Tuesday, December 01, 2009
12/01/2009 09:18:00 AMd expect if you walked into a hotel with servers waiting in suits. They had better be good.
This page lends itself more toward the cheaper motel away from the main vein of traffic, where people don't pass by expecting anything, except to be surprised and to get the real charm of the city. Where the emotions are real, and people don't need to dress anything up.
That's what this has been and that's what it should be.
Yes I'm 21 and this post was inspired by someone 16... Let me go get over that feeling of "I should be doing something more mature before the next entry"
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Tuesday, July 24, 2007
7/24/2007 01:51:00 PMThis is my site.
www.jonyq.multiply.com
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Tuesday, June 05, 2007
6/05/2007 07:00:00 PM
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Saturday, May 05, 2007
5/05/2007 10:59:00 AMCan't close my eyes and make it go away.
Sigh. It's the first week of the month again. and that means I have to......
Well it's not that I hate it. But who likes to be responsible for bringing people into God's presence?
Any takers? =D
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Friday, May 04, 2007
5/04/2007 11:40:00 AMWoo hoo!
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Friday, April 27, 2007
4/27/2007 11:55:00 AMThis is no OLP. This was a EBMM for something like within my budget!
Quick google search revealed this.
Kinda disappointing for a church player. Or shall we say.. VERY disappointing.
Hang on.. glimmer of hope. EBMM website says
| Pickups | Single Custom bridge Humbucker Optional - Two custom neck and bridge Humbuckers with 3-way toggle pickup selector switch |
| Standard - Music Man® style strings thru-the-body bridge of chrome-plated steel with bent stainless steel saddles Optional - Music Man® style vintage tremolo |
Reply comes back. The guitar is more like this.
It might not look particularly sexy. But ever since that day I touched Jono's EBMM Axis, I knew I would want a EBMM one day.
Reserved. Awaiting collection tomorrow evening.
Thank God. Time to make more God glorifying music.
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Monday, April 16, 2007
4/16/2007 11:18:00 AMThe polytechnic term starts, a new phase of life begins... Today. As with many things in life, you've only made it to the start. What starts well must end well.
In poly, there is lots to live for, lots to achieve and to aim for. Everything is incredibly fun and rewarding... Almost everything. It can all give a sense of success and accomplishment. This means a choice begins to arise...
What do you live for?
Who do you want to be?
Who do you want to portray?
What do you want to achieve?
These are some questions worth asking yourself. The big danger of not being clear about your personal principles will be a chronic amount of running around doing many things for not much effect.
In simpler terms, I've seen friends get into poly on fire for God. Very active in church and ministry. Once school starts, and offers for many "fun" things come in, they move toward what attracts them, and soon the "appeal" of church drops, and soon they no longer live for God, but for themselves. It's called Man-centeredness.
Life once again, is a game of choice... In every new phase, comes more choices.
Choose well.
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Friday, April 13, 2007
4/13/2007 11:48:00 AMThe customised T's - http://jonyq.multiply.com/photos/album/10
I started off my 18th year with a "theme" verse. Jeremiah 29:11. The growth journey through that was great. I do wonder how I survived all the growth through the year. Then I can only come to one conclusion. God was walking by my side, of not carrying me through many of the events and situations.
2006 was possibly the most significant year for me on almost every aspect. Spiritually, academically, socially and also in the arenas of ministry.
If it's anything that I would want my 18th year to be remembered for, it would be a year of dependence and response to God. I could also say I did give my best year to Him. Nothing best summarises the year than "it was about God". Take that away and my 18th would be pretty mundane.
In terms of ministry work, God was there as well.
- The hard decision fell to leave BB, as much as I wanted to add more years to it.
- On what was the last week I promised myself to attend WEB, Matthew handed me a "Spiders"(leaders) application form with approval already given.
- 2IC-ed the worship min before the break of the year
- Leading worship and technical directing many things
This past paragraph sure sounds like I am exalting myself and "yada-s" about how I managed to get myself into those positions. I would imagine you're feeling like
"Yea Jon, so you're damn good huh*sarcarstic tone*"
Fact is my intention is to show, How God can take a nobody, impact that "nobody" with a conviction in Psalm 66:2, and in my own growth journey of just loving God and serving Him as He lead me, can have the wonderful gift of being able to lead myself AND others to bring Him the praise and honour.
I would not be the definitive example of what it means to love and glorify God. In that, let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the one who is a central figure in our Christian life and also the one who lived it out perfectly.
My 18th year was great. The 19th has just started.
Growth can be painful, dying to self is hard, broken-ness takes humbling. All have great ends in sight. It is a choice in my life whether to go that step toward being more Christ-like. We all have that choice to make.
