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Wednesday, July 30, 2008?

MONEY NOT ENOUGH!!

Jack Neo did it again!! I am proud of him not only because he is a member of City Harvest Church but simply he is being bold and real. Th content of this movie, is very relevant to our society today. It talk about Food prices, ERP, car park coupon and MONEY! It is so truth. Yes there was laughter's and tears but it was the content that leave me with an impression. Well done Jack!!

Rating: **** (Must watch)

Grace and Peace 8:00 PM


Monday, July 28, 2008?
We’re celebrating 25 years of being a church! It’s wonderful to stand still and look back at what the Lord has done. We’ve seen miracle upon miracle, and in land upon land we’ve been given the grace to be able to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Now is the time to lift our eyes to the Lord in expectation of what He has prepared for us, and for all who love Him.

The Europe Conference is a spiritual storehouse for all the family. There is spiritual nourishment for children, youth and adults. We believe you’re going to meet Jesus, be immersed in His presence and touched by His love along with thousands of others who’ve come here to praise His name.Come and allow the Lord to bless you, spirit, soul and body!

This year we’ve invited a host of anointed speakers to minister to you from the Word of God: John Bevere, Phil Pringle, Ulf Ekman, Hans Weichbrodt, Kong Hee, Matthew Barnett, Stephen Sumrall, Israel Pochtar and many more.

Up on stage, there will also be artists like the soul/funk band BlueEyesSoul, Sarah Kelly from the USA, Maya Morhaim from Israel and Brenton Brown from South Africa. As in other years, a big festival area has been constructed offering meals, snacks, and heaps of activities and meetings for both children and youth.


I was enjoying watching Pastor Kong preach for Pst Phil Pringle's church last Sunday Live on CCC website. Pst Phil really honor Pst Kong very much. Haha really.. during the introduction of Pst Kong, I can see Pastor's face really very happy and humble. Pst Kong share a little bit of what we are doing in the China earthquake by showing them a video which we saw b4 in church. I did not watch the full service because I need to serve in Expo so did not really know what he preach... haha.

Anyway we can catch Pst Kong Live again in the Euro Conference 2008. Above is an introduction of Euro Conference I gotten in the website. The name in bold was name that we are more familiar with. So I compile the timing (Singapore time) of their preaching so if you are free tune in to watch because I know it is going to bless you. Take note of Pst Kong schedule but I think we can only catch him on his 1st service while he is on the 2nd service, we need to go for FOP so better then don't have. Enjoy!

Wednesday 1.30am - Phil Pringle
Wednesday 4pm - Ulf Ekman
Thursday 4pm - Phil Pringle
Friday 1.30am - John Bevere
Friday 4pm - John Bevere
Saturday 1.30am - Kong Hee
Saturday 4pm - Kong Hee
Sunday 1.30am - Ulf Ekman
www.ulfekman.org

Grace and Peace 4:38 PM


Friday, July 25, 2008?

Why do Christian become disappointed in God?

They wrongly expect that a good God will not allow them to suffer or to wait for their promises to come.

Don't treat God as a religion person. Treat Him as a Father. Because I know you will not leave your earthly father when he don't give in your way. So respond likewise to our heavenly father.

Grace and Peace 8:26 PM


Monday, July 21, 2008?
Many people including preachers don't really like to talk about hell. The reason is simple. Nobody enjoy hearing the truth about hell. So do hell really exist or issit another myth from history or television programs? Different religion have a different say of hell.

Islam - In the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, there are literal descriptions of the condemned in a fiery Hell, as contrasted to the garden-like Paradise (jannah) enjoyed by righteous believers However, Satan is not viewed as Hell's ruler, merely one of its sufferers. The gate of Hell is guarded by Maalik who is the leader of the angels assigned as the guards of hell also known as Zabaaniyah. The Quran states that the fuel of Hellfire is rocks/stones (idols) and human beings.

Buddhist/Taoism - Most Buddhist schools of thought would acknowledge several Hells, which are places of great suffering for those who commit evil actions, such as cold Hells and hot Hells. Like all the different realms within cyclic existence, an existence in Hell is temporary for its inhabitants. Those with sufficiently negative karma are reborn there, where they stay until their specific negative karma has been used up, at which point they are reborn in another realm, such as that of humans, of hungry ghosts, of animals, of asuras, of devas, or of Naraka (Hell) all according to the individual's karma.

