause you to think further about this issue....

Have you ever encountered friends or people who does not have basic manners?
OR
Have you ever received sms or msn from friends that didn't even send you their greeting or can't be bothered to say: "Hi so & so" or "Hey so & so"... but instead went ahead and rattled on his or her agenda?

I believe these reply would be an undoubtedly "YES".

I had the opportunity to discuss this with my inner circle of friends...

We had derived some good reasons why people or friends thought that it was fine:

#1- We are good old friends- many years of friendship.
(So it's fine lar... let's overlook such formality... let's forget about each
other's boundary lar)
#2- I am your leader- Spiritual, organisation.
(So let's go straight to the point... forget about formality)
#3- Save time lar
(Can save a bit more on my sms mah)
#4- We are married for so many donkey years...so long...
( It's alright lar... we understand each other well enough)

Some who read this will find these reasons justificable.... BUT
DOES THIS GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TO FORGET ABOUT BASIC MANNERS?
DOES THIS HELPS YOU THE TO SET A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU?
DOES BEING COURTEOUS BORED YOU DOWN?
WHAT GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TO BE IMPOLITE TO PEOPLE AROUND YOU?
WHAT MAKES YOU THINK THAT THESE THINGS HAPPEN IN THE PHYSICAL WON'T HAPPEN IN THE SPIRITUAL?

Allow me to share my experience when my son Barnabas was staying a Neo-Natal ward in one of our local hospital.

During that 7 months of visiting him in the hospital, Sum & myself had made establised some good friendship with the nurses, senior consultants, the social worker.
We could have exercise our very rights by expecting care to be given to our son on that period... We give up that right... but we only just keep on loving our son... through that love, we re-channel the love that Barn's received from us to the caregivers in the hospital.
We honour, respect and appreciate them by being courteous and polite to them.
Little did we realised or did we expect that we had so much favours with them. They appreciate us and commented that Barney had a great wonderful parents that loves him...

I know the responsibilty of setting a role model for our friends are vital especially to our younger ones. Neither does Sum nor myself won't dared to take it lightly BUT at times, there were many others who are able to influence neglected this very basic principle- Being Courteous.
Folks, you want to raise up a generations full of potentials? DO NOT NEGLECT THESE BASIC PRINCIPLE

Sum & myself have been married for 7 years, known each other for 12 years... We've have learnt and are still learning not to forsake such basics... cos such basics in life reflects our love for each other, our relation with our Creator God and with others.

We still says "Hi, dear...", we learnt to respect our individual boundary although we are one in body & spirit yet we are still very individual.

Let me share these truths before I end this long post...

Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Ephesians 2:10
For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

If being courteous is right, excellent and if being courteous to other is doing good work, what's holding you? Just do it! Make this part of your life.

Let's cultivate this good habits among us.

Let's purpose to do the right things right.

Blessings to you

SORRY

2007-09-05T12:05:00.000+08:00

Why does saying a sincere SORRY is so difficult.

Dear reader,
This post might be long but as you read, ponder through.

These few months, I’ve been observing and seeing things happening around me after a church camp that I attended in June with my family.

Much had happened, some deserves to be identified while some is just good not to mentioned about it.

New friendships were established, existing ones deepened, while some could simply just cold-turkey it.

It came across to me that when we sort out a misunderstanding due to whatever reasons that one may have.

It is vital for the one just to say: “sorry” and be sincere about it- period. Adding more or trying to reason more DOES NOT justified or MAKE you more righteous. It makes you evenmore unrepentance. Get it?

If this is not done in a proper manner, it will worsen the entire issue. It will cause things to drift apart.

To the extreme, the one who apologized will be deem as a hypocrite, charlatan and a “white wash tomb”.

So what's the main reason behind for diluting the SORRY?
I believe this word called “PRIDE” Spelled P. R. I. D. E.

The middle letter is “I”

Pride starts with I, me.

Let's see what the bible has to say about this…

Leviticus 26:19
I will break down your stubborn pride and make the sky above you like iron and the ground beneath you like bronze.

2 Kings 19:22
Who is it you have insulted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel!

2 Chronicles 26:16
But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, and entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.

2 Chronicles 32:26
Then Hezekiah repented of the pride of his heart, as did the people of Jerusalem; therefore the LORD's wrath did not come upon them during the days of Hezekiah.

Proverbs 8:13
To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.

Proverbs 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

Proverbs 13:10
Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.

Proverbs 29:23
A man's pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor.

Ecclesiastes 7:8
The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.

Isaiah 2:11
The eyes of the arrogant man will be humbled and the pride of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day.

It very sure that the Lord opposes the pride and give grace to the humble.
(Proverbs 3:34 He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble.
James 4:6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.")

I’ve learnt this BIG TIME when I dealt with one of my staff many years back.
I ate humble pie but I experienced the grace of God too. I’ve learnt to say sorry despite my position. I humbled myself to say "sorry". Not easy, but i've learnt.
I am reminded that I need to keep stock of myself.
I can take pride of what I am doing but I must always know that all things come from God.