Life is a game of choice. Choose well... I choose God. ;-)
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Tuesday, April 10, 2007
4/10/2007 04:15:00 PMThe first thing I brought were ministry matters. I asked God why didn't everyone love God as much as they should and all.. It started being abit complainy.
Then this tug...
give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18...
It was a strong reminder to give thanks for the people under me. Sure, they aren't what I prefer. but surely there are things to be thankful for, like, the fact that they all are in church, and are willing to grow deeper in God, all they need is time, prayer and someone to shepherd them.
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Monday, April 02, 2007
4/02/2007 03:04:00 PMThe ultimate waste, is wasting away someone elses. I wasted away myself only to have it wasted upon yourself.
A sad day it is when one can no longer be honest. Simply because of a facade that HAS to be maintained, exceeding a calculated withholding of information.
When your stability has to be maintained at all cost, how many more lives will you waste? How much more pity do you want? The very avenue to gain what you desire is wasting your chances. You attempt to gain what you do not need.
Glinting silver... lit up as light comes off, perfectly... So do I, leave, uniformed, perfectly an incision upon the veins which fuel the rush at your mention. It bleeds, dies... a terrible waste.
This I make waste so that no more may be wasted.
I can't die. I will not die. There is too much to live for. Yet I will die, to live.
In the night I'd cry a trail of tears.
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Monday, March 26, 2007
3/26/2007 11:33:00 AMWhy do we as a WEB ministry become "enthusiastic" about things in church, all with the idea of "For God"... and yet find God's breath, His Word ->Boring<-
The Word of God reveals God. It's inspired. God "breathed".
If we don't know God... Yet can be so enthusiastic about doing things "For God". Then the big question is, are we worshipping or working for a God of our IMAGINATION?
In which case, the similarities are huge between the Israelites worshipping the Golden Calf, and perhaps us... Giving our time and lives to a God of our imagination.
It's time for a truth injection. To start getting down to the real stuff. And then... will our ministry work turn around. We probably won't have to work any harder actually. We might even find ourselves doing less, LESS for MORE.
Even if effectiveness does not come, was the Christian life... about success in ministry work? I'd say it is about our hearts before God.
That is why I am very clear in my mind, God's call for me for the next year and a half with the worship ministry. Better music is optional. If at the end of my time, we only managed to serve up better music. We've failed. Big time.
== enough for today. more tommorrow. ==
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Thursday, March 22, 2007
3/22/2007 12:34:00 PMI skipped CG... Yes I did. I had to. Activities were wearing down on me. Between me and God its fine. ;)
Finally I had time to "enjoy" God. No need to work hard. Just enjoying and being thankful for the blessings in life.
This morning I had a good QT... Much better than in many previous weeks. It's certainly good to be back in that place once again.
And I have one thing impressed very strongly right now as we come into the 3 weeks ahead of Dynamic Dimensions.
Salvation is God's work.
We don't bring salvation... We only Tell others.
God ultimately has the choice.
and I think thats the best thing to actually happen. Because its in God's hands.
If it were in our hands? I think we'd all be in hell right now.
The time to rise up and wage war with the enemy is about now. Spiritual warfare has come and is coming again.
Catch some rest, re-energize and start putting our faith in God. He'll carry us through.
Bring salvation God.
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Monday, March 19, 2007
3/19/2007 12:28:00 AMSo in the next 2 weeks or so I am going to get myself a nice break and not think so much about the work to do, or the things that I have to do or must do... and just enjoy God. For who He is.
Then come back again to do what is needed when things start up again. It starts up with a worship leading session. I pray for a good one that day. The time with God should help.
On the itinery list is,
piano, guitar, jamming with some friends, cycling and pigging out.
Hey and I have a IDT test to stufy for. That's the only thing to get through now.
I really feel like a much younger person having the entry done this way... heh!
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Friday, March 16, 2007
3/16/2007 07:21:00 PMAnd not become like Christ.
I truly know what it means now. I see my failings in others.
I must be more Christ like.
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3/16/2007 12:08:00 AM
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Thursday, March 15, 2007
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Sunday, March 11, 2007
3/11/2007 01:17:00 AMInteresting thing to note. NONE CAME. They went to Ministry of Sound...
As a 19 year old, with a job and life's going good, you feel really independent and yea... can go to MOS.
The best time to invite anyone to evangelistic events is BEFORE 19 years of age.
The KAIROS moment for many people is right now. WEB, catch the fire. The best time to invite is NOW.
Fishbone is THE COOLEST cafe, till you're 19.
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Friday, March 09, 2007
3/09/2007 01:43:00 PMAm I happy? Nope. Am I joyful? I would like to think so. =)
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Tuesday, March 06, 2007
3/06/2007 11:34:00 PMI felt as if I said the hard thing and... paid for it. All by myself. I begin to realise slightly more who those people are... who are willing to receive the hard things.
