For those of you who don’t know (outdated), Pn. Michelle will be leaving us due to school logistic reasons and not because we are the monkeys we are (I hope); for those of you who do know, it doesn’t make any difference, so you can continue mourning.
Umm, even though Pn Michelle was only with us for 1 year, I believe we have collected enough sweet memories to last us quite some time. I remember when she first stepped into our school, everyone was remarking how young and pretty she was (if I’m not mistaken, some of her students called her Michelle Jie, meaning Kak Michelle =P). Then we found out her real age, and our eyes were like saucers. “(Gasp) She can’t be that old!!!”
On behalf of the CF, I would like to thank Pn Michelle for the love and support she has given us this whole year, and for tolerating us ‘giddy goats’! =P I do remember the day when we did sharing at the chalet place, and Pn Michelle closed with a prayer for all of us. I felt that prayer quite meaningful, kinda like it was straight from her heart for us.
We wish Pn Michelle the greatest time of her life in her teaching career regardless where she is posted, and we’ll constantly keep her in our prayers.
God bless Pn. Michelle.
posted by Passionate Piglet
Monday, December 29, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
The reason for the season
Jesus is Better than Santa
Santa lives at the North Pole.
JESUS is everywhere.
Santa rides in a sleigh
JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.
Santa comes but once a year
JESUS is an ever present help.
Santa fills your stockings with goodies
JESUS supplies all your needs.
Santa comes down your chimney uninvited
JESUS stands at your door and knocks.. and then enters your heart.
You have to stand in line to see Santa
JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.
Santa lets you sit on his lap
JESUS lets you rest in His arms.
Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is
Santa lives at the North Pole.
JESUS is everywhere.
Santa rides in a sleigh
JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.
Santa comes but once a year
JESUS is an ever present help.
Santa fills your stockings with goodies
JESUS supplies all your needs.
Santa comes down your chimney uninvited
JESUS stands at your door and knocks.. and then enters your heart.
You have to stand in line to see Santa
JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.
Santa lets you sit on his lap
JESUS lets you rest in His arms.
Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is
"Hi little boy or girl, What's your name?"
JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name,
JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name,
He knows our address too.
He knows our history and future and
He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.
Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly
JESUS has a heart full of love.
All Santa can offer is HO HO HO
JESUS offers health, help and hope.
Santa says "You better not cry"
JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you."
Santa's little helpers make toys
JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts,
Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly
JESUS has a heart full of love.
All Santa can offer is HO HO HO
JESUS offers health, help and hope.
Santa says "You better not cry"
JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you."
Santa's little helpers make toys
JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts,
repairs broken homes and builds mansions.
Santa may make you chuckle but
JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.
While Santa puts gifts under your tree
JESUS became our gift and died on the tree.
It's obvious there is really no comparison.
We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about.
We need to put Christ back in Christmas.
Jesus is still the reason for the season.
Santa may make you chuckle but
JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.
While Santa puts gifts under your tree
JESUS became our gift and died on the tree.
It's obvious there is really no comparison.
We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about.
We need to put Christ back in Christmas.
Jesus is still the reason for the season.
M erry Christmas everybody.
bloggersville
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
He's The Reason For Christmas
His arrival was eagerly anticipated, but not just by children.
He came on Christmas Day, but not down the chimney.
He worked in a wood shop, but not making toys.
He had a beard, but it was not white.
He had some helpers, but they were not elves.
He did a miracle, but not on 34th Street.
He rode into town, but not in a sleigh.
He carried a lot of weight, but He was not heavy.
He hung on a tree, but not as an ornament.
He disappeared into the clouds, but not to the North Pole.
His return is eagerly anticipated, but not predictable.
He is Jesus.
~ taken from ‘Let’s Teh Tarik’
Posted by Passionate Piglet
He came on Christmas Day, but not down the chimney.
He worked in a wood shop, but not making toys.
He had a beard, but it was not white.
He had some helpers, but they were not elves.
