Got to know about the Christian band Casting Crowns recently.
Find them really cool!
Some cool music videos in youtube by Casting Crowns
Slow Fade
Prodigal
Christmas video: While You Were Sleeping
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Song: Praise You In The Storm
I believe what Pastor Edmund Chan taught us:
"God is love.
God is in-control.
And He will bring His will and purpose to pass".
But we need to surrender ourselves and our will to Him, the Great I Am.
In this fallen world, we will face the storm.
But Jesus is with us.
As long as He is with us, we are safe.
I believe in God's love and His power to help us.
If God cannot help us, who else can?
In all things, God cares about our holiness more than our happiness.
We are to be like Christ.
Our life is to give Him the glory.
A song by the band Casting Crowns.
The lyric:
Praise You in This Storm
words by Mark Hall/music by Mark Hall and Bernie Herms
I was sure by now,God, that You would have reached down
and wiped our tears away,
stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say amen
and it's still raining
as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain,
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away.
Chorus:
And I'll praise you in this storm
and I will lift my hands
for You are who You are
no matter where I am
and every tear I've cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to You
and raised me up again
my strength is almost gone how can I carry on
if I can't find You
and as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away
Chorus
I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
(This second chorus is from Psalm 121)
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Another cool video in youtube.
Casting Crowns (live) in youtube that include the story that inspired this song.
The write out of the story:
"If there ever were a test of our faith--if there ever were a test of the motives of our worship--it is when a storm rolls into our lives. We watched and prayed for a precious little girl named Erin Edwards struggle with a deadly disease for several years. The courage, the witness, and the worship of Erin's mother Laurie inspired this song.
Sometimes God calms our storms.
Sometimes He chooses to ride them with us.
Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Psalm 42:5, Psalm 121:1-2,
Job 1:20-21, Daniel 3:16-18." (Casting Crowns--Lifesong)
"God is love.
God is in-control.
And He will bring His will and purpose to pass".
But we need to surrender ourselves and our will to Him, the Great I Am.
In this fallen world, we will face the storm.
But Jesus is with us.
As long as He is with us, we are safe.
I believe in God's love and His power to help us.
If God cannot help us, who else can?
In all things, God cares about our holiness more than our happiness.
We are to be like Christ.
Our life is to give Him the glory.
A song by the band Casting Crowns.
The lyric:
Praise You in This Storm
words by Mark Hall/music by Mark Hall and Bernie Herms
I was sure by now,God, that You would have reached down
and wiped our tears away,
stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say amen
and it's still raining
as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain,
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away.
Chorus:
And I'll praise you in this storm
and I will lift my hands
for You are who You are
no matter where I am
and every tear I've cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to You
and raised me up again
my strength is almost gone how can I carry on
if I can't find You
and as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away
Chorus
I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
(This second chorus is from Psalm 121)
===============================================
Another cool video in youtube.
Casting Crowns (live) in youtube that include the story that inspired this song.
The write out of the story:
"If there ever were a test of our faith--if there ever were a test of the motives of our worship--it is when a storm rolls into our lives. We watched and prayed for a precious little girl named Erin Edwards struggle with a deadly disease for several years. The courage, the witness, and the worship of Erin's mother Laurie inspired this song.
Sometimes God calms our storms.
Sometimes He chooses to ride them with us.
Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Psalm 42:5, Psalm 121:1-2,
Job 1:20-21, Daniel 3:16-18." (Casting Crowns--Lifesong)
Song: Who Am I
A song by Casting Crowns in 2003.
This song sings out our identity in Christ.
I fully identify with the chorus.
I am God's Grace.
I am His.
The lyric:
Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name
Would care to feel my hurt
Who am I, that the Bright and Morning Star
Would choose to light the way
For my ever wandering heart
Chorus
Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are
I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
Vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours, I am Yours
Who am I, that the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love and watch me rise again
Who am I, that the voice that calmed the sea
Would call out through the rain
And calm the storm in me
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Mark Hall explain the making of the song in youtube.
This song sings out our identity in Christ.
I fully identify with the chorus.
I am God's Grace.
I am His.
The lyric:
Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name
Would care to feel my hurt
Who am I, that the Bright and Morning Star
Would choose to light the way
For my ever wandering heart
Chorus
Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are
I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
Vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours, I am Yours
Who am I, that the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love and watch me rise again
Who am I, that the voice that calmed the sea
Would call out through the rain
And calm the storm in me
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Mark Hall explain the making of the song in youtube.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
I should be human BEING
On Friday night (21 Aug 2009) IDT (Intentional Discipleship Training), the teaching that impact me the most is “It pleases Father God the most is not what I do for Him, but for my character to be conform in the likeness of His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.”