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Saturday, March 03, 2007
3/03/2007 12:00:00 AMI am sick of forgetting. Here goes =P
1. Guitar (Havent decided which one)
2. Chorus pedal... (blue one)
3. Scores
4. Spider's file
5. Mic-Stand pickholder
6. Picks
7. Spare strings
8. Cables. short one as well for Chorus pedal
9. Earplugs
10. Mp3 player
11. Bible
12. Pen
13. Brains
14. Nasal Spray.
Dang i sound like a girl.
15. Guitar Strap
16. Tuner
17. Looper
18. Spare DI box...
19. Expectant heart.
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Thursday, March 01, 2007
3/01/2007 08:29:00 PMLook in the mirror. What do you see? In my case I'd see pimples. If you see them, would you put Oxy 5 on and wash your face? Or walk away and forget 2 minutes later about them... I reckon we'd all start fixing it right away.
That's because pimples matter to us. Reflecting on our lives is like looking in the mirror. Difference though is that we don't always start fixing what is wrong straight away.
Faced with a sermon ahead like that. It takes some faith to lead worship. I always try to live out what I lead in. Sermons like these make it hard... We're all works in progress.
My response is simple. Because Jesus is my firm foundation, I can stand secure in Him. I'll be set apart for Him and let Him rule in my life. To always align my will to His.
I pray we all learn to align ourselves to God. We may all love Him. But do we love Him enough to let our thoughts and actions be always right before God?
That is the big question that we must always answer in our actions for the time we have on earth.
Blessing.
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In about one quarter of my life... 50% of the action occurs. What matters most is that the next 3/4 of my life is lived still with God.
It does take a toll on me to lead. I must have mentioned it so many times... not showing off( oh c'mon). It's just... a responsiblity I prefer not to have right now.
I reckon everyone should try at least once. It will change your life. =P
I pray for a clear mind, clear thoughts, clear nasal passage, clean hands and a pure heart...
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Wednesday, February 28, 2007
2/28/2007 11:34:00 AMNot to the church. To the author and perfector of our faith. He is the answer. The church is not your answer. It might be now more apparent that I was living my life for a different cause. Our expression was the same. We wanted good music, we wanted musicians with heart.
Most of all though... God wanted our hearts. He has mine. Does he have yours?
I've been told many times to take my own advise and always check on my own health spiritually. Maybe you did maybe you did not but you cannot live another 50 years of your life with no real orientation.
It's really not about the amount of faith you have. It's about where you put it.
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Tuesday, February 27, 2007
2/27/2007 01:37:00 PMMore IDT reading reflections.
This time Jesus is in a boat with his disciples... Picture the scene.
Disciple: Wah hungry liao ah.. Travel with Jesus... foo~ siong ah. Heal here heal there. Must say He's pretty dang powerful though...
Rest of the disciples: Mmhmmm... *in some sort of agreement*
Pragmatic disciple: eh.... Let's eat?? *proceeds to empty store cabinet*
Some disciple: Hey mann.. 1 left... 1 left only. Got 12 of us here how? My cutting skill not steady la. I also dont want to take a few bites den pass to you ah!! Later get flu how??
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Pause... This was just a few days after Jesus fed two crowds, totalling 9000 "men". I don't think the women fasted. I'm sure the kids ate some, and the teens ate loads. =D
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Jesus: *hops in* Hey guys.. be careful of contaminated yeast from the contemporary powers who will try to B.S you.
Disciples: [=S =S =S] Hey!! We still got no bread.. how ah? [more chattering and discusson]... after Jesus fed more than 9000 people a few days ago. Without using FedEx to bring in food... nor SATS catering services.
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Interesting. How silly were the disciples... Jesus who fed 9000 was in the boat with them but they'd prefer to start thinking about how they can provide for themselves.
Facts:
1. A good number of them were fishers. They could have started fishing.
2. They were out at sea... You can't make bread from a ship made of wood
3. You can actually turn around and buy.
4. FOR GOODNESS SAKE JESUS IS IN THE BOAT!!!
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For us though... How often have we not seen Jesus in the boat?
I'd say I'm not perfect. I've thought up entire worship set list only to throw them away simply because I had not asked God for his directions. I did that 3 times. Stupid really.
I still do that in my own ways... feeling self sufficient.
may God help us all to see that He is with us, and that its utterly pointless to try and work so hard WITHOUT putting due consideration of where God wants to be involved, or should be involved.
Blessings!
This time Jesus is in a boat with his disciples... Picture the scene.
Disciple: Wah hungry liao ah.. Travel with Jesus... foo~ siong ah. Heal here heal there. Must say He's pretty dang powerful though...
