I need to pray more. Really pray more. I went to church’s prayer meeting on Tuesday evening which was also my Boise church’s midweek service. I really thank my Father for opening my eyes to His Word once again. Pst was preaching from a number of verses which identifies the Holy Spirit as our Counselor, our advocate, our defender, our helper and our comforter in times of troubles and needs.
Allow me to share with you all on the verses which were mentioned that night.
John 14:16 - 17 -> “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever – the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.”
-=The Holy Spirit is my Counselor.=-
Luke 2:25 -> “Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.”
-=The Holy Spirit is here to console me in times of troubles and needs.=-
John 15:26 -> “When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me.”
-=The Holy Spirit is here to tell me about the Father.=-
John 16:7 -> “But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.”
-=The Holy Spirit is always here within me and beside me to carry me through the tough stages of life.=-
1 Corinthians 14:3 -> “But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort.”
-=The Holy Spirit is my comforter.=-
The FATHER allows trouble to come into my life so that I can look to HIM and HE may glorify and magnify HIS NAME when I pray to HIM.
Many times I do feel lonely here in US but I still thank HIM when there is nobody to accompany me simply because it is only when I am the loneliest with no one beside me, then can I truly experience HIM and want to go close to HIM.
One last verse to share.
1 John 2:1 -> “My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense – Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.
-=The Holy Spirit is my defender.=-
Alright, Brother Soh here needs to continue to trust and obey the FATHER and he knows that HE will definitely not disappoint him.
Why?
Because of this:
"The Lord God is a sun and a shield, the Lord gives grace and glory, no good thing he withhold from those who walk up rightly." Psalm 84:11
May our FATHER continue to bless all those whom HE has elected and opened the minds to see the light of HIS gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God!
Only the FATHER’s kingdom will reign. AMEN…
Friday, August 01, 2008
I Need to PRAY more.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Tell Laura I love HER...
Laura and Tommy were lovers
He wanted to give her everything
Flowers, presents and most of all, a wedding ring
He saw a sign for a stock car race
A thousand dollar prize it read
He couldn't get Laura on the phone
So to her mother Tommy said
Tell Laura I love her, tell Laura I need her
Tell Laura I may be late
I've something to do, that cannot wait
He drove his car to the racing grounds
He was the youngest driver there
The crowed roared as they started the race'
Round the track they drove at a deadly pace
No one knows what happened that day
How his car overturned in flames
But as they pulled him from the twisted wreck
With his dying breath, they heard him say
Tell Laura I love her, tell Laura I need her
Tell Laura not to cry
My love for her will never die
And in the chapel where Laura prays
For Tommy who passed away
It was just for Laura he lived and died
Alone in the chapel she can hear him cry
Tell Laura I love her, tell Laura I need her
Tell Laura not to cry
My love for her will never die
Tell Laura I love her.....
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Marriage Passbook
Jocelyn married William this day. At the end of the wedding party, Jocelyn's mother gave her a newly opened bank saving passbook. With $1000 deposit amount. Mother: 'Jocelyn, take this passbook. Keep it as a record of your marriage life. When there's something happy and memorable happened in your new life, put some money in. Write down what it's about next to the line. The more memorable the event is, the more money you can put in. I've done the first one for you today. Do the others with William. When you look back after years, you can know how much happiness you've had.'
Jocelyn shared this with William when getting home. They both thought it was a great idea and were anxious to know when the second deposit can be made. This was what they did after certain time: - 7 Feb: $100, first birthday celebration for William after marriage - 1 Mar: $300, salary raise for Jocelyn - 20 Mar: $200, vacation trip to Bali - 15 Apr: $2000, Jocelyn got pregnant - 1 Jun: $1000, William got promoted . . . . ..... and so on...
However, after years, they started fighting and arguing for trivial things. They didn't talk much. They regretted that they had married the most nasty people in the world.... no more love... Kind of typical nowadays, huh?
One day Jocelyn talked to her Mother: 'Mom, we can't stand it anymore. We agree to divorce. I can't imagine how I decided to marry this guy!!!' Mother: 'Sure, girl, that's no big deal. Just do whatever you want if you really can't stand it. But before that, do one thing first. Remember the saving passbook I gave you on your wedding day? Take out all money and spend it first. You shouldn't keep any record of such a poor marriage.'
Jocelyn thought it was true. So she went to the bank, waiting at the queue and planning to cancel the account. While she was waiting, she took a look at the passbook record. She looked, and looked, and looked. Then the memory of all the previous joy and happiness just came up her mind.
Her eyes were then filled with tears. She left and went home. When she was home, she handed the passbook to William, asked him to spend the money before getting divorce. The next day, William gave the passbook back to Jocelyn. She found a new deposit of $5000. And a line next to the record: 'This is the day I notice how much I've loved you thru out all these years. How much happieness you've brought me.' They hugged and cried, putting the passbook back to the safe. Do you know how much money they had saved when they retired? I did not ask. I believe the money did not matter any more after they had gone through all the good years in their life.
Jocelyn shared this with William when getting home. They both thought it was a great idea and were anxious to know when the second deposit can be made. This was what they did after certain time: - 7 Feb: $100, first birthday celebration for William after marriage - 1 Mar: $300, salary raise for Jocelyn - 20 Mar: $200, vacation trip to Bali - 15 Apr: $2000, Jocelyn got pregnant - 1 Jun: $1000, William got promoted . . . . ..... and so on...
However, after years, they started fighting and arguing for trivial things. They didn't talk much. They regretted that they had married the most nasty people in the world.... no more love... Kind of typical nowadays, huh?
One day Jocelyn talked to her Mother: 'Mom, we can't stand it anymore. We agree to divorce. I can't imagine how I decided to marry this guy!!!' Mother: 'Sure, girl, that's no big deal. Just do whatever you want if you really can't stand it. But before that, do one thing first. Remember the saving passbook I gave you on your wedding day? Take out all money and spend it first. You shouldn't keep any record of such a poor marriage.'
Jocelyn thought it was true. So she went to the bank, waiting at the queue and planning to cancel the account. While she was waiting, she took a look at the passbook record. She looked, and looked, and looked. Then the memory of all the previous joy and happiness just came up her mind.
Her eyes were then filled with tears. She left and went home. When she was home, she handed the passbook to William, asked him to spend the money before getting divorce. The next day, William gave the passbook back to Jocelyn. She found a new deposit of $5000. And a line next to the record: 'This is the day I notice how much I've loved you thru out all these years. How much happieness you've brought me.' They hugged and cried, putting the passbook back to the safe. Do you know how much money they had saved when they retired? I did not ask. I believe the money did not matter any more after they had gone through all the good years in their life.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Trust and Obey
When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will, He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.
Trust and obey, for there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt or a fear, not a sigh or a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.
Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross,
But is blessed if we trust and obey.
But we never can prove the delights of His love
Until all on the altar we lay;For the favor He shows,
for the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.
Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at His feet,
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way;
What He says we will do, where He sends we will go;
Never fear, only trust and obey.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Hey COME ON, I am not ALONE
As I listened to this song, “What Child this is”, I am touched with tears. I can feel the Father is ministering to me through this song. And I read Pst Chip Ingram’s blog – Living on the Edge which once again reminded me on surrendering my all to HIM. A verse shared by him which encourages me…
"The Lord God is a sun and a shield, the Lord gives grace and glory, no good thing he withhold from those who walk up rightly." Psalm 84:11
I was just thinking back on that joyful day when I accepted Christ in TPBC. The angels must be singing and cheering just like that night when Christ was born. Man can now live forevermore because of Christ. AMEN!!!
The bible says that only Christ understands what we are going through because He Himself has been there done that.
Incidentally, it is also Pst Chip Ingram who taught me that the very 1st step to begin a lasting relationship is to walk in love like my Father. Be imitators of Christ. Alas, I have failed even this 1st step and still wondering in looking for the RIGHT person. You will never find the RIGHT person, cs. You NEED to become the RIGHT person.
As I was showering just now, I realized this as if the Holy Spirit was speaking to me since many months when I am in US. Finally, I realized this… Trust in my Father and surrender to HIM today…
"The Lord God is a sun and a shield, the Lord gives grace and glory, no good thing he withhold from those who walk up rightly." Psalm 84:11
I was just thinking back on that joyful day when I accepted Christ in TPBC. The angels must be singing and cheering just like that night when Christ was born. Man can now live forevermore because of Christ. AMEN!!!
The bible says that only Christ understands what we are going through because He Himself has been there done that.
