Friday, July 10, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Perseverance
My First Post - For the Working Young Adults!
So far working has been frustrating - which I will not elaborate much here or else risk getting discovered and thrown out. I wonder why am I being placed here? Did I make a hasty and wrong decision? I always believe that things happens for a reason. And God is always in control in every situation. Always. So now, what is my purpose of being placed there?
I ponder about this almost every day.
And then, not too long ago it finally dawned upon me. I have to learn to apply what Pastor has been preaching to us. I was brought to remembrance of this powerful phrase:
LET GO, AND LET GOD.
It was such a relief to rediscover such a powerful revelation. I know that things are beyond my control - especially when you are under employment. Things usually does not go your way. You are not appreciated. Other people takes your work for their credit. You get back-stabbed. You get framed. You do other people's work AND don't get a thank you but instead gets scolding. You get annoyed at your colleagues. You feel that you are unfairly treated.
You want to quit.
But then again, I know that this is a fallen world. There is no such thing as perfection except for Jesus himself. There is no such thing as fairness. Yes, under circumstances like this I do get discouraged - almost every other day. I don't deny this. I am not that strong. On the other hand, I know that I have to preserver. I have also been thought by Pastor to have the spirit of excellence though other people may not reward or appreciate you.
"Not only so, but we also rejoice in out sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance, and perseverance, character; and character, hope." Romans 5:3-4
Sufferings --> Perseverance --> Character --> Hope
Character. Really all of this is part of character building. I still am learning to reapply the grace message that Pastor has been instilling in us week after week. It is not easy, in fact it is really tough. People tend to abuse grace. People tend to take grace for granted. But deep down in my heart, I know and I know and I know that God is still in control of every situation. His hand will guide me through this challenging time. He will be there when I need Him. Because He loves me as His own daughter.
-Geri-
So far working has been frustrating - which I will not elaborate much here or else risk getting discovered and thrown out. I wonder why am I being placed here? Did I make a hasty and wrong decision? I always believe that things happens for a reason. And God is always in control in every situation. Always. So now, what is my purpose of being placed there?
I ponder about this almost every day.
And then, not too long ago it finally dawned upon me. I have to learn to apply what Pastor has been preaching to us. I was brought to remembrance of this powerful phrase:
LET GO, AND LET GOD.
It was such a relief to rediscover such a powerful revelation. I know that things are beyond my control - especially when you are under employment. Things usually does not go your way. You are not appreciated. Other people takes your work for their credit. You get back-stabbed. You get framed. You do other people's work AND don't get a thank you but instead gets scolding. You get annoyed at your colleagues. You feel that you are unfairly treated.
You want to quit.
But then again, I know that this is a fallen world. There is no such thing as perfection except for Jesus himself. There is no such thing as fairness. Yes, under circumstances like this I do get discouraged - almost every other day. I don't deny this. I am not that strong. On the other hand, I know that I have to preserver. I have also been thought by Pastor to have the spirit of excellence though other people may not reward or appreciate you.
"Not only so, but we also rejoice in out sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance, and perseverance, character; and character, hope." Romans 5:3-4
Sufferings --> Perseverance --> Character --> Hope
Character. Really all of this is part of character building. I still am learning to reapply the grace message that Pastor has been instilling in us week after week. It is not easy, in fact it is really tough. People tend to abuse grace. People tend to take grace for granted. But deep down in my heart, I know and I know and I know that God is still in control of every situation. His hand will guide me through this challenging time. He will be there when I need Him. Because He loves me as His own daughter.
-Geri-
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The all new Flickr Account :D
Hey hey hey!! Hows everyone doing?? Enjoy the Battle of the Zones so far ?? :)
Here is a lil announcement - Have you all been noticing the "Gallery" on the top right hand side of the blog ?? Those are some random pictures over the Internet.
But from now is no longer gonna any random pictures from the Internet. I have created a Flickr account to holds the collection of the activities that happen in our church.
But me alone can't have all those pictures, so here I gonna need a lil help :)
If u have any of the pics that u snapped in our church, during the Battle of Zones of previously My Got Talent or maybe some other pictures, probably can also some bday celebrations done in church, ur CG and etc etc .. the list can goes on and on ..
