Sunday, February 26, 2006
A scent of freedom
just got back from a tennis game. It's indeed wonderful to be able to spend my sunday doing my own things. The past 2 weeks were very draining because of the work i had and the seminar such that i didn't have time for myself. When i got back each night, all i did was check email, maybe cook supper and go to sleep. It's really unhealthy when you're living this kind of life because i admit, my spiritual life was affected greatly. I didn't do my devotions because i was so tired and because i didn't have much time left to feel like doing devotions. Yes, you may say i'm giving excuses and i may have realigned my priorities but at least i found out one thing - that i'm not cut out for this kind of busy lifestyle that robs me of my personal time. 2 weeks is enough. I'm looking forward to the day when i can be free.
Friday, February 24, 2006
Sunday, February 19, 2006
5 Simple Pleasures in Life
Ok, was tagged by elaine to write about the 5 simple pleasures in my life. Hmm..with no order of merit:
1) Surfing the internet. Anything that i want to know about i can find it online. Information is just at the click of a button while sitting in the comfort of my own room sometimes chatting at the same time. So that means i'm not confined to be in a lecture. I'm able to multitask and this gives me the sense of power and control..muahahhaahaha.
2) Meeting with someone inspiring. There are certain opportunities where i get to meet a person that inspires me. Most of the time it's inspiring me to get my act together and live a better christian life.
3) Doing devotion without any rush. So many times have i found myself rush through the devotional period because firstly, i have to clock in my devotional time and secondly, i have something else to do. This combination is not good and i don't like it at all and hardly gives much benefit to me. So i do cherish times when i can have at least an hour or two to read/study the Bible. The greatest pleasure i get is when i read ellen white's books. Alot of people have a misconception about her books. It's not old, conservative and boring. It's about 1) understanding the bible more and 2) understanding it in a much more captivating and interesting way. It gives a much more detailed narration of what actually happened and constantly provides the window for us to see the other, unseen world. Alot of times i'd rather pick her books than the bible because i know i can get alot of insight within that short period of time. But i'm not advocating ditching the Bible for her books. In fact, she herself said that the reason why she wrote all these books is to bring people back to the Bible and if i may add, people are getting bored about reading the Bible.
4) Staying home on sundays. It's wonderful to be able to stay home on sundays with no meetings to go to. That means i'll be able to do what i want like lazing on the sofa watching TV (but i seldom do that even), surfing the net, reading books, playing guitar, finding more ways to make money..lol.
5) Meeting up with friends i can click with. I guess it's my personality so i'm only able to click and be myself with certain types of personalities. Being in a group where i'm free to express myself is a pleasure.
Ok. I tag joyce lee and faith!
1) Surfing the internet. Anything that i want to know about i can find it online. Information is just at the click of a button while sitting in the comfort of my own room sometimes chatting at the same time. So that means i'm not confined to be in a lecture. I'm able to multitask and this gives me the sense of power and control..muahahhaahaha.
2) Meeting with someone inspiring. There are certain opportunities where i get to meet a person that inspires me. Most of the time it's inspiring me to get my act together and live a better christian life.
3) Doing devotion without any rush. So many times have i found myself rush through the devotional period because firstly, i have to clock in my devotional time and secondly, i have something else to do. This combination is not good and i don't like it at all and hardly gives much benefit to me. So i do cherish times when i can have at least an hour or two to read/study the Bible. The greatest pleasure i get is when i read ellen white's books. Alot of people have a misconception about her books. It's not old, conservative and boring. It's about 1) understanding the bible more and 2) understanding it in a much more captivating and interesting way. It gives a much more detailed narration of what actually happened and constantly provides the window for us to see the other, unseen world. Alot of times i'd rather pick her books than the bible because i know i can get alot of insight within that short period of time. But i'm not advocating ditching the Bible for her books. In fact, she herself said that the reason why she wrote all these books is to bring people back to the Bible and if i may add, people are getting bored about reading the Bible.
4) Staying home on sundays. It's wonderful to be able to stay home on sundays with no meetings to go to. That means i'll be able to do what i want like lazing on the sofa watching TV (but i seldom do that even), surfing the net, reading books, playing guitar, finding more ways to make money..lol.
