21 more days till 2010?!?

It seemed like yesterday that we boarded the plane to Vietnam, and now we’re back already, 7 days later, with different stories to tell. As many of the team-members that went, we’ve concluded that Vietnam was totally different compared to Cambodia last year, and in the wise words of Joel, “We did less, yet, we did more.”.

It’s a truly humbling experience to be part of what could be a national revival in Vietnam. It was a humbling experience to see 60-year old ah-mas being so passionate in worship – jumping and dancing before the Lord, without any fear of ‘losing face’. It was heartening to see young boys, carry heavy flags, waving them, ushering in the presence of God. It was humbling to hear of people taking precious leave from work, just to hear a bunch of youths share on worship. It was humbling to be in the presence of people who have suffered, been put in jail, and who have started churches from nothing, and yet, bestowing us the priviledge to share the pulpit together with them. It was heart-warming to know  that a nation that has a per capita income almost 30 times lower than Singapore, the people are still genuine and sincere in their giving and hospitality. To think that they climb fruit trees to pick the biggest, and best looking fruits for us to eat, fruits which they could potentially sell to make a living.

There are plenty of things else that I could say that we’ve learnt in Vietnam, but in summary, I’ve been won over by their sincerity and their love. Their passion for God and what they believe God can do in their Nation. I sense a new season of Hope for them. After over  100 years of political strife in their nation, there is this level of Hope, not just in the physical, but in the Spiritual as well.

And yes, it’s but 21 more days till 2009 draws to and end, and 2010 begins. Indeed, time flies! It really has been an exciting 2009 for me, and I’m looking forward to a fruitful 2010!

Elizabeth and her family is currently holidaying in Bahrain/Jordan! And from what she has been telling me, it seems like she has been having plenty of fun! So that’s good! But yes, I still can’t wait for her return though! 8 more days!

It’s going to be quite a busy next 2 weeks, preparing for Christmas and Youth Camp, but I’m uberly excited this festive season, not so much about the holidays and stuff, but this level of expectancy of what God is going to do!

Are you ready for God’s move?

Whirlwind

Goodness gracious me!! How time is flying by! I’m now officially a East-sider, into my new home! Pictures uploaded soon, once I find time to repair my camera!

First night at Tampines last night, and something freaky happened in the middle of the night. My shower faucet turned on by itself?? Like water was flowing out from the faucet, even though it was turned off! Kinda figured that the remnents of water in the pipe will flow out many minutes after it’s switched off, cos it happened again this morning after I showered.

Anyway, I’m having loads of fun unpacking together with Elizabeth and Ivan. Trying to figure out where to put different things, and how the furniture should be placed. It’s like starting live anew. You can start things on a fresh piece of paper, start out right. And when you start things out right, when you put things in the right place, it’ll set a path for what may come in the future.

I really thank God that we can start life anew in and with Him. That we can start things out right. Jesus can wipe our slate clean!

I am still learning…

I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life. I’ve learned that making a “living” is not the same thing as making a “life.” I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one. I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn. I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

- Maya Angelou

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Moving out and away from your comfort zone

Can you imagine if God, one day told you, like how he told Abraham in Genesis 12, “Leave your country, your people, and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you…”

Sometimes I wonder if God were to tell me something similar, that I will be able to do the same. Leaving your comfort zone, going to uncharted waters, doing something that you’ve never done before…

Even as I ponder about this thought, it holds the same in many things that we do. Our apprehension when it comes to a new environment, undertaking a new ministry, starting a new relationship, all these, requires us to move away from our comfort zone, it requires us to embrace change and transformation. Sometimes, we just hold back when it comes to new things. Many times, we don’t adapt to changes around us, but we try to change our new environment to fit to our old system.

God has given us promise after promise in His Word, that He will always be with us. Sometimes, we forget that, and we tend to go back to the way of familiarity, to our comfort zone. What ever happened to the element of Faith?

What is God asking you today, to do something, something new, bold, creative, exciting? Or are we contented with what we have?

It’s already October!!

Goodness! How time flies! September flew by exceptionally quick, and now it’s already coming October! My house is almost done and ready, and I should be moving in about 4-6 weeks time!

For those who are thinking of getting me house-warming presents, may I suggest the following:-

1) LOGOS Bible Software for Mac

2) Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

I know these items are not exactly the cheapest presents to get, but I’m sure there are many kind souls out there! And many can share & chip in to the cost of the present!

Ohh, and I won’t mind a Sony PS3 either!

Awesome singing!

Just saw this video on You Tube! Fantastic singing!