Pursuing Excellence 2.0

2007-10-28T15:16:00.000+08:00

Powerful Gospel Skit

2007-10-05T02:28:00.001+08:00

Discover the hidden meaning in your name

Eugene

Well-born "Greek"
Versatile, intelligent and artistically talented. You love to enjoy yourself and tend to experience a happy domestic life and material success. You have a methodical and thorough mind and are able to organise large projects easily. Charming and likeable and with more than your share of sex appeal you tend to find yourself in the spotlight and much admired by others. Life is more fun with you around.

lol? :D

2007-09-29T19:22:00.000+08:00

Alright I got tagged by Justin & Wanqi, so here it goes...

1) If I don't have an alarm clock by my side, I can't tell the difference between day and night because I do not know what time I'll sleep until^^.

2) I think I'm the only one in the world who knows how to do my hair, not even the best hairstylist is able to do it, and I will use the gel water and hairspray from Gatsby as the S.O.P items whenever I got out, otherwise I prefer not to got out^^.

3) I can eat my breakfast without brushing my teeth first thing in the morning, then I'll brush after consolidating all the dirt from yesterday lol.

4) I can tear non-stop when I watch a touching movie throughout the whole duration, but I'm not a crybaby.

5) I crack my bone leg, creating a snapping sound and I simply love it because it relaxes and serves as massage for me^^.

6) You can bring me to anywhere to shop, and I'll simply tagged along without saying anything...no complaining spirit. (I don't think many guys can do that lol)

2007-09-21T15:42:00.000+08:00

Psalms 23 (TCGV)... The Cute Girl's Version

2007-09-04T03:57:00.000+08:00

Finding true freedom from sex addiction does not come from working programs, reading books, attending groups, counseling or Bible knowledge. These are valid and important tools God uses as a part of the healing process, but in of themselves they don't set the struggler with sex addiction free.

Why? Because until he fills the hole in his soul with something bigger, stronger and more attractive than sexual sin, the gnawing emptiness inside of him will continue to drive him to lust. The spiritual vacuum within must be resolved for true, life changing freedom.

In Matthew 5:27 Jesus said lust in the heart is sin, thus the truest measure of freedom from lust is measured in the heart, not by external actions alone. The struggler with sex addiction is starved for love and acceptance and he needs a new heart, which only God can do. Focusing on the externals alone is the same as cutting off the top of a weed; it'll grow back unless the roots are exposed and dealt with.

Maybe you're reading this and thinking "he's crazy, living with a pure heart is impossible, at least for me. I'm having a hard time keeping away from porn and masturbation, let alone keeping my thoughts pure."
You're close to the truth. Living free from lust is impossible for man, but not for the Living God. What you're after is something only He can provide.

Finding true freedom from the obsessions and compulsions of sex addiction involves the acceptance of a gift; the gift of the Living God's blazing, life changing grace; His love, joy and peace. God's love is that which fills, purifies, and gives new life. His love changes lives and cleanses hearts and it's far more attractive than the pathetic counterfeit of lust. Once a man or woman accepts the gift of God's grace and love in their heart (we're not talking head knowledge or theology here) the attraction to lust dissolves.

Thus the goal for the struggler with sex addiction is to come to the place of receiving the gift of God's grace. To accept this gift we must be willing to let go of two things: lust and lies.

2007-07-11T02:31:00.000+08:00

Everything

God in my living
There in my breathing
God in my waking
God in my sleeping

God in my resting
There in my working
God in my thinking
God in my speaking

Be my everything(x4)

God in my hoping
There in my dreaming
God in my watching
God in my waiting

God in my laughing
There in my weeping
God in my hurting
God in my healing

Christ in me
Christ in me
Christ in me the hope of glory
You are everything

Christ in me
Christ in me
Christ in me the hope of glory
Be my everything

2007-06-26T01:03:00.000+08:00

I got this from Livi's blog, had to say that where can you find such Pastor and his wife who looks so hip and down-to-earth...kudos to them :)

2007-05-22T03:24:00.000+08:00

looking at this, I can't helped but to post this, it really touches my heart when I read this...