I should be human BEING, not human DOING.
When my BEING is right, my DOING will be right too.
Romans 8:29 (New International Version)
For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
2 Corinthians 3:18 (English Standard Version)
And we all, with unveiled face, reflecting the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
Saturday, August 01, 2009
Song: Here I Am, Lord
By Dan Schutte, copyright 1981
A song of God's love for His people.
The lyric:
I, the Lord of sea and sky,
I have heard My people cry.
All who dwell in dark and sin,
My hand will save.
I, who made the stars of night,
I will make their darkness bright.
Who will bear My light to them?
Whom shall I send?
Chorus
Here am I, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if You lead me.
I will hold Your people in my heart.
I, the Lord of snow and rain,
I have borne My people’s pain.
I have wept for love of them.
They turn away.
I will break their hearts of stone,
Give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak My words to them.
Whom shall I send?
Chorus
Here am I, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if You lead me.
I will hold Your people in my heart.
I, the Lord of wind and flame,
I will tend the poor and lame.
I will set a feast for them.
My hand will save.
Finest bread I will provide,
'Til their hearts be satisfied.
I will give my life to them.
Whom shall I send?
Chorus
Here am I, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if You lead me.
I will hold Your people in my heart.
A song of God's love for His people.
The lyric:
I, the Lord of sea and sky,
I have heard My people cry.
All who dwell in dark and sin,
My hand will save.
I, who made the stars of night,
I will make their darkness bright.
Who will bear My light to them?
Whom shall I send?
Chorus
Here am I, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if You lead me.
I will hold Your people in my heart.
I, the Lord of snow and rain,
I have borne My people’s pain.
I have wept for love of them.
They turn away.
I will break their hearts of stone,
Give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak My words to them.
Whom shall I send?
Chorus
Here am I, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if You lead me.
I will hold Your people in my heart.
I, the Lord of wind and flame,
I will tend the poor and lame.
I will set a feast for them.
My hand will save.
Finest bread I will provide,
'Til their hearts be satisfied.
I will give my life to them.
Whom shall I send?
Chorus
Here am I, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if You lead me.
I will hold Your people in my heart.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Thanksgiving for my flat
Recently my younger brother whole family of four came from Melbourne to Singapore for holiday. They stayed in my place for one week. On the last day, he asked when is the government going to upgrade the toilet under the Home Improvement Programme (HIP). To him, it is very rare to use squatting WC at this era in Singapore.
I understand his perspective. When I studied in Melbourne in 1991, I did not see squatting WC.
Initially, I am also not use to the 30 years old toilets. I did not renovate the toilets as the PM announced in 2007 National day speech that government will do it. So I left it during my renovation of the flat as I did it during the time where construction business was booming and the renovation cost was really expensive. The supply and demand issue.
My two old toilets teach me to manage my expectation.
Is it okay to live with less?
It teaches me to be patient. My time will come when government will schedule to renovated the two toilets with affordable cost.
I am thankful for my flat. It is my Daddy God’s loving provision for me.
I am thankful that I can reach AMK Hub in 5 minutes. The NTUC Hypermart is in it. I enjoy marketing there.
I am thankful that the government upgraded the lift. Thus the lift stops at my floor.
Ever since I moved in, the water pipe is upgraded; the electricity item is upgraded.
Recently, the external façade of the flat was repainted. It looks so much better.
I am thankful for the effort put in by the government in upgrading the flat.
I count my blessing. He is a God of so much more. And I am very thankful to Him.
My two old toilets is a minor issue. If they seriously need to be renovated before the HIP, I will do it.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
Update in 31 Dec 09: The floor screeds outside my flat unit is recently make new.
I understand his perspective. When I studied in Melbourne in 1991, I did not see squatting WC.
Initially, I am also not use to the 30 years old toilets. I did not renovate the toilets as the PM announced in 2007 National day speech that government will do it. So I left it during my renovation of the flat as I did it during the time where construction business was booming and the renovation cost was really expensive. The supply and demand issue.
My two old toilets teach me to manage my expectation.
Is it okay to live with less?
It teaches me to be patient. My time will come when government will schedule to renovated the two toilets with affordable cost.
I am thankful for my flat. It is my Daddy God’s loving provision for me.
I am thankful that I can reach AMK Hub in 5 minutes. The NTUC Hypermart is in it. I enjoy marketing there.
I am thankful that the government upgraded the lift. Thus the lift stops at my floor.
Ever since I moved in, the water pipe is upgraded; the electricity item is upgraded.