He did a miracle, but not on 34th Street.
He rode into town, but not in a sleigh.
He carried a lot of weight, but He was not heavy.
He hung on a tree, but not as an ornament.
He disappeared into the clouds, but not to the North Pole.
His return is eagerly anticipated, but not predictable.
He is Jesus.
~ taken from ‘Let’s Teh Tarik’
Posted by Passionate Piglet
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Year End Reflections & Testimonies
Hi guys!
How has your entire year been? How would you sum up the goodness of God in your life?
Share your reflections/testimonies of 2008 with us! It need not be a 350-word karangan, it could be just one single word or a song that reflects you year...
Either post it through our shared account or email the bloggersville or send to together.gether.mah@gmail.com
You've got until countdown to come up with it, so hurry up!
Passionate Piglet
How has your entire year been? How would you sum up the goodness of God in your life?
Share your reflections/testimonies of 2008 with us! It need not be a 350-word karangan, it could be just one single word or a song that reflects you year...
Either post it through our shared account or email the bloggersville or send to together.gether.mah@gmail.com
You've got until countdown to come up with it, so hurry up!
Passionate Piglet
Friday, December 19, 2008
The Holy Alphabet
Although things are not perfect,
Because of trial or pain,
Continue in thanksgiving
Don't even think to blame.
Even when the times are hard,
Fierce winds are bound to blow,
God is forever able
Hold on to what you know.
Imagine life without His love,
Joy would cease to be,
Keep thanking Him for all the things
Love imparts thee to see.
Move out of ' Camp Complaining ',
No weapon that is known
On earth can yield the power
Praise can do alone.
Quit worrying about the future,
Redeem the time at hand,
Start every day with prayer
To 'thank' is God's command.
Until we see Him coming,
Victorious in the sky,
We'll run the race with gratitude,
Xalting God most high.
Yes, there'll be good times and yes some will be bad, but...
Zion waits in glory... where none are ever sad!
Because of trial or pain,
Continue in thanksgiving
Don't even think to blame.
Even when the times are hard,
Fierce winds are bound to blow,
God is forever able
Hold on to what you know.
Imagine life without His love,
Joy would cease to be,
Keep thanking Him for all the things
Love imparts thee to see.
Move out of ' Camp Complaining ',
No weapon that is known
On earth can yield the power
Praise can do alone.
Quit worrying about the future,
Redeem the time at hand,
Start every day with prayer
To 'thank' is God's command.
Until we see Him coming,
Victorious in the sky,
We'll run the race with gratitude,
Xalting God most high.
Yes, there'll be good times and yes some will be bad, but...
Zion waits in glory... where none are ever sad!
bloggersville
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Let's Label
Some Christians play a lot of indoor games. Among their favourites is one we might call “Let’s Label”.
Here are some ground rules for starting. Find someone who is different. He or she may look different or sound different or think different. It works real well if the person holds to different opinions and/or reacts in a different way than the “acceptable manner”, which differs from your religious group. This game is especially effective if someone has a mark on his or her past record that your group considers worth discussing, even if it is over and done with, fully forgiven, and none of your business (which is true over 95 % of the time)
Here is how you play Let’s Label. It involves at least 6 steps.
1st step: Find something you don’t like about the person. That’s not hard to do since most people are much more demanding of others than of themselves.
2nd step: Examine the externals. You have to do this since there is no way to examine the ‘internals’.
3rd step: Form negative and critical opinions.
4th step: Jump to several inaccurate conclusions. This follows naturally, because there is always an inability to know all the facts.
5th step: Mentally stick a label on the person in question. That saves time...keeps you from having to verify all the details.
6th step: Freely share all findings and identifying labels with others...so everyone can “pray more diligently”.
Actually, there is another name for the game. It doesn’t sound nearly as nice or inviting, but it is the term Jesus used in His mountain message (Sermon On The Mount): judging
Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.