Incidentally, it is also Pst Chip Ingram who taught me that the very 1st step to begin a lasting relationship is to walk in love like my Father. Be imitators of Christ. Alas, I have failed even this 1st step and still wondering in looking for the RIGHT person. You will never find the RIGHT person, cs. You NEED to become the RIGHT person.
As I was showering just now, I realized this as if the Holy Spirit was speaking to me since many months when I am in US. Finally, I realized this… Trust in my Father and surrender to HIM today…
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
what CHILD is this
What Child is this who, laid to rest,
On Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
Haste, haste, to bring Him laud,
The babe, the son of Mary!
On Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
Haste, haste, to bring Him laud,
The babe, the son of Mary!
Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, fear, for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading.
Nails, spear shall pierce him through,
The Cross be borne for me, for you;
Hail, hail the Word made flesh,
The babe, the son of Mary!
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh;
Come peasant, king to own Him.
The King of kings salvation brings;
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
Raise, raise, the song on high,
The virgin sings her lullaby;
Joy, joy, for Christ is born,
The babe, the son of Mary!
Monday, July 07, 2008
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Life in US all this while
I think it has been a really long while since I have updated this blog with my own words, thoughts and life experience sharing. Honestly speaking, I went through a really unique experience in US. A really unique one which I will never ever forget for the rest of my life. It is true… Maybe not for eternity when I am with my Father again but definitely when I am in this School of Life.
I need to record what I am going through right now so that I can know what to share with my brothers and sisters back in Singapore. Too much information to share can sometimes lead me not to know where to begin.
General revelation of my Father is what I am seeing all this while in US. Large Canyons, beautiful lakes, rivers and huge rocks. It is revelation after revelation after revelation of the Father’s work. I do not know what words to use to describe His Master Piece and yet many times I confess that I still argue with Him on why He is putting me through the challenges in life here on earth.
Now while in the car on my way to Idaho Falls, I took out my laptop to write this entry. Not much of my reflection which I admit that I have not been doing for a long while but it is more like an update of my life here in US although very few people back home is really interested in.
It is really sad that I covet for my ‘EVE’ and failed to see my Father in many ways. Why am I still coveting when I already have my Father? Why? Why? Why? I do not know. After missing weddings after weddings after weddings back home, I think I am a 'cursed' man. Simply 'cursed'. By the time I am back home, I will have lost all my talking points with my friends because they have all entered a new phase of life and talking about how to love their wives more, family planning and raising kids. Haha.
Supposedly, I am commissioned to lead a victorious life in Christ but I am not and I also am finding out the reason behind this. I think I should spend more time in God’s Word since I have failed to feed on His Word daily and I am indeed missing out on my daily nutrition. (Mat 4:4) Oh man, my brothers & sisters in Christ back home, pls kindly pray for me to have more time with our LORD here. Pls do not merely say it in your MSN that God is with me. It is no use to me and all of us know this in our hearts, don’t we?. Pls do something more practical (in my opinion) which is to pray for me, ok? Thank you.
The second night when I first moved into my Boise APT, I broke down in front of the LORD. I do not know if I am too lonely or what. I just feel that I am too lost without someone talking to me. One of my primary love language is Quality Time but now is I have no one (no physical person) with me at the moment to spend quality time with me.
Dear LORD, I am sorry that I covet for my ‘EVE’. I pray for your forgiveness and let me take on the rest of my journey in this life with YOU alone, facing the challenges ahead to earn for YOUR crown in my Heavenly home. AMEN.
I need to record what I am going through right now so that I can know what to share with my brothers and sisters back in Singapore. Too much information to share can sometimes lead me not to know where to begin.
General revelation of my Father is what I am seeing all this while in US. Large Canyons, beautiful lakes, rivers and huge rocks. It is revelation after revelation after revelation of the Father’s work. I do not know what words to use to describe His Master Piece and yet many times I confess that I still argue with Him on why He is putting me through the challenges in life here on earth.
Now while in the car on my way to Idaho Falls, I took out my laptop to write this entry. Not much of my reflection which I admit that I have not been doing for a long while but it is more like an update of my life here in US although very few people back home is really interested in.
It is really sad that I covet for my ‘EVE’ and failed to see my Father in many ways. Why am I still coveting when I already have my Father? Why? Why? Why? I do not know. After missing weddings after weddings after weddings back home, I think I am a 'cursed' man. Simply 'cursed'. By the time I am back home, I will have lost all my talking points with my friends because they have all entered a new phase of life and talking about how to love their wives more, family planning and raising kids. Haha.
Supposedly, I am commissioned to lead a victorious life in Christ but I am not and I also am finding out the reason behind this. I think I should spend more time in God’s Word since I have failed to feed on His Word daily and I am indeed missing out on my daily nutrition. (Mat 4:4) Oh man, my brothers & sisters in Christ back home, pls kindly pray for me to have more time with our LORD here. Pls do not merely say it in your MSN that God is with me. It is no use to me and all of us know this in our hearts, don’t we?. Pls do something more practical (in my opinion) which is to pray for me, ok? Thank you.
The second night when I first moved into my Boise APT, I broke down in front of the LORD. I do not know if I am too lonely or what. I just feel that I am too lost without someone talking to me. One of my primary love language is Quality Time but now is I have no one (no physical person) with me at the moment to spend quality time with me.
Dear LORD, I am sorry that I covet for my ‘EVE’. I pray for your forgiveness and let me take on the rest of my journey in this life with YOU alone, facing the challenges ahead to earn for YOUR crown in my Heavenly home. AMEN.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Gian Luca's Picnic
Now that the picnic is over, it's time to drive 5.5 hours back to Boise, Idaho... Oh man...
Friday, June 20, 2008
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Monday, June 09, 2008
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Trust Me
Lyrics by Candice Lee
Music by Sebastian Kwan
Arrangement & Vocal Parts by Wu Zhi Zhen
Main Vocal by Samuel Kwan
Music by Sebastian Kwan
Arrangement & Vocal Parts by Wu Zhi Zhen
Main Vocal by Samuel Kwan
Aladdin scaled down the walls
Of the Arabian palace
To the top tower of Jasmine’s room
On a magic carpet he offered his hand
But as she was afraid
To take this strange ride
And to step out of her palace walls
He asked the princess he adores
Chorus:
Trust me, do you trust me?
I can free you from these walls
And show you a whole new world
If you trust me, do you trust me?
I can open up your eyes
To see the indescribable
If you just take my hand, & trust me
The King of kings is waiting at my balcony
Patiently knocking on my door
On His carpet embroidered
With love & faith
He offers His hand
But as I am afraid
To step out of my comfort zone
He asks the children He adores
The Story of How This Song Came About:
I was inspired by Steven Curtis Chapman, a Christian song writer who uses history and brilliant imageries to describe the experiences of his relationship with God. Being a fan of Aladdin, I tried to think of a connection. I realized in my relationship with God, trust (or faith) is one thing that I find very difficult to have at times. In fact, besides love, I think this is the most important ingredient for all relationship. Without trust, a relationship cannot be taken to a deeper level just like without the magic carpet, Aladdin cannot show Jasmine his world. I knew it was something God was constantly drilling into me. I could see from my experiences that this was a lesson God wants me to learn. Some day, I hope to be able to say that I have a faith that can move mountains (Matthew 17:20).
Ok, cs still finds it important to continue to trust His Father after close to 7 years of following HIM. Need to listen to this song for at least 100 times daily!
Monday, June 02, 2008
Weekend At Beautiful Boise.
Spent my Sat to change out my car at Enterprise and drove down to McCall to visit Payette Lake with four other colleagues (Pictures can be accessed on the sidebar of this blog). It was a nice trip overall and the drive was rather short as it was only about 2 hours. Boise is really a beautiful place and I think I like it better in Boise than Utah. Somehow, it gives me a better feeling emotionally.
But alas, I was slapped with a US$75 fine for speeding at 80 mph on a 65 mph road. Furthermore, the officer banned me from driving my car as I did not bring my international driving permit out. In the end, my colleague has to take over the driving. Just for interest sake, this is how the summon looks like:
But alas, I was slapped with a US$75 fine for speeding at 80 mph on a 65 mph road. Furthermore, the officer banned me from driving my car as I did not bring my international driving permit out. In the end, my colleague has to take over the driving. Just for interest sake, this is how the summon looks like:
And I will have to pay it through mail using Money Order which looks like this:
Oh man, this is yet one of those typical stories of cs.