Recently, the external façade of the flat was repainted. It looks so much better.
I am thankful for the effort put in by the government in upgrading the flat.
I count my blessing. He is a God of so much more. And I am very thankful to Him.
My two old toilets is a minor issue. If they seriously need to be renovated before the HIP, I will do it.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
Update in 31 Dec 09: The floor screeds outside my flat unit is recently make new.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Does Time heals?
Recently, I attended a Christian teaching series on healing of damaged emotions.
The speaker post a question, “Does time heal?”
She had a yes and no answer to the question.
As I pondered upon the question, I believe Holy Spirit gave me this understanding.
Time by itself does not heal. Time heals provided the healing mechanism is put in place to start the healing process.
How long to get heal depends on:
* the depth of the cut (wound)
* the existing condition of the person and
* the type of treatment being received
To parallel the healing of the emotion with the physical healing of a cut (wound).
The depth of the cut
Why a minor cut can be healed in one or two days? That is because God builds in us the self healing mechanism. If the cut is deeper, we will need external help to clean up the wound and stitch back the cut. It also take longer time to heal than a minor cut.
If we leave it untreated, it remains an open wound. When people unintentionally or intentionally touches our open wound, we react. We can manifest it in different negative ways. We may scream, shout, get angry, cry. Lots of negative reactions.
If the wound is properly treated and is healed completely, there is no pain in it. So we will not react when people touch it.
If the wound is very serious. Like a deep cut of the hand that it nearly disconnected from the body, it will be an emergency case. The wounded person will need to go to hospital and required more treatments. A specialist or a team of specialists is needed to connect back all the hand nerves and the hand to the body. Leave untreated, the wounded hand most likely to be gone forever.
The existing condition of the person
Whether the person is physically healthy or someone with chronic condition. And the degree of the chronic condition. This affects the speed of the healing. In addition, the willingness of the patient to cooperate with the medical staff. And the mental eagerness of the patient to get heal.
The type of treatment being received
Whether the treatment is done by skilled doctor. And the effectiveness of the medication.
In general, we know better in treating the physical wound because it can be seen. But the same principles apply to emotional wound and sickness in the mind. However, it may not be obvious for the person to know that he / she needs to be treated accordingly.
I know because God gave me some exposures in these areas: body, mind and soul (emotion). I know also because Jesus healed me of my emotional wound caused by my childhood experience.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Movie: Home
On 5 June 09, Friday night, I watched the movie premiere of HOME for World Environment Day.
The movie is directed by Yann Arthus-Bertrand who took beautiful aerial photos.
It is a wonderful movie. It shows the natural scenery created by God that is so beautiful. Just like Bible said in Genesis 1:31a "God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.".
Indeed, it was extremely beautiful. Some scenery are like abstract art done by the finger of God. So beautiful. God always impress me.
And it send out a message that is same as God said in Genesis 1:28 and Genesis 2:15, that is man is to take care of the earth. By doing so, we can continue to benefit from the earth.
To view Movie Trailer, please visit:
http://www.home-2009.com/us/index.html
To download Production Notes, please click:
http://www.shawmovies.sg/Production_Notes/HOME%20production%20notes.doc
An abstract from the Production Notes:
What do you hope audiences will take away with them?
Besides changing their way of life, I'd like people to want to help, to share. There's a magnificent quote from Théodore Monod: "We've tried everything, except love". I hope this movie will be synonymous with a lot of love.
Wonderful movie. I hope the movie will help people to love the earth more.
要爱护地球!
The movie is directed by Yann Arthus-Bertrand who took beautiful aerial photos.
It is a wonderful movie. It shows the natural scenery created by God that is so beautiful. Just like Bible said in Genesis 1:31a "God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.".
Indeed, it was extremely beautiful. Some scenery are like abstract art done by the finger of God. So beautiful. God always impress me.
And it send out a message that is same as God said in Genesis 1:28 and Genesis 2:15, that is man is to take care of the earth. By doing so, we can continue to benefit from the earth.
To view Movie Trailer, please visit:
http://www.home-2009.com/us/index.html
To download Production Notes, please click:
http://www.shawmovies.sg/Production_Notes/HOME%20production%20notes.doc
An abstract from the Production Notes:
What do you hope audiences will take away with them?
Besides changing their way of life, I'd like people to want to help, to share. There's a magnificent quote from Théodore Monod: "We've tried everything, except love". I hope this movie will be synonymous with a lot of love.
Wonderful movie. I hope the movie will help people to love the earth more.
要爱护地球!
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Movie: Angels and Demons
Watch the movie Angels and Demons with a friend on Saturday (23 May 09) night. It is based on a thriller fiction written by Dan Brown, the author of The Da Vinci Code. It is an entertaining movie.
