You think you know me well? Take the quiz too...

Haha... it's the season of testing huh? How much your friends know you... So I also did one...

http://www.quizyourfriends.com/quizpage.php?quizname=060630050648-117097&

Are you friendly?

Just came back from bible study from YMCA... Had an interesting ride back... Sat beside a lady from another church... She saw that I was reading the chinese bible so started to talk to me. Share with me abt her church and stuff... I just shared a bit... Think from orchard to jurong, she talked 40 min, I talked only 10 min... But interesting la, got to know more abt her church... That one in Punggol area...

Hmmmm, I have an ex-classmate from there... Totally changed person after she started attending that church... No doubt she has become more self-assured, more confident. But the fact that she went for water baptism w/o her parents knowledge is something I cannot accept... I mean water baptism is a declaration that we now belong to God, to declare our faith in Him. And your parents dunno abt it?! Then how are you declaring your faith to the world?

Then I also remembered... There was once I was waiting for Ken at the Clementi bus stop... An undergrad from NUS came to chat with me also... And guess wat? She was also from that church... Hmmm... According to the lady on the bus, they dun really do street witnessing... But just chat with the ppl they meet on the bus, bus stop, restaurant, etc... Isnt that street witnessing? Or just being friendly... Hee...

After I alighted from the bus... I kept asking myself... Why did God arrange for me to meet such a person? I look at myself and the ppl ard me... Are we friendly ppl? Are we easy to talk to? Why are we talking to the ppl? So that we will not be scolded later on? To fulfil religious duty?

I feel so frustrated... Why do ppl act out of fear? Why do ppl talk cos fearing the consequences of not talking? I felt that the Lord just told me... You just got to be friendly and share... I'm not very comfortable with sharing things with a stranger I meet on the street... But surely there'll be some things that I can share with my friend's friend rite? And I really really just wanna get to know the person... To be his friend too... Talking for the sake of talking will lead to nowhere in a conversation...

In order to hold a conversation, you need a lot of factors... This is an art... No theory, no lesson... And it's impt to be knowledgable... So read!!! And have a life!!! Go and experience things for yourself, so that you can share... And getting the person to respond is another skill to learn... Not to make the person talk... Like force him into a situation where he muz respond... But be able to engage him so that he just wanna share... That's the best...

Just reminded that I too have to be friendly... I wanna have friends, genuine friends who will stick with me, be with me... And I wanna win souls... But, this muz come with relationship that has been built up... Being the influencer in a friendship... Love your neighbours as yourself... I dun wan my close friends to perish... So I wanna them to come!!! Give God a chance and give themselves a chance...

The bible says,
'A man who has friends must himself be friendly' ~ Pro 18:24a...
Be friendly!!! Smile. And invite.

P/S: Must pray for them 1st then do the inviting... You move, God move... And the Holy Spirit convicts... We work in partnership... It's nt an OMO...

Full of Passion!!!

Reached home a few hours ago... Still cant sleep... Haiz... Shld go sleep soon though...

The golf turned out quite alright... Quite fun and interesting... then had dinner with my colleagues after that... And guess wat?? I sat opp the partner... So had to talk to him during the dinner... Quite a nice man, really passionate abt his job man! Hahaha....

He asked us if we gt discuss abt these issues (standards, change in regulations, etc...) when we meet up with other colleagues, uni friends... We erm... Hahaha... Cos all we talk abt is the pay, the welfare benefits, the working envt, the bonnus...

And apparently, he talks abt these things with his colleagues... I think that's why he's a partner and we're all still assistants only... Hahaha... Really passionate abt his job...

Really set me thinking... How many of us can say we're really passionate abt Christ? That when we talk to ppl, just chit chat, we'll just naturally talk abt Christ... Cos His our passion... We think abt Him day and nite... I just wonder...

A day of golf and Brazilian BBQ

Am going out soon... Going to play golf with some of my colleagues... Hmmm... At this place in east coast called Liliputt... Wasnt very keen on going but well, just go for the experience and get to know my colleagues... After all, we're in the same firm and might get to be in the same engagement... And it's always good to build up relationship wherever you go, then you can find the support whenever you need... Anything help you need also wont be so paiseh to ask, since they're your friend!!! Of course, you need to be helpful too la, help them when you can... Give and take, treat others the way you wanna be treated...

