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My tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson, the football pastor.
Published on 2013-05-12 11:00:29
Reading all the tributes about Sir Alex made me realise that the man is more than just a manager… He’s a leader, teacher, father, coach, friend, mentor and even a “pastor” of sorts (among countless other roles) to not just the
finding X reasons to be thankful for our X Easter Outreach.
Published on 2013-03-30 11:08:46
I’m forcing myself to do this before I sleep so that I don’t sink into an unexplainable post-sermon depression; yes, once again I feel like I’ve preached the worst sermon of my life. And this is one of the lowest moments in my short
Lent 09: what stirs my anger.
Published on 2013-02-28 10:00:24
I was disappointed with myself for not being able to subdue my anger during a meeting yesterday. No, I didn’t flare up at a particular person or used words that I wasn’t supposed to, but I produced an unusually strong reaction to a decisi
Lent 08: there’s no substitute for relationships.
Published on 2013-02-27 10:00:18
I met up with two of my closest friends today – Lionel Koh over lunch and Joel Tay over a late night chat. There was no need for airs or icebreakers. We just dived straight into a heart-to-heart talk, being as honest and straightforward as we k
Lent 07: exhausted.
Published on 2013-02-26 10:00:22
One of those days where I allowed busyness to completely rob me of my time with God. I just want to sleep now. Goodnight. Filed under: Attempted Provocation
Lent 06: this is why I love my job.
Published on 2013-02-25 10:00:40
I’ve said this many times – I have a dream job. I still pinch myself every morning because God has given me the privilege of being the youth pastor of the youth group that turned my life around. And because of indebtedness towards this yo
Lent 05: a much-needed celebration and pit-stop.
Published on 2013-02-24 10:00:09
The difference between Lent and a full-on 40-day fast is that one is a journey while the other is a discipline. One of the things I set out to do in my first Lent is to celebrate on Sundays and special occasions. And it’s been a while since I l
Lent 04: prayer and my all-time low thus far.
Published on 2013-02-23 10:00:27
Ordering Dark Soy Bean Curd at Thai Express and watching my wife dive into her Seafood Sukiyaki Vermicelli Soup must have been the lowest point of my Pescatarian diet decision in my Lenten journey thus far. But it made me give thanks for the food in
Lent 03: what’s in a revival?
Published on 2013-02-22 10:00:24
Ask any serious Christian out there and he’ll tell you he’s hoping for a revival in his life, family, church and workplace. I try to be a Christian who’s serious about pursuing Christ. After all, I need to be considering what I do f
Lent 02: the slowest start to anything, ever.
Published on 2013-02-21 10:00:51
It’s not too far-fetched an idea to suggest that my Quadregesima is best experienced only if I am unemployed. But alas, I’m not. With responsibilities, obligations and duties demanding my time, it becomes increasingly challenging to spend
Lent 01: lend me Your strength // Psalm 119:25-32.
Published on 2013-02-20 10:00:20
I struggle to pray, not just today, but everyday. It is impossible to stay on the path of holiness unless I have the enabling grace of God; and yet so often I depend on my strength to become strong in God – what a tragic paradox. Perhaps my car
there’s always a first for everything.
Published on 2013-02-19 10:30:30
QUADRAGESIMA Quad·ra·ges·i·ma [kwod-ruh-jes-uh-muh] Also known as Lent. Noun. (Latin for quadrāgēsima, or the fortieth.) In my pilgrimage as a believer, this will be my most serious observance and longest period of a spiritual discipline thus
conversing with God // week two.
Published on 2013-01-13 10:00:30
I am constantly amazed at how much the Holy Spirit is willing to teach me when my heart is open to God’s Word. In case you’re wondering, I do not use any devotional materials (since 2008 anyway). In my daily time with Jesus, I’m acc
12 leadership lessons from 2012.
Published on 2013-01-11 10:00:09
Although I shared these leadership axioms with my leaders and shepherds after turning them out at 4am (!) to clean the entire church, I believe these principles that I’ve observed over the years in my leadership journey stands true in any conte
to establish a FAT and Hungry culture (part IV) – hungry.