From Dan Brown website, I get to know more about Ambigrams. Interesting art.
I also read the FAQ of The Da Vinci Code.
I agreed that it is good for the fiction, The Da Vinci Code, in rising people interest in Christianity. Ultimately, we should be thinking people. Not taking wholesale in whatever others said, without thinking.
Talking about being thinking people, one of the Christian speakers that I like is Dr. Ravi Zacharias. I enjoy his talks in his website radio, Let My People Think.
From Dan Brown website, I get to know more about Ambigrams. Interesting art.
I also read the FAQ of The Da Vinci Code.
I agreed that it is good for the fiction, The Da Vinci Code, in rising people interest in Christianity. Ultimately, we should be thinking people. Not taking wholesale in whatever others said, without thinking.
Talking about being thinking people, one of the Christian speakers that I like is Dr. Ravi Zacharias. I enjoy his talks in his website radio, Let My People Think.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Song: When God Ran
Saw this song in Youtube while listening to “In Christ Alone”.
This is the song that I had been looking for years!
I first listened to this song many years ago in a Sunday Service.
The song brought tears to my eyes.
That time, I allowed the disappointments in my life to distance my heart from God.
And this song reminded me how much God loves me.
Disregard of His dignity and majesty, Father God run to me.
This song is base on a Bible story told by Lord Jesus:
The Parable of the Lost Son in Luke 15
Enjoy it in Youtube:
- Phillips, Craig & Dean - When God Ran – Live
- When God Ran reflective video
I just know that it is first recorded by Benny Hester.
The lyrics is found in christianlyricsonline.com
Almighty God, the great I am
Immovable rock, omnipotent, powerful, awesome Lord
Victorious warrior, commanding King of Kings
Mighty conqueror, and the only time
the only time I ever saw Him run
CHORUS:
Was when He ran to me, He took me in His arms
Held my head to His chest, said “My son’s come home again”
Lifted my face, wiped the tears from my eyes
With forgiveness in His voice He said,
“Son do you know I still love you?”
He caught me by surprise when God ran
The day I left home I knew I’d broken His heart
And I wondered then if things could ever be the same
Then one night I remembered His love for me
And down that dusty road ahead I could see
It was the only time – it was the only time I ever saw Him run
And then He ran to me, He took me in His arms
Held my head to His chest, said “My son’s come home again”
Lifted my face, wiped the tears from my eyes
With forgiveness in His voice He said,
“Son do you know I still love you?”
He caught me by surprise as He brought me to my knees
When God ran – I saw Him run to me
BRIDGE:
I was so ashamed, all alone and so far away
But now I know He’s been waiting for this day
I saw Him run to me, He took me in His arms
Held my head to His chest, said “My son’s come home again”
Lifted my face, wiped the tears from my eyes
With forgiveness in His voice I felt His love for me again
He ran to me, He took me in His arms
Held my head to His chest, said “My son’s come home again”
Lifted my face, wiped the tears from my eyes
With forgiveness in His voice He said, “Son”, He called me Son
He said, “Son do you know I still love you?”
He ran to me and then I ran to Him
When God ran
This is the song that I had been looking for years!
I first listened to this song many years ago in a Sunday Service.
The song brought tears to my eyes.
That time, I allowed the disappointments in my life to distance my heart from God.
And this song reminded me how much God loves me.
Disregard of His dignity and majesty, Father God run to me.
This song is base on a Bible story told by Lord Jesus:
The Parable of the Lost Son in Luke 15
Enjoy it in Youtube:
- Phillips, Craig & Dean - When God Ran – Live
- When God Ran reflective video
I just know that it is first recorded by Benny Hester.
The lyrics is found in christianlyricsonline.com
Almighty God, the great I am
Immovable rock, omnipotent, powerful, awesome Lord
Victorious warrior, commanding King of Kings
Mighty conqueror, and the only time
the only time I ever saw Him run
CHORUS:
Was when He ran to me, He took me in His arms
Held my head to His chest, said “My son’s come home again”
Lifted my face, wiped the tears from my eyes
With forgiveness in His voice He said,
“Son do you know I still love you?”
He caught me by surprise when God ran
The day I left home I knew I’d broken His heart
And I wondered then if things could ever be the same
Then one night I remembered His love for me
And down that dusty road ahead I could see
It was the only time – it was the only time I ever saw Him run
And then He ran to me, He took me in His arms
Held my head to His chest, said “My son’s come home again”
Lifted my face, wiped the tears from my eyes
With forgiveness in His voice He said,
“Son do you know I still love you?”