Then after that we'll be going to this restaurant called Samba Brazilian Restaurant... Just under the Big Splash... Went there last mon... It was a place for carnivores... Serve lots of meat, gt some salad also la... But... Meat are more expensive rite? And it's buffet!!! Hahaha... Haiz... I think i'll need to start dieting after that... Hahaha....

Will update again to tell you more abt wat happened... Hmmm... My sis was saying later I hit the golf ball then the club fly from my hand... Or I'll sprain my back when I twist my body to swing the club... So imaginative... Haiz... I pray that I wont do anything stupid... My bosses are going to be there... Not just managers... or snr manager but partner!!! So really pray for wisdom... But i feel it's going to be fun... hee....

Have you been reading?

Books are written for recording purposes... For keepsake, like this blog... For increasing knowledge, like textbooks... What about fiction books? Ppl read fiction books to help themselves fantasize... Have dreams and visions... Haha... I always like reading non-fiction books, especially biographies... The book 'heavenly man' is really nice... currently, i'm reading John Sung... Finished reading 'Torches of Joy', a book about missionaries to this tribe called the Dani people... How God turned a whole tribe to Himself and even cause them to have a heart of compassion for their neighbouring tribes... Really amazing!!!

The book on the life of John Sung is also WOW!!! He was so smart... Finished his doctorate in such a short period of time... And how he is willing to die to himself, throw away all the degrees and past achievements to serve God... I'm halfway through... but it's really encourages to know how God moved in the people of China in the past to change the future... How he's impacted their lives...

Everytime after reading biographies, i always reflect upon my life... Have I been impacting people so much that I'll leave them a legacy? I always feel that there's so much more I can do and it just spurs me on... Especially the ones on missions... How these people are willing to lay aside all their ambitions and goals they set for themselves to live the God given life. It's just so amazing!!! And inspiring...

So... Have you been reading? Pick up a book today! It's not too late to start a habit now.

A day at Changi hospital...

Didnt know got ppl reading my blog faithfully... Hahaha.... Anyway, for some of the ppl who have been more observant... You'll notice that Ken and I wear the same ring... Yah... We bought the rings together... I still keep the receipt... Hahaha... Bought on 13/10/2001... Costs $30 each from Perlini... The ring is called 'trinity' and is 3 rings interlocked... We engraved each ring with 'GOD', 'KEN' and "QIN'... Symbolising that God is the one who unites us...

Some of you may recall some years back that Ken went for an operation... The one he always talks abt during cell? The one where there's a combined cell meeting and he went depsite his recent operation... Well, that operation took place in Changi hospital... He passed me his ring for safe keeping b4 he went for his op cos he couldnt wear his ring during the operation...

On that faithful day when he was going to be discharged... His mom and I went to fetch him... As he was packing up, I was standing near the window... Looking at the tall trees and scenery... His ring was on my finger, ready to hand it back to him... Then I drew the curtains and dunno wat happened... My biggest fear came to passed... The ring flew out of my finger and out of the window, down amongst the bushes.

I panick... Cos I really have no idea where it flew to... I only know out of the windows... I told Ken and his mom... Ken flared up... He was in pain but we rushed down to find the ring... Amongst all the trees and ground... I prayed and really cried out to God... I knew if the ring was gone, our relationship will be gone too...

I told God, 'God, if Ken is the one for me, let me find the ring... And I'll nvr ever doubt again that he's the one you've sent for me.' The 2 of us like mad men like that, looking thru the bushes and trees... I climbed into the thick trees area and shook those trees but I still couldnt find...

We went back up... Ken rested while Ken's mom came down with me to look for the ring... In the lift down, I cried... My tears jusr kept flowing... When we reached the ground level, the 2 of us climbed in again and shook more trees, thinking that the ring might be trapped among the leaves... We prayed and we searched...

Finally we found the ring!!! Under a tree... We hugged each other and cried... And I thanked God... And from that moment... I knew that Ken was the one...