Please feel free to send it to youth.place@yahoo.com, so that it can be added into the Flickr account.
At the mean time, please drop in and check it out the Youth Place Flickr online album :)
Here is a lil announcement - Have you all been noticing the "Gallery" on the top right hand side of the blog ?? Those are some random pictures over the Internet.
But from now is no longer gonna any random pictures from the Internet. I have created a Flickr account to holds the collection of the activities that happen in our church.
But me alone can't have all those pictures, so here I gonna need a lil help :)
If u have any of the pics that u snapped in our church, during the Battle of Zones of previously My Got Talent or maybe some other pictures, probably can also some bday celebrations done in church, ur CG and etc etc .. the list can goes on and on ..
Please feel free to send it to youth.place@yahoo.com, so that it can be added into the Flickr account.
At the mean time, please drop in and check it out the Youth Place Flickr online album :)
Monday, June 29, 2009
Just when you thought you knew the Bible well....
Was just reading the manna book when....
you know how sometimes you've read the whole bible countless of times but then...when you read it once, suddenly you saw something that makes you wonder...
HOW COULD I HAVE MISSED THAT??????
John 6:16-21
When evening came, His disciples went down to the lake, where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark and Jesus had not yet joined them.
A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough.
When they had rowed three or three and a half miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on water and they were terrified.
(from LITV)- He said to them, 'I AM! Do not fear'
then they were willing to take Him into the boat, and IMMEDIATELY the boat REACHED the shore where they were heading.
well, i've previously thought that
whenever we're afraid or in trouble, Jesus appears. and at first we were afraid, not knowing we can trust Him. but then... His name is I AM after all.... I AM your healer, I AM your provider, I AM your helper, I AM .......
so then we realize that we can depend on Him. and He'll help us. but then.... I never realized that as soon as Jesus stepped into the boat, IMMEDIATELY they reached the place they wanted to go.
which was.... !!!!!
mind blowing!
lol. i dont know how i skipped that line....
its like as soon as you let Jesus into your life and let Him take control....... you'll know that you'll land at where you want to be.
so cool yea?
oh! watch this!!!
a kungfu film filmed using a phone. sooo freaking funny. lol
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Battle Of the Zones
Battle of the Zones
Month of May
Food Month
1st Glutton Week(Guys)
Food: Tomato, Baked beans and Water
Points:
Zone A: 1
Zone B: 7
Zone C: 10
Zone D: 5
Results: orange colored vomit in the toilet!!Haha!
2nd Glutton Week(Girls)
Food: Corn, capsicum and water
Points:
Zone A: 7
Zone B: 10
Zone C: 1
Zone D: 5
Results: girl's table is neater than last week's guy's table!
3rd week, Bonus Round, Food Creation(2 guys and 2 girls each zone)
Food: Chili, Muffin, and Cucumber
Conditions:
1.Chili seeds must not remain in the chili, but the seeds cannot be thrown.
2.Every single thing must be used to decorate.
3.Does not have to be edible.
Time: 18 Minutes
Points:
Zone A: 70
Zone B: 74
Zone C: 83
Zone D: 74
Results: Every contestant had their hands burned by the chili. Hmm, didn't know it was chili padi. Oh well...
I heard somebody had to soak their hands in water for 2 days, and then put aloe vera.
Total points:
Zone A: 78
Zone B: 91
Zone C: 94
Zone D: 84
Pictures posted soon...
Month of May
Food Month
1st Glutton Week(Guys)
Food: Tomato, Baked beans and Water
Points:
Zone A: 1
Zone B: 7
Zone C: 10
Zone D: 5
Results: orange colored vomit in the toilet!!Haha!
2nd Glutton Week(Girls)
Food: Corn, capsicum and water
Points:
Zone A: 7
Zone B: 10
Zone C: 1
Zone D: 5
Results: girl's table is neater than last week's guy's table!
3rd week, Bonus Round, Food Creation(2 guys and 2 girls each zone)
Food: Chili, Muffin, and Cucumber
Conditions:
1.Chili seeds must not remain in the chili, but the seeds cannot be thrown.
2.Every single thing must be used to decorate.
3.Does not have to be edible.
Time: 18 Minutes
Points:
Zone A: 70
Zone B: 74
Zone C: 83
Zone D: 74
Results: Every contestant had their hands burned by the chili. Hmm, didn't know it was chili padi. Oh well...