Published on 2013-01-09 10:00:14
The final session with my leaders was the shortest one. There was no way they could have tanked (I’m learning youth lingo…) another trademark long sermon from me after being turned out at 4am to clean the entire church. I trust that the
conversing with God // week one.
Published on 2013-01-06 11:45:25
If I can keep this up, I’ll try to consolidate my daily devotional reflections at the end of every week. If I can… // 1 Jan | Mark 1 In preaching the Gospel and doing God’s will, Jesus must be to me three things: the motivation, the
to establish a FAT and Hungry culture (part III) – teachable.
Published on 2012-12-26 10:00:07
In my 12 years of learning to be a leader and leading leaders, I’ve found that there are two groups of people who are a joy to be with: those who are enthusiastic learners and those who are easier to teach. Both groups had this in common –
to establish a FAT and Hungry culture (part II) – available.
Published on 2012-12-25 10:00:01
One of the best prayers we could whisper to God everyday is, “Lord, I’m available”. With that introduction, I preached the second installment of FAT & Hungry at the R-AGE Leaders’ Retreat. Neal Maxwell once said, “God d
let every heart prepare Him room.
Published on 2012-12-24 10:00:52
At the GI youth service last weekend, the service emcee Nicole Chee asked a poignant question after the worship team led us into a chorus of Joy To The World. “Have you prepared room in your heart for Jesus?” Perfect. I couldn’t hav
to establish a FAT and Hungry culture (part I) – faithful.
Published on 2012-12-23 10:00:02
In the next few posts, I’ll share snippets of my vision casting sermons at the recently concluded R-AGE Leaders’ Retreat called, “FAT & Hungry”. In this three-day camp, I preached on four attributes that I’d like to see
see you at GDC 2013!
Published on 2012-12-17 10:00:27
To find out more, visit www.GDC2013.com. Mark 3:14 – And Jesus appointed 12 to be with Him, that He might send them forth to preach. This is the key strategy of Jesus Christ for world evangelisation. Intentional disciple-making and a call to
reminiscing New Zealand: 10 unforgettable moments.
Published on 2012-12-15 10:00:29
Spending four hours with my mentor’s mentor, Jim Chew, and gleaning wisdom from his life. Catching up with Daniel and Vimun over the weekend and adopting Stacey as our god-daughter. Pulling off stupid stunts at Moeraki Boulders and convincing
a song in season, every season.
Published on 2012-12-13 10:00:51
As a youth pastor, I’m all for contemporary worship music from western countries. But every once in a while, you chance upon a powerful song written from the sincere depths of one’s heart; and when you unearth a local gem like this, you k
the mother lode of faith: lessons from Mary and Elizabeth.
Published on 2012-12-11 19:00:11
Unity is important because Christianity is not meant to be done alone, but with the your immediate family, your church family and spiritual family of other believers worldwide. I believe this meeting in Luke 1, between a teenager and geriatric, is o
itisaugusteleventhtwentytwelve.
Published on 2012-08-10 11:00:25
ANDIAMGETTINGMARRIEDTODAY!!! (((: Filed under: Picture Perfect, The Greatest Gift Tagged: ILYTTE
an ode to lofty dreams.
Published on 2012-06-17 13:15:13
Dearest Loft Bed, This is my final night sleeping on you – a melancholic moment indeed. :( Thank you for serving me so faithfully since 2002. You might creak and croak but you have stood tall and saw me through my days in polytechnic, National Service, Shanghai and full-time ministry. Yes, you have helped me [...]
where is the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives?
Published on 2012-06-15 11:00:56
Here’s an abridged version of the sermon I preached at the final youth service of Grace Retreat 2012. The story of our faith is unbelievable to a thinking mind and sounds like a fairy tale to non-believers; any argument made would probably be counter-argued. That’s why it is important for us to be filled with [...]
humble pie is the steady diet of champions.
Published on 2012-06-13 11:00:52
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 5:3 I have mixed feelings about tonight’s prayer meeting. Please do not misunderstand me; I sincerely believe that every prayer offered in those 60 minutes was uttered with the right intentions – to honour God, to spur each other on [...]
top ten benefits of being secure.
