Thursday, August 31, 2006
If You Were to Die Today........
If one day, you are standing before God and God asked you : " Why should I let you into heaven." How will you answer?
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Monday, August 28, 2006
Of Birds and Men
There once was a man named George Thomas, pastor in a small New England town.
One Easter Sunday morning he came to the Church carrying a rusty, bent, old bird cage, and set it by the pulpit.
Eyebrows were raised and, as if in response, Pastor Thomas began to speak.
"I was walking through town yesterday when I saw a young boy coming toward me swinging this bird cage.
On the bottom of the cage were three little wild birds, shivering with cold and fright.
I stopped the lad and asked, "What you got there, son?"
"Just some old birds," came the reply.
What are you gonna do with them?" I asked.
"Take 'em home and have fun with 'em," he answered.
"I'm gonna tease 'em and pull out their feathers to make 'em fight.
I'm gonna have a real good time."
"But you'll get tired of those birds sooner or later. What will you do?"
Oh, I got some cats," said the little boy. "They like birds.
I'll take 'em to them."
The pastor was silent for a moment.
"How much do you want for those birds, son?"
Huh?? !!! Why, you don't want them birds, mister.
They're just plain old field birds.
They don't sing.
They ain't even pretty!"
How much?" the pastor asked again.
The boy sized up the pastor as if he were crazy and said, "$10?”
The pastor reached in his pocket and took out a ten dollar bill.
He placed it in the boy's hand.
In a flash, the boy was gone.
The pastor picked up the cage and gently carried it to the end of the
alley where there was a tree and a grassy spot.
Setting the cage down, he opened the door, and by softly tapping the bars persuaded the birds out, setting them free.
Well, that explained the empty bird cage on the pulpit, and then the pastor began to tell this story.
One day Satan and Jesus were having a conversation.
Satan had just come from the Garden of Eden, and he was gloating and boasting.
"Yes, sir, I just caught the world full of people down there.
Set a trap, used bait I knew they couldn't resist.
Got 'em all!"
"What are you going to do with them?" Jesus asked.
Satan replied, "Oh, I'm gonna have fun!
I'm gonna teach them how to marry and divorce each other, how to hate
and abuse each other, how to drink and smoke and curse.
I'm gonna teach them how to invent guns and bombs and kill each other.
I'm really gonna have fun!"
"And what will you do when you get done with them?" Jesus asked.
"Oh, I'll kill 'em," Satan glared proudly.
"How much do you want for them?" Jesus asked "Oh, you don't want those people.
They ain't no good. Why,you'll take them and they'll just hate you.
They'll spit on you, curse you and kill you. You don't want those people!!"
"How much?" He asked again.
Satan looked at Jesus and sneered, "All your blood, tears and your life."
Jesus said, "DONE!"
Then He paid the price.
The pastor picked up the cage he opened the door and he walked from the pulpit.
Put some thoughts into this.
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Friday, August 25, 2006
Blading on Bicycles!!
-A blinding flash on light-
Level up !
Ability point avaible
Rollerblading Level one Chosen.
Hahaz. Had a Marvelous Day!
One of the best day of my life.
The day started at 0000 hours.
Yes. I Did not sleep .
Weishen , Lewis , Ling Yin and Me set off from Parsir ris Chalet. We are walking towards the Pasir ris interchange.We reached with no difficult or problem.
We heard the annoucement of the departure of the last train . Then we decide on whether to return, to stone or to walk to Tampanese. So we decided to walk to Tampanese.
The walk there was long and tedious.Saw alot of night life. We had to manuvuer around roads lol. There are creepy places in Singapore. Well.......Actually not creepy but was made creepy but the huge amount of burnt offerrings. My China friend Ling Yin is like apologising to the "dead" all the time if he suspect any of us were to be in contact with the ashes.
I on the other hand, was waiting to see the dead. Hahaz.
Sadly I did not. All I did is to have another Breakdown.
I don't know what's wrong wih me but there are times where I just stop producing and feeling heat. I'll break into cold sweat. In critical situations, I cannot even think properly. In fact , I will not be able to move easily. Such events are often followed by stomach ache and the need to get to a toilet.
This time it was a mild attack but enough to remove my mobility. So we rested and then pushed on.
It was annoying really. When we reached there, we wander the rest of out time away.. We part company at 5 + hahaz.
Then I went to the Airport. Campus Crusade and I were sending Jacqueline off to Australia. Had fun as always. Campus Crusade RP had really nice people. Well ....at least there is bonding and no " We are the greatest" Clique there. Anyway. Still not feeling well yet but I knew that it will be gone during the Cycling. I just need sports.