I heard somebody had to soak their hands in water for 2 days, and then put aloe vera.
Total points:
Zone A: 78
Zone B: 91
Zone C: 94
Zone D: 84
Pictures posted soon...
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Heres to you guitar lovers
W'Sup,
Just wondering how many guitar players out there are feeling inferior to those of other instruments. Sometimes you see a master pianist just oozing those beautiful complete melody out of their piano keys all alone, but you look at a guitarist, and you find yourself needing a bass or drum accompaniment.
Well, if you're the kind who sometimes feel that way, or, if you like guitar and music, but don't have a singing voice, then Fingerpicking's your answer. If you haven't heard of fingerpicking style, then I'm sure you've heard of SungHa Jung, that young asian boy who got you clicking for more on YouTube. Its just simply playing the bass notes and the lead (melody) on the same instrument at the same time.
The main pioneer of the Fingerpicking style was Chet Atkins. He simply an amazing guitarist and one of the best in my books. Just shortly after Chet came on the scene, we have Jerry Reed who was at that time, the other person who could hold a candle to Chet. Both of them inspired countless guitarist. One of the leading fingerpicking players right now is Tommy Emmanuel from Australia.
Fingerpicking style has caught on to the current times and there are so many current songs that are being arranged to fingerpicking style. There are even Christian songs in fingerpicking style now. Learning these songs in this style will greatly increase your knowledge of your instrument, and yeah, be able to play and entertain all by yourself with no band or whatsoever required.
So buy yourself a thumb-pick and start picking away!
Just wondering how many guitar players out there are feeling inferior to those of other instruments. Sometimes you see a master pianist just oozing those beautiful complete melody out of their piano keys all alone, but you look at a guitarist, and you find yourself needing a bass or drum accompaniment.
Well, if you're the kind who sometimes feel that way, or, if you like guitar and music, but don't have a singing voice, then Fingerpicking's your answer. If you haven't heard of fingerpicking style, then I'm sure you've heard of SungHa Jung, that young asian boy who got you clicking for more on YouTube. Its just simply playing the bass notes and the lead (melody) on the same instrument at the same time.
The main pioneer of the Fingerpicking style was Chet Atkins. He simply an amazing guitarist and one of the best in my books. Just shortly after Chet came on the scene, we have Jerry Reed who was at that time, the other person who could hold a candle to Chet. Both of them inspired countless guitarist. One of the leading fingerpicking players right now is Tommy Emmanuel from Australia.
Fingerpicking style has caught on to the current times and there are so many current songs that are being arranged to fingerpicking style. There are even Christian songs in fingerpicking style now. Learning these songs in this style will greatly increase your knowledge of your instrument, and yeah, be able to play and entertain all by yourself with no band or whatsoever required.
So buy yourself a thumb-pick and start picking away!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Can't help but wonder if.....
I can’t help but wonder if God made the other planets besides earth because those were ‘testing’ planets. :p
like those that he moulded and wanted to see that it worked before finally making the perfect earth….
><
but then… knowing our God, He does everything with a specific purpose and reason. He makes no mistakes.
So…..
i wonder if He made those other planets because He know how we humans are. with nothing to distract us, we tend to do nonsense stuff.
like fighting and making wars and stuff.
because now, like a number of us are more interested in planets than who should be the one to rule the earth. So less people are focused on wars. so…. if the leftover ones who are more interested in wars and other nonsense can create all this drama (hitler, hiroshima, napolean)….. imagine if there are no other planets to distract us and we’re ALL interested in war…. *shudders*
a bit of a nonsense but… >< >< ><
I cant help but wonder if, well…. today we discussed baptism in lifegroup. and yeah, there are reasons why baptism is important. and we discussed why God made the heavens opened and said that Jesus is His beloved Son whom He’s well pleased with.
there are many reasons for it. like as a confirmation for John. He knows Jesus is the Messiah, but there was also a word given to him that the one who sent him to baptize with water told him that ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is he who will baptize with the Holy Spirit’. So the heaven opening up and the dove coming down is like a FURTHER confirmation that Jesus is the Messiah. then there are other stuff too. Go brush up on your kingdom keys and others if you don’t know what i’m talking about. :p
ANYWAY, i couldn’t help but wonder…. why so drama?
heavens opening, light shining down, dove flying down, a voice from heaven….
then i realize…. we have a quite dramatic God. :p
like everything that He does, He doesnt do it in the normal boring way.
like the way He made Eve. instead of just using normal mud, He took one of Adam’s bones.
