Something spooky about watching vampire movies and thinking about how dying cells can Become cancerous..
Couldn't have done it without divine inspiration. Praise the all knowing Lord!
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Wednesday, October 03, 2012
the perfect night
Walking barefoot on the beach. with soft soft sand seeping between my toes. using skyview app to identify constellations. random fireworks. awesome company. Moon shining on my bed as i sleep.
Monday, September 03, 2012
Transitions
Feels like I had an extended transition period. So great to have Mum around, something about 2 blur people that makes one feel less lonely. and great seniors who showed me all the ropes and provided me a cozy corner to rest for almost 2 weeks. Looking for a place to stay, navigating a strange city, and then looking for furniture and trying to time them all nicely to be picked up on the same day was a long-ish and arduous task. Luckily I didn't need to go it alone. Praise God for the people He placed in my life, the room and the furnitures He prepared for me, and the learning along the way. Now I'm ready to explore.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Sunday, August 19, 2012
A Dog
in case i lose it.
Being a veterinarian, I had
been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's
owners, Ron, his wife Lisa , and their little boy Shane, were all very attached
to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.
I examined Belker and found
he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker,
and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements,
Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to
observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the
experience.
The next day, I felt the
familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so
calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood
what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.
The little boy seemed to
accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together
for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that
animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been
listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''
Startled, we all turned to
him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting
explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.
He said,''People are born
so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the
time and being nice, right?'' The Six-year-old continued,
''Well, dogs already know
how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
Remember, if a dog was the
teacher you would learn things like:
When loved ones come home,
always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity
to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of
fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let
people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple
growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie
on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of
water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance
around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy
of a long walk.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be
something you're not.
If what you want lies buried,
dig until you find it.
When someone is having a
bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.
There comes a time in life,
when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround
yourself with people who make you laugh, forget the bad, and focus on the good.
So, love the people who treat you right. Think good thoughts for the ones who
don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is part of LIFE...Getting
back up is LIVING...
Have a great life.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
a youtube comment.
A Pastor once said to our congregation "If you are at your end, and you feel that you cannot go on any longer, then God must have incredible plans for your life if the enemy is trying so hard to talk you out of it." Remember that God has plans to prosper you, to give you hope and a future. It is the enemy that has plans to harm you. (Jeremiah 29:11)
on Kari Jobe's Here.
on Kari Jobe's Here.
Monday, July 30, 2012
In Christ Alone
In Christ alone, my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My comforter, my all-in-all
Here in the love of Christ I stand
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand
He is my light, my strength, my song
This cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My comforter, my all-in-all
Here in the love of Christ I stand
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand
Friday, July 27, 2012
garageband try1
first time i put something together in garageband! i can't believe i took so long for such a simple song!
Never grow up cover by emilytxz
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
God has been so generous today
9 “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 11 If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!
Matthew 7:9-11
Saturday, June 16, 2012
not for duty's sake
We are not meant to be seen as God’s perfect, bright-shining examples, but to be seen as the everyday essence of ordinary life exhibiting the miracle of His grace.
If I will do my duty, not for duty’s sake but because I believe God is engineering my circumstances, then at the very point of my obedience all of the magnificent grace of God is mine through the glorious atonement by the Cross of Christ.
-from utmost.
If I will do my duty, not for duty’s sake but because I believe God is engineering my circumstances, then at the very point of my obedience all of the magnificent grace of God is mine through the glorious atonement by the Cross of Christ.
-from utmost.
Monday, May 14, 2012
You are alpha and omega
We can only depend on those who love us, those whose love is unchangeable, whose character is immutable. One who is always and will always be there. There is only one person that we can depend wholly on.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
God at work
As I listened to my senior pastor recount how he came to the vision and the values of the church, how it was undeniably God at work, I wondered whether my capability could become a hindrance for me when I fail to see how God was actually at work in every challenge that I've faced..
Monday, April 23, 2012
the purpose of this life
how often at various stages of my life have I pondered about this question..
when I see generation after generation of people brought to this earth, grow up as children, hope to find love, get married, have children, get a job, grow old, sometimes going through the motions as though it were a chore, especially when providence is uncertain, worrying about tomorrow. makes me ask, what is the point? so that one generation can learn to be more successful than the previous generation - as would be predicted by evolution based on adaptation to survive? adaptation to survive works when there is relative stability in environment, but not so much in environmental catastrophes, where survival does not depend on physical traits but by what people might call luck.
it is only in times of stability when we can "teach ourselves strategies that will allow us to become prosperous". but the world is not so stable is it? whether it is environmental disasters or unpredictable markets. when there is uncertainty, so-called "strategies" can fail. (so how can we rely on them?)
we are told from young - we must study hard, get many As, get into the best programmes, get all the relevant experiences, get many qualifications (the higher the better), and qualifications lead to better paying jobs, and then we don't need to worry about feeding ourselves (and our kids), getting a house. this message is ingrained when parents sign kids up for special tuition to take special exams. this message is ingrained when students take part in various activities (CCA, CIP, attachments...) to boost CV. this message is ingrained when students stay in school after the first degree to get a masters thinking it might give them an extra edge (which might not be true in every area of study).