5) Meeting up with friends i can click with. I guess it's my personality so i'm only able to click and be myself with certain types of personalities. Being in a group where i'm free to express myself is a pleasure.
Ok. I tag joyce lee and faith!
News Release - Amazing Facts February 13, 2006
News Release - Amazing Facts February 13, 2006
On February 11, a film crew from the National Geographic Media Department arrived at Sacramento Central Church to record Sabbath services and to interview Pastor Doug Batchelor, Senior Pastor, regarding the book of Revelation. Their purpose is to discover why a book written so long ago is still considered relevant today.
Pastor Batchelor was brought to the crew’s attention by the high level of internet traffic directing them to the Amazing Facts website regarding the prophecies of Revelation. The Associate Director said that Batchelor, who has been teaching on Revelation for more than 25 years, was selected because of his “wide appeal and hopeful way of communicating,” as well as his “reassuring and inspiring manner of speaking.”
The interviewer had done his homework, as he asked hard-hitting, in-depth questions on the rapture, the tribulation, the antichrist, the lake of fire, the battle of Armageddon, and what the various apocalyptic symbols throughout Revelation mean.
Pastor Batchelor says that he “truly sensed the prayers of God’s people” as he answered the broad spectrum of questions, all without his Bible because they did not want him reading his answers! After the interview, the director confided that the answers given made more sense to him than anything else he had heard so far!
The title for the 60-minute documentary is The Riddle of Revelation, though that may change by the time it is broadcast on the international National Geographic channel. An exact broadcast date is not yet known; however, it is expected to air in approximately 10 weeks.
The producers also plan to get the conclusions of other religious dignitaries from around the world representing Oral Roberts University, the School of Prophecy at Liberty University, and the Vatican.
Pastor Batchelor adds, “Please continue to pray that as the editing process takes place, the final product will bring glory to God and help people recognize the truth.”
On February 11, a film crew from the National Geographic Media Department arrived at Sacramento Central Church to record Sabbath services and to interview Pastor Doug Batchelor, Senior Pastor, regarding the book of Revelation. Their purpose is to discover why a book written so long ago is still considered relevant today.
Pastor Batchelor was brought to the crew’s attention by the high level of internet traffic directing them to the Amazing Facts website regarding the prophecies of Revelation. The Associate Director said that Batchelor, who has been teaching on Revelation for more than 25 years, was selected because of his “wide appeal and hopeful way of communicating,” as well as his “reassuring and inspiring manner of speaking.”
The interviewer had done his homework, as he asked hard-hitting, in-depth questions on the rapture, the tribulation, the antichrist, the lake of fire, the battle of Armageddon, and what the various apocalyptic symbols throughout Revelation mean.
Pastor Batchelor says that he “truly sensed the prayers of God’s people” as he answered the broad spectrum of questions, all without his Bible because they did not want him reading his answers! After the interview, the director confided that the answers given made more sense to him than anything else he had heard so far!
The title for the 60-minute documentary is The Riddle of Revelation, though that may change by the time it is broadcast on the international National Geographic channel. An exact broadcast date is not yet known; however, it is expected to air in approximately 10 weeks.
The producers also plan to get the conclusions of other religious dignitaries from around the world representing Oral Roberts University, the School of Prophecy at Liberty University, and the Vatican.
Pastor Batchelor adds, “Please continue to pray that as the editing process takes place, the final product will bring glory to God and help people recognize the truth.”
Friday, February 17, 2006
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
I'm coming back!
I've finally recovered!!! What does this mean? It means 2 things:
1) I'm now at my lightest and scrawniest in months! I scare myself when i look in the mirror and i feel thin.
2) As they say, the only way you can go when you're rock bottom is up. So that means i'm growing big! I'll be back and bigger than before i got sick! (Right now i'm about 67 kg.)
The other thing is the past 3 days i've been working till almost 10pm since my colleague is away for reservist for 2 weeks. I hope next week will be MUCH better as i'll be able to finish my own project deadline. I thank God for keeping me sane throughout. It's been an almost harrowing experience as i was plunged into a new job role and that is supporting users and examining program code - both of which aren't my main job role.