We went up and washed the ring and handed Ken his ring... And from then on... I never dared to play with his ring any more... And have learnt to be more meticulous in everything I do...

God is faithful... Always there to answer prayers... At times when it seems so impossible, God can do miracles...

What can happen in 100 months...

Celebrated our 100th month together... This day has come and gone... Had a great day today... Long but fun and memorable... Did lots of things also...

Sent ken's parents off for their Bangkok trip
Went to Expo for John Little Sale
Went for cg @ Chris' house
Went for movie: The Omen @ PS
Went to see Yun's showcase @MS
Went to see scenery of the city

Was just thinking of all the things that Ken and I had gone thru over these few years... Interesting and many many things... And I believe there many more good years to come...

So tired now... Wanted to write my life story here... But no strength liao... Maybe my next entry... I'll write abt how God confirmed that Ken is the one... Hahaha... Interested? Hmmm.... Depends on the number of comments I get on this post... Keke...

On the way back... We were just thinking back wat had happened over these 100 months...

Then he wasnt a christian, now he's a cgl
Then he didnt know how to play the guitar, now he's a guitarist
Then he didnt know how to drive, now he drives me ard
Then he didnt know how to fly, now he has flown before
Then I was in Sec sch, now I'm working
And many many more things...

I'll write again... Dozing off liao...

P/S: Dear dear, thanks for everything, especially the big big balloon... Hee... Nice nice... Hahaha.... Thanks for all the help W302, u guys made today's fun possible... Love you lots... Thanks to Bruce and Shaun... For ur little surprise treat... Thanks to all others who made it a great and memorable day for us!!!

Hall 1!!! Here we come...

Hmmm.... This wk we'll be shifting over to Hall 1 for our first service after Emerge... Think it's going to be exicting... Will be able to walk past all the exhibitions on the way home... Haha... Then we'll be more in touch with what's happening in Expo... Hee...

But think it's a way to see who are embracing change as it comes... Will you turn right and walk when you reach expo or you'll turn left? Haha... It'll be interestin to stand there and watch... Opps... Seems very mean... But it'll be interestin to find out who are the sotong ones... Hee...

Come to think of it... I think I've changed quite a bit since I first came to church... I totally ressted change in the past... Change to me is something that's normal now... Especially last min ones. Haha... It's a good thing... Cos things in the world change fast too and we're in the world and we have to be up to date. So have learnt to be more adaptable...

That's all for now... My left nose is blocked. Need to rest liao...

Emerging?

Was supposed to post this last nite, but my hse modem cant connect!!! Irritating!!! But I penned down my thoughts so now at ken's place, typing in the entry....

Just came back from the 2nd nite of emerge conference. Should be feeling all charged up but instead I'm feeling grieved. Grieved over the fact that few people managed to catch the message that Pst Kong was trying to simplify and let us know about spiritual hunger. Grieved that so many ppl were there, but few were from my cell...

What is spiritual hunger? Have you experienced hunger before? Try fasting 3 days and nites without food. That's physical hunger, you'll yearn for food. Spiritual hunger is the same feeling but the yearning for the spiritual things, spiritual encounters. The wanting, the deep desire that you just want more of God.

Pst Kong fasted for 21 days for this emerge, to prepare himself. How many of us fasted half as many times a month before emerge? This just shows how serious he is with God and how serious we are. It seems to show that we have become so unthankful, taking things for granted. It greatly saddens me to see our members not able to come for emerge. It just shows how hungry they are for God. No matter what circumstances they might be in, I know that with God, all things are possible and without faith, it is impossible to please God. If you dont even try, how would you know it's impossible?! Even if i'm going to be late and miss praise and worship and all the special highlights, I'm going to come! Cos what matters most is the Word of God! Cos the Word is the thing that's gonna change my life!

I begin to wonder, why should God supply since the people are not hungry for it, not pursuing it... The desire of a thing is seen in the pursuit for it.... What do we desire today?!

Paul says in the bible, 'Imitate me as I imitate Christ'. I think Pst Kong can safely say that.
But I wonder... How many of us are able to say the same? I wonder... ... ... ...