" Someone said this before, 'All it takes for evil to succeed is for people to do nothing at all'. All the devil needs to do to succeed in bringing as many people with him to hell is to convince as many christians to do nothing about this precious gift that we possess.To get us to feel nothing, say nothing, and be oblivious to the cries of people who are yet to be saved, not seeing the bleeding heart of Jesus when He sees so many precious ones dying each day without knowing Him as their Lord and King, their Savior and Friend."

I am glad to say that we did not do nothing this Good Friday. It is so easy to tell yourself that you have work hard day in day out and need a break over this long weekend.
It is so easy to sleep til late morning, watch tv thru the afternoon and waste the evening away.
But I am glad we did something so that the Lord's death 2000 years ago did not come to nothing.

The very purpose for Jesus's death to bring life to us. And Good Friday, （耶稣受难日），is the day where Jesus die for us all, even before we come to accept him as our Lord. He die for all not just me but all.

2007-05-22T03:07:00.000+08:00

What have you done lately for Jesus Christ?

2007-04-27T03:15:00.000+08:00

What is the opposite of not wasting my life? "To be successful in a career?" Or "to be maximally happy?" Or "to accomplish something great?" Or "to find the deepest meaning and significance?" Or "to help as many people as possible?" Or "to serve Christ to the full?" Or "to glorify God in all I do?" Or is there a point, a purpose, a focus, an essence to life that would fulfill everyone of those dreams?

2007-04-26T03:57:00.000+08:00

“We must learn to measure ourselves, not by our knowledge about God, not by our gifts and responsibilities in the church, but by how we pray and what goes on in our hearts. Many of us, I suspect, have no idea how impoverished we are on this level. Let us ask the Lord to show us.

“Second, we must seek the Savior… It is [those] who have sought the Lord Jesus till they have found Him—for the promise is that when we seek Him with all our hearts, we shall surely find Him—who can stand before the world to testify that they have known God.”

~ Knowing God, J.I. Packer ~

2007-04-16T02:03:00.001+08:00

O Lord, I know the way of a man is not in himself; it is not in man who walks to direct his own steps. Therefore Lord, I pray that You would direct my steps. Lead me in Your light, teach me Your ways, so I will walk in Your truth. I pray that I will have a deeper walk with You and an ever progressing hunger for Your Word. May Your presence be like a delicacy I never cease to crave. Lead me on Your path and make me quick to confess when I stray from it. Reveal to me any hidden sin that would hinder me from walking rightly before You. May I experience deep repentance when I don't live in obedience to Your laws. Create in me a clean heart and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Don't cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.

Lord, Your Word says that those who are in the flesh cannot please You. So I pray that You will enable me to walk in the Spirit and not in the flesh and thereby keep myself "from the path of the destroyer". As I walk in the Spirit, may I bear the fruit of the Spirit, which is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Keep me on the Highway of Holiness so that the way I walk will be integrated into every part of my life.

There's still alot of moves to be learn for the May Evangelical Service prior to having 3 weeks left...many things need to be tied down and synchronized and casulties are increasing...Abba please protect Your child any physical attacks that Satan's trying to pull off...grant us photographic memories so that everyone will complete this work for Yours Kingdom sake, Amen.

2007-04-06T03:35:00.000+08:00

Right now I'm just contented to be where I'm am...there's has been great moments as well as not-so-great-moments till April 2007. Peter Truong's prophecy came as a timely reminder to me that I'm still a part of His plan to impact the World...seriously the past few months, I was still mudded in my thought about what's becoming of me in 2007; that I needed some sort of booster-shot in my spiritual life. Until you actually go out and deliberately choose to do something about it, nothing will change, you can pray and pray till the cows come home, but if no action is done...why the big talk? I was glad that something happened this week that I can still look forward to with great expectations.

Celebrated Gerald's birthday by buying "awefully chocolate" cake for him. Shiyan did a marvelous job in hosting by having series of heart-warming mini-drama to spice the atmosphere up. Really appreciate her effort. I'm sure everyone enjoyed themselves. Sermon discussion was enriching and thought-provoking also...as we were discussing we were equally delightful to be soaking up the W.O.G in Asia Room as well as having fun.

