I choose the TRUE ROAD...

Some people aren't quite fans of the Eugene Peterson's paraphrase of the Bible, THE MESSAGE, but I am. Or rather... I have come to be.

This practically captures it all for me... I couldn't have described it better myself...

"I'm feeling terrible—I couldn't feel worse!
Get me on my feet again. You promised, remember?
When I told my story, you responded;
train me well in your deep wisdom.
Help me understand these things inside and out
so I can ponder your miracle-wonders.
My sad life's dilapidated, a falling-down barn;
build me up again by your Word.
Barricade the road that goes Nowhere;
grace me with your clear revelation.
I choose the true road to Somewhere,
I post your road signs at every curve and corner.
I grasp and cling to whatever you tell me;
God, don't let me down!
I'll run the course you lay out for me
if you'll just show me how."

Psalm 119:25-32 (The Message)

Them creative types...

You know how they say them creative types are usually temperamental, emotional with weird-ass mood swings?

What about those like me who are sooooo not creative, but still temperamental, emotional with weird-ass mood swings? I have no words to describe myself...

It's disgusting... I'm not satisfied because I know I should be filled with joy. His joy is my strength, and any thing else is just a temporary high.

I've been quite (read: VERY) moody of late. Of course being a guy you kinda just put on a brave front and act like everything's all cool. But this week's been a sort of an emotional roller coaster...
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I'm waiting here...

Sitting in the silence...

Have you ever been in one of those moods where you just wish for a friend who'd be willing to just sit with you in the silence? You're not in the mood for talking, but you would like a friend to just come sit with you... letting you know that he's there.

It's one of them days
Where I ain't much for words
But would appreciate the company
Now would you come sit with me?

on our knees...

I don't think the call to prayer and repentance has ever been stronger than it is now... just one touch... just one touch Lord.

e.m.o.

I'm how tempted to type like 1 x long e dot m dot o dot (e.m.o.) entry now... but then I think it's a bad idea.

Hahaha...

Law v.s. Grace?

Just this week a friend asked me,"Are you as hard on other people as you are on yourself?"
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Well, generally unless I know it's something I'm called to do, then... NO. But if there are people I have offended in the past because of this, I am sorry. Do let me know, and I WILL apologise to you personally, IN PERSON.

I do not think I am too hard on myself. If I am, I think it's because I lack discipline.

Communication breakdowns...

I hate them... I hate being misunderstood, I hate misunderstanding people. But it happens alot to me.

This can't go on...

Church

Hello everyone, sorry for the lack of updates.

Anyway, church was great today. It was one of those Sundays where I wasn't leading worship for main service or for youth. I actually had time to NOT have my lunch in Holland Village! Hahaha...

Ok back to church. For service today, the worship team decided to do a special "Jewish" set, meaning they did all the praise & worship songs with Jewish influences, songs from the Messaianic movement and stuff. Songs like "Kadosh", "Jehovah Jireh"... etc.

It was an awesome time of worship. Technically it was really good. But that's not even the point right now. I appreciate these "Jewish songs" because they're simply ALL ABOUT GOD. They simply declare the awesomeness, the holiness, the majesty of our Holy God. And they are a welcome change from alot of the songs we sing nowadays, about what WE would do for God, about how much we love God. Don't get me wrong there is a place for alot of these songs, and I love them, but we have to realise we're nothing but mere feeble humans. We can SAY we love God, and that we wanna do this and do that for Him, but we WILL fail. And that is why we need Jesus, no?

"Jewish songs" simply capture the nature and character of God, His unchanging nature. It's always good to just totally focus on that from time to time. He is the same yesterday, today, and forevermore....

But I would like to give props to the band who really pulled off a set that I am pretty sure wasn't a stroll by the beach technically. Praise God! He took their hardwork and multiplied it for His glory! Oh yah, special mention to Junxu, who played acoustic for the first time at main service today. What a set for your debut man! Haha... But it was definitely a great first time. Good job!

The singers sounded really awesome too. Good to see Henry back on vocals too.=)
And of course...Shawn, THE VOICE, he was brilliant (as usual) as worship leader (and sometimes dancer too! haha... "hallelujah hallelujah"). May the Potter continue to shape you into something of beauty that reflects His majesty, as you yield yourself to Him.

I can't forget the dancers as well. They just keep getting better! Good to see Danch on the team as well! I was really ministered by the dancers today. Awesome... (i don't have much of a vocabulary)

Thank you Lord for blessing us with the people in our worship ministry. Every single one of them, not just those who were serving today is special in your eyes, and is made in your image. Lead us to the cross, and may we fall in love with you all over again, Jesus.

Thank you Lord also for 2 very powerful and annointed messages today. The first was delivered at main service by Ps William, on the "Goliaths in our lives" (ok tt's my own title.. but that is what it was about). The 2nd was by Ivan at youth, on finding our rest in Him. This was seriously THE BEST message Ivan has given ever. It could only be you God, taking Ivan's efforts and using it for Your glory.