And of course there are many religion talk about hell. But I want to refer your attention to Christian view of hell. What the Bible say about hell. Remember: Heaven and earth will pass away BUT God's Word will never pass away. I check my concordance, the word hell mention 11 times and the word heaven mention 26 times. Even God know that people don't like to hear about hell. Heaven is mention more than hell in the Bible. We should know the truth and the truth will set us free.

The truth about HELL!!
With all my heart I hope that whether r u a Christian or not spent some time by clicking the link below and read the whole article about hell. Inside there is a audio clip go and listen to it and you might be hearing noises straight from hell at where you are seated. Your life will never be the same ever again..... Believe or not is up to u.
http://www.av1611.org/hell.html

Grace and Peace 5:03 PM


Saturday, July 19, 2008?
Last night was a great testimony! Many came and praise me for job well done. I am happy la haha for their encouragement. Is really not easy to give that testimony. I have gone through a lot to be able to testify God's goodness and faithfulness. I was praying to God before I came CG that I don't want the members to just catch the content of my testimony but the Spirit behind the testimony. I believe some of the members are impacted by it. Really thank God for what he has told me in the beginning of the year. "Love Me and know Me more in the year 2008 and I will give you a new wine skin, new breakthrough and new anointing." God said that into my heart and is very clear. I believe better days are coming and I am very grateful for what He has done for me. I am quite sad that she was amazed I can be a connect grp leader. She thought I can never be 1. Hmm well haha anyway I do hope my change will make the way she think of me ba. A lot of people had spoken to me about the thing. Till now I have been praying about it. God have not really given me the way so I guess I have to continue. Is not I don't want to let go but the feeling just keep coming back..... Perhaps if I go to France, I will be able to let go for that 3 months.

Just came back after trashing that Kelvan in basketball 11-0. Hai... he was such a big joker haha say want to win me. I gave him an egg to eat. LOL. Tml service, he will fulfill the bet they we make b4 the match. So tml u guys will know.

Last night as I was doing my devotion time and I was reading a book. The chapter title :Life is a temporary assignment. A paragraph struck me and the presence of God came. It is a fatal mistake to assume that God's goal for your life is material prosperity or popular success, as the world defines it. The abundant life has nothing to do with material abundance, and faithfulness to God does not guarantee success in a career or even in ministry. Never focus on temporary. Paul was faithful, yet he ended up in prison. John the Baptist was faithful, but he was beheaded. Millions of faithful of people have been martyred, have lost everything, or have come to the end of life with nothing to show it. But the end of life is not the end. In God's eyes, the greatest heroes of faith are not those who achieve prosperity, success and power in this life, but those who treat this life as a temporary assignment and serve faithfully, expecting the promised reward in eternity.
A group of Christian came knocking at my door as there is a new church building opening near my house. CFEC is led by Rev Edmund Chen a member of Festival of Praise committee. So I decided to visit the church on their opening day 3 August. Last year as I train my marathon, I will sure run pass the Church. That time was bearly completed but now was so beautiful. It is an ironic structure in the woodlands neighbourhood, a testimony of our Lord.


Grace and Peace 10:48 AM


Wednesday, July 16, 2008?
By the grace of God, I have been driving for the past 4 days. Haha. Life without MRT is so nice. I am in my comfort zone. Been driving to school and is so shiok lor. But tomorrow I be back to square 1. Is MRT again. I feel my driving had been improve tremendously. Frankly speaking while I am driving, I been cursing and swearing. Is just natural lei. Some driver deserve to be scold. I think people also scolding me behind my back too la. LOL. Been driving through SLE, TPE and BKE. A little of PIE. Expressway is fun. Hmm now I am believing God for a car! With God ALL things are possible!!


Is the Marathon again. They sent me a post card asking me to sign up for this year. I am going for my 3rd consecutive years. But I got to check if I am shortlist for my attachment to France. Nothing is confirm so finger cross for me.


Grace and Peace 5:51 PM


Sunday, July 13, 2008?
Introduce to you guys... Chloe Teo. This girl simply like me so much. Haha. Whenever I walk, she will follow me tightly and play with me. So cute lor. Hehe. His father is Meng How, a Personal Assistant of Pst Kong!!
I was asking Ethan why his hair is getting longer. I told him that is very ugly haha. But he told me this "I like my long hair" Haha.

When I went to pick up my car just now at Expo, I saw this Lamborghini. It cost at least a Million ba. It was a nice experience today. I finally fulfill my dream in driving to church! It was awesome hehe...

ZHOU LANG AI ZAI!!