Still we ate Macs in the Airport and we worship there too. hahaz.
After that we went off to EAST COAST PARK.
Met Jerrisa. It was her birthday and we got a cake for her hahaz.
We had games , worship and sharing.
Hmmmm...Touching stories....They have went past their Backsliding. While I'm entering mine. Well...at least I know there will be people to watch out for me.
WE went cycling after eating the cake.Wahhahaz. Hungry.
Anyway...Cycling was fun . I attempted to pick up what I learnt the last time I went Cycling. Free Hands. Wahahahaz. I manage to recover it quicky.
Then I proceed on the turnings. That took a while but I revived the techic nonetheless.Then I pushed on to what I failed to remember last time. Which is Stunts ! YEah! And I did it! Woohoo...DId loads of Things hahaz.I Love Cycling. Estalla and Wanting also attempted free hand. I gave a advise and some supports. Learning can be demoralizing. In the end they did it!!!WoooHOOOO!!! They Learn faster than me SIAAAAA!
It took me To Cycling sessions to learn tt. Hahaz.They took one.
They gave me the credits but more of the effort came from them. They should thank themselves hahaz. CONGRATZZZ
Then Wanting and Me learnt Rollerblading. Out teachers ( Shifus) are Jerrisa for Wanting and Simon for me. It took not too long but I aquire it !!Weeee!!!
Had a few falls but I was never afraid of falls hahaz, can land well. Anyway...It was great. I had a great day. Iron Man . Inspire Free Hand riders and Learnt Roller blading.
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight"
In the jungle, the mighty jungle
The lion sleeps tonight
In the jungle, the quiet jungle
The lion sleeps tonight.
A-weema-weh A-weema-weh A-weema-weh A-weema-weh
A-weema-weh A-weema-weh A-weema-weh A-weema-weh
A-weema-weh A-weema-weh A-weema-weh A weema-weh
A-weema-weh A-weema weh A-weema-weh A-weema-weh
Near the village, the peaceful village
The lion sleeps tonight.
Near the village, the quiet village
The lion sleeps tonight.
A-weema-weh A-weema-weh A-weema-weh A-weema-weh
A-weema-weh A-weema-weh A-weema-weh A-weema-weh
A-weema-weh A-weema-weh A-weema-weh A-weema-weh
A-weema-weh A-weema-weh A-weema-weh A-weema-weh
Hush my darling, don't fear my darling
The lion sleeps tonight
Hush my darling, don't fear my darling
The lion sleeps tonight.
A-weema-weh A-weema-weh A-weema-weh A-weema-weh
A-weema-weh A-weema-weh A-weema-weh A-weema-weh
A-weema-weh A-weema-weh A-weema-weh A weema-weh
A-weema-weh A-weema weh A-weema-weh A-weema-weh
Wanting sang the A-weema-weh part hahaz.
HmmmFun Fun.
Wahahhahaz
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Sunday, August 20, 2006
The NeckLace
The cheerful little girl with bouncy golden curls was almost five.
Waiting with her mother at the checkout stand, she saw them, a circle of glistening white pearls in a pink foil box.
"Oh mommy please, Mommy. Can I have them? Please, Mommy,please?"
Quickly the mother checked the back of the little foil box and then looked back into the pleading blue eyes of her little girl's upturned face.
"A dollar ninety-five. That's almost $2.00.
If you really want them, I'll think of some extra chores for you and in no time you can save enough money to buy them for yourself.
Your birthday's only a week away and you might get another crisp dollar bill from Grandma."
As soon as Jenny got home, she emptied her penny bank and counted out 17 pennies.
After dinner, she did more than her share of chores and she went to the neighbor and asked Mrs. McJames if she could pick dandelions for ten cents.
On her birthday, Grandma did give her another new dollar bill and at last she had enough money to buy the necklace.
Jenny loved her pearls.
They made her feel dressed up and grown up.
She wore them everywhere, Sunday school, kindergarten, even to bed.
The only time she took them off was when she went swimming or had a bubble bath.
Mother said if they got wet, they might turn her neck green.
Jenny had a very loving daddy and every night when she was ready for bed, he would stop whatever he was doing and come upstairs to read her a story.
One night as he finished the story, he asked Jenny, "Do you love me?"
"Oh yes, daddy. You know that I love you."
"Then give me your pearls."