Tomorrow i'll be on leave to attend equipping for ministry. I look forward to it as it'll be my well deserved break for the time being.
1) I'm now at my lightest and scrawniest in months! I scare myself when i look in the mirror and i feel thin.
2) As they say, the only way you can go when you're rock bottom is up. So that means i'm growing big! I'll be back and bigger than before i got sick! (Right now i'm about 67 kg.)
The other thing is the past 3 days i've been working till almost 10pm since my colleague is away for reservist for 2 weeks. I hope next week will be MUCH better as i'll be able to finish my own project deadline. I thank God for keeping me sane throughout. It's been an almost harrowing experience as i was plunged into a new job role and that is supporting users and examining program code - both of which aren't my main job role.
Tomorrow i'll be on leave to attend equipping for ministry. I look forward to it as it'll be my well deserved break for the time being.
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Just wanted to let you guys know that there's a quarter page advertisement in today's sunday times. Also, the website is finalized at www.samseminar.org.sg
Thursday, February 09, 2006
Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the mind that is devoted
unreservedly to God develops harmoniously, and is strengthened to
comprehend and fulfill the requirements of God. The weak, vacillating
character becomes changed to one of strength and steadfastness.
Continual devotion establishes so close a relation between Jesus and His disciple that the Christian becomes like Him in mind and character.
Desire of Ages, p. 251
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Today i decided to see a doctor after more than a month of flu. I've had enough with this virus. I've had enough of NOT exercising. I've had enough of losing weight. I'm sick of being sick! So i decided with this antibiotic and something else that is supposed to clear the phlegm that the doctor prescribed, i'll be back to my old life in no time. I'm giving myself a week more. I'm hoping that God would heal me too..:)
Meanwhile, i've been real busy with work and the samseminar website. So there's not much time i can have finding more ways to make money but that's fine since i don't forsee this busyness to be chronic....
This is the rare times i've time these few weeks to post something and to just relax (albeit for a few minutes) in my own home. And yes, i'm going to sleep now to catch up on lost sleep.
Meanwhile, i've been real busy with work and the samseminar website. So there's not much time i can have finding more ways to make money but that's fine since i don't forsee this busyness to be chronic....
This is the rare times i've time these few weeks to post something and to just relax (albeit for a few minutes) in my own home. And yes, i'm going to sleep now to catch up on lost sleep.
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Lessons on Life
There was a man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too quickly. So he sent them each on a quest, in turn, to go and look at a pear tree that was a great distance away.
The first son went in the winter, the second in the spring, the third in summer, and the youngest son in the fall.
When they had all gone and come back, he called them together to describe what they had seen.
The first son said that the tree was ugly, bent, and twisted.
The second son said no it was covered with green buds and full of promise.
The third son disagreed; he said it was laden with blossoms that smelled so sweet and looked so beautiful, it was the most graceful thing he had ever seen.
The last son disagreed with all of them; he said it was ripe and
drooping with fruit, full of life and fulfillment.
The man then explained to his sons that they were all right, because they had each seen but only one season in the tree's life.
He told them that you cannot judge a tree, or a person, by only one season, and that the essence of who they are and the pleasure, joy, and love that come from that life can only be measured at the end, when all the seasons are up.
If you give up when it's winter, you will miss the promise of your spring, the beauty of your summer, fulfillment of your fall.
Moral lessons:
Don't let the pain of one season destroy the joy of all the rest.
Don't judge life by one difficult season.
Persevere through the difficult patches and better times are sure to come some time or later!
There was a man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too quickly. So he sent them each on a quest, in turn, to go and look at a pear tree that was a great distance away.
The first son went in the winter, the second in the spring, the third in summer, and the youngest son in the fall.
When they had all gone and come back, he called them together to describe what they had seen.
The first son said that the tree was ugly, bent, and twisted.
The second son said no it was covered with green buds and full of promise.
The third son disagreed; he said it was laden with blossoms that smelled so sweet and looked so beautiful, it was the most graceful thing he had ever seen.
The last son disagreed with all of them; he said it was ripe and
drooping with fruit, full of life and fulfillment.
The man then explained to his sons that they were all right, because they had each seen but only one season in the tree's life.