Rest of the disciples: Mmhmmm... *in some sort of agreement*
Pragmatic disciple: eh.... Let's eat?? *proceeds to empty store cabinet*
Some disciple: Hey mann.. 1 left... 1 left only. Got 12 of us here how? My cutting skill not steady la. I also dont want to take a few bites den pass to you ah!! Later get flu how??
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Pause... This was just a few days after Jesus fed two crowds, totalling 9000 "men". I don't think the women fasted. I'm sure the kids ate some, and the teens ate loads. =D
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Jesus: *hops in* Hey guys.. be careful of contaminated yeast from the contemporary powers who will try to B.S you.
Disciples: [=S =S =S] Hey!! We still got no bread.. how ah? [more chattering and discusson]... after Jesus fed more than 9000 people a few days ago. Without using FedEx to bring in food... nor SATS catering services.
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Interesting. How silly were the disciples... Jesus who fed 9000 was in the boat with them but they'd prefer to start thinking about how they can provide for themselves.
Facts:
1. A good number of them were fishers. They could have started fishing.
2. They were out at sea... You can't make bread from a ship made of wood
3. You can actually turn around and buy.
4. FOR GOODNESS SAKE JESUS IS IN THE BOAT!!!
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For us though... How often have we not seen Jesus in the boat?
I'd say I'm not perfect. I've thought up entire worship set list only to throw them away simply because I had not asked God for his directions. I did that 3 times. Stupid really.
I still do that in my own ways... feeling self sufficient.
may God help us all to see that He is with us, and that its utterly pointless to try and work so hard WITHOUT putting due consideration of where God wants to be involved, or should be involved.
Blessings!
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Sunday, February 18, 2007
2/18/2007 05:58:00 PMIt's also not about joining Matthew for prayer at 4am till 6am.
It's about the daily communion with God. That's where the crux is.
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Saturday, February 17, 2007
2/17/2007 12:34:00 AMThis period is becoming another faith tester in an area I never dreamt I would have problems with. - Ideas -
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Friday, February 09, 2007
2/09/2007 04:30:00 PM36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.” 37 And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.” 39 And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” 40 And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, “So, could you not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 42 Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done.” 43 And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. 44 So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words again. 45 Then he came to the disciples and said to them, “Sleep and take your rest later on. See, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand.”
Three times Jesus pressed on in prayer in preparation from the biggest turnaround in human History. Jesus was... God but in the form of man. All He wanted was for someone to be in the Presence of God with Him as He sought strength and perhaps a way out of the crucifixion which He was to face the next day.
His disciples though were found sleeping.
Question to myself... How often have I been found "sleeping" both literally and non-literally when I could have been in prayer?
My application out of this is, to be found watchful, to be found engaging with God instead of being spiritually asleep.
My charge to all of us who because of what Jesus did the next day from where we read in the earlier verse, to also be watchful in prayer. A war in the spiritual is always ongoing. Are you asleep in the battle?
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Tuesday, February 06, 2007
2/06/2007 11:07:00 AMOh well... When all is said and done, God has a purpose for you.
This reminds me of the year 2005... When I had to collect my results.
Now Carol (christismyrock).. I cant remember if she was in the same class as me in 2004. But i think we had similar subject combinations... In anycase I knew i was a lazy guy... who didnt bother to work hard in school... I got really motivated come the final 2 weeks of the ter, before the O's started.
Results collection comes around... I hoped... hoped really hard I would pass. Afternoon in late february came round really soon. I found myself sitting in the school hall awaiting results collections.
After the mumbo jumbo by the school principal which nothing went in, we were called up by register number to pick up our results. I'm a Quek... so something like high 20's.
That's 25 people to pick up ther results before you!
I saw the works. From collection, to squeals of delight to just smiles and some celebrations to... tears of joy... The class tough guy started crying cuz he got enough to get into some IT course in poly... Soon enough came my turn. Handed the slip of paper by my Maths and Science teacher.
I picked it up and removed it from the envelope(i think it was a envelope). Started to scan from the top down.
English Language - B3...
Mathematics - D7...
I stopped reading. D7 in Maths means, you go to ITE... or you can retake your O levels, regardless of whatever else happens. You can still go for Biomedical sciences in some school.. but I took only 1 Maths subject and combined science.
By now my 2 best friends had come around me. I didnt start crying or anything... Just felt the numbing feeling of knowing that I'll have to start working hard for my future. My friends saw that and consoled me. They got good results. I was glad for them really. But of course all too soon they had to go off and I was alone again.
I looked at my other subjects... Not too bad actually... I passed them.. Not great results but they were passes. Some I had made improvements but others not.