"Oh, daddy, not my pearls. But you can have Princess, the white horse from my collection, the one with the pink tail. Remember, Daddy? The one you gave me. She's my very favorite."
"That's okay, Honey, daddy loves you. Good night." And he brushed her cheek with a kiss.
About a week later, after the story time, Jenny's daddy asked again, "Do you love me?"
"Daddy, you know I love you."
"Then give me your pearls."
"Oh Daddy, not my pearls But you can have my baby doll. The brand new one I got for my birthday.
She is beautiful and you can have the yellow blanket that matches her sleeper."
"That's okay. Sleep well. God bless you, little one. Daddy loves you."
And as always, he brushed her cheek with a gentle kiss.
A few nights later when her daddy came in, Jenny was sitting on her bed with her legs crossed Indian style.
As he came close, he noticed her chin was trembling and one
silent tear rolled down her cheek.
"What is it, Jenny? What's the matter?"
Jenny didn't say anything but lifted her little hand up to her daddy.
And when she opened it, there was her little pearl necklace.
With a little quiver, she finally said, "Here, daddy, this is for you."
With tears gathering in his own eyes, Jenny's daddy reached out with one hand to take the dime store necklace, and with the other hand he reached into his pocket and pulled out a blue velvet case with a strand of genuine pearls and gave them to Jenny.
He had them all the time.
He was just waiting for her to give up the dime-store stuff so he could give her the genuine treasure.
So it is, with our Heavenly Father.
He is waiting for us to give up the cheap things in our lives so that he can give us beautiful
treasures.
Isn't God good?
Are you holding onto things that God wants you to let go of?
Are you holding on to harmful or unnecessary partners, relationships habits and activities that you have come so attached to that it seems impossible to let go?
Sometimes it is so hard to see what is in the other hand but do believe this one thing.
God will never take away something without giving you something better in its place.
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Old Code
'A knight is sworn to valour, His heart knows only virtue,
His blade defends the helpless, His might upholds the weak,
His word speaks only truth, His wrath undoes the wicked'
Loves This Quote.
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Saturday, August 19, 2006
Parasite is still alive.
What a Shock! Parasite is still alive.
Yesterday , I was attacked by Parasite and a few of his Royal Guards. After some difficulty , I dispatched his Guard and send him retreating. He is amazingly still alive and appearently very unhappy. He is different...in terms of structure and form. Different from what I known of him before he died. He has grown more aggressive.
Not long after the attack, a massive disturbance emanate from Frost's base. There I saw a huge amount of Parasite's Forces Pouring into Frost's Tundra. There a a ridiculously huge amount of troops. Parasite must have wanted to kill Frost. Parasite himself was not there. Frost personally entered the combat. There was massive bloodshed. Fortunately Frost emerged unhurt.
How Ironic it was. A month ago we were the strongest team. The Council of Three. Now, we were attacked by Parasite.
Later, I found out that Stross and his lackeys were also attacked. Hmmm....What is Parasite up to? How can he survived till now. Even If he has not been killed, he would need a host to survived.
P.S: I got nothing to do . xp Men are from Mars. Hahaz
Anyway,had Guitar lesson today. GUESS WHAT! I was the only one who turned up. That's so sad. I had sort of mixed feelings. One is ...Is it right to be so faithful? The other was : "I'm so glad that I had this good habit of not skipping lessons and been thoughtful of my care-takers."
I was sort of upset by the people who did not come. Anyway....Too tired to think about that.
Reason of fatigue? Worship Rehearsal. This had never failed to tired me physically, mentally , emotionally and spiritually. Well .....Worship is not the way it used to be. No longer simple. No long joy producing. No longer felt like worshiping God.
Ok I admit. I not that good. In terms of Singing. I cannot sing to the beat and often go out of tune but I wish to see more support and more commitment. I want a gathering where all comes with joy. Seeking to find the best way to worship the Lord. Each Patient with one another. Willing to gently guide one another. Whereby we give our best each time.Supporting and Encouraging each other.
What reality was: 3 out of 5 attendance rate.
One have not eaten Lunch and was 45 mins late.
One had to go off early.
By the way, these were for the present not the absent.
I was totally discouraged. Guess what . My Guitarist is also a great Singer and a accomplished guitarist.Top twelve of Singapore Idol some more. There is so much Stress . His standards and capability are like up there and I'm no where in sight. Practise sessions are always so draining as I always get neither the beat nor the tune right. I always felt like giving up after a rehearsal. Man...This is not a place I'll strive well. I need people my level or people who would not present so much stress at me. I cannot dance with perfection when I'm not perfect.