Published on 2012-05-30 11:00:19
Off the top of my head and in no order of importance… 1. Being secure helps you to stay humble. You’d be slow to anger and quick to apologise because you won’t feel like it’s a dent on your ego. And you won’t mind people thinking you’re in the wrong or having a wrong impression [...]
the importance of spiritual peers.
Published on 2012-05-29 11:00:53
The older you get, the more you don’t take things for granted. Tonight’s no-frills dinner was an example of that. This meeting was Lionel’s initiative and had to be planned a month in advance. Lionel bought dinner up to his place and I enjoyed a time of catching up with him and his wife, Jeanie. Ministry [...]
I want to be the someone with Someone in him.
Published on 2012-05-26 11:00:20
AIYS 2012 concluded with a riveting message preached by Ps Jesse Dedel. I’m still chewing on it but I thought I could share the same excerpt from the article he used in his sermon. Well, if my youth group, church or nation is going to have a giant rise up against it, and it’s going [...]
the conclusion of AIYS 2012.
Published on 2012-05-24 11:00:40
Tonight’s the final time I will fall asleep in Asia Pacific Theological Seminary, Baguio. AIYS 2012 has been a blast. By lunch tomorrow, I’d have sat into nearly 70 (!!) classes – that’s like attending 10 IDMCs! I’ve learnt so much from the instructors here; there’s a truckload to take home – new knowledge acquired, [...]
glory > burden > fear.
Published on 2012-05-23 00:10:18
Ps Julie Khoo gave an altar call last night and I responded to it – my first time at the altar since AIYS 2012 started. I asked God to confirm the things He had been putting in my heart because the weight was too heavy to bear by myself. I shared this burden with Brian, [...]
this is my one act of righteousness.
Published on 2012-05-21 09:00:59
Unfortunately, I don’t go for campus prayer-walks often enough. Yes, God has been spoken to me time and again on this issue for months. And He is faithful – He did it again through this conference through various people. His voice is unmistakeable. This afternoon, we fasted lunch and headed to a local university to [...]
of anointing, kindred spirits and connected hearts.
Published on 2012-05-20 05:00:04
It’s becoming apparent to me that most youth pastors served as worship leaders in their previous lives. I could rattle off multiple names off the cuff — Glenn Lim, Andy Yeoh, Chris Long, Pacer Tan and lately, myself. I meet another one tonight. His name is Brian Lopez, a Filipino. And I’ve not met another [...]
half-time: this is why I like Philippines.
Published on 2012-05-19 20:00:02
After being cooped up in school for a full week, I was glad to get a breath of fresh air outside the seminary. A group of us headed to the nearby SM Mall for dinner and were glad to gobble down two large pizzas in Yellow Cab Pizzeria; for obvious reasons, the majority of us [...]
Reflections on being courageous for the Gospel.
Published on 2012-04-23 11:00:30
I guess it’s about time I breathed life into my blog, again. Over the last weekend, I preached the final installment of “The Call of Duty: R-AGE digs deeper into Ephesians”. It was based on Ephesians 6:10-24 and the armour of God. I titled the sermon, “Is there courage in R-AGE?”. I had the luxury [...]
i’m done with you, now i’m coming for you.
Published on 2012-02-12 10:00:50
It is finished. And I am relieved. I’ve completed two major milestones in the same week – RMIT and my book manuscript. Praise God for how He sustained me through school, ministry, wedding preparations, and authoring in the last two years! I couldn’t have done it without His grace seeing me through. All glory to Him! [...]
I will finish well.
Published on 2012-01-05 10:00:24
You either choose to be right or choose to grow; but if you choose to grow, you will have to learn to give up your rights. I take my comfort in Philippians 2:1-18. Teach me to see it from Your point of view Lord, because nothing else makes sense; assure me, dear Father, that this [...]
new season, same reason.
Published on 2011-12-16 10:00:41
Joey, man of God, as you take on the mantle to lead the R-AGE ministry that God has established through the hands of Pastor Douglas Frederick, which was then handed to me and Pastor Cuixian, always remember that the man is more important than the mantle. Your pursuit is first to be the man that [...]
see you at bare bones 2011!
