Friday, 30 April 2010
The Greatest Man In History
Jesus had no army, yet all the kings feared Him.Jesus had no degree, yet people called Him Teacher.Jesus had no medicines, yet people called Him Healer.Jesus had no servants, yet people called Him Master.Jesus won no military battles, yet He conquered the world.Jesus committed no crime, yet people crucified Him.Jesus was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today.
Thursday, 29 April 2010
Prayer For Anointing Oil
In the name of the Father, the Son Jesus Christ, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, I set this oil apart to be the holy anointing oil.
This oil is the holy anointing oil with the power to cast out demons and to heal the sick according to the Word in Mark 6:13 and James 5:14.
This is the anointing oil which sets us apart unto God and makes us more than conquerors and overcomers.
This is the anointing oil which honours God and man, and brings glory to Jesus Christ.
This is the anointing oil which gives us gladness and empowers us for service unto God.
This is the anointing oil which speaks of the finished work of Christ and gives us protection from all evil.
This is the anointing oil which blesses us and gives us complete victory in Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Heaven’s Grocery Store
As I was walking down life's highway many years ago, I came upon a sign that read ‘Heaven’s Grocery Store’. When I got a little closer the doors swung open wide and when I came to myself, I was standing inside.
I saw a host of angels and they were standing everywhere. One of them handed me a basket and said "My child, shop with care." Everything a human needed was in that grocery store, and what you could not carry, you could come back for more.
First I got some ‘Love’. ‘Patience’ was in the same row. Further down was ‘Understanding’, you need that everywhere you go. I got a box or two of ‘Faith’, ‘Wisdom’ a bag or two, and ‘Charity’ of course. I would need some of that too.
I could not miss the ‘Holy Ghost’, for it was all over the place. Then, I took some ‘Courage’ and ‘Strength’ to help me run this race. My basket was getting full but I remembered I needed ‘Grace’. I chose ‘Salvation’ for ‘Salvation’ was for free. I tried to get enough of that to do for you and me.
After that, I walked to the counter to pay my bill, for I thought I had everything to do the Master’s will. As I went up the aisle, I saw ‘Prayer’ and put that in, for I knew when I stepped outside I would run into sin. ‘Peace’ and’ Joy’ were plentiful, the last things on the shelf. ‘Praise’ was hanging near so I just helped myself.
At the counter, I asked the angel, "How much do I owe?" He smiled and said "Just take them everywhere you go." I asked again "How much do I owe?" "My child" he said, "God paid your bill a long time ago."
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
Grandma’s Duck
There was a little boy that went to visit his grandparents on their farm. He was given a slingshot to play with out in the woods. He practiced in the woods but he could never hit the target. Feeling a little discouraged, he headed back for dinner. As he was walking back he saw grandma's pet duck. Out of impulse, he let the slingshot fly, hit the duck in the head and killed it. He was shocked and grieved. In a panic, he hid the dead duck in a wood pile, only to see his sister watching.
After lunch the next day grandma said, “Mary, let us go and wash the dishes.” Mary said, “Grandma, John told me he wanted to help in the kitchen.” Then she whispered to him, “Remember the duck?” So John did the dishes. Later that day, grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing and grandma said, “I am sorry but I need Mary to help make supper.” Mary just smiled and said, “Well that is all right because John told me he wanted to help.” She whispered again, “Remember the duck?” So Mary went fishing while John stayed to help.
After several days of John doing both his chores and Mary's, he finally could not stand it any longer. He came to grandma and confessed that he had killed the duck. Grandma knelt down, gave him a hug and said, “Sweetheart, I know. You see, I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing, but because I love you, I forgave you. I was just wondering how long you would let Mary make a slave of you.”
Whatever is in your past, whatever you have done, the devil keeps throwing it in your face (anger, bad habits, cheating, debt, fear, hatred) whatever it is. You need to know that God was standing at the window and He saw the whole thing.
He has seen your whole life. He wants you to know that He loves you and that you are forgiven. He is just wondering how long you will let the devil make a slave of you. The great thing about God is that when you ask for forgiveness, He not only forgives you, but He forgets. It is by God's grace and mercy that we are saved. When Jesus died on the cross, He was thinking of you.
Monday, 26 April 2010
Easy Versus Hard
Isn't it funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why is the world going to hell.
Isn't it funny how we can be more worried about what other people think of us than what God thinks of us?
Isn't it funny how people can say that they believe in God but still follow Satan (who also believes in God)?
Isn't it funny how we can send jokes through email and they spread like wildfire, but when we start sending messages regarding the Lord, we think twice about sharing?
Why is it so hard to tell the truth, but yet so easy to tell a lie?
Why is it so easy to delete a godly email, but yet we forward all the nasty ones?
Why are we so sleepy in church, but right when the sermon is over we suddenly wake up?
Why, why, why?
Sunday, 25 April 2010
The Difference Between Friends & Best Friend
Friends: Call your parents by Mr. & Mrs. Best friend: Calls your parents dad & mum.