The only Perfection I danced with was God's perfection. For He is Accepting, Gentle , filled with love and would give me the assurance that He would stand by me. I find no stress for his burden is light and I take comfort and shelter in His presence.
I'm so tired and strained....Perhaps Christopher's birthday will Lighten things up.....Haiz.....I think I should quit the Worship team for now. I'll focus on My Guitar. Learn it, Used it to improve my tune and beat then....probably see what I can contribute in.
Now I just need to .....Haiz...need to seek Joy.
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Thursday, August 17, 2006
Doll like Stares.
Hmmm....School ends surprisingly early today !
I was not aware of it. Therefore had to rushed my groups presentation.
Scrap through of course! Hahaz. Me know not failure.
So School ends at 12. My Campus Crusade brothers and sisters are like. Stunned? Lots of So good and groaning were heard. Hahaz.
So ate with my Campus Crusade friends. Had loads of fun as always. Lively people are fun.
Any left school with Jacquerline and here friend. Wacky as ever. We ended up having her friend and me taking turns to hammer her.
After some discussions in the MRT, we decide to go to Holland Ville. Three of us went to Delifrance and share about each other.Hmmm...
Anyway, ended with us marking Jac's Tuition papers. Hahaz.
I MISS SCIENCE WORKSHEETS!! PAPER FORM!!
Miss those days where I totally Owned Science in Class. XP
Yes! I'm still adamant about have combined Science instead of Pure science.Hey Hey...I teach some pure science sia.Waahahz but I realised today that I'm rusty.....Sobzz
Heard this rumor that if two person were to look at each other in the eye for 5- 10 secs, they will fall in love.
!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?1
LOLZ . Heard it but didn't believe but for the sake of those who believe I should take precaution....especially I'm learning to stare down people. Wahahhaz.Love it.
Oh.... a disturbing case. Jac says that after teaching me how to stare without blinking, she was unable to do it le.....hmmmm.....I thought parasite's gone. I witness his fall.
Nevermind......
Interesting times are approaching. Waves of Camps and work are rushing at me.
Reminds me of Garrin's inspiration line.
Mud , Blood , Gore and Screaming horses. Fight on !
Hahaz.
Time to embrace a hectic and draining life again. Not to mention, accompanying Feng Nan to Sentosa to Run!!
Unlimited Power !!Woohoooo!
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Tuesday, August 15, 2006
->Dart Test<- ~ "In as much as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me." Matthew 25:40. ~
A young lady named Sally, relates an experience she had in a seminary class, given by her teacher, Dr. Smith.
She says that Dr. Smith was known for his elaborate object lessons.
One particular day, Sally walked into the seminary and knew they were in for a fun day.
On the wall was a big target and on a nearby table were manydarts.
Dr. Smith told the students to draw a picture of someone that they disliked or someone who had made them angry, and he would allow them to throw darts at the person's picture.
Sally's friend drew a picture of who had stolen her boyfriend.
Another friend drew a picture of his little brother.
Sally drew a picture of a former friend, putting a great deal of detail into her drawing, even drawing pimples on the face. Sally was pleased with the overall effect she had achieved.
The class lined up and began throwing darts. Some of the students threw their darts with such force that their targets were ripping apart.
Sally looked forward to her turn, and was filled with disappointment when Dr. Smith, because of time limits, asked the students to return to their seats.
As Sally sat thinking about how angry she was because she didn't have a chance to throw any darts at her target. Dr. Smith began removing the target from the wall.
Underneath the target was a picture of Jesus.
A hush fell over the room as each student viewed the mangled picture of Jesus; holes and jagged marks covered His face and His eyes were pierced.
Dr. Smith said only these words... "In as much as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me." Matthew 25:40.
No other words were necessary; the tears filled eyes of the students focused only on the picture of Christ.
This is an easy test; you score 100 or zero.
Isn't it funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the world's going to hell.
Isn't it funny how some believe what the newspapers say, but question what the Bible says.
Isn't it funny how everyone wants to go to heaven provided they do not have to believe, think, say, or do anything the Bible says.
Or is it scary?
Isn't it funny how someone can say "I believe in God" but still follow Satan (who, by the way, also "believes" in God ).
Isn't it funny how you can send a thousand jokes through e-mail and! they spread like wildfire, but when you start sending messages regarding the Lord, people think twice about sharing.
Isn't it funny how the lewd, crude, vulgar and obscene pass freely through cyberspace, but the public discussion of Jesus is suppressed in the school and workplace.