Published on 2011-12-10 10:00:05
When I was first told that I’d be leading Bare Bones 2011, I was filled with a sense of excitement but also of uncertainty. I pondered over how I was going take a conference with a well-established five-year history to a new level. I had to take one step back to take two steps forward; [...]
top ten ways to encourage someone.
Published on 2011-12-08 10:00:31
I know that “A pat on the back pushes out the chest”. And I’ve also learnt (and taught) that to “En-courage” someone is to “Put courage into” him. Sometimes, all we need is for someone to believe in us and to be our cheerleader; the older I get, the more I want to be someone [...]
exactly how much should a leader give?
Published on 2011-12-06 10:00:38
I attended the first session of the Fatherheart conference last Friday and while I appreciated what James Jordon shared, it was the ride back home with Garry and Peiying that I enjoyed more. The two of them kindly offered to give me a lift home. I took my seat at the back and we caught [...]
when FhLY meets Metallica.
Published on 2011-12-04 10:00:46
I’ve been a consistent recipient of strange dreams. And last night, I had one of the most bizarre dreams ever; it happened with such lifelike detail that I better write about it before I forget! Now, the dream took place at Tom Lee Music (a music megastore in Hong Kong). I can’t remember who I [...]
one day in the 40 days of community.
Published on 2011-06-29 11:00:26
Post-script: My apologies to Ps Kieran Chew for publishing this entry only now… It was in my drafts since 3rd June, but the madness of June overwhelmed me, and this article got forgotten… Well, Ps Kieran, you’re right, “ItR
fathers have nothing to lose except their family.
Published on 2011-06-27 11:00:59
This is post-dated (as Father’s Day is over) but I thought I should talk about it nonetheless since fathers father their children everyday, and not just once a year. But since I’m on the topic of parents, I thought I should share my thoug
new R-AGE memories are now in your hands.
Published on 2011-06-26 14:15:25
A church brother who wishes to remain anonymous decided to sponsor four youths to a gig photography workshop conducted by a renowned local photographer called Aloysius Lim. He approached Ps Cuixian and I to nominate four youths each from GI and GII f
meeting the folks who made the youths.
Published on 2011-06-25 13:30:31
(Post-script: I had actually written an entry twice as long as this one but WordPress killed it when I tried to save it. So I shall not attempt to regurgitate the original content, but share what I think is most necessary to be read.) 60 minutes. 48
enjoying a checkpoint before ending up at a checkmate.
Published on 2011-06-24 11:00:41
By the time this post is published, I would have preached a total of 10 sermons since “Always And Forever” at Revival Service. I had the privilege to speak at two youth camps this month and I am penning this entry before my final session
a change of plan or a plan of change?
Published on 2011-06-21 11:00:58
I led my wonderful team of dedicated Shepherds to Batam’s iHotel over the weekend; this was our first independent ministry-planning trip and I must say I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it. I trust that my Shepherds had also enjoyed this time of re
what she said about loving God fully and knowing Christ completely.
Published on 2011-06-07 11:00:32
Once again, I’m pleased to break the silence on my blog by re-posting what Huiyi has written. I really enjoy reading what she writes! (: It shows me another perspective of my learning (through the sermon preparation and execution), as well as a
an insight into why youths in Singapore should live overseas for an extended period.
Published on 2011-06-01 11:00:46
By July 2003, the longest duration I’ve spent out of Singapore was 20 days on a post-graduation/pre-enlistment back-packing trip in Australia together with Daniel Heng; it remains one of my fondest holiday to date – not just because of th
always and forever through her eyes.
Published on 2011-05-31 11:00:22
I’ve always enjoyed reading what my fiancee writes – not just because she’s insightful, but also because she’s a woman of few words – so every single word is precious to me. Besides, this is the first time she’s sh
baring my soul after baring my sole.
Published on 2011-05-30 11:38:51
For our integrated marketing communications assignment, my schoolmates and I examined how TOMS Shoes employed cause marketing as their main vehicle of publicity, and how this eventually led to sales. There was no better way than to actually practise
what revival is, and what it is not.
Published on 2011-05-28 11:00:49
I’ll repeat it a million times – the height of revival is hidden in the heart for revival. Revival is not about a revival service but a repentant season. Revival is not about the attractiveness and charisma of Man but the anointing and c
anguish comes before revival.