He caught me by surprise as He brought me to my knees
When God ran – I saw Him run to me
BRIDGE:
I was so ashamed, all alone and so far away
But now I know He’s been waiting for this day
I saw Him run to me, He took me in His arms
Held my head to His chest, said “My son’s come home again”
Lifted my face, wiped the tears from my eyes
With forgiveness in His voice I felt His love for me again
He ran to me, He took me in His arms
Held my head to His chest, said “My son’s come home again”
Lifted my face, wiped the tears from my eyes
With forgiveness in His voice He said, “Son”, He called me Son
He said, “Son do you know I still love you?”
He ran to me and then I ran to Him
When God ran
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Song: Trust His Heart
This is a song that God minister to me years ago in my low point of my life.
And it still encourage me that when I don’t see His plan and can’t trace His hand, I can trust His heart.
Dual singing in Trust His Heart. This is my favorite method of singing the song.
Group singing in TRUST HIS HEART by RAY BOLTZ with lyrics
The lyrics written by: Babbie Mason and Eddie Carswell
All things work for our good
Though sometimes we can’t see how they could
Struggles that break our hearts in two
Sometimes blind us to the truth
Our Father knows what’s best for us
His ways are not our own
So when your pathway grows dim
And you just can’t see Him
Remember, you’re never alone
Reff:
God is too wise to be mistaken
God is too good to be unkind
So when you don’t understand
When you don’t see His plan
When you can’t trace His hand
Trust His heart
He sees the master plan
He holds the future in His hands
So don’t live as those who have no hope
All our hope is found in Him
We see the present clearly
He sees the first and the last
And like a tapestry
He’s weaving you and me
To someday we’re just like Him
Bridge:
He alone is Faithful and true
He alone knows what is best for you
And it still encourage me that when I don’t see His plan and can’t trace His hand, I can trust His heart.
Dual singing in Trust His Heart. This is my favorite method of singing the song.
Group singing in TRUST HIS HEART by RAY BOLTZ with lyrics
The lyrics written by: Babbie Mason and Eddie Carswell
All things work for our good
Though sometimes we can’t see how they could
Struggles that break our hearts in two
Sometimes blind us to the truth
Our Father knows what’s best for us
His ways are not our own
So when your pathway grows dim
And you just can’t see Him
Remember, you’re never alone
Reff:
God is too wise to be mistaken
God is too good to be unkind
So when you don’t understand
When you don’t see His plan
When you can’t trace His hand
Trust His heart
He sees the master plan
He holds the future in His hands
So don’t live as those who have no hope
All our hope is found in Him
We see the present clearly
He sees the first and the last
And like a tapestry
He’s weaving you and me
To someday we’re just like Him
Bridge:
He alone is Faithful and true
He alone knows what is best for you
For Christ's love compels us
Actually, I am just looking for the music for the song “If You Say Go” from Youtube.
Then I found the song which show part of the movie of “End of the spear”.
“End of the spear” is base on a true story of 5 missionaries who was killed while attempting to evangelize to a tribal people in the mission field.
I heard of this story on my first year as Christian.
Their story inspires many in their walk with Christ, including me.
It is interesting to use Youtube to link up all the related topics.
Holy Ambition: Jim Elliot
Jim Elliot is one of the 5. He made this famous quotation “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.”
The life that he sacrificed brought the breakthrough in a tribal people that is near to extinction as their killed one another.
The trailer of the movie is attracting for us to watch the movie.
Suppose it is a free online movie.
http://www.freemoviesland.com/end-of-the-spear-2005-t232.html
But I have not figure out how to watch it.
In Youtube, it explains briefly the story of the 5 missionaries.
Beyond The Gates of Splendor - Part 1
Beyond The Gates of Splendor - Part 2
Recently, God keeps remind me to die to my self. Including using Youtube.
And a verse keep ringing in my mind. That is “For Christ's love compels us”. Just did a search for the particular verse.
It is in 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (New International Version)
14 For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. 15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.
Got reminded again. In our church discipleship training, we are told that when God keeps repeating something in the Bible within a context, it means as emphasis.
God, I heard You.
Then I found the song which show part of the movie of “End of the spear”.
“End of the spear” is base on a true story of 5 missionaries who was killed while attempting to evangelize to a tribal people in the mission field.
I heard of this story on my first year as Christian.
Their story inspires many in their walk with Christ, including me.
It is interesting to use Youtube to link up all the related topics.
Holy Ambition: Jim Elliot
Jim Elliot is one of the 5. He made this famous quotation “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.”
