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Saturday, November 28, 2009?



Time really files... if u check my post 1 year ago, you will see a video on my 5th anniversary as a Christian. I was in France and wow it was a dream when I look back. Next Tuesday, 1st Dec 2009, will be my 6th year in CHC. I really thx God that I am still keeping on following Jesus. It was tough, people don't understand what I am doing... thus they mock at me, laugh at me and worst make fun of me and my faith. I mean seriously what can I do? I can't debate because they wun understand any theology concept... I just have to keep quiet and smile at them... =(

Anyway, God is still good to me. I am so thankful that this 6 years, God has been with me. Will post more on what have been happening for the past 1 year in 2009 soon....

I just receive an email by the London Eye. LOL... Last year Christmas eve (London time), Christmas day (Singapore time 12am), I was on board the London Eye. It was a speechless experience for me. But I was alone enjoying the Big Ben and other attraction.

"Festivity is in the air! With Christmas on the horizon, the Merlin Entertainments London Eye has some truly inspiring ideas for the perfect Christmas gift or for a uniquely entertaining day or night in the capital. With suggestions to suit all budgets... just visit our website to find out more. And for those who would like to make their own choice, we’ve a range of gift vouchers, which can be used on any London Eye experience."

I do hope this year I can spent Christmas eve or Christmas day on board the Singapore Flyer. And of course not alone because it will be very wield and sad. So I have to wait for a couple of weeks to see if I can end my year well in a sweet manner. =)

Grace and Peace 10:04 PM


Friday, November 27, 2009?
Faithfulness

One of the most important qualities to develop in our lives is the quality of FAITHFULNESS. Faithfulness means being true to your word, keeping your promises, being loyal, being reliable, honest, and trustworthy.

Unfortunately, lack of faithfulness, or ‘unfaithfulness’, is becoming quite rampart in our society.
A recent study revealed that up to 70% of high school students admitted to serious cheating on tests.


More and more people are lying on their tax returns, on their resumes, on reports, and in conversations with other people all the time. All up, it is estimated that we are lied to about 200 times each day!

Other studies reveal that almost 50% of married women and over 50% of married men engage in extramarital sex at some time or another during their relationship.
I don’t know about you, but I find these statistics incredibly alarming. But the sobering truth is that each one of us (me included) have the same potential for unfaithfulness. I encourage you today to make a choice to be a faithful person. Be honest. Keep your word.


Tell the truth. It starts in the little things. Faithfulness ... Think about it.

Grace and Peace 1:16 PM


Sunday, November 22, 2009?
Many people in Church this morning kept staring at my tee shirt. Haha nth surprise to me as my shirt which I just bought online from a UKSoccer shop website. 1 guy came up to me and say he likes my shirt! LOL. The message on my tee truly describe me. Dear God - I pray daily. Thanks for beer, women and football - What I am interest and like. That sentence sum it all you need to know about Reyes.


Book review
For the past 3 months, I have been reading 3 books which I bought from Amazon. It was revelation after revelation revealed to me while reading. Some of the author I really never heard before but I get to know them through Internet and other source via well known ministers around the world. Frank Viola and Ed Young are 2 of the most incredible communicator I have ever heard of. If you do have the chance, goggle about them and get to know what they are doing for God. They open up my worldview on the Bible! They are creative in their thinking and also the way the present the gospel!


The first book: Unchristian by David Kinnaman
This book was intro by Ps Mark Conner in his blog. This book is groundbreaking and is not for the fade hearted! This book gathered information through survey and interview about what people in the world (Unsaved) think about Christianity based on the perception of Christian. Christianity has an image problem. When I was reading the book, i can't be help but to see my church matches the perception that the book mention. I mean is a universal thing that people think that way of the church. There are 5 main perception that what the people think about us Christian. I am not going to mention here if you can pick up a copy and study urself. Even Christian in the church have these perception what more the non christian?
To quote from the book:
"Through these surveys and interviews, the Lord has graciously helped me understand the experiences and in many cases the very real offenses, confusions, questions, discouragements and disappointments that people have had when interacting with Christianity. It's not a pretty picture."













The second book: From eternity to here by Frank Viola


This is 1 of the best book I have ever read. I just can't put it down when I starts to read. It is the masterpiece of masterpiece of all about God eternal plan for us! It is so fascinating that my mind was so into the book. It open up my mind to another realm. Serious I am not "tua pao". Ha Ha... There are 3 parts to this book and every part open a realm upon one another. You may heard the story before but the way Frank did it, was way off our imagination. God's eternity plan for the human being. We need to rediscover the ageless purpose of God in out life. What is an Organic church? Get a copy of this book and YOUR LIFE WILL CHANGE! The love you have for God will rekindled!














The third book: The creative leader by Ed young



This guy is crazy! Ed is so creative till he is from another planet! This book is about leadership. On how a leader can creativity do church and lead the people to God creative plan for them. Ed host an annual conference call the C3. This February, if I am not wrong, Ps kong sent Ps Derek and Aries to C3 conference in USA. This annual conference aim to equip leaders with creative ideas and methods to do church and to reach out to this Contemporary culture. C3, Creative church conference attracts thousands of people. Go to
http://www.c3conference.com/ This book is for people who want the power of creativity











I have preparing to pound my lappy on new sermons based on this 3 books but I guess it will take me a long time to finish. But 1 get a time. I pray that in the process of preparing sermons, I will get to know the Bible well. I got the the books I am reading for the rest of this year already through the year 2010. Since after the lesson on homiletics during SOT, I been reading books, newspaper and articles & stories all around just to get ideas to craft a new sermon out.

Grace and Peace 9:34 PM


Saturday, November 14, 2009?
Finally it was my ministry friend Suzanna long awaited grand wedding. We were talking abt it since Jan about the preparation and the problem they face while preparing the wedding. Trust me is not easy to accommodate both side ideas and wish. But it was a fairy tale ending last night. I am honour to be invited to witness them walking down the red carpet. Many ask me when is my turn... hahaha especially after I got the flower thrown my Suzanna haha... I no i thick face fight with the sister.... NS boy more aggressive la. =)


Nice flower... hehe
Me and the lovely bride

Ps Derek witness the ceremony



Ps Derek shared a 10mins sermon which was very encouraging. The A.B.C of marriage.
Acceptance
Benevolent
Cherish
It was a good ending and I did enjoy myself. Wondering whose wedding is next for me to attend. but 1 thing I know is certainly not me. =(


Grace and Peace 10:39 AM


Sunday, November 1, 2009?
13 keys truths to maximize your talent

  1. Belief lifts your talent
  2. Passion energizes your talent
  3. Initiative activates your talent
  4. Focus directs your talent
  5. Preparation positions your talent
  6. Practice sharpens your talent
  7. Perseverance sustain your talent
  8. Courage tests your talent
  9. Teachability expands your talent
  10. Character protects your talent
  11. Relationships influence your talent
  12. Responsibility strengtens your talent
  13. Teamwork multiplies your talent

"Why do most people soend the majority of their time focuses on strengthening their weaknesses?"


Grace and Peace 12:06 AM