when I see people using ways and means (lawful or not) to get around the system to climb the social or corporate ladder, I see it as a result of people's goal of being more successful than another, being more prosperous than another, maybe so that no one may look down on them, maybe so that one day they have something they can boast about.
and even when people become prosperous - are they satisfied?
could it be to fulfill childhood dreams? for some people fulfilling their dreams means getting the dream car dream house dream clothes/shoes. for some people fulfilling their dreams means doing something that helps them express themselves. for some people fulfilling their dreams means going to this place and that, to see the world, to meet lots of people. a lot of these dreams are self-centred dreams. but not everyone gets to fulfill their dreams, perhaps due to circumstance. so it cannot be that we live so as to fulfill our dreams, some lucky ones do. but that is not the end goal of living this life.
but everyone has a chance to find happiness, whatever their circumstance and situation.
i think, the purpose of this life is to learn to love. not just to be loved.
it is not so difficult to be loved - one can do things to try to attract people's adoration.
In learning to love, we learn
To treat any and everyone with care and respect
To give people the benefit of doubt
To be filled with compassion but not hatred
=> To be able to forgive
To be humble to learn from everyone
While not compromising on what is right and what is wrong
Such love may be viewed by people as foolish, as placing yourself in a situation where others could take advantage of you, or a situation where you receive no thanks for what you do. Certainly, loving others opens us to to disappointments or despair. But it is not about what you get in return for what you do. Your actions reinforce your principles. It's about what kind of character you build when you do certain things. It's between you and God and nobody else. And in difficult times, learning to love as we remind ourselves of God's love for us helps us-
To see any little blessing and find joy in it
To see God's providence and protective hand - and therefore be able to trust in it
That's all we really need to learn in this world - that we are loved by God and we should share this great love with the world.
when I see generation after generation of people brought to this earth, grow up as children, hope to find love, get married, have children, get a job, grow old, sometimes going through the motions as though it were a chore, especially when providence is uncertain, worrying about tomorrow. makes me ask, what is the point? so that one generation can learn to be more successful than the previous generation - as would be predicted by evolution based on adaptation to survive? adaptation to survive works when there is relative stability in environment, but not so much in environmental catastrophes, where survival does not depend on physical traits but by what people might call luck.
it is only in times of stability when we can "teach ourselves strategies that will allow us to become prosperous". but the world is not so stable is it? whether it is environmental disasters or unpredictable markets. when there is uncertainty, so-called "strategies" can fail. (so how can we rely on them?)
we are told from young - we must study hard, get many As, get into the best programmes, get all the relevant experiences, get many qualifications (the higher the better), and qualifications lead to better paying jobs, and then we don't need to worry about feeding ourselves (and our kids), getting a house. this message is ingrained when parents sign kids up for special tuition to take special exams. this message is ingrained when students take part in various activities (CCA, CIP, attachments...) to boost CV. this message is ingrained when students stay in school after the first degree to get a masters thinking it might give them an extra edge (which might not be true in every area of study).
when I see people using ways and means (lawful or not) to get around the system to climb the social or corporate ladder, I see it as a result of people's goal of being more successful than another, being more prosperous than another, maybe so that no one may look down on them, maybe so that one day they have something they can boast about.
and even when people become prosperous - are they satisfied?
could it be to fulfill childhood dreams? for some people fulfilling their dreams means getting the dream car dream house dream clothes/shoes. for some people fulfilling their dreams means doing something that helps them express themselves. for some people fulfilling their dreams means going to this place and that, to see the world, to meet lots of people. a lot of these dreams are self-centred dreams. but not everyone gets to fulfill their dreams, perhaps due to circumstance. so it cannot be that we live so as to fulfill our dreams, some lucky ones do. but that is not the end goal of living this life.
but everyone has a chance to find happiness, whatever their circumstance and situation.
i think, the purpose of this life is to learn to love. not just to be loved.
it is not so difficult to be loved - one can do things to try to attract people's adoration.
In learning to love, we learn
To treat any and everyone with care and respect
To give people the benefit of doubt
To be filled with compassion but not hatred
=> To be able to forgive
To be humble to learn from everyone
While not compromising on what is right and what is wrong
Such love may be viewed by people as foolish, as placing yourself in a situation where others could take advantage of you, or a situation where you receive no thanks for what you do. Certainly, loving others opens us to to disappointments or despair. But it is not about what you get in return for what you do. Your actions reinforce your principles. It's about what kind of character you build when you do certain things. It's between you and God and nobody else. And in difficult times, learning to love as we remind ourselves of God's love for us helps us-
To see any little blessing and find joy in it
To see God's providence and protective hand - and therefore be able to trust in it
That's all we really need to learn in this world - that we are loved by God and we should share this great love with the world.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
unappreciated
when helping someone and making life easier for someone else attracts no notice, no thanks, no assistance, possibly even rejection, when you feel taken for granted. God sees it. Continue because God notices. As His people and carriers of His name, let no one else's opinion matter above Jesus's.
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