May Your Word never return to you void.

You know you're old when...

Ok... so this morning I went to Starbucks to get a coffee. When I got there, I ordered my usual and proceeded with the payment.

As the counter girl was getting me my change, she asked, "So...... Not working today?" =(

That's terrible... They've always always asked me, "Not in school today?"

i'monlytwentyfive...really...onlytwentyfive

I surrendered...

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I Love You Lord...

I give my life...
To honour YOU
YOU are the Christ
My Saviour King
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How can I give anything less
When you gave heaven's best?

For the gate is narrow and the way is hard......

I totally applaud this pastor for his uncompromising stand. These posts might offend, and they're definitely hard to swallow. But these are issues that we (esp the youth of today), need to address. To say that these things are not a struggle to me would be plain lie.

I really wished the church really talked more about such stuff. Our God isn't a floaty, happy clappy "inthecloudswithprettystuff" type god... He's GOD. GOD OVER ALL. He may be loving, but He's also strict, uncompromising... because He's unchanging.

To give our God anything less would be to cheapen the work of the cross.

Really... EVERYONE needs to read this... THESE rather...

1. http://www.perrynoble.com/2006/11/02/masturbation/

2. http://www.perrynoble.com/2005/08/17/thought-on-pornography/

3. http://www.perrynoble.com/2007/09/11/nice-christian-boys-and-girls-make-me-sick/

War cry...

The battle for this broken world can only be fought on our knees......
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Now who's going to answer the call?

Fine Tension...

Glenn... sucks... at the art of holding things in Fine Tension.
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And thus... he is not a very happy boy.

Leadership Experiences & Struggles #1

1. Sometimes you wonder if it is all worth it.
2. You can't please everyone.
3. You will ALWAYS mess up... ALOT.
4. Never expect people to appreciate you.

Photosss... from the last couple of weeks

Introducing...... TAN WEIYING! (She eats boys for breakfast...)

Weiying: I'm hungryyyy!!! Roarrrrrr..........

Weiying: 1 down... many many many more to go...

Denise: How does she do it?!

The NEW URBAN MALES of Connect. (and some very tall girls... either that or those males are just... errrm... nvm) I love how every single person's expression does not seem related to each other. Haha...

And now for the good stuff. Presenting... The SJC Mission Team to Ban Chang, Thailand!

Ok we're still missing Joel Chan from all these pictures. Do pray for us as we prepare for the trip! =) Lives will be changed... and He's gonna start with us.



idunnowhatweweredoing...

In pain...

Having a pretty rough week. A rollercoaster week of sorts. Trying to hear His voice in the midst of my work... wondering why on earth I do what I do, be it in church or in the office. I figure He's calling me to Him... the question is: How will I respond?.............. (Matthew 11:28)

I love you Lord
And I offer my life to You
I know you're leading me to the point of death
To the death of all that is in me that does not honour You

I ask Lord
For a heart of obedience
Even to the point of death

Do you believe it?

A vision...

Of a young people in love
Young people so in love
So in love with their Saviour
That they're willing to count the cost
And follow Him to the end

For He counted the cost
He paid the price
He crossed the great divide
All for love to take our place
All for love He finished the race
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This is a vision...

Of a people willing
Willing to pay the price
Willing to carry the name of Jesus Christ
The name above all names
The name of the Saviour who gave His life
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A people...

Who are in the world but not of it
Who are willing to have their hearts broken
Broken for the things that break His
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These people...

Are not afraid
Not afraid to take the stand
Not afraid to bow to His plan
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A people...

With a hunger
A passion
An unquenchable desire
To see the name of Jesus Christ
Lifted high above every land
On earth as it is in heaven

Empowered by the Giver of Life
They will give themselves no rest
Holding on and never letting go
Till the day
When every nation, tribe and tongue
Exalts the name of the King of Kings
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Can you see it?
Do you believe it?
Can you see it?
Do you believe it?

A generation carrying the Light
Shining bright against the darkness
A generation of warriors
An army of light, rising forth
From the valley of bones

Beaming like a city on a hill
There is none but ONE whom they fear
Breaking free
There is no turning back
The battle cry is on their lips

His hands, His feet they will be
In the midst of a world that's lost
They will be speakers of truth
Believing that the time is near
And the hour is almost here

Can you see it?
Do you believe it?

Sydney...

Few places in the world make me smile like Sydney can. I can't even explain why. I just like the place.

And right now... I wish I could just run away and stay there.
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Drink? No Drink?

http://www.dankimball.com/vintage_faith/2007/07/would-jesus-be-.html

Good, well-written article. So what do YOU think? Feel free to leave comments.... But don't unreasonably slam anyone.