You, then, why do you judge your brother? Or why do you look down on your brother? For we will all stand before God's judgment seat. It is written:
" 'As surely as I live,' says the Lord,
'every knee will bow before me;
every tongue will confess to God.' "
Romans 14:4, 10-13
Matthew 7:3-5
~ extracts taken from “Simple Faith” by Charles R. Swindoll
Here are some ground rules for starting. Find someone who is different. He or she may look different or sound different or think different. It works real well if the person holds to different opinions and/or reacts in a different way than the “acceptable manner”, which differs from your religious group. This game is especially effective if someone has a mark on his or her past record that your group considers worth discussing, even if it is over and done with, fully forgiven, and none of your business (which is true over 95 % of the time)
Here is how you play Let’s Label. It involves at least 6 steps.
1st step: Find something you don’t like about the person. That’s not hard to do since most people are much more demanding of others than of themselves.
2nd step: Examine the externals. You have to do this since there is no way to examine the ‘internals’.
3rd step: Form negative and critical opinions.
4th step: Jump to several inaccurate conclusions. This follows naturally, because there is always an inability to know all the facts.
5th step: Mentally stick a label on the person in question. That saves time...keeps you from having to verify all the details.
6th step: Freely share all findings and identifying labels with others...so everyone can “pray more diligently”.
Actually, there is another name for the game. It doesn’t sound nearly as nice or inviting, but it is the term Jesus used in His mountain message (Sermon On The Mount): judging
Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.
You, then, why do you judge your brother? Or why do you look down on your brother? For we will all stand before God's judgment seat. It is written:
" 'As surely as I live,' says the Lord,
'every knee will bow before me;
every tongue will confess to God.' "
So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.
Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother's way.
Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother's way.
Romans 14:4, 10-13
"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.
Matthew 7:3-5
Conquering the Habit
1st: Examine yourself before being tempted to inspect others
Focus on your own areas of weakness and error. For starters, look at your own impatience, laziness, pride, intolerance, greed, lust, ingratitude, anger, careless tongue, indifference, gluttony, pessimism and worry, just to name only a few. Self-examination does wonders when we are tempted to find fault.
2nd: Confess your faults before confronting another
I cannot explain why, but there is something therapeutic about admitting one’s own weakness prior to facing someone you need to confront. It brings humility to the surface, sending pride to their pit...and humble, gentle confronters are the best confronters.
3rd: Try to understand the other person’s struggle
That will make you gentle rather than harsh and condemning. Want a helpful tip? Start at home. If you can resolve the log-and-speck tension there, you are qualified to do so elsewhere.
4th: Remember, the goal is restoration, not probation
We are to relieve a person’s burden, not add to it.
1st: Examine yourself before being tempted to inspect others
Focus on your own areas of weakness and error. For starters, look at your own impatience, laziness, pride, intolerance, greed, lust, ingratitude, anger, careless tongue, indifference, gluttony, pessimism and worry, just to name only a few. Self-examination does wonders when we are tempted to find fault.
2nd: Confess your faults before confronting another
I cannot explain why, but there is something therapeutic about admitting one’s own weakness prior to facing someone you need to confront. It brings humility to the surface, sending pride to their pit...and humble, gentle confronters are the best confronters.
3rd: Try to understand the other person’s struggle
That will make you gentle rather than harsh and condemning. Want a helpful tip? Start at home. If you can resolve the log-and-speck tension there, you are qualified to do so elsewhere.
4th: Remember, the goal is restoration, not probation
We are to relieve a person’s burden, not add to it.
~ extracts taken from “Simple Faith” by Charles R. Swindoll
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Sherlock Holmes & Dr Watson
Sherlock Holmes and his trusted companion Dr Watson went on a camping trip. Out in the open, they set up their tent and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke up Dr. Watson.
“Watson, look up and tell me what you see.”
Watson replied, “I see millions of stars.”
“What does that tell you?”