How now God? I wonder... My life isnt going great. I dont want to repeat sc sch education and ITE is not my thing... *strange silence*
I'm not the emo sort to start blaming God and losing my religion... It still didnt take away the sense of *wahlieww* from the results.
Fast forward a few weeks. I had not even bothered to go for any open house or what not. Signed up for a electronics course in ITE with higher Nitec certs.
Story does not end. I happened to chance on the RP website trying to help my friend look for the address. And then I noticed.... They took in students who had not done well in the O lvls. I barely made it into Poly... Thank God!
2006 was the year I re-took my Maths O lvl as required by the school.
I am enjoying my time here in RP. I am enjoying my course. God had a plan for me and He never really left me. RP which was never a possiblity in my mind has actually become a blessing to me... I have alot more time for myself and God as compared to my other poly friends. Yet when we compare the syllabuses, I am sometimes ahead.
I am not trying to promote my poly... I mean go whereever you want to. But this is testimony to God who always watches over us, and is already ahead of us in our lives, planning the route for us.
So for all of you still waiting for your results, just be reminded that God is faithful. He promises it in His Word many times.
And if you get good results, thank Him, if your results are not favourable, ask around for advice, and always trust God.
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Friday, February 02, 2007
2/02/2007 09:15:00 AM[x] the dark a wee bit
[ ] staying single forever It's okay I still got my guitar
[x] being a parent Yah... Walau eh.
[ ] giving birth I doubt i'll give birth. Poor wifey though.
[ ] being myself in front of others
[ ] open spaces
[ ] closed spaces
[ ] heights
[ ] cats
[ ] birds
[ ] fish
[ ] ants
[ ] driving How can I not like driving? :D
[ ] flying
[ ] flowers or other plants
[ ] being touched
[ ] fire Depends... had a few bad experiences
[ ] dark water
[ ] the ocean
[x] failure I fear failure when lives depend on it. I fear failure when it was because I didnt depend on the right Source. I fear failure when it can mean I do not learn as much as I needed to.
[x] success I fear success when it can make me proud and conceited, waiting only to have the next failure
[ ] thunder/lightning
[ ] frogs/toads Hey cutesy come're
[ ] my boy/girlfriends/boy/girlfriends dad
[ ] my boy/girlfriends/boy/girlfriends mom
[ ] mice/rats
[ ] jumping from high places I'm crazy... what do you think?
[ ] snow
[ ] rain
[ ] wind
[ ] cotton balls
[ ] cemeteries
[ ] clowns
[ ] large crowds
[ ] crossing bridges
[ ] death When it's my time, it's my time.
[ ] Heaven New bodies, New Mind... can't wait.
[x] being robbed Not nice at all...
[ ] men
[ ] women
[ ] having great responsibility
[ ] doctors, including dentists
[ ] tornadoes
[ ] hurricanes
[x] diseases Pandemics
[x] snakes Never met one but the prospect does not seem good
[ ] sharks They're cool actually
[ ] shots
[ ] friday the 13th Viruses released on that day can mess up the computer pretty badly.
[x] poverty (of spirit)
[ ] ghosts
[ ] halloween
[ ] school
[ ] trains or railroads
[ ] odd numbers
[ ] even numbers
[x] being alone
[x] being blind I mean...
[x] being deaf No music? That's terrifying. At least I can get away from all the Rap rubbish though. =D
[ ] growing up
[ ] monsters under my bed
[x] creepy noises in the night
[ ] bee stings
[ ] not accomplishing my dreams/goals
[ ] needles
[ ] blood
[x] someone you love or care about getting hurt I wish it won't happen... It will though. I don't always know how to act
[ ] someone you love or care about hurting you Thank God for good friends around me, who won't let me down when others do.
[ ] love nope
My other fears would be
1. Not being a good leader enough to the ministry.
2. Not embracing the plan for life God has given to me
3. Having the Dread L.D or leader's disease.
4. Not being a Child of God first, before anything else
5. Seeing my failures manifest in others
6. Turning someone away from Christ
7. Going ahead of God, instead of following God.
8. Trivial but I hate having any physical ailment before worship leading. Its tiring in itself already. Don't need to be bogged down by more. Blocked nose sucks big time too.
Despite these fears I may have, one thing that I cling to, as discomforting as it can sound is in Exodus 14:21
Israel saw the great power that the Lord used against the Egyptians, so the people feared the Lord, and they believed in the Lord and in his servant Moses.
Israel saw the great power that the Lord used against the Egyptians, so the people feared the Lord, and they believed in the Lord and in his servant Moses.