Isn't it funny how someone can be so fired up for Christ on Sunday, but be an invisible Christian the rest of the week. Are you laughing?
Isn't it funny how I can be more worried about what other people think of me than what God thinks of me. ?
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-> Dart Test <- ->"In as much as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me." Matthew 25:40. <-
A young lady named Sally, relates an experience she had in a seminary class, given by her teacher, Dr. Smith.
She says that Dr. Smith was known for his elaborate object lessons.
One particular day, Sally walked into the seminary and knew they were in for a fun day.
On the wall was a big target and on a nearby table were manydarts.
Dr. Smith told the students to draw a picture of someone that they disliked or someone who had made them angry, and he would allow them to throw darts at the person's picture.
Sally's friend drew a picture of who had stolen her boyfriend.
Another friend drew a picture of his little brother.
Sally drew a picture of a former friend, putting a great deal of detail into her drawing, even drawing pimples on the face. Sally was pleased with the overall effect she had achieved.
The class lined up and began throwing darts. Some of the students threw their darts with such force that their targets were ripping apart.
Sally looked forward to her turn, and was filled with disappointment when Dr. Smith, because of time limits, asked the students to return to their seats.
As Sally sat thinking about how angry she was because she didn't have a chance to throw any darts at her target. Dr. Smith began removing the target from the wall.
Underneath the target was a picture of Jesus.
A hush fell over the room as each student viewed the mangled picture of Jesus; holes and jagged marks covered His face and His eyes were pierced.
Dr. Smith said only these words... "In as much as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me." Matthew 25:40.
No other words were necessary; the tears filled eyes of the students focused only on the picture of Christ.
This is an easy test; you score 100 or zero.
Isn't it funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the world's going to hell.
Isn't it funny how some believe what the newspapers say, but question what the Bible says.
Isn't it funny how everyone wants to go to heaven provided they do not have to believe, think, say, or do anything the Bible says.
Or is it scary?
Isn't it funny how someone can say "I believe in God" but still follow Satan (who, by the way, also "believes" in God ).
Isn't it funny how you can send a thousand jokes through e-mail and! they spread like wildfire, but when you start sending messages regarding the Lord, people think twice about sharing.
Isn't it funny how the lewd, crude, vulgar and obscene pass freely through cyberspace, but the public discussion of Jesus is suppressed in the school and workplace.
Isn't it funny how someone can be so fired up for Christ on Sunday, but be an invisible Christian the rest of the week. Are you laughing?
Isn't it funny how I can be more worried about what other people think of me than what God thinks of me. ?
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Pains of Joy.
Again I felt it.
I was going into friendster. No particular purpose. Perhaps it was curiosity. I don't know but I felt like going into friendster. I stop updating it le.
I was looking through Friends tab when I saw My former teacher. Mr Wong Kim Wah James.
What caught my attention was his attempt to look nerdy. I must admit that he did a pretty good job looking nerdy. hahaz. Well. What happen to the above average looking teacher I know? Then I saw the caption. Something about looking nerdy for the children ministry.Hmmmm.
Looking through the photos, I see that he is doing well in church. He entered the children ministry to enjoy his passion teaching. Enjoying his little corner in MOE. I'm proud of him.=)
He photos contained many joys of his life. He is one who strives to make best all situation. He who always try to be happy. Who believes that all thing is possible. Pure essence of masculine humanity.You can see it in his face. Not knowing how to smile but giving the best of effort to smile. I saw his pride and joy of our batch. Tan Shin. Top Scorer of Tanglin. I saw His passion . The military band. I know his love of music. The whole of 4E4 knows his passion. He even own a drum set.I saw his fellowship with fellow ex-students. Saw every thing that clearly represents his joy. I wish him well. May he finds his other part soon. Hahaz.
As I was looking , I felt the familiar pangs in my heart . The pain I felt when I see joy in photographs. The strong feeling loss , depression , yearning , envy , joy pierces my heart. It reminds me clearly of the could be curse I bear. The inability to have to hold on to friends.
The flaw that runs in my blood. Past down from my earthly creator. The same failure that runs in my parents blood runs in my blood. I have never held a friend close for more than 3 years.
The Awful reality bites hard at me. The fallings I see in my parents continues to smudge my life.
The longest must have been Slackerz. 2 Years.
Parasite and Frost are perhaps the longest? Perhaps...3-5 years?