Friends: Have never seen you cry. Best friend: Has the best shoulder to cry on.
Friends: Never ask for anything to eat or drink at your house.Best friend: Opens the fridge and makes himself or herself at home.
Friends: Ask you to write down your number. Best friend: Asks you for their number because they cannot remember it.
Friends: Borrow your stuff for a few days and gives it back. Best friend: Borrows your stuff and has a closet full of them.
Friends: Only know a few things about you.Best friend: Could write a biography on your life story.
Friends: Will leave you behind if that is what the crowd is doing.Best friend: Will always go with you no matter what happens.
Friends: Will ask where you have been after going missing.Best Friend: Will miss you badly and goes on being your friend.
Tuesday, 20 April 2010
Singled Out
Singlehood.
For some people, it is a walk in the park. They relish the freedom of not being tied down by another person, and having the time and space to pursue personal passions, like picking up a new language, or going for enrichment lessons. They see it as an opportunity to explore who they really are and who they can be.
On the flip side of the coin, some singles feel like they got the short end of the stick. They find themselves constantly envying others, and feeling incomplete in a group of lovey-dovey, starry-eyed couples. Things get even worse when they see the class nerd going out with a hot babe or hunk. They find themselves constantly asking ‘What is wrong with me?’
All of us are designed for relationships with others. We need to give and receive affection and to connect with people. That is why being single can sometimes feel like we are missing out on something that the rest of the world is enjoying. We long for that level of authentic connection and intimacy with a significant other, to be known and appreciated for who we truly are. Whether you are a happy swinging single, or a depressed left-on-the-shelf-er, you are entitled to feel what you feel.
Thursday, 15 April 2010
Real Intimacy
Intimacy is about revealing the self, but the ‘self’ is not revealed on command.
We all have an underlying need for real intimacy, beyond just sex. There is a great need in people to connect intimately with others. When we try too hard or in predictable ways to create intimacy, we generally fail.
Engaging in sex allows a couple to experience great physical intimacy in a very short time. However, after the thrill wears out, they may find themselves stuck in a rut of feeling very close physically, but not much else. While sex may be very pleasurable for a couple, it is better to wait until marriage to experience sex.
Psychologists believe that our drive for sex is not limited to just physical needs. Often, our desires are rooted in the deeper emotional needs for affirmation, closeness, and security. Sex can only really satisfy when all these are met in the context of a loving relationship. If we fail to meet these needs, sex may just end up hurting us more.
So whether you are in the dating stage or already engaged to that ‘special someone’, seize the moment and enjoy the process of discovering who your partner really is. What are his or her needs outside of sex, and how can you help to meet those needs.
Spend quality time doing things together. Discover the strengths in each other and affirm those things. Be honest about the ugly side of your partner, and help him or her to become a better person through your encouragement.
That is real intimacy.
Saturday, 10 April 2010
Love Is ...
Dictionary:
1. Love is a feeling of warm personal attachment, as for a child or friend.
2. Love is a profoundly tender and passionate affection for another person.
I Believe:
1. Love is a mutual feeling where both parties are willing to give each other happiness without expecting anything in return.
2. Love is accepting another person for who he or she really is, and seeing the person’s flaws as beautifully imperfect.
Now, this is what I call true love.
Monday, 5 April 2010
Beautiful Imperfections
Falling in love is relatively easy, but staying in love is not. Sometimes we think that the ‘happily ever after’ feeling marks the end of our journey, but as one writer puts it: ‘True love never lives happily ever after, for true love has no ending.’
We applaud couples for showing such commitment and tenacity to their relationships despite their young age. Their relationships are not perfect. They have their fair share of different situations, heartaches, and personality clashes, but they have not thrown in the towel.
There seems to be a growing trend among young couples to break up and move on to someone new when they face conflict or hardship in their relationship. However, finding someone else to fall in love with is not the best idea. It can lead to a long trail of broken hearts and no one wiser for it. If that same attitude is brought into marriage, we can expect the rate of divorce cases to go up.
Instead, choose to brave the storms and work out your issues together, and you might find yourselves learning a lot about each other through the process. No one is perfect. If you are not perfect, chances are that your partner will not be perfect too.
True love does not come by finding the perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly.
Thursday, 1 April 2010
April Events
03.04.2010 – OSIM Singapore International Triathlon Race Kit Packing
03.04.2010 – SP Sailing 11th Handover Ceremony
10.04.2010 – OSIM Singapore International Triathlon 2010
10.04.2010 – Starhub Urban Freestyle 2010
11.04.2010 – OSIM Singapore International Triathlon 2010
16.04.2010 – Dow Live Earth Run For Water Singapore Race Kit Collection
17.04.2010 – National Day Parade 2010 Volunteer Ushers Interview
17.04.2010 – Fusion 2010
18.04.2010 – Dow Live Earth Run For Water Singapore 2010
24.04.2010 – The Swimming Room TRI-Swim Race Expo Volunteer Briefing