2007-04-01T00:48:00.000+08:00

3 days after Gerald rubbed my "Or Chei"...

Amazing!!!

2007-03-28T23:00:00.000+08:00

Dunno how this bruise came to my right hand...it's been there for a few days and the scary thing is that I dunn how I got it, probably when I was playing basketball. It looks very prominent and obvious...I felt bad for my right hand that I can't concealed it and didn't applied medication oil. Will it stay this way forever?

2007-03-11T02:59:00.000+08:00

2007-02-22T11:51:00.000+08:00

Never Wrestle With A Pig

Here's something interesting as I was reading this book:, "There's also the self-fulfilling nature of brainstorming, which I think can be insidious and counterproductive. If you gather people in a room to brainstorm a solution to a problem, they will always come up with a solution. It's built in the process. People rarely can admit failure. And they certainly can't own up to it when it involves creativity. I've never heard anyone who considers himself "creative" admit that he sat in a room with intelligent colleagues, thought about a problem, and couldn't come up with at least one idea."

2007-02-19T13:54:00.000+08:00

Jackpot: West Dominates All-Star 2007

The Western Conference set All-Star records with 69 field goals and 52 assists on its way to an emphatic 153-132 win over the East stars at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Sunday. Kobe Bryant racked up 31 points, five rebounds, six assists and six steals to take home MVP honors. Amare Stoudemire added 29 points and nine boards and Carmelo Anthony had 20 and nine for the West. 2006 All-Star MVP LeBron James led the Eastern Conference with 28 points, six rebounds and six assists and Dwight Howard tallied 20 points and 12 boards.

2007-02-10T01:14:00.000+08:00

friend Pronunciation (frnd)
n.
1. A person whom one knows, likes, and trusts.
2. A person whom one knows; an acquaintance.
3. A person with whom one is allied in a struggle or cause; a comrade.
4. One who supports, sympathizes with, or patronizes a group, cause, or movement: friends of the clean air movement.
5. Friend A member of the Society of Friends; a Quaker.
tr.v. friend·ed, friend·ing, friends Archaic
To befriend.

2007-02-10T00:18:00.000+08:00

was watching T.V. today before going to Life Bookshop to work, came across this show while switching between channels. I was captivated at how simple and yet intriguing this show was; the male lead(train man) is a typical manga/computer geek who often shuns away from people and introvert by nature, tends to find him in his room chatting with people online as his only hobby. One day, he met this beautiful lady while in train by rather strange incident...slowly the story unfolds as this lady wanted to show his appreciation for what train man has done. In return she give him a set of cups as gift. In the end, the two of them eventually got together through some ups and down. I recommmend this movie to a certain extent.

2007-01-31T19:02:00.000+08:00

I remember very vivdly someone passed this encouragement card to me before I went for enlistment way back in 2003...it says something like, "Hence this is where YWAM Ministry House must come to pass, it's a pictorial image...Our recording studio, our bus, our own books, our cds...everything to bring this glory back to earth." As I came across this beautiful picture, I give thanks for this brother he's had on my life...his leadership, his passion, his character, his love has indeed raise the bar for my spiritual life. There are friends who come into your life and go away; he's one who has enriched the relationship between us to deep level. If ever this year we might meet again, I hope for the best that moment will freeze for me to savour all there is to come.

During the jamming on Monday, Jasmine came down to teach about maximising the team's effectiveness for the minsistry. Personally I got to be refreshed about a few truths that stems out from my reading from the heart of an artist; that my ministry should flow out of my relationship with God. My passion should coincide with how much longing for Him and because of that, I should be motivated then to contribute to the team; not vice versa.

Cheers.

2007-01-30T09:10:00.000+08:00

My back pain has been going on and on in frequent succession, think I may need to see doctor if the persistence remains...just can't seem to do everything right now; felt really distracted by it.

Focus on Giants - You stumbled
Focus on God - Your Giants stumbled

2007-01-23T00:55:00.000+08:00

Montreux Jazz Special Concert: TOWER OF POWER(USA)

10 Mar (Fri)
Concert Hall
7:30pm
(90mins, no intermission)

watching this with the rest of the cats'...hopefully it will be worth every cent paid for. This's band is really good, I recommended this to those who's into funk and groove.