For Sun, I managed to find a new church in Boise, ID which is recommended by my Utah Pastor. I really thank God for watching over me and never fail to bring godly people around me. Pray for me that I will be able to establish good relationships with the congregation, Pst Jeff and Pst Chris. The church pictures can be found on the sidebar of this blog.
The adventures of cs in Boise, ID continues…
Saturday, May 31, 2008
My 1st Day in Beautiful Boise
Reached Boise this late morning at about 1045am, drew out my car from Enterprise and after some prayers for directions and small hiccups with a 75c parking ticket, I found my hotel in Boise where I will camp for the next seven days. Sweet…because the hotel is really fantastic… will upload the pictures in my online photo site tomorrow.
Called up my mum and drove out to explore Boise, my workplace for the next four months and also my colleagues’ apartments. When I was driving along Highway 21 which is also along Boise River, I was thinking of a crazy idea to jog along Highway 21! Looks like my unfinished Phase 3 Bangerter Highway project may be done on Highway 21 instead. The day ended with a posh dinner with the four other colleagues who are here in Boise.
In my opinion, Boise is really beautiful with many mountains and rivers. I pray that as I begin my four months stint over here, I will be able to experience God in a very special way. :P
Called up my mum and drove out to explore Boise, my workplace for the next four months and also my colleagues’ apartments. When I was driving along Highway 21 which is also along Boise River, I was thinking of a crazy idea to jog along Highway 21! Looks like my unfinished Phase 3 Bangerter Highway project may be done on Highway 21 instead. The day ended with a posh dinner with the four other colleagues who are here in Boise.
In my opinion, Boise is really beautiful with many mountains and rivers. I pray that as I begin my four months stint over here, I will be able to experience God in a very special way. :P
Friday, May 30, 2008
From Lehi, Utah to Boise, Idaho
As those of you who happen to know me in Lehi, Utah, I somehow always have many stories to tell people around me. This time round, my new chapter of life will begin in Boise, Idaho starting tomorrow after 11am (Boise Time). Now I am packing my last bit of stuffs to bring with me to Boise and also checking carefully that I do not leave any stuffs behind.
Moving out of Liberty Hills and going to a new working environment with new faces will definitely continue to keep my life in US on a very high note. Now I will have to start everything from scratch again and attain new knowledge. I pray that my Heavenly Father will continue to guide me throughout these four months and also enlighten me on some critical issues in my life over at Boise, Idaho.
To add on to the adventure, I am going for this coming August 23, 2008 Park City Marathon in Utah. Therefore, I will need to spend some four to five hours driving back to Utah on that day for the marathon. Come to think of it now, I must admit that it is a pretty crazy plan, haha. Anyway, I have applied leave for it and arranged my accommodation in Utah. The final thing is to continue to pray for journey mercy and successful completion of the run. I am glad that the last eight miles of the run will be entirely downhill. Praise the LORD. :)
Ok, I mentioned about stories right but I haven’t started on my story-telling yet. The story is this. Just this evening, I went for my Utah church prayer meeting session. Upon reaching the church building, I realized the door is locked with a note informing of the new temporary meeting place for the church service starting on June 1, 2008 as the church is moving out of the current place due to high rental fees. I thank God for the contact number printed on that note because somehow I just wanted to inform my church friends that I am leaving for Boise tomorrow and will not be back in Utah for a period of four months. The reason behind this is I have been missing church services for the past two weeks due to my trips to Grand Canyon and Portland.
The Pastor’s wife answered the phone and directed me to their meeting place for the evening which is at another church pastor’s house. I managed to drive over there safely and we have a good time with the LORD studying on Gideon defeating the Midianites in Judges 7. We ended off praying for each other and also for my upcoming trip to Boise. AMEN!
Furthermore, Pastor also introduced a church in Boise, Idaho which is called Fellowship Baptist Church (www.fellowshipwithhim.org). This is simply amazing! I was still trying to research on which church to attend and also praying for God’s direction. Who knows that God has already planned out for me? Only God knows and can explain!! ~hehe~
Therefore, this coming Sunday I will be able to worship my amazing Father again at a new place and when you hear the song, “Jingle Bells” on the street, I will be back in Utah! ~haha~ “Get that turkey ready, dude.” :P
Of course, when I stepped into the office again…. This will be the song which I want to sing:
Mary’s Boy Child
Long time ago in Bethlehem
Moving out of Liberty Hills and going to a new working environment with new faces will definitely continue to keep my life in US on a very high note. Now I will have to start everything from scratch again and attain new knowledge. I pray that my Heavenly Father will continue to guide me throughout these four months and also enlighten me on some critical issues in my life over at Boise, Idaho.
To add on to the adventure, I am going for this coming August 23, 2008 Park City Marathon in Utah. Therefore, I will need to spend some four to five hours driving back to Utah on that day for the marathon. Come to think of it now, I must admit that it is a pretty crazy plan, haha. Anyway, I have applied leave for it and arranged my accommodation in Utah. The final thing is to continue to pray for journey mercy and successful completion of the run. I am glad that the last eight miles of the run will be entirely downhill. Praise the LORD. :)
Ok, I mentioned about stories right but I haven’t started on my story-telling yet. The story is this. Just this evening, I went for my Utah church prayer meeting session. Upon reaching the church building, I realized the door is locked with a note informing of the new temporary meeting place for the church service starting on June 1, 2008 as the church is moving out of the current place due to high rental fees. I thank God for the contact number printed on that note because somehow I just wanted to inform my church friends that I am leaving for Boise tomorrow and will not be back in Utah for a period of four months. The reason behind this is I have been missing church services for the past two weeks due to my trips to Grand Canyon and Portland.
The Pastor’s wife answered the phone and directed me to their meeting place for the evening which is at another church pastor’s house. I managed to drive over there safely and we have a good time with the LORD studying on Gideon defeating the Midianites in Judges 7. We ended off praying for each other and also for my upcoming trip to Boise. AMEN!
Furthermore, Pastor also introduced a church in Boise, Idaho which is called Fellowship Baptist Church (www.fellowshipwithhim.org). This is simply amazing! I was still trying to research on which church to attend and also praying for God’s direction. Who knows that God has already planned out for me? Only God knows and can explain!! ~hehe~
Therefore, this coming Sunday I will be able to worship my amazing Father again at a new place and when you hear the song, “Jingle Bells” on the street, I will be back in Utah! ~haha~ “Get that turkey ready, dude.” :P
Of course, when I stepped into the office again…. This will be the song which I want to sing:
Mary’s Boy Child
Long time ago in Bethlehem
So the Holy Bible say
Mary's Boy Child, Jesus Christ
Was born on Christmas Day
Hark, now hear the angels sing
"A New King's born today
And man will live forevermore
Because of Christmas Day."
Joseph and his wife Mary
Came to Bethlehem that night
They found no place to bear her Child
Not a single room in sight
Trumpets sound and angels sing
Listen to what they say
That man will live forevermore
Because of Christmas Day
By and by they found a little nook
In a stable all forlorn
And in a manger cold and dark
Mary's little Boy was born
Hark, now hear the angels sing,
"A New King's born today
And man will live forevermore
Because of Christmas Day."
Trumpets sound and angels sing
Listen to what they say
That man will live forevermore
Because of Christmas Day
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Psalm 31
For the director of music. A psalm of David.
let me never be put to shame;
deliver me in your righteousness.
come quickly to my rescue;
be my rock of refuge,
a strong fortress to save me.
for the sake of your name lead and guide me.
for you are my refuge.
redeem me, O LORD, the God of truth.
I trust in the LORD.
for you saw my affliction
and knew the anguish of my soul.
but have set my feet in a spacious place.
my eyes grow weak with sorrow,
my soul and my body with grief.
and my years by groaning;
and my bones grow weak.
I am the utter contempt of my neighbors;
I am a dread to my friends—
those who see me on the street flee from me.
I have become like broken pottery.
there is terror on every side;
they conspire against me
and plot to take my life.
I say, "You are my God."
deliver me from my enemies
and from those who pursue me.
save me in your unfailing love.
for I have cried out to you;
but let the wicked be put to shame
for with pride and contempt
they speak arrogantly against the righteous.
which you have stored up for those who fear you,
which you bestow in the sight of men
on those who take refuge in you.
from the intrigues of men;
in your dwelling you keep them safe
from accusing tongues.
for he showed his wonderful love to me
when I was in a besieged city.
"I am cut off from your sight!"
Yet you heard my cry for mercy
when I called to you for help.