I reckon the most important thing is not so much to not have fears of banish the fears. It is to manage them and do whatever it takes to get away from them. Of course some things are in -built... Like a fear of Spiders(the insect ones). That is something therapy can help. For other things, God has promised that
Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
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Wednesday, January 31, 2007
1/31/2007 12:40:00 PMIt is becoming another epic struggle again when nothing particularly striking comes to mind. Nothing thats so solid you cannot refute.
Then I look up and realise. This problem is small compared to many other issues going on outside.
Death of friends, loss of loved ones. Results release of a major examination. Crush. Ministry decisions... A world to save. The daily struggle of school.
Worship must be unto God. It's an entirely different perspective to everything else that happens on earth. A time of worship is to connect with God. And God changes lives. So first the connection with God must happen.
And musical expertise has little say in connecting with God.
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1/31/2007 11:56:00 AM
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
2 contrast. Don't follow what the world always prescribes "but instead" be changed through the "renewing of your mind".
Renewing of your mind... This is the key to being able to live out the contrast between the world.
When perspectives change, actions will change. Actions can change without a perspective change, but that does not last very long. It's like doing something you're not.
Thus when perspectives change, the actions that do change come much more naturally.
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It is interesting how The Message bible likens this to being changed "From the inside out"
Don't become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You'll be changed from the inside out.
I used to be almost a perfectionist when it comes to my music. Everything has to be done right. Sure that I can be "not" a perfectionist. Until of course my perspective changed that only God is perfect - Then when that perspective change came, the actions came much more easily.
It's interesting to note that it is not often said "change the way i do things" but rather "change my heart".
It always boils down to who or what the person is.
so... in view of God's mercy... Let us embark on a journey to change ourselves. Not the actions only, but who we are, that eventually we can be a salt and light to the world, much akin to a city on a hill that cannot be hidden.
2 contrast. Don't follow what the world always prescribes "but instead" be changed through the "renewing of your mind".
Renewing of your mind... This is the key to being able to live out the contrast between the world.
When perspectives change, actions will change. Actions can change without a perspective change, but that does not last very long. It's like doing something you're not.
Thus when perspectives change, the actions that do change come much more naturally.
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It is interesting how The Message bible likens this to being changed "From the inside out"
Don't become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You'll be changed from the inside out.
I used to be almost a perfectionist when it comes to my music. Everything has to be done right. Sure that I can be "not" a perfectionist. Until of course my perspective changed that only God is perfect - Then when that perspective change came, the actions came much more easily.
It's interesting to note that it is not often said "change the way i do things" but rather "change my heart".
It always boils down to who or what the person is.
so... in view of God's mercy... Let us embark on a journey to change ourselves. Not the actions only, but who we are, that eventually we can be a salt and light to the world, much akin to a city on a hill that cannot be hidden.
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007
1/30/2007 03:27:00 PMSo we decided to add a spoof to top everything off as well.
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Sunday, January 28, 2007
1/28/2007 02:51:00 PMTouching Heaven, Changing Earth
Touching, As used in the context with, "connecting". So its like connecting with God, and then changing the things on earth.
And these requires growth in the areas of Passion(being passionate for God), Prayer( Ps Tony mentioned that in prayer we touch heaven and change earth eh ;)) and Preparation.
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How you have fallen from heaven,
O morning star, son of the dawn!
You have been cast down to the earth,
you who once laid low the nations!
You said in your heart,
"I will ascend to heaven;
I will raise my throne
above the stars of God;
I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly,
on the utmost heights of the sacred mountain. [c]
I will ascend above the tops of the clouds;
I will make myself like the Most High."
Isaiah 14:12-14... Still the most potent reminder for me.
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Friday, January 26, 2007
1/26/2007 03:59:00 PMOf special interest to me are the Levites. The Levites were essentially the "worship ministry" in those times.
Above the historical things, God demonstrates many things about Himself. That is why in the New Testament, the writers still quote things out of the Old! God proves Himself sovereign(in all control and above all), jealous(the way he destroyed the people who had rebelled), faithful(how he spared the tribes which were faithful to Him in the midst of all the sin going on around(Levites were spared).
OT boring? Well yes it can become boring if you try to read bits of it and skim through it really quick. But read it in its entirety and place yourself in the situation... It starts to make alot more sense.
the IDT readings are quite numerous... Its almost bcome like homework to have to read it all. Its worth it now though, I have just completed Genesis and well... tough but great ride.
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Wednesday, January 24, 2007
1/24/2007 05:49:00 PMSeveral things have developed over the past few weeks.
It's a huge opportunity to serve in leadership and being able to participate in IDT. Still though, I am most joyed with the chance to disciple somebody.
Not that I count myself as having made it.... or being even close to "made it". Still though God has given me the chance to invest in someone's life. Of which I will make the most of till he gets out of the Army. I don't know the road ahead of course... But I pray I'll be desperate enough for God so that His purposes may be achieved.
