See the intimidated look on Rongfa's face and how Jiawei flew in the air for 2 secs!

Gene looked so cool! No sweat!

the gigantic secret

Share some reading with you guys that's taken from "Our Daily Journey with God", October 25, by Marvin Williams

In Philippines 3:1-11, Paul gave us several wonderful truths about maintaining our joy, especially in the face of hardship. The first nugget of truth is to remind ourselves about the source of joy. It's found in this cheerful command: "Rejoice in the Lord." This joy has its source beyond mere human joy, and therefore it is outside of us. Christian joy is a focused concentration on our relationship to Jesus Christ and our position in Him, and it is maintained through the deliberate remembrance of the birth, life, death and resurrection of our Lord.

Paul's encouragement to rejoice describes a settled state of mind characterized by peace and calmness. Joy is not the absence of trouble; it is the presence of the soverign Lord. Christians are not left to the mercy of fate and the outside forces of chance. Joy allows us to see beyond any particular circumstance and focus on the One who stands above all human events and ultimately has control over them.

Christian joy is not a product of circumstance and events. If we experience failed relationships, financial reversals, trials and afflictions, sickness and death, we can still rejoice. Happiness happens because of our happenings, but joy is a choice we make through the Holy Spirit.

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Sometimes I feel that there's no joy in our worship (song-singing) to God, no energy at all, no effort put in to really sing to God. It's like we're falling asleep or something. I don't deny that I do fall into this category at times. But I just want to encourage all to think about our attitude when we come to God together. If our daily actions cannot please Him, let us at least please Him when we sing to Him. Let's start from this point, shall we?

Press on in your exams, tribulations, work, persecutions, trials, etc etc...


-Jocelyn-

.again.at.the.crossroad.

dear all,

a year ago, i was challenged to take up something with little faith but somewhat, it seemed God-sent.

barely one year and a month have passed, i am currently at a juncture where i have to make a decision, again.

i asked myself, if it were to be God-sent, why is taking place now?

frankly, i took up the job as an air steward, not because it seems to be glamorous and 'high-flying'. i had no choice at that time.

it seemed the only way out at that point in my life, where things did not seem to work out. uncertainties set in. i simply grabbed whatever that was offered.

no doubt, i have had my fair share of the fun and do still like the job as a steward.

the pay is good. the off-days are pretty near to each other. the opportunities to see the world are free. the hotel rooms i stayed in, are at least 5-stars. what more could anyone ask for, for a job like this?

if you were to ask me whether i miss flying, my answer is yes.

why this statement?

a slipped disc has caused me to be grounded for the next 2 months.

according to the specialist, i am 'unfit to fly' till i get better.

i am alright. life is full of challenges. when you get up there, you will eventually get down. remember the first time you sat on a swing as a child?

it was so exciting to be pushed from behind, so that i would be swinging my way up, but i did get a little jittery as it seemed too high and i felt like i was falling off. just as my heart was about to reach my mouth, the momentum would bring me down and a 'safe landing' took place before another push was delivered, again.

one thing struck me unaware. when i told my slipped disc condition to my trainer, she comforted me and asked if i were very 'religious'. she then continued by saying that 'maybe He is trying to tell you something through this'. how true? i just have to wait and see.

chun quan

Finally! A time to blog!

Finally ... I get to sit down and blog. Want to share a little of what God taught me in my trip. He really cares and loves and He showed me how little love I have for the people out there. In fact I was pretty shocked at the mindset of the people, the culture and the way they lived. Many times is about own benefits and gains... Any Moral values? I really questioned.... Managed to share my testimony to a colleague... see how He works.

Glad to be back! Was really encouraged by the speaker on sun. Challenged to live my life the way he sees it. Real Joy... not authentic happiness. Joy comes from the relationship with our Father, with that, the purpose, and follow by pleasures, not the other way round.

Was listening to this song... from Christ of the nations institute... song title:You are God alone.

The chorus:

You are God alone
Before time began
You were on Your throne
You are God alone
And right now
In the good times and bad
You were on the throne
You are God alone

Simple words...but it speaks of how mighty is God, and who He is.
not someone who is created but the creator...
yet loves you and me and all the difficult people....

Joy~ does not depend on circumstance, but on who He is. Yeah!!! Amen?

Cats can have seizures too

Aiyo I think I shouldn't write on the blog... cos seems like no one would write after my horribly long post. Well I shall keep mine short... I had an exciting nite where my fave cat got seizures (fits) and I was amazed how I shook him, laid hands on him and nearly want to cast out some demons from it. Anyway... it lasted for about 1 min... he's ok now. Phew...

Then my bro's eye got some infection, edema, I am quite worried that the cornea flap which was cut during lasik would not heal now, or maybe rupture... worried.. please pray for him. I remember the cold spoon on eye therapy and doing it now for him hopefully the swelling on the eye would go away. It's scary when something could just take away your eyesight so easily like an eye infection.

That's all... just need some prayers.

Carol