The LORD preserves the faithful,
but the proud he pays back in full.
24 Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Matters of the HEART
I once wrote an entry on my blog with regards to the heart issue back in 2007. (Refer to: http://edsoh.blogspot.com/2007/07/its-heart-that-really-matters.html) In that moment in time, I was really targeting my own heart issues with my Heavenly Father. For this entry, my target of attention is falling on everyone of us, including my family and loved ones. Hence, if you are reading this entry thinking if I have found my Proverbs 31 girl, the answer is negative.
Ok, matters of the heart. What’s up with the heart? The reason is very simple. It is because THOU has said that, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Therefore, I have to indeed make sure that my heart is always with Jesus so that I can boldly proclaim to everyone around me that my greatest treasure in this life is I have a relationship with Jesus.
These days I am telling Jesus that I love Him in my prayers. No longer am I only praying for things to my own benefit but I feel that I should really express my love for Him. It’s like telling your girlfriend how pretty she is, how beautiful is her latest hairdo, her perfume smell and many things about her. I am beginning to sense that He needs my attention and my expression of love towards Him for His inexhaustible Grace towards me daily and of how He is constantly watching over me.
Rom 8:32 is a magnificent verse. Mediating on that verse has made me realize that He is the one in control of my love life. If it is truly according to His will that I will stay on being single all my life, I have to give thanks to Him because He is the ONE who knows what is good for me. All I need to do is to surrender my will to Him. It is at this very moment that I am sinning against Him if I stay on being infatuated with a non-Christian girl. I truly need to wake up from this infatuation. As I looked back, if I really desire to go into a relationship, I would have courted the girl whom I met then back during my poly days and today I think she won’t be engaged to be married to another guy in Feb 2009. I guess that at least I have the capability to fight for the beauty whom I desire. However, I became a Christian along the way and knowing the importance of NOT going into an unequally yoked relationship, I gave up pursuing her totally. (Refer to: http://edsoh.blogspot.com/2007/01/blog-post_116990609623656287.html)
Sorry, found that I side-tracked as I was mentioning on focusing my heart on Jesus. Throughout close to seven years of my Christian life, I observed that for those who have set their hearts on searching for the ONE TRUE GOD, they always managed to find Jesus. I am not sure how did Jesus do it but true enough, it has happened many times as I journey with Him all these years. Brother Yun from China is a great example. He even published a book on his salvation story and how he ministered to many people around him.
In conclusion, I encourage all those of you out there to pursue the true meaning of your life, asking what is that one thing which motivates you to go to work everyday, what is that very thing which is missing in your life and so on so forth. Go out and search for the answers. Ask your own heart sincerely if you are really interested to discover if there is really a God in this world. If you are, I am pretty sure that you will find Jesus. This is because He has provided us with His Wonderful Counselor whom has been knocking at the door of your heart all this while, waiting just for you to open it and coming in to have meals with you (Rev 3:20). Are you ready to meet Him? If you are, I am sure that we will spend eternity together with Him! Cheers…
Ok, matters of the heart. What’s up with the heart? The reason is very simple. It is because THOU has said that, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Therefore, I have to indeed make sure that my heart is always with Jesus so that I can boldly proclaim to everyone around me that my greatest treasure in this life is I have a relationship with Jesus.
These days I am telling Jesus that I love Him in my prayers. No longer am I only praying for things to my own benefit but I feel that I should really express my love for Him. It’s like telling your girlfriend how pretty she is, how beautiful is her latest hairdo, her perfume smell and many things about her. I am beginning to sense that He needs my attention and my expression of love towards Him for His inexhaustible Grace towards me daily and of how He is constantly watching over me.
Rom 8:32 is a magnificent verse. Mediating on that verse has made me realize that He is the one in control of my love life. If it is truly according to His will that I will stay on being single all my life, I have to give thanks to Him because He is the ONE who knows what is good for me. All I need to do is to surrender my will to Him. It is at this very moment that I am sinning against Him if I stay on being infatuated with a non-Christian girl. I truly need to wake up from this infatuation. As I looked back, if I really desire to go into a relationship, I would have courted the girl whom I met then back during my poly days and today I think she won’t be engaged to be married to another guy in Feb 2009. I guess that at least I have the capability to fight for the beauty whom I desire. However, I became a Christian along the way and knowing the importance of NOT going into an unequally yoked relationship, I gave up pursuing her totally. (Refer to: http://edsoh.blogspot.com/2007/01/blog-post_116990609623656287.html)
Sorry, found that I side-tracked as I was mentioning on focusing my heart on Jesus. Throughout close to seven years of my Christian life, I observed that for those who have set their hearts on searching for the ONE TRUE GOD, they always managed to find Jesus. I am not sure how did Jesus do it but true enough, it has happened many times as I journey with Him all these years. Brother Yun from China is a great example. He even published a book on his salvation story and how he ministered to many people around him.
In conclusion, I encourage all those of you out there to pursue the true meaning of your life, asking what is that one thing which motivates you to go to work everyday, what is that very thing which is missing in your life and so on so forth. Go out and search for the answers. Ask your own heart sincerely if you are really interested to discover if there is really a God in this world. If you are, I am pretty sure that you will find Jesus. This is because He has provided us with His Wonderful Counselor whom has been knocking at the door of your heart all this while, waiting just for you to open it and coming in to have meals with you (Rev 3:20). Are you ready to meet Him? If you are, I am sure that we will spend eternity together with Him! Cheers…
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Who is a Proverbs 31 girl?
According to Proverbs, the ideal wife is:
A woman who is virtuous
10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
A woman who is trustworthy
11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
A woman who is loving
12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
A woman who is industrious
13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
A woman who is resourceful
14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
A woman who is responsible
15 She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.
A woman who is entrepreneurial
16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
A woman who is healthy
17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.
A woman who is financially astute
18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.
A woman who is skilled
19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
A woman who is charitable
20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
A woman who is prudent
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
A woman who is fashionable
22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
A woman who is married to a respectable husband
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
A woman who is productive
24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
A woman who is self-confident
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
A woman who is wise
26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
A woman who is managerial
27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
A woman who is praiseworthy as a wife and mother
28-29 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."
A woman who is reverent
30-31 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
A woman who is virtuous
10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
A woman who is trustworthy
11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
A woman who is loving
12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
A woman who is industrious
13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
A woman who is resourceful
14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
A woman who is responsible
15 She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.
A woman who is entrepreneurial
16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
A woman who is healthy
17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.
A woman who is financially astute
18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.
A woman who is skilled
19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
A woman who is charitable
20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
A woman who is prudent
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
A woman who is fashionable
22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
A woman who is married to a respectable husband
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
A woman who is productive
24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
A woman who is self-confident
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
A woman who is wise
26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
A woman who is managerial
27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
A woman who is praiseworthy as a wife and mother
28-29 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."
A woman who is reverent
30-31 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
Above text is adapted from: http://www.proverbs31-woman.com/
cs: I wonder if such a woman ever exist but I think for the time being, this will be my specification limits and nothing less. Father, I pray that this will not be like a 100% yield wafer thing though. So...
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Proverbs 31
Sayings of King Lemuel
The sayings of King Lemuel—an oracle his mother taught him:
"O my son, O son of my womb,
O son of my vows,
do not spend your strength on women,
your vigor on those who ruin kings.
"It is not for kings, O Lemuel—
not for kings to drink wine,
not for rulers to crave beer,
lest they drink and forget what the law decrees,
and deprive all the oppressed of their rights.
Give beer to those who are perishing,
wine to those who are in anguish;
let them drink and forget their poverty
and remember their misery no more.
"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
for the rights of all who are destitute.
Speak up and judge fairly;
defend the rights of the poor and needy."
Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character
A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.
She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.
She gets up while it is still dark;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her servant girls.
She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.
She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.
In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.
When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.
She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
"Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all."
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Give her the reward she has earned,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
The sayings of King Lemuel—an oracle his mother taught him:
"O my son, O son of my womb,
O son of my vows,
do not spend your strength on women,
your vigor on those who ruin kings.
"It is not for kings, O Lemuel—
not for kings to drink wine,
not for rulers to crave beer,
lest they drink and forget what the law decrees,
and deprive all the oppressed of their rights.
Give beer to those who are perishing,
wine to those who are in anguish;
let them drink and forget their poverty
and remember their misery no more.
"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
for the rights of all who are destitute.
Speak up and judge fairly;
defend the rights of the poor and needy."
Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character
A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.
She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.
She gets up while it is still dark;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her servant girls.