Published on 2011-05-27 05:58:04
Riveting. We’ve had four weeks of Malachi and one J333 of anguish. Up next, Always and Forever. Lord, turn this revival service into a revival season for Your glory! RIP, David Wilkerson. Your legacy is inspiring! Filed under: Attempted Provoca
there’s only one place to be at this Saturday evening.
Published on 2011-05-24 11:00:20
Pray hard. Bring friends. Turn up. Be excited. See you. Filed under: Picture Perfect Tagged: Always & Forever, R-AGE, Revival Service
extinguished.
Published on 2011-05-23 11:00:22
Blatant foolishness You are wrecked by stubbornness Deserve no pity You lie and you brag There’s nothing in you but rags Blinded without fear Awake from your mess Void conversations flood us Your idle idol Crash now and dilate Maddening eyes so
happy mother’s day – I’ll tell you why my mother is a remarkable woman by any measure.
Published on 2011-05-07 11:00:52
It’s Mother’s Day! I’m single-dating her tonight and I hope that she would have enjoyed the food and the company of her favourite son (Ha!). And since I (think I) am a writer, I will of course blog about my mother on this day that
they said to come back after 18…
Published on 2011-05-06 14:54:50
Do you BEL19VE? Oh, the anticipation to Sunday 11pm! And this will make zero sense to non-football people – you poor things. Filed under: Ooh Aah Cantona, Quote & Unquote Tagged: Manchester United
top ten prayer needs – would you intercede?
Published on 2011-05-04 11:00:05
On Tuesday, I led prayer time in the office and so I’d like to share the prayer pointers here. If you feel led to pray with me or are looking for items to pray for, I invite you to pray along with us. the church-changing campaign: the 40 days o
I love my church… part 1.
Published on 2011-05-02 11:00:55
Probably our favourite photograph together, taken at the inaugural Rhema in 2006. I have arrived at the 18th month of my journey with Grace AG and it has been an eye-opening experience. A perfect church doesn’t exist and Grace AG is no differen
fighting the temptation of depending on yourself.
Published on 2011-04-30 11:00:03
Psalm 73: A Psalm of Asaph. 1 Truly God is good to Israel, to those whose hearts are pure. 2 But as for me, I came so close to the edge of the cliff! My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone. 3 For I envied the proud when I saw them prosper d
perth day 9: I carry you with me.
Published on 2011-04-27 11:30:48
Four final shots at our unofficial Perth Retreat Centre. Haha! :P I’m glad I took the time and effort to write daily in the past nine days; now these wonderful memories are forever locked away and never forgotten (especially since I am so absen
perth day 8: top eight regrets of this holiday.
Published on 2011-04-25 11:00:51
We have arrived at the end of our mini-sabbath… And it has been a good one that I am thankful for. Today’s programme was even more relaxing than yesterday’s. I slept in ’til the late morning while Huiyi and Ervina had D&M
perth day 7: it doesn’t matter where we go or what we do.
Published on 2011-04-24 12:27:05
Top: Fremantle, 2007 and Bottom: Fremantle, 2011 Incidentally, I intentionally and instinctively posed the same way at the same place! At around this time 48 hours later, I’ll be onboard the plane back to Singapore. It’s been a great holi
perth day 6: the jewel in any family.
Published on 2011-04-23 11:00:40
I just received the “Never Let Go” updates from Yixian… 176 in attendance, 16 newcomers, 4 salvations, 2 re-dedications! Wow! God is good! Praise Him indeed…! Well done to everyone involved! Huiyi and I are really proud of you
perth day 5: in wide open wonder.
Published on 2011-04-22 11:00:39
Gracefully powering Albany – taken by Huiyi on my iPhone 4. You could never, ever, get sick of looking at the awesomeness of God’s beautiful creations – be it rock formations, waves crashing onto the coastline or just another sunset
perth day 4: mentoring on the road.
Published on 2011-04-21 11:00:03
I don’t normally fancy driving on road trips because I do not have good driving stamina; by about 60 minutes I’ll start to feel fatigued and would want to do a pit-stop – my last road trips from Shanghai to Hangzhou and from Singapo
day 3: a tiny glimpse of the great outback.