I am especially thankful for God's provision for my FYP team. I had fretted over it for the whole of December not being able to secure a place. I could blame myself for starting late on the band wagon in securing places. After much string pulling in January, no luck at all for whatever peculiar. --- A short prayer to God on a tuesday night... and He fixed it all... I received an offer from a classmate in the sociology modules. Of course I accepted. A great blessing from God indeed.
I looked at the mirror the other day... I do that everyday but somedays I just pay more attention. And I thought to myself... Am I stressed or have I just run out of pimple cream...
And as I look at my MSN window at the section where all the spiders are placed and looked down the list of 12, and I cannot help but ponder upon how it has been demonstrated how easy it is to drift. -Theology... Get it right-
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Tuesday, January 23, 2007
1/23/2007 02:39:00 PM
When i got to see this dog... It struck me as one of the nicer ones I've seen. Small sized, but yet having this grown up look. Never payed much attention to dogs. This one screamed attention.
And for the first time in my life I did wish it was mine... =P
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Tuesday, January 16, 2007
1/16/2007 07:51:00 PMAs I reflect, I must be thankful for my parents. It's a funny place between being willing to listen to their "no-compromise" stand and yet not really enjoying church (being a statue in worship and playing... Snake on the handphone).
2nd item to be thankful for... Matt himself. That made church interesting for the first year or so. His jokes, his being relevant to me...
3rd Seby, as a 14 year old kid, a working adult who would want to come down to your place on a saturday morning to chat about Quiet Time is quite something. Not that I did my Qt after that... sure left an impression on me though at that time. I still remember his story from that morning though... About how God blew the pages of his bible to speak into his life.
4th Nicodemus... I mean. Okay well... Umm.. we know xD xD
5th Jason... Playing guitar was that thing which really got my christian life going. Ironically.
6th God. Since then I have become less and less dependent on external things making me grow closer to God(though that has value) but God being God has always rvealed Himself to me.
It's been a great journey thus far. =)
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Sunday, January 14, 2007
1/14/2007 05:15:00 PMPosted
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Saturday, January 13, 2007
1/13/2007 11:32:00 PMSome days just dont go right.
Some days go even wrong-er than others.
Some days my brain doesn't seem to engage.
And I'm quite sorry that it happened that way.
So please forgive me for the mistakes I have made and will make.
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Monday, January 08, 2007
1/08/2007 01:55:00 PMWhen disappointed... What happens?
People disappoint. And disappointment pre-supposss there is a expectation. So the typical teenager respons is not to expect... But that is not realistic as everyone, has expectations. Thus the key is to manage the expectations and disappointments that come after.
The real key to managing this? Is where your security(or whatever was staked upon) lies...
In the context of church and ministry today, it can be easily placd upon leaders who are seen as real role models. Personally, if that happens as an ultimate end to all things, then its a failure because as a leader, I've failed to point people to the real answer... Christ Himself.
So in my own way now, I proudly say, that Jesus is the answer, the security and the "is all, end all"
In the words of the Apostle Paul: "Imitate me, as I imitate Christ".
People disappoint. And disappointment pre-supposss there is a expectation. So the typical teenager respons is not to expect... But that is not realistic as everyone, has expectations. Thus the key is to manage the expectations and disappointments that come after.
The real key to managing this? Is where your security(or whatever was staked upon) lies...
In the context of church and ministry today, it can be easily placd upon leaders who are seen as real role models. Personally, if that happens as an ultimate end to all things, then its a failure because as a leader, I've failed to point people to the real answer... Christ Himself.
So in my own way now, I proudly say, that Jesus is the answer, the security and the "is all, end all"
In the words of the Apostle Paul: "Imitate me, as I imitate Christ".
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Friday, January 05, 2007
1/05/2007 10:08:00 PMNot nice.
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Tuesday, January 02, 2007
1/02/2007 09:53:00 PMColossians 3:1-2
1Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
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Sunday, December 31, 2006
12/31/2006 04:12:00 PMI actually lost the almost complete version of this entry.
The destiny that I have in Christ is one that I have always been aware of and have always held fast to in troubled times. The sermon today was apt as a affirmation for what God has wanted us all to know. And I think that should make us give thanks to Him. That was done this morning pretty well I feel. So i'll kick back abit and thank some of you guys as well.
Mark Cheong - for all the times we shared life and prayed together in WG. They were great times and they have pushed me in my spiritual life. From the GDOG series to the late WG life issues. Great stuff.
Nicodemus - I wrote him the shortest Christmas card of all. If I sent him 100 or 0... It would not have made a difference. That's what we call "great friends". No gifts necessary. Just presence(something like what God desires). Thanks for always being around. I hope I have been as good a friend to you as you have been to me.