Grace and Peace 8:31 PM


Saturday, July 12, 2008?
It was a beautiful morning. I was awake by a dream around 630am. Maybe my dad is going to China this morning but it was my dream that make me so overwhelming. It was a sweet dream. Praise God! LOL.... I never had such a dream before. This is come the dream goes......

I dream that I finally had a girlfriend. I can;t remember clearly is whether she want to have this relationship first or I want it first. But either way, we are together. I felt so happy and my lifestyle change. My attitude and character change for the best. It was such a vivid dream not many thing flash in my mind. I know this thing for sure haha.... whenever I am leaving her to someplace etc I will give her a kiss on the cheek. I will drive her around to place she wanna go. Wa... I think I smile while sleeping. When I wake up again is 830am. With such a dream, I hope I can continue to sleep lor. Haha I don't if I am too happy passing my driving or I think too much or God reveal to me I know who is the "she" in my dream.

Grace and Peace 9:04 AM


Thursday, July 10, 2008?

Haaa... that is my Napfa certificate. I got a Silver thx to my Sit n reach if not i will get a Gold. My 2.4Km run is my worst ever haha. I think it was unwise to have the 5 stations together with the 2.4 run. I was simply too tired le. The shocking is my pull up I did 10 times!! I am fit de ok?! LOL...
Both Mark and I are not acting cute. Mark finger 1 I finger 2 because we came in 1st and 2nd out of 50 people in our 2.4km. 10.55 and 11.08 respectively. I beat him Marathon ok haha so is fair. Haha
My class. All shag liao..... I think I am indeed very white. Like Korean guy haha....
Finally.................... I Passed my driving!!!!!!

I am so happy lor. Really overjoy. It took me 1 year to complete and a total of $1.8K But I credit my result to God. Is Him who gave me the favor and strength. God is indeed good to me. Hehe... Who dare to sit inside my car? Haha... Don't worry la I very zai 1.... I am excited about this season. God is indeed never early nor late He is always on time.


God ask me to share which I believe a very encouraging testimony. I wanted to share just now during CG but never had the chance maybe will share next week lor. But I will share in my ministry this coming Sunday. Not just about my driving but other also. I feel is very powerful. Haha so ya Praise God! I can tell Ethan that teacher CK can drive already. Heheeee

Grace and Peace 11:52 PM


Monday, July 7, 2008?
I was watching Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal last night until 5am!! By right should end early but because of the rain delay. It was a breath taking match. I was so anxious lor. Eventually Nadal won in a 5 sets match 6-4 6-4 6-7 6-7 7-6. The match last slightly below 5 hours.

Just now I ran my last 2.4km before my actual test this coming Wednesday. I ran a 10mins just like last week. I am confidence on Wednesday I can run a 9mins++ Haha. Anyway that KELVAN ran for 1 round and he gave up. Still say want to run 3 rounds. Then we went back to the fitness corner. I was so tired but he drag me to play soccer. To prevent him from nagging, I play with him lor together with some kids. My team was scoring for free haha because of me mah.... then Kelvan in the losing team suddenly say don't want to play le... you guys can guess why ba haha. I was like ..... lor is him who want to play at first but now dun want to play. Then he suggest playing basketball so play lor if nor nag again LOL. He ar really weak lor.. play half way through say no strength le but eventually we won 11-10.
I was enjoying myself ba though it was very tiring. It brought me back to my past during my secondary 1-3 days. Those time, I will play soccer follow by basketball for almost everyday. I had so much fun back then. But as i grew older, I really don't have the time and strength to play everyday. Haha at the end of the day, I can conclude that KELVAN IS STILL A KID AFTER ALL LOL!!!

Grace and Peace 8:09 PM


Saturday, July 5, 2008?
Since young I enjoy watching Hong Kong drama series. I just finish one that is worth mentioning her. The title of this drama is Heart of Greed 溏心風暴. It was an awesome drama. I was watching patiently everyday on StarHub channel 55. But I just could not wait after the 26 Episodes. I watch the DVD instead. I chiong for 14 Episodes in 1 day!!! I watch until I curse and swear that brought to my mum attention. You may think is crazy but that was how awesome the drama. I cry while watching it. I laugh until dun noe how while watching it. I was so angry at some of the cast while watching. I can guarantee you that Singapore WILL NEVER ever produce such a good drama series. There was some part which was common grace based on Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. Very seldom a drama can make me cry and 溏心風暴 did it.

There was also a love story line between this 2 person. I watch until cry also. Hai... many will say life is bitter le still watch such a drama. But I will say to them - the more i will watch.