Watson ponders for a minute and says, “Astronomically speaking, it tells me that there are million of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically speaking, it tells me that Saturn is in Leo. Chronologically speaking, it is approximately a quarter past three. Theologically speaking, God is all-powerful and we are insignificantly small. What does that tell you?”
Sherlock Holmes stares at his friend and said, “Watson, you idiot, it tells me someone has stolen our tent.”
Posted by Passionate Piglet
“Watson, look up and tell me what you see.”
Watson replied, “I see millions of stars.”
“What does that tell you?”
Watson ponders for a minute and says, “Astronomically speaking, it tells me that there are million of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically speaking, it tells me that Saturn is in Leo. Chronologically speaking, it is approximately a quarter past three. Theologically speaking, God is all-powerful and we are insignificantly small. What does that tell you?”
Sherlock Holmes stares at his friend and said, “Watson, you idiot, it tells me someone has stolen our tent.”
Posted by Passionate Piglet
Friday, December 5, 2008
To Be A Sign Post In Daily Encounters
The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions. But then one day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened; everything was lost. He was stunned with grief and anger.
“God, how could you do this to me!” he cried. Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him. “How did you know I was here?” asked the weary man of his rescuers. “We saw your smoke signal,” they replied. It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad. But we shouldn’t lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering. Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the ground- it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God. For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has a positive answer for it:
You say: It’s impossible
God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27)
You say: I’m too tired
God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30)
You say: Nobody really loves me
God says: I love you (John 3: 16 & John 13:34)
You say: I can’t go on
God says: My grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9 & Psalms 91:15)
You say: I can’t figure things out
God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6)
You say: I’m not able
God says: I am able (2 Corinthians 9:8)
You say: It’s not worth it
God says: It will be worth it (Romans 8:28)
You say: I can’t forgive myself
God says: I forgive you (1 John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
You say: I can’t manage
God says: I will supply all your needs (Philipians 4:19)
You say: I’m afraid
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7)
You say: I’m always worried and frustrated
God says: Cast all your cares on Me (1 Peter 5:7)
You say: I don’t have enough faith
God says: I’ve given everyone a measure of faith (Romans 12:3)
You say: I’m not smart enough
God says: I give you wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:30)
You say: I feel alone
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5)
~ taken from ‘Let’s Teh Tarik’
Posted by Passionate Piglet
“God, how could you do this to me!” he cried. Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him. “How did you know I was here?” asked the weary man of his rescuers. “We saw your smoke signal,” they replied. It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad. But we shouldn’t lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering. Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the ground- it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God. For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has a positive answer for it:
You say: It’s impossible
God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27)
You say: I’m too tired
God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30)
You say: Nobody really loves me
God says: I love you (John 3: 16 & John 13:34)
You say: I can’t go on
God says: My grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9 & Psalms 91:15)
You say: I can’t figure things out
God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6)
You say: I’m not able
God says: I am able (2 Corinthians 9:8)
You say: It’s not worth it
God says: It will be worth it (Romans 8:28)
You say: I can’t forgive myself
God says: I forgive you (1 John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
You say: I can’t manage
God says: I will supply all your needs (Philipians 4:19)
You say: I’m afraid
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7)
You say: I’m always worried and frustrated
God says: Cast all your cares on Me (1 Peter 5:7)
You say: I don’t have enough faith
God says: I’ve given everyone a measure of faith (Romans 12:3)
You say: I’m not smart enough
God says: I give you wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:30)
You say: I feel alone
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5)
~ taken from ‘Let’s Teh Tarik’
Posted by Passionate Piglet
Saturday, November 15, 2008
My Shoes
Thank God for my shoes - they fit.
I woke up one day and realised that there were many things about my life I was not satisfied with or better still, there were challenges that were threatening my soul.
And I said to myself, 'Why should anyone envy me and want to be in my shoes.' They don't know how far I've come, they don't know what lies ahead of me, and neither do they know how dissatisfied I get with myself from time to time.