2007-01-19T02:43:00.000+08:00

After hours and hours of searching...finally decided to choose this skin.

I'm mentally drained...

2007-01-15T23:32:00.000+08:00

Psalm 119

' Aleph
1 [a] Blessed are they whose ways are blameless,
who walk according to the law of the LORD.

2 Blessed are they who keep his statutes
and seek him with all their heart.

3 They do nothing wrong;
they walk in his ways.

4 You have laid down precepts
that are to be fully obeyed.

5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast
in obeying your decrees!

6 Then I would not be put to shame
when I consider all your commands.

7 I will praise you with an upright heart
as I learn your righteous laws.

8 I will obey your decrees;
do not utterly forsake me.

2006-12-31T02:41:00.000+08:00

Who Are You?

Often times I see people struggling with what they want to do with their lives. They are either trying to decide on what to train for or stuck in an unfulfilling job. They feel lost. But there is always a common denominator I see when observing them. They always try to define their world by what they see around them. They look through college course catalogs looking for a fit, or maybe look through the want ads looking for something interesting. Some find temporary answers by this process, but for some I can’t help but wonder if they just settle.

The problem with this approach is it only works when you have things that are the same or even just similar….we are fortunately all unique. Yes, we may all share similar characteristics and experiences, but no two people on the planet share the exact same combination of those characteristics and experiences.

That is why I believe one of the main reasons for unhappiness in people is they try to be something that they are not. Mohandas K. Gandhi once said:

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.

It is that balance that fills us with purpose and eliminates the conflict in our hearts. So why is it so hard just to be ourselves? Mostly it is fear. It is comfortable to do something that is known. It is easy to follow the crowd. There are books to read to hear how other people did something. Magazines that show what to wear and how tp look and TV shows to tell us what to say. There are classes to go to and predefined paths that can be taken. Paths that have sometimes been well worn and well traveled. Sadly, so many take those paths but look back and always wonder.. “What if?” While other stand motionless unable to decide on which way to go.

What do you have to fear if you were made specifically to do what you were intended to do? In fact, is there any competition for someone to be you? No, since you are the only one that can be that person. So I say let that person out. Let them decide what training or experience you need. Let what is on the inside dictate what comes on the outside….not the other way around. Redefine life on your terms, not by other people’s standards. Don’t worry about what your family and friends think…you have to the one comfortable in your own skin. Your happiness can only be defined by your standards.

I can say from my own experience that many of my friends and family were shocked by my initial actions. I quit a well-paying job, moved to a remote part of the country and took up farming as a hobby. But it was my life that needed the change….not theirs. Once I did so, I became filled with happiness and optimism. I felt that I could do anything I put my mind to. I cannot say that the task was easy, but I would do it all again in a heartbeat because I am doing what I was made to do and I have never felt more alive. I even created my own company founded on that same uniqueness.

My favorite question from people now is “What do you do?” I just reply, “I wish it was that easy to define.” Then I go into a long list of all the different areas of work I do. I think of the many jobs we have today that did not exist a few years ago. I look to the past and I see the same cycle. At one time, blacksmiths were the pioneers of their time. We can also count on even more new jobs being defined in the future.

So I ask you to honestly ask yourself, “Who are you?” Are you the next inventor that will redefine the world? Are you the next best selling author? Are you a mother or a father? Are you a friend? You define who you are, but there is no doubt there is a reason for your existence. And no matter what others may think or say, you are important and needed in this world. It is just your responsibility to define that place.

2006-12-28T23:36:00.000+08:00

Tuck Andress - Man in the Mirror

This guitarist makes all the other guitarists look so bad they might not ever play guitar again. It's one of my favoutite track right now. From a non-guitarist point of view...this song makes me forget all about the technicality of music, sounds ironic but it's true. I pray to God that I might be able to play like him someday, now that's a Christmas wish hiak hiak!

2006-11-26T12:58:00.000+08:00

Trilok Gurtu

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This is the reason why I play the way I play...he's truly inspiring to emulate and learn from, one of my all time favourite world percussionist.