The life that he sacrificed brought the breakthrough in a tribal people that is near to extinction as their killed one another.
The trailer of the movie is attracting for us to watch the movie.
Suppose it is a free online movie.
http://www.freemoviesland.com/end-of-the-spear-2005-t232.html
But I have not figure out how to watch it.
In Youtube, it explains briefly the story of the 5 missionaries.
Beyond The Gates of Splendor - Part 1
Beyond The Gates of Splendor - Part 2
Recently, God keeps remind me to die to my self. Including using Youtube.
And a verse keep ringing in my mind. That is “For Christ's love compels us”. Just did a search for the particular verse.
It is in 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (New International Version)
14 For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. 15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.
Got reminded again. In our church discipleship training, we are told that when God keeps repeating something in the Bible within a context, it means as emphasis.
God, I heard You.
Song: In Christ Alone
Everyday is a day of thanksgiving to my Triune God (Father God, Lord Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit).
Yesterday, 23 May 09, Saturday, Holy Spirit is at work again. At the back of my mind is singing a worship song. I know the music but not quite sure of the lyrics. Today on Sunday Service, the song was sang at the end of the service. Then I realise this is the song that God put in my heart.
My good friend who sit next to me told me I can find the song by typing “lyric In Christ Alone Hymn” in Google.
Praise the Lord. I found the lyrics in a blog, David Jordan’s Mind
And it is sang in Youtube:
- In Christ Alone Worship Video with Lyrics
- In Christ Alone by Newsboys
The lyrics:
In Christ Alone
By Stuart Townend and Keith Getty
In Christ alone my hope is found,
He is my light, my strength, my song;
this Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All,
here in the love of Christ I stand.
In Christ alone! who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones he came to save.
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live.
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain:
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave he rose again!
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.
No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life’s first cry to final breath.
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.
Yesterday, 23 May 09, Saturday, Holy Spirit is at work again. At the back of my mind is singing a worship song. I know the music but not quite sure of the lyrics. Today on Sunday Service, the song was sang at the end of the service. Then I realise this is the song that God put in my heart.
My good friend who sit next to me told me I can find the song by typing “lyric In Christ Alone Hymn” in Google.
Praise the Lord. I found the lyrics in a blog, David Jordan’s Mind
And it is sang in Youtube:
- In Christ Alone Worship Video with Lyrics
- In Christ Alone by Newsboys
The lyrics:
In Christ Alone
By Stuart Townend and Keith Getty
In Christ alone my hope is found,
He is my light, my strength, my song;
this Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All,
here in the love of Christ I stand.
In Christ alone! who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones he came to save.
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live.
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain:
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave he rose again!
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.
No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life’s first cry to final breath.
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.
Monday, May 11, 2009
永恒的爱
有一种爱
象那夏虫永长鸣
春蚕到死吐不尽
歌 林 多 前 書 13
4 爱 是 恒 久 忍 耐 ， 又 有 恩 慈 ； 爱 是 不 嫉 妒 ； 爱 是 不 自夸 ， 不 张 狂 ，
5 不 做 害 羞 的 事 ， 不 求 自 己 的 益 处 ， 不 轻 易 发 怒 ， 不计 算 人 的 恶 ，
6 不 喜 欢 不 义 ， 只 喜 欢 真 理 ；
7 凡 事 包 容 ， 凡 事 相 信 ， 凡 事 盼 望 ， 凡 事 忍 耐 。
8 爱 是 永 不 止 息 。
13 如 今 常 存 的 有 信 ， 有 望 ， 有 爱 这 三 样 ， 其 中 最 大 的 是 爱 。
主耶稣的大爱，又再一次感动了我。
他是我放不下的爱。
~恩
象那夏虫永长鸣
春蚕到死吐不尽
歌 林 多 前 書 13
4 爱 是 恒 久 忍 耐 ， 又 有 恩 慈 ； 爱 是 不 嫉 妒 ； 爱 是 不 自夸 ， 不 张 狂 ，
5 不 做 害 羞 的 事 ， 不 求 自 己 的 益 处 ， 不 轻 易 发 怒 ， 不计 算 人 的 恶 ，
6 不 喜 欢 不 义 ， 只 喜 欢 真 理 ；
7 凡 事 包 容 ， 凡 事 相 信 ， 凡 事 盼 望 ， 凡 事 忍 耐 。
8 爱 是 永 不 止 息 。
13 如 今 常 存 的 有 信 ， 有 望 ， 有 爱 这 三 样 ， 其 中 最 大 的 是 爱 。
主耶稣的大爱，又再一次感动了我。
他是我放不下的爱。
~恩
Monday, May 04, 2009
The best Insurance plan
Just came back from my church Women breakthrough weekend.
