Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Happy 3rd Anniversary!
Cheers to our 3rd anniversary.. thank you O God for everything You have done in our lives.. :)
Friday, March 27, 2009
We are all meant to shine...
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” -Marianne Williamson
Friday, February 13, 2009
my first flower from dear dear!
haaa i must document this down cos this is momentus! cos this is my first bouquet of flowers from dear2!! haa though i always thought i m not a very flower person but i must say receiving flowers from loved one does makes one very happy and elated!
thank u dear and thank u jasmine ^.*
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
The Wizard of Oz
i had always been fascinated by the real life characters, props, music, vibrancy of threatres works but i vent really watched many as de ticks were always so expensive =p
was pleasantly surprised & touched when vic brought me to see de show cos i didnt thought it was his cup of tea haa...:) (thank God for de discounted ticks & good seats) it was my first seeing a play in the new national library! we saw large crowds of kids with parents, i think we were de only adults with no kids around haa..opps
quite interesting, the kids who went to the play were all very well behaved & cultured, no spoil brats =p & de play was brilliant, all de characters could sing & dance so well!! v professional & their scripts were v witty & some thought provoking :) had a great night out & thank God vic enjoyed himself very much too haa, amusing both of us with de winkies song...hope to be able to catch more plays in future =p
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The Alpha Course 11-Sep-08 to 20-Nov-08
Next event coming up from our church: The Alpha Course
I have learned so much about Christianity through this course and I recommend it to anyone who wants to explore everything you want to want to know about it.. hee!
Do send us an email if you wish to attend!
What is Alpha?
The Alpha Course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith, and it consists of a series of talks addressing key issues relating to the Christian faith.
It’s relaxed, low-key, friendly and fun.
Meal: There is a meal together at the beginning of each session which gives people a chance to get to know each other.
Talk: There will be a talk by Rev Nicky Gumbel on video, or done live by a speaker on topics of interest. See below for topics.
Coffee & Small groups: Listen, learn, discuss and discover. And ask anything. Alpha is a place where no question is too simple or too hostile.
Talk Topics
1) Christianity: Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant? [11-Sep-08]
2) Who is Jesus? [18-Sep-08]
3) Why did Jesus die? [25-Sep-08]
4) How can I be sure of my faith? [02-Oct-08]
5) Why and how should I read the Bible? [09-Oct-08]
6) Why and how should I pray? [16-Oct-08]
7) How does God guide us? [23-Oct-08]
8) Who is the Holy Spirit? [01-No-08] Saturday
What does the Holy Spirit do?
How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?
9) How can I resist evil? [06-Nov-08]
10) Does God heal today? [13-Nov-08]
11) How can I make the most of the rest of my life? [20-Nov-08]
Who is it for?
Anyone can join a Alpha Course and it is free!
(You may be asked to pay a contribution towards the cost of the dinner and the weekend)
Alpha is for everyone, especially:
- Those wanting to investigate Christianity
- New Christians
- Newcomers to the church
- Those who want to brush up on the basics
Alpha runs in every type of church, including Anglican, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, Salvation Army, Free Church, Pentecostal, Assemblies of God and Independent Churches. All the churches provide the same material, making alterations only to suit local culture
Alpha is also run in homes, offices, prisons and halfway houses. There are also special courses catering to youths, students, different languages e.g. Mandarin, Japanese, Tamil, Burmese, etc.
I have learned so much about Christianity through this course and I recommend it to anyone who wants to explore everything you want to want to know about it.. hee!
Do send us an email if you wish to attend!
What is Alpha?
The Alpha Course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith, and it consists of a series of talks addressing key issues relating to the Christian faith.
It’s relaxed, low-key, friendly and fun.
Meal: There is a meal together at the beginning of each session which gives people a chance to get to know each other.
Talk: There will be a talk by Rev Nicky Gumbel on video, or done live by a speaker on topics of interest. See below for topics.
Coffee & Small groups: Listen, learn, discuss and discover. And ask anything. Alpha is a place where no question is too simple or too hostile.
Talk Topics
1) Christianity: Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant? [11-Sep-08]
2) Who is Jesus? [18-Sep-08]
3) Why did Jesus die? [25-Sep-08]
4) How can I be sure of my faith? [02-Oct-08]
5) Why and how should I read the Bible? [09-Oct-08]
6) Why and how should I pray? [16-Oct-08]
7) How does God guide us? [23-Oct-08]
8) Who is the Holy Spirit? [01-No-08] Saturday
What does the Holy Spirit do?