She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.
She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.
In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.
When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.
She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
"Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all."
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Give her the reward she has earned,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
Saturday, April 05, 2008
It’s my BIRTHDAY!
I thank God for my shift colleagues celebrating my birthday after our shift hours. The cake was a nice OREO chocolate cake with an impressive “Happy Birthday to Chee Seng” on it. Wow! ~haha~
No candles to reveal my age but actually everyone knows it. And we celebrated it at my desk in the office. My housemate topped it up with a sexy bum pic. HAHA…
Thank God and my fun-loving shift colleagues.
YOU ALL are the BEST!
p/s: Oops, sorry for missing out someone on the cake though...
No candles to reveal my age but actually everyone knows it. And we celebrated it at my desk in the office. My housemate topped it up with a sexy bum pic. HAHA…
Thank God and my fun-loving shift colleagues.
YOU ALL are the BEST!
p/s: Oops, sorry for missing out someone on the cake though...
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Boast only in the Cross of Christ
I thank God for the numerous blessings which He has poured upon me. Even at my saddest moments of my life, I will want to fall back on His Word which offers a hope for me. I was mediating upon Psalm 84 and the last two verses are His assuring words to me.
Let’s do a review on Psalm 84.
Psalm 84
For the director of music. According to gittith. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm.
1 How lovely is your dwelling place,
Let’s do a review on Psalm 84.
Psalm 84
For the director of music. According to gittith. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm.
1 How lovely is your dwelling place,
O LORD Almighty!
2 My soul yearns, even faints,
for the courts of the LORD;
my heart and my flesh cry out
for the living God.
3 Even the sparrow has found a home,
and the swallow a nest for herself,
where she may have her young —
a place near your altar,
O LORD Almighty, my King and my God.
4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house;
they are ever praising you.
Selah
5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you,
who have set their hearts on pilgrimage.
6 As they pass through the Valley of Baca,
they make it a place of springs;
the autumn rains also cover it with pools.
7 They go from strength to strength,
till each appears before God in Zion.
8 Hear my prayer,
O LORD God Almighty; listen to me,
O God of Jacob. Selah
9 Look upon our shield,
O God; look with favor on your anointed one.
10 Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere;
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.
11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield;
the LORD bestows favor and honor;
no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.
12 O LORD Almighty,
blessed is the man who trusts in you.
“May I never boast except in the Cross of our LORD Jesus Christ through which the world is crucified to me, and I to the world.” ~ Galatians 6:14
“May I never boast except in the Cross of our LORD Jesus Christ through which the world is crucified to me, and I to the world.” ~ Galatians 6:14
Monday, March 24, 2008
Breakfast, Dinner, Supper?
Normally, we will address our meals are breakfast, lunch and dinner but this church mate of mine; he mentioned that in his hometown, they address it as breakfast, dinner and supper. Hence when Pst is inviting us over to his place for lunch today, it is actually dinner to him. Confusing, right? Haha.
Today, Utah celebrates Easter Day. It is the glorious day which whom our LORD and Savior, Christ Jesus resurrected from the dead. It is also the day which the empty tomb proves that our Savior lives forevermore. AMEN!
My church had a simple Easter Day Breakfast fellowship, followed by a choir performance and an Easter message. Pst was preaching from Luke 24. It is amazing that the Gospel is ever alive today as it still speaks intensely to me. May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ through which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world. (Gal 6:14)
To end off the day, I had a wonderful lunch at Pst’s place and played with his dog for a while. I am thankful for my gracious God for Easter Day and also to Him who has provided both lunch and dinner for me. (Dinner was at my neighbor’s place, hahaha)
Today, Utah celebrates Easter Day. It is the glorious day which whom our LORD and Savior, Christ Jesus resurrected from the dead. It is also the day which the empty tomb proves that our Savior lives forevermore. AMEN!
My church had a simple Easter Day Breakfast fellowship, followed by a choir performance and an Easter message. Pst was preaching from Luke 24. It is amazing that the Gospel is ever alive today as it still speaks intensely to me. May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ through which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world. (Gal 6:14)
To end off the day, I had a wonderful lunch at Pst’s place and played with his dog for a while. I am thankful for my gracious God for Easter Day and also to Him who has provided both lunch and dinner for me. (Dinner was at my neighbor’s place, hahaha)
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Let's thank God for Easter!
“He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering.” Isaiah 53:3
“He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him.” John 1:11
“But to all who believed and accepted Him, He gave the right to become children of God.” John 1:12
“He has made us accepted in the beloved.” Eph. 1:6
“While suffering He uttered no threats.” 1 Peter 2:23
“Jesus Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed.” 1 Peter 2:24
“Like a lamb that is led to slaughter.” Isaiah 53:7
“If He would render Himself as a guilt offering.” Isaiah 53:10
“Without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” Hebrews 9:22
“In Christ we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.” Eph. 1:7
“By oppression and judgment He was taken away.” Isaiah 53:8
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.” Romans 8:1-2
“Cut off out of the land of the living, for the transgression of my people to whom the stroke was due.” Isaiah 53:8
“My God, My God, why have You forsaken me?” Matthew 46:46
“Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has already passed out of death into life.” John 5:24
Monday, March 17, 2008
God’s Grace taught me HUMILITY
I just realized today from the bible study in church that praying for God to teach me humility is a pretty scary thing. The reason is He will definitely humble you and you never know what kind of situations you are going to get into to learn humility…
This week in Utah, I started working on my morning shift since last Wednesday. My humility lesson started then. The very first day of my shift was the most tiring day for me because after shift, I got to attend our department area meeting and furthermore got to go for a department dinner gathering to welcome incoming new colleagues. The worst part is I actually lost my way (yup, again!) to the dining place and took like 1.5 hours just to get there. Thank God that He still led me there safely in the midst of all the calling while driving and holding on to the steering wheel with one hand to go through a roundabout. I was definitely protected by God that I was not booked by the traffic police!
Thursday is the second day of my shift and once again, this was God’s second humility lesson for me. My colleague who drove me to work has misplaced her car keys in another colleague’s car but this colleague has left the office. Hence without a decent transportation, we got no choice but to wait for this colleague to come back office to pass back our car keys. All in all, we spent at least 2 hours waiting in the office. I had to be humble and exercise my patience in the midst of all the waiting. And this was also the moment when I realized that God is answering my prayers to be humble.
Knowing that God is teaching me makes me so glad and I finally know that I have to fix my eyes on my LORD Jesus Christ. Therefore when the third day of my shift came and it was yet another night going without my own personal time, I did not mind at all. The past two nights’ (Thursday & Friday) dinner were in fact provided by God. In addition, I truly learnt His glorious lesson of humility when I volunteered to wash the dishes. All this washing has also brought to my mind John 13 when LORD Jesus washed the feet of His disciples.
The God of the bible is not only the Savior of my soul but He is One whom I can cast all my anxiety upon because I know that He cares for me. Pretty scary to pray for humility but I thank Him for teaching me a great lesson. Now it’s time for me to start praying for a girlfriend but I do not know what things He is going to put me through again so that I can become the right person for my girl.
The adventures of cs in Utah continues…
This week in Utah, I started working on my morning shift since last Wednesday. My humility lesson started then. The very first day of my shift was the most tiring day for me because after shift, I got to attend our department area meeting and furthermore got to go for a department dinner gathering to welcome incoming new colleagues. The worst part is I actually lost my way (yup, again!) to the dining place and took like 1.5 hours just to get there. Thank God that He still led me there safely in the midst of all the calling while driving and holding on to the steering wheel with one hand to go through a roundabout. I was definitely protected by God that I was not booked by the traffic police!
Thursday is the second day of my shift and once again, this was God’s second humility lesson for me. My colleague who drove me to work has misplaced her car keys in another colleague’s car but this colleague has left the office. Hence without a decent transportation, we got no choice but to wait for this colleague to come back office to pass back our car keys. All in all, we spent at least 2 hours waiting in the office. I had to be humble and exercise my patience in the midst of all the waiting. And this was also the moment when I realized that God is answering my prayers to be humble.
Knowing that God is teaching me makes me so glad and I finally know that I have to fix my eyes on my LORD Jesus Christ. Therefore when the third day of my shift came and it was yet another night going without my own personal time, I did not mind at all. The past two nights’ (Thursday & Friday) dinner were in fact provided by God. In addition, I truly learnt His glorious lesson of humility when I volunteered to wash the dishes. All this washing has also brought to my mind John 13 when LORD Jesus washed the feet of His disciples.