There are many take home lessons.
I am truly grateful to my Lord Jesus Christ for all the good things that happened in the retreat.
Pastor Ann Chan taught us that the best insurance plan is written in the Bible.
Isaiah 46:4
Even to your old age and gray hairs
I (God) am he, I am he who will sustain you.
I have made you and I will carry you;
I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
S.M.A.R.T lifestyle
Everyday is a day of thanksgiving.
Tonight went for a seminar which include a talk by Dr Frederick Toke, a practicing psychologist. He shared on mental strategies to cope and overcome in these difficult times.
Dr Frederick Toke is teaching in Lee Community College.
I am truly inspired by his sharing on S.M.A.R.T lifestyle.
S – Self regulation
M – Margins
A – Adapt
R – Relate
T – Think possibility
S – Self regulation
Discipline. Extricate yourself from entanglements.
M – Margins
Not to live life on the edge. Give yourself buffer. Rest; meditate.
A – Adapt
Learn to adapt; learn to flow with people, learn to flow with time. Be resourceful.
R – Relate
Relationship vs Networking. Go for relationship, not networking. Relationship is for long term.
T – Think possibility
This is different from positive thinking. When the oil indicator in your car is pointing toward E. It is no point to say it has Enough.
Tonight went for a seminar which include a talk by Dr Frederick Toke, a practicing psychologist. He shared on mental strategies to cope and overcome in these difficult times.
Dr Frederick Toke is teaching in Lee Community College.
I am truly inspired by his sharing on S.M.A.R.T lifestyle.
S – Self regulation
M – Margins
A – Adapt
R – Relate
T – Think possibility
S – Self regulation
Discipline. Extricate yourself from entanglements.
M – Margins
Not to live life on the edge. Give yourself buffer. Rest; meditate.
A – Adapt
Learn to adapt; learn to flow with people, learn to flow with time. Be resourceful.
R – Relate
Relationship vs Networking. Go for relationship, not networking. Relationship is for long term.
T – Think possibility
This is different from positive thinking. When the oil indicator in your car is pointing toward E. It is no point to say it has Enough.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Funeral preparation
Recently, the topics of death keeps coming up.
Even today in my paper (21 April 2009), there is a topic on making preparation for funeral. A thought came into my mind; the preparation for funeral is like the preparation for wedding.
After attending so many wedding, I find people put in much effort in preparing for the big day. But the big day is only a day while they have a lifetime to live together… hopefully in today context.
In order to prepare the couples to live together in harmony, there is marriage preparation class. So for the funeral, it is only few days. After that, it is the journey into the afterlife. Is there any afterlife preparation class?
Recently, I shared with a friend about how God saved my mother from death. He recommended a Japanese movie title “Departures”. It is a meaningful movie. In the show, one of the character professions is to burn the corpse into ashes. He said he felt that death is only starting into another journey. How true it is!
Before Jesus went to the Cross to die for our sin, He said in John 14:1-3 "Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”
Bible also said in Hebrews 9:27 And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment,
It is not necessary for neither Jesus nor the Bible, which is authorize by God, to lie. If that is the case, are we prepare for our afterlife?
When Christians share about eternal life, some people thought that is afterlife. So being not ready for death, they are not ready. But as my good friend who grows in Christ, in our experience, we shared a common thought that eternal life starts on the moment that we believe in Jesus.
I still remember that will little faith and self-righteousness that I am not a “bad” person, I received Jesus into my life many years ago. But Jesus took it and changes my thoughts. I only understand better how much I need the grace of God when I enter into His kingdom of love.
Another common thoughts that we shared are, after we receive Christ, we really did not afraid of death anymore. We know where we are going afterlife. We know Jesus is at the other end to receive us in Heaven. We know we will enter Heaven not because of our good works, but because of the blood of Jesus.
“Departures” is a good movie. Even someone in our church who works as a counselor recommend us to watch it.
Another good movie is “The Bucket list”. It provides us some thoughts on how we should live before we kick the bucket.
Even today in my paper (21 April 2009), there is a topic on making preparation for funeral. A thought came into my mind; the preparation for funeral is like the preparation for wedding.
After attending so many wedding, I find people put in much effort in preparing for the big day. But the big day is only a day while they have a lifetime to live together… hopefully in today context.
In order to prepare the couples to live together in harmony, there is marriage preparation class. So for the funeral, it is only few days. After that, it is the journey into the afterlife. Is there any afterlife preparation class?