Published on 2011-04-20 11:00:10
The first time I visited Australia in 2003, I went skiing at Mount Hotham with Daniel Heng and went to the Blue Mountains with Daniel, Ps Cuixian and Manrong. The second time I visited in 2007, I drove on the Great Ocean Road and saw the 12 Apostles.
perth day 2: uptown girl and downtown boy.
Published on 2011-04-20 03:10:50
With barely four hours of sleep in my tank, I staggered out of the Leontes Way abode while Huiyi swaggered out completely refreshed. Ervina very kindly alighted us at South Street, where we had breakfast with Su Ern at the rustic Ootang & Lincoln
perth day 1 – high time to unwind.
Published on 2011-04-18 13:21:20
Huiyi and I have arrived safely in Perth, Western Australia, and we’re looking forward to a good break with some friends here. We have just checked into the Love Birds’ (aka Chin Seng and Ervina’s) home – lovely place –
让我照顾你 || will you marry me?
Published on 2011-04-16 12:00:50
For now, I’ll let the video and photo slideshow speak for itself. Will write a detailed entry soon! (: Filed under: Picture Perfect, Simple Pleasures, The Greatest Gift Tagged: Lee Huiyi
happy birthday huiyi!
Published on 2011-04-14 11:00:49
Today, I celebrate the 24th birthday of the love of my life… And the beautiful lady whom I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with! It was, after all, this day five years ago that I set my eyes on you… I love you ’til th
how you can be an effective marketplace evangelist.
Published on 2011-04-12 11:00:15
A thousand apologies for the silence since the end of March. I’ve been completely swarmed, and this week looks like it’s going to be even crazier than the last. In the meantime, do enjoy an article I wrote for Eagles Vantage Point –
JAT reads in end-March.
Published on 2011-04-01 11:00:42
May you enjoy these articles as much as I have. Amos Poh provides a glimpse into a teenager’s struggles and earnest desire to pray. Chua Yi Xian shares a psychologist-to-be’s tussle with relativism and Christianity. Evangeline Tan represe
what is the G.O.S.P.E.L.? GOD. OUR. SINS. PAYING. EVERYONE. LIFE. (transcribed.)
Published on 2011-03-31 11:00:39
At the beginning of this year, a couple of youths from REAL 2011 came up with the idea of using multimedia to share the Gospel instead of through the conventional pen-and-paper method or via a personal testimony. I agreed and thought it’d be gr
dads for life – don’t ever take fathers for granted.
Published on 2011-03-30 11:00:04
I regret not doing something crazy but radical during my evening run just now. The final part of my jogging route took me to Holland Grove View, just off Mount Sinai Road. I sneaked glances into those huge house as I trod down a small road flanked b
I don’t like telling God how good people say I am.
Published on 2011-03-22 11:00:35
One of the many lessons I caught from EC was this: “You bring both criticisms and compliments before the Lord.” It’s easy to go to God when you feel either discouraged by people’s negative comments or disappointed by a poor de
why you should attend the church’s annual business meeting.
Published on 2011-03-18 12:33:38
I have neither been instructed nor felt like it was my duty as a church employee to write this post; this is a completely voluntary and perhaps even purgatory entry as a result of my day-long dialogue with the Spirit about ABM. On my way to school af
JAT reads in mid-march.
Published on 2011-03-16 11:00:12
A part of what I do for a living is to keep up with my youths by reading their blogs; I’m subscribed to nearly 70 (and counting!) blogs and each time they update, Google Reader feeds it to me; you learn a lot about people by being a phantom rea
JAT reads in march.
Published on 2011-03-16 11:00:12
A part of what I do for a living is to keep up with my youths by reading their blogs; I’m subscribed to nearly 70 (and counting!) blogs and each time they update, Google Reader feeds it to me; you learn a lot about people by being a phantom rea
review of the unattainable girl, seven years later.
Published on 2011-03-15 11:00:40
I found an interesting post which I wrote seven years ago and I thought it made for good reading. It’s regarding my dream girl – so impossible to find I called her the unattainable girl. Here’s how I described her… She shouldn
the destructive power of assumptions.