The God of the bible is not only the Savior of my soul but He is One whom I can cast all my anxiety upon because I know that He cares for me. Pretty scary to pray for humility but I thank Him for teaching me a great lesson. Now it’s time for me to start praying for a girlfriend but I do not know what things He is going to put me through again so that I can become the right person for my girl.
The adventures of cs in Utah continues…
Sunday, March 09, 2008
自废武功
Time flies and I have already spent three weeks in Utah. I am beginning to get used to the life over here and also the American culture as I relate to my fellow counterparts. Today is special because this will be my only free Saturday as I will be going on shift from this Wednesday onwards. My shift spans from Wednesdays to Saturdays with a pivotal Wednesday pattern.
All in all, I have no major problems living over here. Thank God for His constant protection and providence all this while. In other words, I have enough to eat, enough to wear and have a fantastic bed for my beauty sleep every night. The weather over here is still very cold with a temperature range of -2 degree Celsius to 11 degree Celsius. I have to wear at least two layers everyday and it can be quite tiring at times when you have to take off your jacket when the room is relatively warm, especially when you are in your office. However, the shift timing which starts at 6am everyday is going to be one thing which I think I will struggle for the next few weeks…
Arriving in Utah to undergo job training leads me to think and reflect on how should I go about fulfilling all the requirements and what is exactly my own expectation of all this training? One thing which I told myself before I even leave Singapore last month is I will need to unlearn all which I have picked up from my previous company and relearn the new culture, the new management and the new environment in this new company. Unlearn and relearn.
I have asked for prayers from my church to pray for God to grant me humility. I felt that this is so important because many times even though I am already very familiar with the tool or software, I will still need to stay open to new ideas, new concepts and new viewpoint from others in order to enhance my learning. I need to stay humble in order to interact and share new ideas on resolving issues as an engineer who not only work well as an individual but more crucially to learn how to work as a team which will go on to achieve the higher goals. Basically, I need to ask God to remove all my prior knowledge on the tools, concepts and software in order that I am able to absorb all these new ideas and viewpoints to enhance my training experience here.
Recently, I almost offended a colleague of mine due to a harsh comment which I have uttered to her. I thank God that eventually I managed to clear the air with her. This brings to my mind again on the importance of being humble and also to focus on how to work well as a team. You are not on your own because you will never make it on your own. You definitely need to work as a team in order to advance forward.
Utah is a state where majority of the LDS church resides. In relating to them, I feel a strong sense of need to preach the Gospel to them in the most accurate manner granted by God. A similar statement spoken by our managing director was, “Our greatest enemies are not our fellow colleagues in our company. Our greatest enemies are our competitors.” Using this statement, I will like to encourage all fellow true believers of Christ that our greatest enemies are not our fellow brothers and sisters who are from LDS but there is only one greatest enemy and he is Satan!” Therefore, let us unlearn all our biased views of the LDS church, relearn the True Gospel of Christ and pray for them to come into the knowledge of the One and only True God of the Bible.
All in all, I have no major problems living over here. Thank God for His constant protection and providence all this while. In other words, I have enough to eat, enough to wear and have a fantastic bed for my beauty sleep every night. The weather over here is still very cold with a temperature range of -2 degree Celsius to 11 degree Celsius. I have to wear at least two layers everyday and it can be quite tiring at times when you have to take off your jacket when the room is relatively warm, especially when you are in your office. However, the shift timing which starts at 6am everyday is going to be one thing which I think I will struggle for the next few weeks…
Arriving in Utah to undergo job training leads me to think and reflect on how should I go about fulfilling all the requirements and what is exactly my own expectation of all this training? One thing which I told myself before I even leave Singapore last month is I will need to unlearn all which I have picked up from my previous company and relearn the new culture, the new management and the new environment in this new company. Unlearn and relearn.
I have asked for prayers from my church to pray for God to grant me humility. I felt that this is so important because many times even though I am already very familiar with the tool or software, I will still need to stay open to new ideas, new concepts and new viewpoint from others in order to enhance my learning. I need to stay humble in order to interact and share new ideas on resolving issues as an engineer who not only work well as an individual but more crucially to learn how to work as a team which will go on to achieve the higher goals. Basically, I need to ask God to remove all my prior knowledge on the tools, concepts and software in order that I am able to absorb all these new ideas and viewpoints to enhance my training experience here.
Recently, I almost offended a colleague of mine due to a harsh comment which I have uttered to her. I thank God that eventually I managed to clear the air with her. This brings to my mind again on the importance of being humble and also to focus on how to work well as a team. You are not on your own because you will never make it on your own. You definitely need to work as a team in order to advance forward.
Utah is a state where majority of the LDS church resides. In relating to them, I feel a strong sense of need to preach the Gospel to them in the most accurate manner granted by God. A similar statement spoken by our managing director was, “Our greatest enemies are not our fellow colleagues in our company. Our greatest enemies are our competitors.” Using this statement, I will like to encourage all fellow true believers of Christ that our greatest enemies are not our fellow brothers and sisters who are from LDS but there is only one greatest enemy and he is Satan!” Therefore, let us unlearn all our biased views of the LDS church, relearn the True Gospel of Christ and pray for them to come into the knowledge of the One and only True God of the Bible.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
1st Week in Utah
It is indeed a very exciting new chapter of my life as I reached Utah, U.S.A as of last Wednesday, 13 Feb 2008 (Utah Time). Many things have happened to me. From being in awe of my nice apartment to figuring what groceries to buy. From being lost on the roads in my rental car to changing a burst tire at a petrol kiosk…
Wow, it has been a week staying here in Utah and how should I update regarding my life here leh? It is quite tough so I need to gather my thoughts and keep them as organized as my company HQ FAB here in Utah. Haha…
Ok, first thing is my apartment here in Utah. It is SUPER NICE and I simply do not believe that I am staying in such nice apartment. Arriving here in Utah last Wed (Utah Time), all of us are greeted by a heavy snowstorm which has not been seen at all for the last 15 years in Utah! Thank God we managed to reach our respective apartment after some 6 to 7 hours on the road. All I felt at that time was I am cold and thirsty…
On the next day due to the heavy snowstorm, the only road to my company HQ was closed, so in the end we did not manage to go back to go through the company orientation. All we did was having our breakfast on the bus and then headed to Wal Mart and a SuperChina mart to do our groceries shopping. And that was my 2nd day in Utah.
3rd day in Utah was going for my driving lessons and collecting my rental car. Driving in Utah certainly needs orientation as it is a left-handed drive and whenever the instructor wanted me to turn left or right, the car wiper would be on as the signal lever is on my left instead while the right lever is the wiper control. In addition, keeping to the right lane also needs time to adapt to me. There was even once when I turned into the wrong lane at night where there was heavy opposing traffic. Thank God that He has kept me safe. I also experienced a burst tire and have to settle down at a nearby petrol kiosk to change it with my spare tire before I can drive home. This coming Sat, I will be going back to the rental office to change for another car.
4th day in Utah, there was an intercultural class in company where we are taught on how to interact with our U.S counterparts and also about the LDS culture in Utah. It was a great time of discussion as we observed the differences in an Asian context versus an American context. The LDS discussion was also very interesting as I learnt more about the beginnings of Mormonism and a brief history of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. At least under the leadership of the LDS church, Utah state has the highest percentage of educated residents (High school or higher) and the lowest percentage of crime rate in the whole of U.S. I think this is something which put us to shame, isn’t it?
5th day in Utah, I managed to find a church where I can worship and fellowship with fellow brothers and sisters of the Universal Church. Jordan Valley Baptist Church is a small Christ-centered family church. My colleague and I entered the church finding the congregation having Sunday school (which was in fact their Adult bible study session). The service was refreshing as they sang old hymns with the worship team playing violins and pianos. There were only hymn books and all of us would just turn to the desired hymn for the lyrics with music scores.
I truly give thanks to God for His protection and providence as I begin a new chapter of my life here in Utah. I pray that may He teach me new lessons from His word as I go through my short stint here in the midst of mountains and valleys. God bless! =)
Wow, it has been a week staying here in Utah and how should I update regarding my life here leh? It is quite tough so I need to gather my thoughts and keep them as organized as my company HQ FAB here in Utah. Haha…
Ok, first thing is my apartment here in Utah. It is SUPER NICE and I simply do not believe that I am staying in such nice apartment. Arriving here in Utah last Wed (Utah Time), all of us are greeted by a heavy snowstorm which has not been seen at all for the last 15 years in Utah! Thank God we managed to reach our respective apartment after some 6 to 7 hours on the road. All I felt at that time was I am cold and thirsty…
On the next day due to the heavy snowstorm, the only road to my company HQ was closed, so in the end we did not manage to go back to go through the company orientation. All we did was having our breakfast on the bus and then headed to Wal Mart and a SuperChina mart to do our groceries shopping. And that was my 2nd day in Utah.