Recently, I shared with a friend about how God saved my mother from death. He recommended a Japanese movie title “Departures”. It is a meaningful movie. In the show, one of the character professions is to burn the corpse into ashes. He said he felt that death is only starting into another journey. How true it is!
Before Jesus went to the Cross to die for our sin, He said in John 14:1-3 "Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”
Bible also said in Hebrews 9:27 And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment,
It is not necessary for neither Jesus nor the Bible, which is authorize by God, to lie. If that is the case, are we prepare for our afterlife?
When Christians share about eternal life, some people thought that is afterlife. So being not ready for death, they are not ready. But as my good friend who grows in Christ, in our experience, we shared a common thought that eternal life starts on the moment that we believe in Jesus.
I still remember that will little faith and self-righteousness that I am not a “bad” person, I received Jesus into my life many years ago. But Jesus took it and changes my thoughts. I only understand better how much I need the grace of God when I enter into His kingdom of love.
Another common thoughts that we shared are, after we receive Christ, we really did not afraid of death anymore. We know where we are going afterlife. We know Jesus is at the other end to receive us in Heaven. We know we will enter Heaven not because of our good works, but because of the blood of Jesus.
“Departures” is a good movie. Even someone in our church who works as a counselor recommend us to watch it.
Another good movie is “The Bucket list”. It provides us some thoughts on how we should live before we kick the bucket.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Resurrection of Grace.....'s blog
Wow! I did not blog for nearly 2 years.
So busy…
For all my friends who concern about me. I just want to share that my heart is filled with thanksgiving to God. In my imperfect walk with Him, He remains faithful and true.
In these 2 years:
Spiritual home
I left my former church of 13 years and join Covenant Evangelical Free Church in June 2007. When I joined them, I stayed in Pasir Ris and the church is in Jelapang (take MRT to Choa Chu Kang and take LRT to the 8th station). But it is an divine appointment that I met some Christians that also travel long distance to go to that church. Things just fall in place that I know this is the right church for me. One of our Christian friends said to go there is 跋山涉水 (over the mountain and the sea), but I felt God’s leading, so even for the nearly 1.5 hours of one way travel time to get there, it is worth it. Eventually, that friend also join our church.
On late 2007, my Polytechnic good friend become Christian and join me to worship there. She is growing steadily as a Christian. Her growth in Christ is my constant encouragement. Our friendship deepen as we walk with God together. Her 2 adorable daughters became my God-daughters.
I join the church 2 years discipleship program in January 2008. The program is called IDT (Intentional Discipleship Training). The program is great. Highly recommended. I am learning to grow as a Christian.
On August 2008, with the 400+ congregation, we enter the long awaited Promise land of our church; the second center in Woodlands. Our church is growing steadily. Praise the Lord.
Physical Home
I moved from Lavender that I stay for about 7 years to rent a flat in Pasir Ris for half a year and end up brought a flat in AMK. The flat is very close to what I envision. For the 20 requirements that I submit to God, He met all except one; the price. When the flat came along, God told me to take it as He will provide. I take it by faith and He did provide. Ever since I moved to AMK in December 2007, my health slowly improved. I think partly because emotionally I have settle down. Like stop wondering in the wilderness and enter the Promise land.
Work
I left my former company that I work for 8 years to join an Architectural firm in June 2008. It is a faith journey as I am leaving a place that my skill is acknowledged to go to another place to prove myself again. I had the assurance from Holy Spirit that I will be fine. It is an opening from God. To leave my comfort zone, I learn from Moses to pray to God that “unless He goes with me, I will not go” (Exodus 33:14-17). He gave me the assurance that He will go with me. In my IDT that need to memorize Bible verses, He gave me the promise verses in
Isaiah 45:2-3 (English Standard Version)
2"I will go before you and level the exalted places,I will break in pieces the doors of bronze and cut through the bars of iron,3 I will give you the treasures of darkness and the hoards in secret places, that you may know that it is I, the LORD, the God of Israel, who call you by your name.
I took hold of His promises and went. In Christ, His promises is always yes and amen.
My job is solving CAD problems. So I cannot say my job is problem free. No problem. No job. But God is good. In every new challenge, there is an opportunity to trust Him.
Family
God takes care of my family.
My mother had moved to stay in JB with my dad. It is a quiet suburban that has good environment for her health. I like to be there to relax too. Even the air is slower that Singapore. There is a small but good Chinese church in her area. She went for the Sunday service.
For those who know my brother, his whole family had migrated to Melbourne. God takes care of them too. They are coming back in few months time for a short stay.
Resurrection
One week after celebrating the resurrection of Christ, my blog also resurrected. Good timing?
God bless.
~ By His Grace
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