Grace and Peace 9:40 PM


Wednesday, July 2, 2008?
I am on a 5 days fast. This few weeks I have been seeking the Lord. Because there is so much things happening and I need direction. Really clueless about some of the thing I am going through. Exactly 1 week from today, I will be having 2 very important test. This 2 test I really cannot afford to fail. That why I am praying and fasting. Have been crying out to God like a baby boy. I really don't know what to do apart from that. God prompt me to pray this prayer in Psalm 6.

1 O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger, Nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. 2 Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am weak; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are troubled. 3 My soul also is greatly troubled; But You, O LORD—how long? 4 Return, O LORD, deliver me! Oh, save me for Your mercies’ sake! 5 For in death there is no remembrance of You; In the grave who will give You thanks? 6 I am weary with my groaning; All night I make my bed swim; I drench my couch with my tears. 7 My eye wastes away because of grief; It grows old because of all my enemies. 8 Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity; For the LORD has heard the voice of my weeping. 9 The LORD has heard my supplication; The LORD will receive my prayer. 10 Let all my enemies be ashamed and greatly troubled; Let them turn back and be ashamed suddenly.

I believe eyes has not seen nor ear has heard nor heart has conceive for God is preparing me for a greater height and a mighty breakthrough! Blessing will come and doors will be open for me. Dream and vision coming to pass. Anointing and power of the Holy Spirit coming upon and overwhelm me.

But just now, as I return back from school going to NTUC to buy some food which I am cooking tonight. The devil is like trying to shut me off. While I am walking I hit the drain cover which is loosen out and I fell in front of the burger King outside Causeway point. I suffered some cuts in my palm, toes and fingers. It was embarrassed as there were many people walking and they stop and look at me. I felt so..... aiya suan le. The Holy Spirit then spoke to me that the devil is trying to make a fool of me. He is trying to sent a message to me that who am I to enjoy the blessing God is about to give me and who am I to do great thing. Suddenly I am so intimidated by the devil. Now then I know why God ask me to pray the prayer in Psalm 6. Anyway do keep me in prayer and when you see me do encourage me. Haha :)

Grace and Peace 3:52 PM


Tuesday, July 1, 2008?
Next Wednesday is my Napfa test. Sian lor what a time to have the stupid test. Haha I got another member who live near me. He is xiao di, Kelvan. Now he everyday wanna jio me for coffee and soccer. I was running with him just now and do some exercises in the fitness corner. 1 thing I can say about him is nagging.. LOL.

9 Lies Women Tell Themselves About Men

Sitting across the table from my beautiful friend in the quaint coffee shop, my worry mounted. She was sharing details about her new whirlwind relationship that had begun a couple months earlier.

“I finally met that guy I’ve been talking to on the Internet. After calling and text messaging constantly for the last two months, we decided to take it the next level—so we met half way last weekend. It was amazing. He’s perfect for me! He is so kind, smart, funny, dynamic … he is too good to be true!”
Exactly! I thought to myself.


“And did I mention he is financially secure? Not that money is important.” Her apparent excitement said the opposite.
“Is he a Christian?”
“We met at an online matchmaking site!”
“Is everyone on that a Christian?”
“Well … he hasn’t really been going to church—but he definitely loves God.”
Saddam Hussein claims to love God. “How do you know that?”
“He told me so! I just know God brought us together.”
“You’ve only known him for two months. Why do you think God brought him into your life?” I had to pinch myself under the table not to sound condescending.
“Because … it just feels so right when we talk. We have so much in common. He really loves me.” Oh, oh. I can see we’re in trouble now. …
“So … since he’s such a great Christian guy, I’m sure he didn’t try to get you to sleep with him. I mean, he’s protecting your purity and all, right?” I had a bad feeling about this guy already. My cynicism was beginning to show.
“Well … he’s not legalistic about it. I mean, we are adults and he said as long as we’re committed to each other it’s the same as being married.” Her own convictions had seemingly evaporated overnight.
“So if you know each other so well, what are his weaknesses?” Besides not being a Christian, trying to get you into bed at the first chance, and being a liar.
“He might be just a little bit compulsive. Is it normal for a guy to ask you to take off your shoes before you get into his car? But I guess I don’t mind too much … he has so many other great qualities, what could be so bad about that?”
I’d had conversations like this with women dozens of times. In fact, for most of my own life, I was the one lying to myself. If anyone knew the lies women tell themselves to justify getting into bad relationships that led to bad marriages, it was me. And now, my precious friend, the one with whom I had discussed these lies with over and over, was falling into to them much too easily. I began to pray that she would see the truth before it was too late.
What about you? If you are still trying to hold out for God’s best but you find yourself identifying with some of the conversation above, read on. It’s not too late for you to begin identifying the lies you tell yourself so that you can avoid an empty marriage and shattered dreams.