He filled the earth up with water for 40days
Jonah was swallowed by a giant fish. (i know people say whale, but i think its a really gigantic fish. cos…. animals were pretty large then. people think its whale now cos whale is currently the largest fish (confirm?) but maybe the bigger fishes of that time is extinct now… ><)_
He parted the Red Sea. (some people said that the Red Sea then was probably knee length so He probably didnt do much but then if the water level was really knee length then He did an even GREATER miracle. He drowned the entire Egyptian army with just knee length water… -.- btw, the Israelites really did leave Egypt last time and God did part the Red Sea for them. If not, then why are the Egyptians now planning to sue Israel for the gold and jewelries that were given to them by the Egyptians?)
Jesus also did lots of dramatic miracles.
He walked on water
He raised the dead.
He risen from death after 3 days
He healed the terminally ill
He dines with sinners and tax collectors *gasp!!!*
LOTS of drama
so why the drama?
Then I realize…. aiya…
humans…
so predictable.
show them something cool and they’ll think you’re cool
If God had not opened up the heavens and everything, if Jesus had not raised the dead, heal the sick…………
then we would not want to believe that He is God and the Messiah.
sigh… we humans…. only believe what we can see with our own two eyes. or what have been proven.
so I guess God had to do all this drama so that we’d believe that Jesus is the Messiah.
Just a thought.
:p
Awesome guys! Greetings from down Under!
yeah.
greetings from waaaayyyyy down under
:p
hey hey!
how's vbs so far?????!!!????
awwww....
unfair!
how can you have glutton contest without.... hehe..
dare i say it?
ME!!!!
>< >< ><
yours truly was the runner up for the first glutton contest ok....
dont play play
:p
i would've won first place cos i was kinda leading but.......
suddenly someone stood in front of me to cheer for me and i........
ter-spit the contents of my mouth onto her face.... hehe... >< >< ><
sigh.... that 10seconds delay cost me my title
T.T
anyway, just wanna say....
I MISS VBS!!!!
I miss the worship, the prayer after worship (lol. seriously le. didnt know how much i'd miss it til i came here and they dont pray in tongues after worship), the ice-blended coffee, the once in every few few months events that we have *hint* *hint*....
aiya.
of course i didnt forget the most important one of all....
the MESSAGE!!!!
(friends i miss too la ><)
sigh....
seriously.
every church is different.
every message preached in every church is different.
i miss having a theme in a message.
i miss having the focus on Jesus and not on stories
i miss.....
sigh....
i miss hearing a message where i dont fall asleep in the middle of it.
(>< >< >< working on it here. working on it here)
of course...
i miss my daddy's voice la.
:p
greetings from waaaayyyyy down under
:p
hey hey!
how's vbs so far?????!!!????
awwww....
unfair!
how can you have glutton contest without.... hehe..
dare i say it?
ME!!!!
>< >< ><
yours truly was the runner up for the first glutton contest ok....
dont play play
:p
i would've won first place cos i was kinda leading but.......
suddenly someone stood in front of me to cheer for me and i........
ter-spit the contents of my mouth onto her face.... hehe... >< >< ><
sigh.... that 10seconds delay cost me my title
T.T
anyway, just wanna say....
I MISS VBS!!!!
I miss the worship, the prayer after worship (lol. seriously le. didnt know how much i'd miss it til i came here and they dont pray in tongues after worship), the ice-blended coffee, the once in every few few months events that we have *hint* *hint*....
aiya.
of course i didnt forget the most important one of all....
the MESSAGE!!!!
(friends i miss too la ><)
sigh....
seriously.
every church is different.
every message preached in every church is different.
i miss having a theme in a message.
i miss having the focus on Jesus and not on stories
i miss.....
sigh....
i miss hearing a message where i dont fall asleep in the middle of it.
(>< >< >< working on it here. working on it here)
of course...
i miss my daddy's voice la.
:p
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