How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?
9) How can I resist evil? [06-Nov-08]
10) Does God heal today? [13-Nov-08]
11) How can I make the most of the rest of my life? [20-Nov-08]
Who is it for?
Anyone can join a Alpha Course and it is free!
(You may be asked to pay a contribution towards the cost of the dinner and the weekend)
Alpha is for everyone, especially:
- Those wanting to investigate Christianity
- New Christians
- Newcomers to the church
- Those who want to brush up on the basics
Alpha runs in every type of church, including Anglican, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, Salvation Army, Free Church, Pentecostal, Assemblies of God and Independent Churches. All the churches provide the same material, making alterations only to suit local culture
Alpha is also run in homes, offices, prisons and halfway houses. There are also special courses catering to youths, students, different languages e.g. Mandarin, Japanese, Tamil, Burmese, etc.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Battles Follow Blessings ...
got this from the mail
http://www.christianitytoday.com/tc/2005/004/10.17.html
can definity relate to it, a good constant reminder to look to Jesus in times of troubles :)
Battles Follow Blessings
Satan often targets us when we're least expecting it.
By Anne Graham Lotz
A few years ago, in the course of one week, the hot-water heater broke, water pipes burst in the ceiling of our living room, and the showerhead fell off in the bathroom. In the midst of organizing cleanup and repairs, I was confronted with friction between family members as well as problems with my ministry staff. I was tempted to lose my temper, to worry instead of trust, and to neglect my prayer life. What looked like ordinary frustration on the surface was actually something more sinister. I began to see how Satan attacks our weakened defenses in the mundane areas of our lives.
The model for battling the enemy of our soul was established for us by the Lord Jesus Himself. Immediately following the spiritual blessing He received at His baptism—when the Father leaned out of heaven and said, "This is My Son"—Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the desert "to be tempted by the devil" (Matt. 4:1-11). There are important issues for us to glean from this event:
• Don't rest in success.
Notice the timing of Satan's attack in Matthew 4; it came on the heels of a very sacred and spiritually thrilling moment. Often, after the benediction comes the battle. What incredible blessing has God recently given you? Whether it involves your ministry, your family, your career, or your personal walk with God, watch out! Satan often targets us when we are off-guard—when we're relaxing in a victory achieved, or an honor received.
• Stay in God's will.
Jesus was in God's will when the enemy assaulted Him. Have you ever struggled to carry out what you thought was God's plan, thinking, If it's this hard, it can't be God's will, and therefore you decided to quit? Well, just because you're doing the right thing doesn't mean you're safe. Satan attacks those in God's will, too. And it's important not to fall back on your own devices when things look bleak. God's will is the safest place we can be, regardless of the circumstances.
• Know God's Word.
Each time Jesus was attacked, He countered with "For it is written … " The Word of God is called "the sword of the Spirit" because it is our primary offensive weapon against temptation and evil (Eph. 6:17). And if Jesus used it to defeat the devil, why should it be any different for us?
Our Lord Jesus Christ gripped His sword and effectively countered every thrust of the enemy. Following Christ's example—and empowered by His Spirit—we can win our daily battles with the enemy, too. Remember, "The One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world" (1 John 4:4).
Anne Graham Lotz is founder and president of AnGeL Ministries, http://www.angelministries.org/.
Copyright © 2005 by the author or Christianity Today International/Today's Christian magazine.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/tc/2005/004/10.17.html
can definity relate to it, a good constant reminder to look to Jesus in times of troubles :)
Battles Follow Blessings
Satan often targets us when we're least expecting it.
By Anne Graham Lotz
A few years ago, in the course of one week, the hot-water heater broke, water pipes burst in the ceiling of our living room, and the showerhead fell off in the bathroom. In the midst of organizing cleanup and repairs, I was confronted with friction between family members as well as problems with my ministry staff. I was tempted to lose my temper, to worry instead of trust, and to neglect my prayer life. What looked like ordinary frustration on the surface was actually something more sinister. I began to see how Satan attacks our weakened defenses in the mundane areas of our lives.