3rd day in Utah was going for my driving lessons and collecting my rental car. Driving in Utah certainly needs orientation as it is a left-handed drive and whenever the instructor wanted me to turn left or right, the car wiper would be on as the signal lever is on my left instead while the right lever is the wiper control. In addition, keeping to the right lane also needs time to adapt to me. There was even once when I turned into the wrong lane at night where there was heavy opposing traffic. Thank God that He has kept me safe. I also experienced a burst tire and have to settle down at a nearby petrol kiosk to change it with my spare tire before I can drive home. This coming Sat, I will be going back to the rental office to change for another car.
4th day in Utah, there was an intercultural class in company where we are taught on how to interact with our U.S counterparts and also about the LDS culture in Utah. It was a great time of discussion as we observed the differences in an Asian context versus an American context. The LDS discussion was also very interesting as I learnt more about the beginnings of Mormonism and a brief history of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. At least under the leadership of the LDS church, Utah state has the highest percentage of educated residents (High school or higher) and the lowest percentage of crime rate in the whole of U.S. I think this is something which put us to shame, isn’t it?
5th day in Utah, I managed to find a church where I can worship and fellowship with fellow brothers and sisters of the Universal Church. Jordan Valley Baptist Church is a small Christ-centered family church. My colleague and I entered the church finding the congregation having Sunday school (which was in fact their Adult bible study session). The service was refreshing as they sang old hymns with the worship team playing violins and pianos. There were only hymn books and all of us would just turn to the desired hymn for the lyrics with music scores.
I truly give thanks to God for His protection and providence as I begin a new chapter of my life here in Utah. I pray that may He teach me new lessons from His word as I go through my short stint here in the midst of mountains and valleys. God bless! =)
Monday, February 18, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Who is a CHRISTIAN?
A Christian is accepted…
A Christian is a child of God. [John 1:12]
A Christian is Jesus’ chosen friend. [John 15:15)
A Christian is holy and accepted by God (justified). [Rom 5:1]
A Christian is united to the Lord and is one in spirit with Him. [1 Cor 3:16]
A Christian has been bought with a price. He / She belong to God. [1 Cor 6:19-20]
A Christian is a part of Christ’s Body, a part of His Family. [1 Cor 12:27]
A Christian is a saint, a holy one. [Eph 1:1]
A Christian has been adopted as God’s child. [Eph 1:5]
A Christian has been bought back (redeemed) and forgiven of all his / her sins. [Col 1:14]
A Christian is complete in Christ. [Col 2:10]
A Christian is secure…
A Christian is free forever from punishment. [Rom 8:12]
A Christian is sure that all things work together for good. [Rom 8:28]
A Christian is free from any condemning charges against him / her. [Rom 8:31]
A Christian cannot be separated from the love of God. [Rom 8:35]
A Christian is hidden with Christ in God. [Col 3:3]
A Christian is sure that the good work that God has started in him / her will be finished. [Phil 1:6]
A Christian is a citizen of heaven with the rest of God’s family. [Eph 2:19]
A Christian can find grace and mercy in times of need. [Heb 4:16]
A Christian is born of God and the evil one cannot touch him / her. [1 John 5:18]
A Christian is significant…
A Christian is the salt and light for everyone around him / her. [Matt 5:13-14]
A Christian is a part of the true vine, joined to Christ and able to produce lots of fruits. [John 15:1,5]
A Christian is handpicked by Jesus to bear fruit. [John 15:16]
A Christian is a Spirit-empowered witness of Christ. [Acts 1:8]
A Christian is a temple where the Holy Spirit lives. [1 Cor 3:16 / 1 Cor 6:19]
A Christian is at peace with God and He has given him / her the work of making peace between Himself and other people. [2 Cor 5:17]
A Christian is seated with Christ in heaven. [Eph 2:6]
A Christian is God’s co-worker. [2 Cor 6:1]
A Christian is God’s building project, His handiwork, created to do His work. [Eph 2:10]
A Christian is able to do all things through Christ who gives him / her strength! [Phil 4:13]
A Christian is a child of God. [John 1:12]
A Christian is Jesus’ chosen friend. [John 15:15)
A Christian is holy and accepted by God (justified). [Rom 5:1]
A Christian is united to the Lord and is one in spirit with Him. [1 Cor 3:16]
A Christian has been bought with a price. He / She belong to God. [1 Cor 6:19-20]
A Christian is a part of Christ’s Body, a part of His Family. [1 Cor 12:27]
A Christian is a saint, a holy one. [Eph 1:1]
A Christian has been adopted as God’s child. [Eph 1:5]
A Christian has been bought back (redeemed) and forgiven of all his / her sins. [Col 1:14]
A Christian is complete in Christ. [Col 2:10]
A Christian is secure…
A Christian is free forever from punishment. [Rom 8:12]
A Christian is sure that all things work together for good. [Rom 8:28]
A Christian is free from any condemning charges against him / her. [Rom 8:31]
A Christian cannot be separated from the love of God. [Rom 8:35]
A Christian is hidden with Christ in God. [Col 3:3]
A Christian is sure that the good work that God has started in him / her will be finished. [Phil 1:6]
A Christian is a citizen of heaven with the rest of God’s family. [Eph 2:19]
A Christian can find grace and mercy in times of need. [Heb 4:16]
A Christian is born of God and the evil one cannot touch him / her. [1 John 5:18]
A Christian is significant…
A Christian is the salt and light for everyone around him / her. [Matt 5:13-14]
A Christian is a part of the true vine, joined to Christ and able to produce lots of fruits. [John 15:1,5]
A Christian is handpicked by Jesus to bear fruit. [John 15:16]
A Christian is a Spirit-empowered witness of Christ. [Acts 1:8]
A Christian is a temple where the Holy Spirit lives. [1 Cor 3:16 / 1 Cor 6:19]
A Christian is at peace with God and He has given him / her the work of making peace between Himself and other people. [2 Cor 5:17]
A Christian is seated with Christ in heaven. [Eph 2:6]
A Christian is God’s co-worker. [2 Cor 6:1]
A Christian is God’s building project, His handiwork, created to do His work. [Eph 2:10]
A Christian is able to do all things through Christ who gives him / her strength! [Phil 4:13]
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
创世记 ~第二十二章~
22:1
这 些 事 以 后 ， 神 要 试 验 亚 伯 拉 罕 ， 就 呼 叫 他 说 ， 亚 伯 拉 罕 ， 他 说 ， 我 在 这 里 。
22:2
神 说 ， 你 带 着 你 的 儿 子 ， 就 是 你 独 生 的 儿 子 ， 你 所 爱 的 以 撒 ， 往 摩 利 亚 地 去 ， 在 我 所 要 指 示 你 的 山 上 ， 把 他 献 为 燔 祭 。
22:3
亚 伯 拉 罕 清 早 起 来 ， 备 上 驴 ， 带 着 两 个 仆 人 和 他 儿 子 以 撒 ， 也 劈 好 了 燔 祭 的 柴 ， 就 起 身 往 神 所 指 示 他 的 地 方 去 了 。
22:4
到 了 第 三 日 ， 亚 伯 拉 罕 举 目 远 远 地 看 见 那 地 方 。
22:5
亚 伯 拉 罕 对 他 的 仆 人 说 ， 你 们 和 驴 在 此 等 候 ， 我 与 童 子 往 那 里 去 拜 一 拜 ， 就 回 到 你 们 这 里 来 。
22:6