Somewhere there but Parasite's dead for Treason. Shan't go into details. Frost was Banished for her own good.Neither will I go into details on this.
Still ....Well I should learn to cope with all this. No use crying for help when you are invisible right? At least I'm visible to the most important being ever existed. He who sees all and knows all and created all.
Anyway enough of sobbing over spilled sprite.
I manage to Improve my Blogskin on my own!!!!! Without help and it is mostly the vital things! YEah! I was so happy and proud of myself. Thankful to God tooo! I treated myself double dose of Lunch. Wahahhahahaz. Carbonara a kind of Spegetti I guess and a hefty serving of wanton noodles!
Wow. Felt full.
After that however, I felt a little sick...no ...very sick. My stomach feels weird.Kind of like something is moving about inside and I felt like vomiting.Anyway within an hour I recovered but the strain and effort makes me hungry again hahaaz.So I ate my APPLE! I love APPLES!
Went home . There was this girl that kept looking at me. I look back and she turned . Wahahaz.
She was later replaced by another that also kept looking. I know my hair attracts attention but please. I won't Zidane Headbutt you . So don't worry . Blehhh. hahahaz.
Oh ya there was this Indian Guy. Wahahaz. I was at the Lift yesterday with this Indian guy. He said : " Hi , I'm (Something which I failed to remember) . What's your name." I greeted back : " Oh hi! I'm Yu Ki . " Then the lift reaches his level. He
grab my shoulders (Those you do with friends) and said: " nice meeting you" and he went off. I was of course stunned. I voiced out : " you too". And the lift close. This brings me to think about some issues. Indians soft speaking style and constant contact with the people they interact with often makes them look gay. I guess that they are generally nice people hahaz. Just a bit different but I did get a shock. Hahaz.
Anyway I guess That's it for today. I got a feeling that great days are coming by!!!
I'm Hungry. .....Now...where's my mom's dog. Bwahahahahahz
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Thursday, August 10, 2006
No Jackets Required
>>>Come as you are. No jacket required.
>>>
>>>I shook my head in disbelief. This couldnt be the
>>>right place. After all, I couldn't possibly be welcome
>>>here. I had been given an invitation several times, by several
>>>different people, and had finally decided to see what this
>>>place was all about. But, this just couldnt be the right place.
>>>Quickly, I glanced down at the invitation that clutched in my
>>>hand. I scanned past the words, "Come as you are. No
>>>jacket required," and found the location.
>>>
>>>Yes, I was at the right place. I peered through the
>>>window again and saw a room of people whose faces
>>>seemed to glow with joy. All were neatly dressed, adorned in
>>>fine garments and appeared strangely clean as they
>>>dined at this exquisite restaurant. Ashamed, I looked down at
>>>my own tattered and torn clothing, covered in stains. I was
>>>dirty,
>>>in fact, filthy.
>>>
>>>A foul smell seemed to consume me and I couldnt
>>>shake the grime that clung to my body. As I turned
>>>around to leave, the words from the invitation seemed to leap
>>>out at me, "Come as you are. No jacket required."
>>>
>>>I decided to give it a shot. Mustering up every bit of
>>>courage I could find, I opened the door to this restaurant
>>>and walked up to a man standing behind a podium. Your
>>>name, sir?" he asked me with a smile. "Daniel F. Renken," I
>>>mumbled without looking up. I thrust my hands deep into my
>>>pockets, hoping to conceal their stains. He didn't seem to
>>>notice the filth that I was covered in and he continued, "Very
>>>good, sir. A table is reserved in your name. Would you like
>>>to be seated?" I couldnt believe what I heard! A grin
>>>broke out on my face and I said, "Yes, of course! "He led me to
>>>a table and, sure
>>>enough, there was a placard with my
>>>name written on it in a deep, dark red.
>>>
>>>As I browsed over a menu, I saw many delightful
>>>items listed. There were things like, "peace," "joy," "blessings,"
>>>"confidence," "assurance," "hope," "love," "faith,"
>>>and "mercy." I realized that this was no ordinary
>>>restaurant! I flipped the menu back to the front in order to see
>>>where I was. "God's Grace," was the name of this place!
>>>
>>>The man returned and said, "I recommend
>>>the 'Special of the Day'." With it, you are entitled to heaping
>>>portions of everything on this menu." You've got to be kidding!