The model for battling the enemy of our soul was established for us by the Lord Jesus Himself. Immediately following the spiritual blessing He received at His baptism—when the Father leaned out of heaven and said, "This is My Son"—Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the desert "to be tempted by the devil" (Matt. 4:1-11). There are important issues for us to glean from this event:
• Don't rest in success.
Notice the timing of Satan's attack in Matthew 4; it came on the heels of a very sacred and spiritually thrilling moment. Often, after the benediction comes the battle. What incredible blessing has God recently given you? Whether it involves your ministry, your family, your career, or your personal walk with God, watch out! Satan often targets us when we are off-guard—when we're relaxing in a victory achieved, or an honor received.
• Stay in God's will.
Jesus was in God's will when the enemy assaulted Him. Have you ever struggled to carry out what you thought was God's plan, thinking, If it's this hard, it can't be God's will, and therefore you decided to quit? Well, just because you're doing the right thing doesn't mean you're safe. Satan attacks those in God's will, too. And it's important not to fall back on your own devices when things look bleak. God's will is the safest place we can be, regardless of the circumstances.
• Know God's Word.
Each time Jesus was attacked, He countered with "For it is written … " The Word of God is called "the sword of the Spirit" because it is our primary offensive weapon against temptation and evil (Eph. 6:17). And if Jesus used it to defeat the devil, why should it be any different for us?
Our Lord Jesus Christ gripped His sword and effectively countered every thrust of the enemy. Following Christ's example—and empowered by His Spirit—we can win our daily battles with the enemy, too. Remember, "The One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world" (1 John 4:4).
Anne Graham Lotz is founder and president of AnGeL Ministries, http://www.angelministries.org/.
Copyright © 2005 by the author or Christianity Today International/Today's Christian magazine.
belated thanksgiving :)
it has been a long while since we last blogged about what's been happening in our life =p
Charlotte, our cell leader had recently quoted our example of God's grace upon His children :)
i just really realise and appreciate how blessed we truly are ;o)
thinking through...
there are actually so so many things that we want to thank God for...
for a good one-year marriage, (esp me haa...thank God for a wonderful husband =p)
for loving parents & parents in law
for helpful & encouraging cell mates
for good work colleagues & favor from bosses
& the LATEST BIGGEST thing that we want to give thanks for is our NEW HOUSE !!! yeah!!!
since last year before and after our wedding, we had been looking for a place of our own, we wanted it to be close to our parents & at a certain price which we could afford...
we visited a lot of houses, some were nice but others were not, but generally old units...& not cheap :( it seems almost impossible to get a nice unit @ de price & location we want...
so we decided to pause for a while (quite long while haa) & started to pray for a unit @ the bedok central which was new & strategically located, it was our dream location, a new unit, in bedok, near to parents & ammenities :)
it was very hot property...humanly speaking...it seems impossible...
by faith, we balloted & laid hands to pray for a unit each time we passed by the new blocks on mrt haa. the 3 mths wait for a result felt like eternity...& we finally got de letter!! but our queue no was actually within the 200 percent range...meaning to say...we can only get to choose if people within the 100 percent range gives up choosing a unit...:(
i couldnt imagine why would anyone give up such a strategic location?? so it felt impossible again.. :(
we waited & waited & HDB website became our most visited website..haa
each day we would monitor how many units were left & it seems that there would be no more for us when its our turn to pick.. ahhh kan cheong :(
finally the day came for us to go to HDB to pick a unit...from the website, there were 6 units left, but when its finally our turn to go in, we were left with only 2 choices, both werent our ideal units, but its an ideal location which we both like very much, so we picked de 2nd last one!! so now we are going to ve a house of our own!!! yeah!!!
it was all amazing because now we had more money & our cpf was sufficient to pay for the house monthly installment w/out having to top up cash. & it being a new house, we didnt had to spend extra on reno to repair & reconstruct, so though it was a long wait for a house of our own, it was de best deal we can ever get!! praise God for His timing which is always the RIGHT time :)
then after ...
it was another stressful deal to find a good contractor, but really thank God for good friends & good vendors, the contractors recommended were very good & felt nice to work with, however as we had a modest budget for our house reno ..... some of the quotes were higher than we could afford...though they were considered the usual market rates..
i couldnt helped feeling disappointed & depressed again ..it seems that i wont be able to ve a nice & cosy home, given the modest budget we have ;(
so we again took quite a while to look for the right contractor, it happened that we attended an ex-colleague's wedding dinner & he had invited his house ID & contractor too, in his thanksgiving speech, he was full of praise for his house ID & contractor :) another timely event ^.*
we felt that they could be the one & we really liked about the idea of having christian ID & contractor do up our house, cos we know they are godly & they would be able to understand & relate to our requirements better...
we met them up, found them really nice people, & amazing, miracleously, graciously, their quote was the cheapest of all & within our budget!!! wow!!! we were so awed, especially me...
throughout the many buyings & selection of things for the house reno...