亚 伯 拉 罕 把 燔 祭 的 柴 放 在 他 儿 子 以 撒 身 上 ， 自 己 手 里 拿 着 火 与 刀 。 于 是 二 人 同 行 。
22:7
以 撒 对 他 父 亲 亚 伯 拉 罕 说 ， 父 亲 哪 ， 亚 伯 拉 罕 说 ， 我 儿 ， 我 在 这 里 。 以 撒 说 ， 请 看 ， 火 与 柴 都 有 了 ， 但 燔 祭 的 羊 羔 在 哪 里 呢 ？
22:8
亚 伯 拉 罕 说 ， 我 儿 ， 神 必 自 己 预 备 作 燔 祭 的 羊 羔 。 于 是 二 人 同 行 。
22:9
他 们 到 了 神 所 指 示 的 地 方 ， 亚 伯 拉 罕 在 那 里 筑 坛 ， 把 柴 摆 好 ， 捆 绑 他 的 儿 子 以 撒 ， 放 在 坛 的 柴 上 。
22:10
亚 伯 拉 罕 就 伸 手 拿 刀 ， 要 杀 他 的 儿 子 。
22:11
耶 和 华 的 使 者 从 天 上 呼 叫 他 说 ， 亚 伯 拉 罕 ， 亚 伯 拉 罕 ， 他 说 ， 我 在 这 里 。
22:12
天 使 说 ， 你 不 可 在 这 童 子 身 上 下 手 。 一 点 不 可 害 他 。 现 在 我 知 道 你 是 敬 畏 神 的 了 。 因 为 你 没 有 将 你 的 儿 子 ， 就 是 你 独 生 的 儿 子 ， 留 下 不 给 我 。
22:13
亚 伯 拉 罕 举 目 观 看 ， 不 料 ， 有 一 只 公 羊 ， 两 角 扣 在 稠 密 的 小 树 中 ， 亚 伯 拉 罕 就 取 了 那 只 公 羊 来 ， 献 为 燔 祭 ， 代 替 他 的 儿 子 。
22:14
亚 伯 拉 罕 给 那 地 方 起 名 叫 耶 和 华 以 勒 （ 意 思 就 是 耶 和 华 必 预 备 ） ， 直 到 今 日 人 还 说 ， 在 耶 和 华 的 山 上 必 有 预 备 。
22:15
耶 和 华 的 使 者 第 二 次 从 天 上 呼 叫 亚 伯 拉 罕 说 ，
22:16
耶 和 华 说 ， 你 既 行 了 这 事 ， 不 留 下 你 的 儿 子 ， 就 是 你 独 生 的 儿 子 ， 我 便 指 着 自 己 起 誓 说 ，
22:17
论 福 ， 我 必 赐 大 福 给 你 。 论 子 孙 ， 我 必 叫 你 的 子 孙 多 起 来 ， 如 同 天 上 的 星 ， 海 边 的 沙 。 你 子 孙 必 得 着 仇 敌 的 城 门 ，
22:18
并 且 地 上 万 国 都 必 因 你 的 后 裔 得 福 ， 因 为 你 听 从 了 我 的 话 。
22:19
于 是 亚 伯 拉 罕 回 到 他 仆 人 那 里 ， 他 们 一 同 起 身 往 别 是 巴 去 ， 亚 伯 拉 罕 就 住 在 别 是 巴 。
22:20
这 事 以 后 ， 有 人 告 诉 亚 伯 拉 罕 说 ， 密 迦 给 你 兄 弟 拿 鹤 生 了 几 个 儿 子 ，
22:21
长 子 是 乌 斯 ， 他 的 兄 弟 是 布 斯 和 亚 兰 的 父 亲 基 母 利 ，
22:22
并 基 薛 ， 哈 琐 ， 必 达 ， 益 拉 ， 彼 土 利 （ 彼 土 利 生 利 百 加 ） 。
22:23
这 八 个 人 都 是 密 迦 给 亚 伯 拉 罕 的 兄 弟 拿 鹤 生 的 。
22:24
拿 鹤 的 妾 名 叫 流 玛 ， 生 了 提 八 ， 迦 含 ， 他 辖 ， 和 玛 迦 。
Monday, February 04, 2008
From EAST to WEST
How do I feel about my upcoming trip to US? A… I don’t really feel very excited at all honestly. Although my accommodation there is very luxurious and there are many nice places to go (as recommended by my friends), somehow I do not feel much excitement.
Oh no, is there something wrong with me? I hope not because the feeling that I am experiencing now is quite similar to that in 2005 when I was preparing for my trip to Shanghai, China.
Most of my documentation are done up and a few things left to settle is to pack my luggage, prepare USDs and suspend my handphone line. This week will be a good break for me as I laze at home to read up on Salt Lake City, semiconductor books to boost up my passion for the Great Empire of Electronics (haha…) and also good Christian books to boost up my faith in the LORD, Jesus Christ.
Chinese New Year is around the corner and I have just cleared my collection of dust particles for the whole year in my room. I have also reorganized the arrangement of things in my room for a refreshing change as I welcome yet another new chapter in my life. I hope my relatives will not be bugging me on whether I have found my lifelong soul mate this Chinese New Year. I certainly need to think of some reasons for this so as to handle the situations well.
Be leaving my homeland, Singapore in about a week’s time, I pray for the well-being of New Covenant cell. I also pray for the health and safety of my family members while I am away in a far away place on the other side of the globe.
There is a time difference of 15 hours and the weather is super cold over there. As I battle the harshness of winter, may the Holy Spirit continue to remind me that my soul is warmed by the love of my Savior, Christ Jesus. Amen.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Catfish Effect
Father Lord, pls help me to be the Catfish in New Covenant cell. I pray in Jesus' Name. Amen.Sunday, January 27, 2008
LOVE vs INFATUATION Test
There are twelve different tests to differentiate between LOVE or INFATUATION, namely:
- Time
- Knowledge
- Focus
- Singularity
- Security
- Work
- Solve Problems
- Distance
- Physical Attraction & Involvement
- Affection
- Stability
- Delayed Gratification
And... if I confirm that it is love, then is my love for that girl centered on Christ?
Monday, January 14, 2008
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Auld Lang Syne
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely ye’ll be your pint-stoup!
And surely I’ll be mine!
And we’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
We twa hae run about the braes,
and pou’d the gowans fine;
But we’ve wander’d mony a weary fit,
sin’ auld lang syne.
We twa hae paidl’d in the burn,
frae morning sun till dine;
But seas between us braid hae roar’d
sin’ auld lang syne.
And there’s a hand, my trusty fiere!
And gies a hand o’ thine!
And we’ll tak a right guid-willie-waught,
for auld lang syne.
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely ye’ll be your pint-stoup!
And surely I’ll be mine!
And we’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
We twa hae run about the braes,
and pou’d the gowans fine;
But we’ve wander’d mony a weary fit,
sin’ auld lang syne.
We twa hae paidl’d in the burn,
frae morning sun till dine;
But seas between us braid hae roar’d
sin’ auld lang syne.
And there’s a hand, my trusty fiere!
And gies a hand o’ thine!
And we’ll tak a right guid-willie-waught,
for auld lang syne.
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Quotes for me to live out 2008
The Cross is the blazing fire at which the flame of our love is kindled, but we have to get near enough for its sparks to fall on us. – John Stott
The gospel cannot be preached and heard enough, for it cannot be grasped well enough… Moreover, our greatest task is to keep you faithful to this article and to bequeath this treasure to you when we die. – Martin Luther
Oh, the havoc that is wrought, and the tragedy, the misery and the wretchedness that are to be found in the world, simply because people do not know how to handle their own feelings! – D. Martin Lloyd – Jones
Lest I forget Gethsemane,
Lest I forget Thine agony;
Lest I forget Thy love for me,
Lead me to Calvary
- Jennie Evelyn Hussey
Men are opposed to God in their sin, and God is opposed to men in his holiness. – J. I. Packer
The debt was so great, that while men alone owed it, only God could pay it. – Anselm
The garden of Gethsemane is one of the most sacred and solemn scenes in the entire Bible. – Sinclair Ferguson
We may try to wash our hands of responsibility like Pilate, but our attempt twill be futile, as futile as his. For there is blood on our hands. – John R. W. Stott
This cry represents the most agonizing protest ever uttered on this planet. It burst forth in a moment of unparalleled pain. It is the scream of the damned – for us. – R. C. Sproul
The God on whom we reply knows what suffering is all about not merely in the way that God knows everything, but by experience. – D. A. Carson
Nothing in my hand I bring;
Simply to your cross I cling.
– Augustine Toplady
How easily we fall into the trap of assuming that we remain justified only so long as there are grounds in our character for justification. – Sinclair Ferguson
All the love and the acceptance which perfect obedience could have obtained of God, belong to you – Because Christ was perfectly obedient on your behalf. – Charles Spurgeon
The traveler through the Bible landscape misses his way as soon as he loses sight of the hill called Calvary. – J. I. Packer
The Spirit does not take his pupils beyond the cross, but ever more deeply into it. – J. Knox Chamblin
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