2006-11-24T23:55:00.000+08:00

Why are woman so devoted to chasing and narrowing down to that chosen one; their future husband?

Seriously I don't understand how is it that woman, can be so single-minded when they found their other-half; their companion for life, and cling onto them no matter what...hoping that one day that person might have the slightest change of heart and runs back to her? Why can't men on the other hand, seems to do the same? Is it that we don't have the patience to do it, or is it that we guys always tend to keep our option clear and wide to avoid a losing battle when we reach our targeted age to get married? Try to imagine with me, when she sees you, does it seems that way that the background just slowly diminishes to complete blackout and there! A Spotlight just shines on you...you are the only one she can focus her eyes on everytime she sees you? What her friends says to her just comes out thru the other ears whereas what you said...even if you ask her 3 months later...she can mimick the exact tone you sounded today? Seems exaggerating right? But I tell you, I've heard of such things from my peers before so come on guys...time to beef up and stop focusing on gals haha.

2006-10-25T20:20:00.000+08:00

Busyiness....

This week is nothing but busy, busy and more busy. Am really looking forward to Christmas this year...it's another time where you get to exchange presents and greet one another with free hugs? Hmm I wonder if anyone will start the free hugs thingy...maybe our group can initiate this movement called "Hope Free Hug Movement" =.= that's lame lor.

Monday jamming was rich in attendance...so many that we can actually form 3 bands except for 2 keyboardists, Donald and Veron...Donald m.i.a halfway thru and we jam 2 songs over and over with rotations in the squad. Not so for the singers...they had to keep singing and singing with the jarring mentronome clicking away behind their back...crazy timing and tick* tick* tick*...middle of nowhere, Veron busted into laughter with that freaky laughter in the keyboard...backup by the dramatic play of Jon Lee. I was reminded of Revelation 7:9 in the mist and I can imagine how God must have been amused Himself as He sees us making a fool of ourself and having child-likeness when we were at Nexus spending time together...all in all a rather fulfilling evening spent.

2006-10-21T23:46:00.000+08:00

Finally the long-awaited Tottenham Jersey are up for grabs in Singapore! Went to Peninsula Plaza today after work to take my chance...suprisingly they are here...mai tu liao I ask the kepper how much is it...he said $90 bucks, T_T immediately I sadded...there goes one quarter of my salaries this month...

Asked someone today about this good friend today during msn, was glad that he's doing very well in another church...serving as worship leader somemore...although he's away from Hope...I was glad to be serving in the same ministry as him in the past...if he's reading this...I wish him the future endeavour in things he's doing now...all the best.

2006-10-15T00:50:00.000+08:00

The greatest love that anyone could ever know
That overcame the cross and grave to find my soul
And till I see You face to face and grace amazing takes me home
I'll trust in You

With all I am I'll live to see Your kingdom come
And in my heart I pray You'd let Your will be done
And till I see You face to face and grace amazing takes me home
I'll trust in You

I will live to love You
I will live to bring You praise
I will live a child in awe of You

You are a voice that called the universe to be
You are the whisper in my heart that speaks to me
And till I see You face to face and grace amazing takes me home
I'll trust in you

You alone are God of all
You alone are worthy Lord
And with all I am my soul will bless Your name

dunno why this song keeps lingering in my mind...I really like the lyrics and its meanings, today i learn to be humble before God and not focus much on what i cannot do but what God can achieve through me...It's no longer I-me-myself kinda of thingy...that's self-focused and centerness...I want to grow deeper and love people more...the heart of an artist is not easy, but the payoff is well worth it! I want to grow deeper, deeper and deeper...

2006-10-01T02:46:00.000+08:00

was reading 1 Tim 4:12, it says...

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in SPEECH, in LIFE, in LOVE, in FAITH and in PURITY."

long ago, my ex-shepherd actually asks me before why God wants to put those words in those order? Does it mean anything? Personally i think if God put those words in the order it came about, then it must mean that speech must definitely be very important, which i think is quite true. What we speak to others will determine whether you are sincere ornot, or your tone....does it reflect the goodness of Christ in someway.