Eliza - Have you watched the movie The Matrix? You're like the Oracle. Always giving me what I need to know. Just enough. Not too much. Not too little. A source of wise objective council and a very much treaured ability to see things further. Did I mention the insights?
Ezekiel - For all the times we spent together talking and mugging for the Maths O lvl. That trip to your old house was not a burden at all.
Jon Lee - IDMC challenged me to look for people with the same heart and mind. Of course you came along.
Matt - Thanks for being patient with me in my hot-headedness. Thanks for trusting me enough to release the leadership roles in worship and as a Spider. I did tell myself that was going to b my last week in WEB. God was on time for me.
Titus - For always hearing me out.... both the nonsense and pressing issues. You're a damn nice guy that almost doesnt get enough credit. So here's to you.. *smuacks* xP
Aletheia - You taught me so much about myself. As well as pushing me in my walk.
3sa - I will always remember that piece of advice "the best way to lead people into worship is to engage in worship". That will stay with me for a long time. May God bless our work as WEB spinners.
Mark Lim- For asking the hard questions.
Pleroma - for the practice times we've had together.
I bet there are more I cant remember now. Special mentions go out to
WEB tech crew - Ethel and Erika, Leon, Hannah and Nicole, Jon Lee, Magdalene, Nicodemus, Denis, Jewel. I admire the effort and passion starting to become evident in the job done. I always pray it is done as an offering unto God for what better can we strive for than to know that He is delighted in our offerings?
WEB Worship ministry( existing pre "hands-on-deck"): The road has been tough. I hope we've grown in that time instad of complaining or backsliding. Let's move with God.
WEB Worship(new sign ups): Howdy. Welcome. :D
Oliver - There is a reason why I need you in my team. :D
Jono - thanks for the pedal loans! and pay-palling my Fulldrive fer me.
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Wednesday, December 27, 2006
12/27/2006 02:42:00 AMOne of the things we should all learn to do. Why?
Well, why do people get themselves so busy? Deep within might not be conviction but simple driven-ness.
Why the Driven-ness? Many reasons come forth from personality to addiction and issues of security. Sometimes though, it could be simply the inability to face up to God.
Simply stated, silence forces us to face up to God. That is why not everyone enjoys silence, instead choosing to occupy their lives with something.
So the question begs. Are you busy because you do not want to face God? Why do you not want to face God?
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Saturday, December 23, 2006
12/23/2006 12:25:00 AMAs i was going home, I reflected upon my own state and where I was hence the post below this one. It was a prayer for myself. Posted it on multiply and went off to have my time with God.
In my time... He brought me back to that place where passion was still fresh, love was abundant, in broken-ness I found satisfaction and was able to stand before man(especially in the ears of worship leading).
As I was praying, I suddenly realised I had songs I needed to come out with for the next session in January. God gave me an answer straight away. It was whatever he had just showed me; a culmination of 6 sessions of worship leading!
In thos 6 weeks, many have heard this but God simply taught me how to be desperate for Him... not a desperation that goes after anything or eveything, but one that longs for the "Living Waters" which is Christ. And in what is looking like the last time I'll be leading worship, God wants me to lead in that. He certainly knows best and as a wonderful plan for us!
Its early on a saturday morning now. And STIR went so well. The same applies again as we look forward to Thanksgiving Service.
Here is a picture to top it all off. Charmaine managed to catch me at a facial transition. *dang*
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Friday, December 22, 2006
12/22/2006 12:07:00 AMHoliness is what I need
Holiness, holiness is what is You want from me
Faithfulness, faithfulness is what I long for
Faithfulness is what I need
Faithfulness, faithfulness is what You want from me
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Wednesday, December 20, 2006
12/20/2006 11:15:00 PMStarted to set up the recording equipment, and began to wonder why in the world do I even try to sing and make it sound good? Anything on recorded media always becomes so much more "mistake exposing". And i was going to sing... forget it.
i do have to get down to it one day though... *gee*
TO KEEP YOUR LOVELY FACE
To keep Your lovely face
Ever before my eyes
This is my prayer
Make it my strong desire
That in my secret heart
No other love competes
No rival throne survives
And I serve only You
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12/20/2006 09:56:00 PM
If you realise this is very reminiscent of Themis' site.. well you're alright because it is basically his that has been re-modified.
All with permission of course.
I've resized things here and there to make it abit more photo post friendly. Meantime, have a look around.
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STIR is on the 22nd at 7pm in the Grace Sanctuary. Invite your friends and remind your WG peeps about it! Its a Christmas service for young people.
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Wednesday, August 03, 2005
8/03/2005 03:19:00 PMNew site.
step 1: click
2: open eyes
3. read...
4. update links.
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