But when it comes to saying sorry or coming to term with my fault (if it’s really mine) I’ve learnt not to dilute this word “Sorry, I am wrong”. I choose not to use words like “I am regretful for causing…”, “I apologized for…”, “I am remorseful that…” etc… these words seems ok but they fall short of what you wanted to say and convey. It stops short what you want to express from your heart.

When you say “Sorry, I am wrong”, it expresses the real bare condition of yourself candidly. It means you give up your rights to pursue or to fight or to argue back. It means that you are putting your head on the chopping board.

When you say “Sorry”, it shows the maturity of the person and the sincerity of the act.

That’s the reason why we are teaching and educating Joash to say “sorry” with an outward action whenever he misbehaved. Those who seen him do that with the action and say “sorrie” will finds him such an amusing child. (Yes, I can see those smiles on your face when you read this.)
We’ll always hug him and say: “you are forgiven”.

Now back to the one to forgive…
Do you know that more grace and humility is required and needed for that person to render forgiveness?

It’s not easy to forgive and to let go because of our fallen nature.
Our fallen nature tends to withhold but a resurrected nature of a renewed mind will choose to release and forgive.

Forgiveness means I choose not to exercise my rights against you.
Forgiveness means I choose not to take up issue on you.
Forgiveness means I choose to humble myself and submit myself to God.
Forgiveness means I choose to set you free.
Forgiveness means I choose to set myself free.
Forgiveness means I choose to set myself free and applying the grace of God in my life.
Forgiveness means allowing me to be set free and restore by my Healer.

Healer
Words and Music by Mike Guglielmucci

Verse 1:
You hold my every moment
You calm my raging seas
You walk with me through fire
And heal all my disease
I trust in You I trust in You

Chorus
I believe You're my Healer
I believe You are all I need
I believe You're my Portion
I believe You're more than enough for me
Jesus You're all I need

Bridge:
Nothing is impossible for You
Nothing is impossible for You
Nothing is impossible for You
You hold my world in Your hands

Friends, let’s learn to say “sorry” when we are wrong. Admit and be sincere about it. Don’t justify your wrong further. (“Don’t say things like although I did no wrong or don’t know why I’m wrong… But I still apologize. Cut that nonsense out! Who will want to admit one’s wrong?)
Friends, learn to forgive because forgiveness set you free from bondage and further health complication.

Till then, will come back for more interesting stuff...
Blessings to you.

I've Neglected You All These While

2007-08-02T11:55:00.000+08:00

You were there supporting me whenever I played drum,
But I've never notice you.

You were there giving your best whenever I drum,
But I've fail to treasure you.

You gave your best each time without fail,
But I failed to value you.

It was only lately, I realise how important you were during my drumming.
How much support you have been giving me all these while.
The powerful base sound that you produced-Awesome!

Yes, you are the one that I need to get to know you once again.

Yes, you are the one- floor tom.

* This post is not an outward expression of my affection towards someone. But I began to appreciate this one part of the entire set of the drum- floor tom.

My love & affection to and for my one and only is ever strong & tangeble-my beloved, lovely, ever endearing wife.

Bob Fitts- Sacrifice

2007-08-01T23:51:00.000+08:00

Hi All,
Was logging on youtube... Suddenly I decided to search for Bob Fitts hoping if I can find any of his videos...Guess why? I found his! Not alot though.

Bob Fitts used to be one of my "Idol" and I used to imitate his worship leading skill. His music and ministry had played a big part in influencing me in my style of worship leading during my younger days.

Some of the younger ones might not know him... But he's the one who wrote "He will come and saves you", "Just one of us can put", "Some may trust in horse", "Romans 16:19", "We are salt & Light". He also populared this song "Father in Heaven how we love You" and many others.

Maybe those from early 30s onwards would have known him or indirectly blessed by his ministry. In the early years, he used to lead songs in our FOP at Indoor Stadium.

So enjoy. It's a very powerful piece of song.
For those seeking for a breaking through or is looking for a SACRIFICE... Trust in God. He's Jehovah Jireh. God's provision is always ON TIME. Not too late, not too early. Just On Time.

Happy viewing!

Take Some Time to Ponder

2007-07-28T14:35:00.000+08:00

Recently I was trying to clear off some back dated reminders (some are as old as Joash) on my N70.

I chanced upon this quote dated 25th Jan06. This quote reads :" Hero to zero takes no effort at all."

I recalled reading on a newspaper article written by a SP journalist on that date while waiting for Joash's arrival at Raffles Medical.

Till now, it still brings back vivid memories of what happened that day. (If you want to read more, go to www.tomsum.blogspot dated 25th Jan06 onwards)

No wonder all mummys are the greatest love & care giver to their children! I salute Sharon and all mummies with this song!!!!