He told them that you cannot judge a tree, or a person, by only one season, and that the essence of who they are and the pleasure, joy, and love that come from that life can only be measured at the end, when all the seasons are up.
If you give up when it's winter, you will miss the promise of your spring, the beauty of your summer, fulfillment of your fall.
Moral lessons:
Don't let the pain of one season destroy the joy of all the rest.
Don't judge life by one difficult season.
Persevere through the difficult patches and better times are sure to come some time or later!
Sunday, February 05, 2006
Solid Ground in a Terrified World
This is the next big thing for the singapore adventist church. Look out for newspaper ads from 12th Feb.
Thursday, February 02, 2006
How Singapore grooms its leaders
How Singapore grooms its leaders
By Leslie Goh
IT'S a question that is often posed to Minister Mentor Lee
Kuan Yew: What makes a good leader?
It was the answer Indian financial and business leaders in Dubai were
keen to find out as they grabbed the chance - and the microphones -
here yesterday.p> They asked him about how Singapore groomed young leaders
and which world leader impressed him most, and pressed him on his own
secrets to mental and physical health.
Replying, Mr Lee shared Singapore's experience with grooming its
leaders. 'Leaders cannot be created out of non-leaders,' he declared.
'You must have the potential to be a leader and then the training, the
early nurturing will bring it to fruition and bring it to maximum
capabilities earlier.
'If you are by nature withdrawn and not outgoing, indecisive, no
amount of teaching is going to revert that character.'
This approach formed the foundation of how Singapore selected and
nurtured its future leaders - by first putting them through psychological
tests that assessed their abilities.
The public service had found that these extensive tests were the best
way to reduce the 'failure rate', Mr Lee told his audience.
MM Lee also said he had himself been impressed by the late Chinese
leader Deng Xiaoping, as well as the American astronauts on Apollo 13 who
had remained calm when their spacecraft developed problems. That
incident happened in April 1970.
'I was very interested to discover how it was that they were able to
predict that they had three persons who would not panic in a
life-and-death crisis.'
The answer, he discovered, again lay in a battery of tests that helped
ensure that only the best were chosen for the job.
And what about his own secret to his mental well-being? The key, MM
Lee said, was physical health.
'Every day I run my engine. I do a bit of aerobics, I swim. I used to
jog but my joints gave some trouble a few years ago, so now I cycle...
'I stop eating when I still want to eat. I sleep well and I enjoy my
work.'
By Leslie Goh
IT'S a question that is often posed to Minister Mentor Lee
Kuan Yew: What makes a good leader?
It was the answer Indian financial and business leaders in Dubai were
keen to find out as they grabbed the chance - and the microphones -
here yesterday.p> They asked him about how Singapore groomed young leaders
and which world leader impressed him most, and pressed him on his own
secrets to mental and physical health.
Replying, Mr Lee shared Singapore's experience with grooming its
leaders. 'Leaders cannot be created out of non-leaders,' he declared.
'You must have the potential to be a leader and then the training, the
early nurturing will bring it to fruition and bring it to maximum
capabilities earlier.
'If you are by nature withdrawn and not outgoing, indecisive, no
amount of teaching is going to revert that character.'
This approach formed the foundation of how Singapore selected and
nurtured its future leaders - by first putting them through psychological
tests that assessed their abilities.
The public service had found that these extensive tests were the best
way to reduce the 'failure rate', Mr Lee told his audience.
MM Lee also said he had himself been impressed by the late Chinese
leader Deng Xiaoping, as well as the American astronauts on Apollo 13 who
had remained calm when their spacecraft developed problems. That
incident happened in April 1970.
'I was very interested to discover how it was that they were able to
predict that they had three persons who would not panic in a
life-and-death crisis.'
The answer, he discovered, again lay in a battery of tests that helped
ensure that only the best were chosen for the job.
And what about his own secret to his mental well-being? The key, MM
Lee said, was physical health.
'Every day I run my engine. I do a bit of aerobics, I swim. I used to
jog but my joints gave some trouble a few years ago, so now I cycle...
'I stop eating when I still want to eat. I sleep well and I enjoy my
work.'
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