LIE #1: A Christian man must be God’s best choice of a mate for me.
First of all, just because a man calls himself a Christian doesn’t mean a thing about his spiritual condition. Hitler probably professed to be a nice guy. What really shows a man’s faith is action—not trying to get you into bed until you are both wearing a ring; initiating his own personal relationship with God and encouraging yours as well; and especially holding his feelings back in the relationship to allow God to lead. God’s choice of a mate for you is going to be a godly man, and if you listen, God will tell you through an active prayer life and the counsel of other godly influences whether this is the one He has picked out for you.


LIE #2: If it feels right, it is right.
Feelings are unreliable. Don’t trust them, especially when it comes to spiritual matters. Feelings change day by day, and they can lie to you. Women who rely on them to make important decisions are going to be extremely disappointed, making one mistake after another. The decision must be made objectively and prayerfully. Sexual sin in the relationship will cloud objectivity and good judgment.


LIE #3: I can overlook a few character problems (a.k.a. red flags)—no one is perfect.
If a man has glaring character defects, it is likely that he is not teachable. Teachability is the number one character trait you should look for in a potential mate. I am not talking about normal struggles or mistakes, but habit pattern sins or dysfunctions that control their lives and that they are not open and contrite about. If a man is teachable, he will humbly listen to God and to his future wife when making decisions. He will be willing to work at his future marriage.


LIE #4: I really know him after spending so much time talking to him.
Phone and heart-to-heart conversations are no substitute for real life situations. He can tell you anything you want to hear while hiding behind a phone. But get him with his family, or behind a rude driver, or at a restaurant getting poor service, and then you begin to see what kind of a person he really is. A wise woman will wait it out awhile to observe his responses in every possible difficult and awkward situation.


LIE #5: He always tells me the truth.
If you think that then you don’t know most men in this world. Most men are very good at telling women what they want to hear in order to get what they want—sex. Pressure for sex from a “Christian man” should be the number one indicator of a dishonest man with underlying bad intentions and hidden motives.


LIE #6: Coincidences are a sign from God.
Satan, the master liar and counterfeiter, is cooking up coincidences to get you off track, so beware! He doesn’t want you to wait for God’s best. He wants to handicap your services for the Kingdom by getting you to settle for a miserable and empty marriage. Ask for godly counsel from objective bystanders, pray hard, and stay intent upon God’s will and not your own.


LIE #7: It’s normal for him to pressure me for sex.
That’s just how men are. True godly men live to please God and not their own selfish desires. They honor women as the treasure they are, treating them with absolute purity as Jesus would have done. They care more about the purity of their Christian sisters than a quick thrill for the moment. Sex before marriage is a sin and if a guy is pressuring, he doesn’t care about what God thinks and he doesn’t care about you either.

LIE #8: There are many quality romantic perfect men out there, just like in the movies.
Women have so filled their minds (and hearts) with Hollywood ideals about men, two tragedies have resulted. First, no man could ever live up to that fictitious standard so they are unfairly compared and criticized. Secondly, a woman in the beginning stages of a relationship can tend to fill in missing information about a man with imagined ideals before she even knows him. She ends up “falling in love” with an idea, not a person. When the man begins to show signs of human weakness, she is disappointed but holds onto the relationship hoping the man she first imagined will return. The few real quality men out there are the ones who are living to please God. You will need God’s help to find them.

LIE #9: When I find a man and get married, I will finally feel happy and complete.
If that’s true, why are so many women getting divorced (or wishing they were)? Why do Hollywood stars ditch beauties for someone else? The truth is, you will only feel happy and complete when you let God be your first love. No man—especially one who is not God’s best for you—will even come close. When the excitement wears off (and it will), you will feel more alone than when you were single.
By telling ourselves the truth, we have every chance to find the very best man that God wants to give us. A great example is my friend. She ended up getting out of that wrong relationship and listening to God for direction in her dating life. A few weeks ago, I attended her wedding. Just before she walked down the isle, she closed the door of the little room behind the three of us.


“We need you to say a prayer for us,” her eyes radiated happiness.
It was the beautiful sentiments of the groom—God’s best for her—that showed the day to be what I had hoped for her all along. “Yes, please pray for us. It’s the only way to begin our lives together. The day just won’t be right without it.”
I couldn’t have agreed more.

Grace and Peace 8:13 PM