世上只有妈妈好。有妈的孩子像个宝。
能拖进妈妈的怀抱，辛富想不了！

Joash is 18 Months Old Today!

2007-07-25T12:39:00.000+08:00

Hi everyone,
It's my great pleasure to announce that Joash is 18 Month OLD! Son, my prayer for you is that you'll grow in stature and in wisdom not of man BUT of The Lord, your Creator.
You are created in His image and you bear His likeness because the word of God says that you are His and God dances, rejoices over you with singing.
So son there are times that daddy disciplines you to the best of my ability and understanding.

As much as daddy loves mummy with my whole being, I also love you too!
Though these discipline, at times, only works for a season and can be painful. Be patience with me because I am still learning.

Daddy will continue to dance (though daddy dance like a clown, mummy & godma know it very well. But who cares!) & rejoice over you with singing.

So this song is for you & to God. Son keep on singing in the face of all the situations that you are in! Singing / Praising changes things. It changes the environments around us!

FAILURE

2007-07-18T02:37:00.000+08:00

Recently, I met a good & close friend.

We were talking about some failures in our lives that we would really loves to undo it and or maybe hopes to avoid it.

And we also questioned ourselves "So what ifs we actually redo it, do we learn anything and mature"? And does one failure makes you a goner or a loser?

We both beg to differ. We realised that healthy good problem or failure does make a person wiser and mature IF that person take it with a postive attitude and take it with stride. Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude.
When such a person take it with a right attitude and move on with life. That person will see things in new perspective.

So my friends, when you face some tough situation, problem, issue or at the cross road.

Please don't forget to seek first your Creator God. He will helps you to put things in order.

He is able, without a shadow of doubt bring you the right person to overcome or steer pass it.

Then always give glory to Him.

When you serve in an organisation with a "watever" or "anything" attitude, friends around you will see and feel it. You will be known as "Jack of all trades master of none". It's one things to be involves in many areas but if attitude lousy...Then it will be better for one to be solely focus on one thing and have great attitude for that one thing that you are always good at.

So are you a jack with a lousy attitude or a master of one? Think about it. Work on one thing that you are good at.

And yes, remember today Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude.

Cherish the day with a great positive attitude

TRUST

2007-07-15T16:06:00.000+08:00

How long do you think it take to build trust that you have in a person after certain issues had happened & resolved?

Rome was not build in a day
So is trust.

So much things, matters, issues had happen n the last 5 weeks. Some had gain my trust and of course some had got on my everlasting nerves through some unwise and uncultured manners and means. All I can say is they are UNWISE and SILLY.

So back to the TRUST topic.
When i had a conversation with you does that means I trusted you?
If you think so.... then you better think through. The answer will be a definitely NO.

If trusted is based on talking to you... Then... Goodness, then i would have trusted many people whom I talk to on the streets, strangers, clients that I conversed with etc.

Yes, there will be close bonded friends that I know i can trust.
And trust comes in various level and intensity.

Trust can be easily broken in many ways. And I don't wish to name it but in your own experience, you'll know some.

Yes, things had been sorted out with those who got on my nerves.
Yes, i can still talk to you BUT don't expect ME to trust you because that trust had be fortfieted and it'sno longer there. Hello, hear me loud and clear. Get into your system.
You had to really work very hard to gain back the trust big time. Haha...

So LEt's back to the top....

How long do you think it take to build trust that you have in a person after certain issues had happened & resolved?

Rome was not build in a day
So is trust.

Think about it.

Have a great week ahead.

GENEROSITY

2007-07-11T11:56:00.000+08:00

Your Candle loses nothing when it lights another.

No person was ever honoured for what he received
Honour has been the reward for what he gave.
- Calvin Coolidge, American President

Giving is the highest level of living
- John C. Maxwell

As you go through this day, look for an opportunity to be a blessing to other by being generous.

DISCERNMENT

2007-07-09T13:26:00.000+08:00

Smart Leaders believe only half of what they hear.
Discerning Leaders know which half to believe.
---John C. Maxwell

The first rule of holes:
When you're in one, stop digging.
---Molly Ivins, Columnist

Joking comments heard by serious person in a light mooded situation produces- unproductive and silly outcome.
Joking comments heard by objective person in a light mooded situation produces- fun and relaxing outcome.
---Tommy

Thinks about it reader.

My New personal blog

2007-07-09T12:15:00.000+08:00

Hey, this is my new personal blog that i've got it started.
I will not be posting over here as often as i do (or as much as Sum does) @ my current blog.

You will see a much simpler blog skin compare to Joash's because this boy meant a great deal to me and Sum. This blog will also come with some simple post, thoughts or quotes but at times contain some rather strong opionionated ones that will at times helps me or us to think through certain matters or issues in our lives in a reflective manner and in doing so, thrusting us to move forward with courage and conviction.

Happy reading.

Regards with Blessings,
Tom

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I've Neglected You All These While

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