God had taught & shown me many times & things...
that despite our finanical limitations & the world standard of things,
He is able to grant me the desires of my heart ;)
i remember ling fong once shared ..
if God made us wait very long, it must be a very good thing that He will finally give to us ;)
i realise the difficult part for me, is not that i dont believe that God will not give me what is the best, but that He will take a long time to bring it to pass =p
yet God has taught me through the house reno & precept lessons on Abraham, that His timing is always good :)
so we really want to give thanks to God!
for His grace & mercy to us,
for giving us a house of our dream location,
for bringing the right people to us @ the right time @ the right price.
He is indeed our provider whom we can trust!!!
All Glory to God! Praise be to God :)
Charlotte, our cell leader had recently quoted our example of God's grace upon His children :)
i just really realise and appreciate how blessed we truly are ;o)
thinking through...
there are actually so so many things that we want to thank God for...
for a good one-year marriage, (esp me haa...thank God for a wonderful husband =p)
for loving parents & parents in law
for helpful & encouraging cell mates
for good work colleagues & favor from bosses
& the LATEST BIGGEST thing that we want to give thanks for is our NEW HOUSE !!! yeah!!!
since last year before and after our wedding, we had been looking for a place of our own, we wanted it to be close to our parents & at a certain price which we could afford...
we visited a lot of houses, some were nice but others were not, but generally old units...& not cheap :( it seems almost impossible to get a nice unit @ de price & location we want...
so we decided to pause for a while (quite long while haa) & started to pray for a unit @ the bedok central which was new & strategically located, it was our dream location, a new unit, in bedok, near to parents & ammenities :)
it was very hot property...humanly speaking...it seems impossible...
by faith, we balloted & laid hands to pray for a unit each time we passed by the new blocks on mrt haa. the 3 mths wait for a result felt like eternity...& we finally got de letter!! but our queue no was actually within the 200 percent range...meaning to say...we can only get to choose if people within the 100 percent range gives up choosing a unit...:(
i couldnt imagine why would anyone give up such a strategic location?? so it felt impossible again.. :(
we waited & waited & HDB website became our most visited website..haa
each day we would monitor how many units were left & it seems that there would be no more for us when its our turn to pick.. ahhh kan cheong :(
finally the day came for us to go to HDB to pick a unit...from the website, there were 6 units left, but when its finally our turn to go in, we were left with only 2 choices, both werent our ideal units, but its an ideal location which we both like very much, so we picked de 2nd last one!! so now we are going to ve a house of our own!!! yeah!!!
it was all amazing because now we had more money & our cpf was sufficient to pay for the house monthly installment w/out having to top up cash. & it being a new house, we didnt had to spend extra on reno to repair & reconstruct, so though it was a long wait for a house of our own, it was de best deal we can ever get!! praise God for His timing which is always the RIGHT time :)
then after ...
it was another stressful deal to find a good contractor, but really thank God for good friends & good vendors, the contractors recommended were very good & felt nice to work with, however as we had a modest budget for our house reno ..... some of the quotes were higher than we could afford...though they were considered the usual market rates..
i couldnt helped feeling disappointed & depressed again ..it seems that i wont be able to ve a nice & cosy home, given the modest budget we have ;(
so we again took quite a while to look for the right contractor, it happened that we attended an ex-colleague's wedding dinner & he had invited his house ID & contractor too, in his thanksgiving speech, he was full of praise for his house ID & contractor :) another timely event ^.*
we felt that they could be the one & we really liked about the idea of having christian ID & contractor do up our house, cos we know they are godly & they would be able to understand & relate to our requirements better...
we met them up, found them really nice people, & amazing, miracleously, graciously, their quote was the cheapest of all & within our budget!!! wow!!! we were so awed, especially me...
throughout the many buyings & selection of things for the house reno...