Published on 2011-03-14 11:00:49
Those who follow my blog and know me personally would remember my association with Dercum’s disease, a collection of fatty deposits all over my body. I went for my routine (every 6-9 months) check-up today and it left a deep enough impression
have you considered switching lenses?
Published on 2011-03-11 10:00:33
This entry is referenced from the book of Haggai, where we observe two types of workers in the church. The older ones had probably experienced some form of glory days before. Hence it would be natural for them to: Look backwards towards good old da
top ten reasons for not exercising.
Published on 2011-03-10 10:00:16
I had fun coming up with this list! Which reason(s) excuse(s) do you always use? “I have a huge/ major/ important exam/ test/ appointment/ presentation/ meeting/ date today/ tomorrow.” “I didn’t sleep enough the night before.&
if I’m really the way and the truth, I will lose my life.
Published on 2011-03-09 10:10:35
Reality is a social construct – if we keep reinforcing a particular idea through the media and society, it becomes a reality; adjudged reality becomes present deceit and prolonged deceit becomes a fortified idea – even if the original ide
ten disjointed thoughts and an attempt to resume writing.
Published on 2011-03-08 10:43:37
1. Numbness is a clear symptom of pre-burnout; it’s a terrible feeling (paradoxically speaking) not being able to feel. All I asked God for today was to help me love Him with my heart. I have little problems loving Him with my mind, soul and st
probably the best pre-valentine’s day, ever.
Published on 2011-02-12 10:40:08
12th February 2011 marks a special milestone for R-AGE @ GII. I think any youth pastor would have been proud; I was delighted with the commitment of the young people, and I was filled with gratitude to belong to and lead this precious youth group. Th
when it makes no sense at all.
Published on 2011-02-10 10:00:43
Emptiness consumes From the left to the right, halt Monosyllabic Lost causes, regrets The approach to nothing haunts Leading on a naught Broken phrases joined Dragged through a room of shadows The sound of silence Deadpan forced laughter Patronising
ten dominant thoughts to sleep on.
Published on 2011-02-09 10:35:21
1. REAL 2011 is likely to be my final batch; I must treasure my remaining time with them and be thankful instead of being frustrated or disappointed. 2. I look forward to heading the youth conference this year-end with a team of youth leaders. Things
would You find me faithful?
Published on 2011-01-29 10:00:45
I thank the Lord for the kind and generous compliments I have received since I performed “Find Us Faithful” at Watchnight Service 2010. It’s quite a pleasant experience having church members randomly approach you to say, “You
no one would say it any better; Jesus > MOE.
Published on 2011-01-26 11:03:17
I know I’ve lost the momentum to write again – I blame the weekend – but in my daily (my youth leaders call it stalking, but I call it) web-trawling, I read an article written by one of my favourite youths (Okay, I have a lot of fav
could she be “the one”?
Published on 2011-01-21 10:00:16
I was a serial crusher. No, not a destroyer of boys, but a (puppy) lover of girls. During my teenage years, I must have had crushes on practically every girl I laid eyes on, so long as they were pleasant-looking. Yes, I admit I was shallow. You mean,
the one day i felt inferior.
Published on 2011-01-20 10:00:15
I shall take a risk to post this entry and put myself on the altar of transparency because I want to give God glory. *** This afternoon, during project discussion with my RMIT course mates, I saw my former course mate from my Mass Communication days
think twice before you reject parental objection (part one).
Published on 2011-01-19 10:32:17
This is my second attempt at writing a new post for in the original entry, I went on and on, and so out of point that the article just took on a life of its own and became substantial enough for a separate (and totally unrelated) entry. So I shall ke
15 thoughts after “15″.
Published on 2011-01-18 11:28:00
I’ve decided to take on Serene Wee’s encouragement, and to just get started on writing; it’s heartening and humbling to know that my words have an audience. To remove deterrents, I shall cease to tag from this point forth. And to ge
2010 in review.
Published on 2011-01-05 11:51:50
All right, before this blog goes on a month-long silence, I thought I should fill the gap with something that’s already pre-written for me by WordPress! Up next, REAL 2011 lock-in camp! *** The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over