>>>I thought to myself. You mean, I can have ALL of this! "What is
>>>the
>>>'Special of the Day,' I asked with excitement ringing in my
>>>voice. "Salvation," was his reply. "I'll take it," I practically
>>>cried out. Then, as quickly as I made that statement, the
>>>
>>>joy left my body. A sick, painful ache jerked through my
>>>stomach and tears filled my eyes. Between my sobs I said,
>>>"Mister, look at me. I'm dirty and nasty. I'm unclean and
>>>unworthy of such things. I'd love to have all of this, but, I
>>>just can't afford it."
>>>
>>>Undaunted, the man smiled again. "Sir, your check has
>>>already been taken care of by that Gentleman over
>>>there," he said pointing to the front of the room. "His
>>>Name is Jesus."
>>>
>>>Turning, I saw a man whose very presence seemed to light
>>>the room. He was almost too much to look at. I found
>>>myself walking towards Him and in shaking voice I
>>>whispered, "Sir, I'll wash the dishes or sweep the floors or
>>>take out the trash. I'll do anything I can do to repay you for
>>>all of this." He opened His arms and said with a smile,
>>>"Son, all of this is yours if you just come unto Me.
>>>Ask Me
>>>to clean you up and I will. Ask Me to take away the stains
>>>and it is done. Ask Me to allow you to feast at My table and
>>>you will eat. Remember, the table is reserved in your name.
>>>All you must do is accept this gift that I offer you."
>>>
>>>Astonished, I fell at His feet and said, "Please, Jesus.
>>>Please clean up my life. Please change me and
>>>seat me at Your table and give me this new life." Immediately,
>>>I heard the words, "It is finished." I looked down and white
>>>robes adorned my squeaky clean body. Something
>>>strange and wonderful had happened. I felt new, like a weight
>>>had been lifted, and I found myself seated at His table.
>>>
>>>"The 'Special of the Day' has been served," the Lord said to
>>>me. "Salvation is yours." We sat and talked for a great while
>>>and I so enjoyed the time that I spent with Him. He told me,
>>>me of all
>>>people, that He would like me to come back as
>>>often as I liked for another helping from God's Grace. He
>>>made it clear that He wanted me to spend as much time
>>>with Him as possible.
>>>
>>>As it drew near time for me to go back outside into
>>>the "real world," He whispered to me softly, "And Daniel, I
>>>am with you always." And then, He said something to me
>>>that I will never forget. He said, "My child, Do you see these
>>>empty tables throughout this room?" "Yes, Lord. I see them.
>>>What do they mean?" I replied. "These are reserved tables,
>>>but the individuals whose names are on each placards have
>>>not accepted their invitations to dine. Would you be so kind
>>>as to hand out these invitations to those who have not
>>>joined us yet?" Jesus asked. "Of course," I said with
>>>excitement as I picked up the invitations. "Go ye therefore
>>>into all nations,"
>>>He said as I turned to leave. I walked into
>>>Gods Grace dirty and hungry. Stained in sin. My
>>>righteousness as filthy rags. And Jesus cleaned me up. I
>>>walked out a brand new man . . . robed in white, His
>>>righteousness. And so, I'll keep my promise to my Lord. I'll go.
>>>
>>>I'll spread the Word.
>>>
>>>I'll share the Gospel . . .
>>>
>>>I'll hand out the invitations.
>>>
>>>And I'll start with you. Have you been to God's Grace?
>>>There's a table reserved in your name, and here's your
>>>invitation . . . "Come as you are. No jacket required.
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Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Fire Works!!!
WOW!
Never knew Fire works are that nice!!!
Okok..I admit . This is the first time I really look at fireworks.
It's breathe-taking.
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Monday, August 07, 2006
Campus Crusade
I had a Campus Crusade meeting yesterday and it's really great! Met so many people. It is so fun . Especially the Cowboy game. Hahaz...Another Game to add to my faulty data banks.
We learned about loving God!
Wheee!
About how to love and where to draw strength to love God.
We also went through Time management thing.
One thing that caught my interest.
It about time table making.
Why?
A Question for you to ponder. You may try it out?
What do you put down first?
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>School?
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>Sleep tIme?
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>Tuitions
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>How many of you would put your time with God first? As in Quiet Time?
Or has Quiet Time become something you just chuck in to time slots with nothing to do?
I realise that all this while, I have not being putting God first? I have done so, the first thing I'll do is to put down precious time spent with God down first then put the rest at the free slot.If God is most important, I would have done that.
Sadly I did not. WHICH MEANS! From now on, I WILL!
So if you see me anytime between 8pm to 9pm, please remind me to do my Quiet Time. If needed, Force me. =p
That should'nt be needed but just in case. xp
MET GARY TANK THIS AFTERNOON! HEY hey I miss my friends.