God had taught & shown me many times & things...
that despite our finanical limitations & the world standard of things,
He is able to grant me the desires of my heart ;)
i remember ling fong once shared ..
if God made us wait very long, it must be a very good thing that He will finally give to us ;)
i realise the difficult part for me, is not that i dont believe that God will not give me what is the best, but that He will take a long time to bring it to pass =p
yet God has taught me through the house reno & precept lessons on Abraham, that His timing is always good :)
so we really want to give thanks to God!
for His grace & mercy to us,
for giving us a house of our dream location,
for bringing the right people to us @ the right time @ the right price.
He is indeed our provider whom we can trust!!!
All Glory to God! Praise be to God :)
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Get Smart !!!
Maxwell Smart is on a mission to thwart the latest plot for world domination by the evil crime syndicate known as KAOS. When the headquarters of U.S. spy agency Control is attacked and the identities of its agents compromised, the Chief has no choice but to promote his ever-eager analyst Maxwell Smart, who has always dreamt of working in the field alongside stalwart superstar Agent 23. Smart is partnered instead with the only other agent whose identity has not been compromised: the lovely-but-lethal veteran Agent 99. As Smart and 99 get closer to unraveling KAOS' master plan--and each other--they discover that key KAOS operative Siegfried and his sidekick Shtarker are scheming to cash in with their network of terror. Given little field experience and even less time, Smart--armed with nothing but a few spy-tech gadgets and his unbridled enthusiasm--must defeat KAOS if he is to save the day.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
1st Wedding Anniversary Celebration at Equinox
We went to Equinox on our 1st wedding anniversary celebration!
The lift straight up to level 70 was really fast.. less than a minute.. and when we stepped out, wow! We are greeted by a magnificent view of Singapore!
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For food, we enjoyed:.jpg)
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Ballotine of corn fed chicken with herbal essence and bak choy. (Awesome taste!)
Soya bean gyoza with Thai asparagus shiitake mushrooms and coriander essence (Opps no pics, but it's very nice and healthy!)
Jasmine scented white rice (too full cannot finish.. haha:P)
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The lift straight up to level 70 was really fast.. less than a minute.. and when we stepped out, wow! We are greeted by a magnificent view of Singapore!
For food, we enjoyed:
Buttered mashed potatoes with truffle sauce. (It's very tasty!)
Ballotine of corn fed chicken with herbal essence and bak choy. (Awesome taste!)Soya bean gyoza with Thai asparagus shiitake mushrooms and coriander essence (Opps no pics, but it's very nice and healthy!)
Jasmine scented white rice (too full cannot finish.. haha:P)
And then comes the night scene... Beautiful...!
Happy Memories for our 1st Anniversary! Cheese!
Monday, July 7, 2008
Our 1st Wedding Anniversary!
Praise God! It's our first wedding anniversary today!
One year ago....
And one year later! =PThank you dear, for being such so much fun in my life.
We pray for more to come... haha!
We pray for more to come... haha!
Saturday, June 28, 2008
kung fu panda
panda loves kung fu fighting hoo hoo haa haa ... he moves as fast as lightning (when there is food =p) a very nice & touching cartoon :o) de secret is that ...there is no secret....de secret is YOU
In an animated ancient China populated by talking animals, the world's most malevolent warrior is the snow leopard Tai Lung. When Tai Lung escapes from prison, all seems lost until a prophecy points to a heroic Dragon Warrior destined to save the day! Problem is, the chosen one happens to be Po, a lazy, clumsy dumpling addict whose girth puts the "giant" back in "giant panda." Despite Po's apparent lack of potential, the legendary kung fu master Shifu tries to whip him into shape with the help of his five prize students: Tigress, Monkey, Snake, Crane, and Mantis (sound familiar to any kung fu students out there?).
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008
The Chronicles of Narnia - Prince Caspian
Part 2 of the Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian.. great movie!
We like Lucy, for she has simple, yet great faith in Aslan, who can save them.
Praise You, O Lord, for a wonderful lesson learned through a movie. =)
Saturday, May 17, 2008
what happened in las vegas:)
haaa...this is esther kind of show, romantic comedy!!! no need to think so much, just go in and ve a good laugh & relax =p
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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