I got a new Nick:
yo ki da yo chi da an teh an no
?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! Suppose to be sang too ?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!/!
Nvm....Wahahahahaz.
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Sunday, August 06, 2006
Exam Answers
Yes, these are actual answers from actual people...I believe middle/high school student guesses. Pls dont shoot me if you heard them before a million times because there might be people who haven't...
"H2O is hot water, and CO2 is cold water."
"Nitrogen is not found in Ireland because it is not found in a free state."
"The largest organ in the human body is the head."
"Dew is formed on leaves when the sun shines down on them and makes them perspire."
"The pistol of a flower is its only protections against insects."
"People shouldn't be allowed to shoot extinct animals."
"A triangle which has an angle of 135 degrees is called an obscene triangle."
"For fractures: To see if the limb is broken, giggle it gently back and forth."
"For dust in the eye: Pull the eye down over the nose."
"Blood flows down one leg and back the other."
"The Magna Carta provided that no free men should be hanged twice for the same offense."
"Another tale tells of William Tell, who shot an arrow through an apple while standing on his son's head."
"Milton wrote 'Paradise Lost.' Then his wife dies, and he wrote 'Paradise Regained.'"
"Christopher Columbus was a great navigator who discovered America while cursing about the Atlantic. His ships were called the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Fe."
"The winter of 1620 was a hard one for the settlers. Many people died, and many babies were born. Captain John Smith was responsible for all this."
"Franklin died in 1790 and is still dead."
"Beethoven wrote music even though he was deaf. He expired in 1827 and later died for this."
"[Napoleon] wanted an heir to inheret his power, but since Josephine was a baroness, she couldn't bear him any children."
"Queen Victoria's death was the final event which ended her reign."
"Homer also wrote The Oddity, in which Penelope was the last hardship that Ulysses endured on his journey."
"Actually, Homer was not written by Homer, but by another man of the same name."
"Noah's wife was called Joan of Ark."
"Moses led the Hebrews to the Red Sea, where they made unleavened bread, which is bread made without any ingredients."
"The Egyptians were all drowned in the dessert."
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Thursday, August 03, 2006
Brighter Days
I'm seeing brighter days ahead !
Although mom seems unready to be saved any time, i should let things like that bring down my spirit.
Time to remember happier things of life.
Yesterday was the first session for Christianity Explored.
I'm in the Gentleness Group!!
How coincidental! I'm embarked on a project to to that. Hahaz.
Anyway, My Team mates are :
1)Hwee Lin ( Facilitator)
2)Joseph ( Co Facilitator)
3)Sarah
4)Rosh
5)Mink
6)Buay Hock
7)MEEE!!!
8)Naomi
Yeap! I'm amazed that I can remember everybodies name!!
Also I had such a fun time yesterday.
Hwee Lin and Sarah kept joking. We cannot stop laughing. My group was the noisiest. HAhahaz.. We kept laughing. I was the youngest but my team mates behaved younger! hahaz.
I also learn how superman can fly yesterday.
REASON!:
HE drinks RED BULL!!
Red Bull lends you wings!
That's also the reason Pigs can fly.
Check out Elena's Blog if you don't understand. xp
I guess That's all for now.
Lesson time!
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Brighter Days
I'm seeing brighter days ahead !
Although mom seems unready to be saved any time, i should let things like that bring down my spirit.
Time to remember happier things of life.
Yesterday was the first session for Christianity Explored.
I'm in the Gentleness Group!!
How coincidental! I'm embarked on a project to to that. Hahaz.
Anyway, My Team mates are :
1)Hwee Lin ( Facilitator)
2)Joseph ( Co Facilitator)
3)Sarah
4)Rosh
5)Mink
6)Buay Hock
7)MEEE!!!
8)Naomi
Yeap! I'm amazed that I can remember everybodies name!!
Also I had such a fun time yesterday.
Hwee Lin and Sarah kept joking. We cannot stop laughing. My group was the noisiest. HAhahaz.. We kept laughing. I was the youngest but my team mates behaved younger! hahaz.
I also learn how superman can fly yesterday.
REASON!:
HE drinks RED BULL!!
Red Bull lends you wings!
That's also the reason Pigs can fly.
Check out Elena's Blog if you don't understand. xp
I guess That's all for now.
Lesson time!
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Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Planning
I'm planning something. HeeHeeHee.
I wonder what the reaction would be.
Interesting way of life.
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