People don't know the troubles that you've had or the price you had to pay to get to where you are. All they want to know is that they wish they were like you.
Why shold you wish you were in anybody's shoes when you hardly know how they fil?
When you've worn your shoes for a while, they take the shape of your feet and align to the way you walk. If you were to wear my shoes, you will not be comfortable in them.
So I stopped wishing that I am in someone else shoes because it might not fit; rather I think God for my shoes, because they fit!
I have learnt to be the best in what I do, and i know no-one can replace me anywhere and in any sphere.
I am an original, my God is not in the cloning business. He makes originals!
Make the est of what you do; besides you have this beautiful life to live ONLY ONCE.
Live it to the fullest.
I woke up one day and realised that there were many things about my life I was not satisfied with or better still, there were challenges that were threatening my soul.
And I said to myself, 'Why should anyone envy me and want to be in my shoes.' They don't know how far I've come, they don't know what lies ahead of me, and neither do they know how dissatisfied I get with myself from time to time.
People don't know the troubles that you've had or the price you had to pay to get to where you are. All they want to know is that they wish they were like you.
Why shold you wish you were in anybody's shoes when you hardly know how they fil?
When you've worn your shoes for a while, they take the shape of your feet and align to the way you walk. If you were to wear my shoes, you will not be comfortable in them.
So I stopped wishing that I am in someone else shoes because it might not fit; rather I think God for my shoes, because they fit!
I have learnt to be the best in what I do, and i know no-one can replace me anywhere and in any sphere.
I am an original, my God is not in the cloning business. He makes originals!
Make the est of what you do; besides you have this beautiful life to live ONLY ONCE.
Live it to the fullest.
bloggersville
Friday, October 31, 2008
A Little Reverendly Fun by Passionate Piglet
Okay, that was super lame...but if you guys are desperately bored, you can check out http://www.reverenfun.com/.
This one kinda reminds us to read our Bibles everyday =P Yes, I know THAT won't happen in reality, but what WILL happen is that we might end up finding the Bible a boring book. (NOT TRUE!!!) If you can't seem to focus while reading, maybe you can try praying: 'Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in Your law' (It comes from Psalms, but I can't seem to find it now. Just shows that I should read more often).That prayer worked for me, so yeah, it will help you too.
Have a fun-filled God life!! And remember to read your Bible!!
YP
Friday, October 17, 2008
Blogmaster is talking here
Hello people, this is your blogmaster here.
Since PMR is OVER (today!), I will have more time to spend on this blog!
First, I know that the Form 4s will be having exams till the LAST DAY of school (sad!) so I don't know whether we'll still be having CF or not. And because of that, since we might be having CF, I decided to prolong the "Photo of The Month" contest or whatever you call it. Just that it might be "Photo of the 3 Months"! I think Tim is having a high chance of winning with his copyrighted poses.
Other than that, this blog will be updated from time to time. And for those who were present during the committee meeting where I gave the public account and password for you all to blog in this blog, feel free to post anything you want BUT put your name and NO putting the BLOGMASTER'S NAME instead of your OWN.
You can post anything you want, even about your boring life, or how God saved you from a bird's poop in school under the pokok cemerlang... It'll be good to hear from our CF members write about themselves in this blog other than your dearest blogmaster talking a lot and a lot alone. Especially during the upcoming holidays when we will miss each other for 7 weeks, if I'm not mistaken.
If you all have anything you want me to put up in this blog, feel free to leave a message and tell me. This blog will be going under minor constructions here and there. And as Alvin said, put music in this blog! Will do so soon.
Anybody forgot the public account's password? Come find your blogmaster in school, the noisiest, lamest and craziest one in 3A/2008.
take care! Toodles!
Since PMR is OVER (today!), I will have more time to spend on this blog!
First, I know that the Form 4s will be having exams till the LAST DAY of school (sad!) so I don't know whether we'll still be having CF or not. And because of that, since we might be having CF, I decided to prolong the "Photo of The Month" contest or whatever you call it. Just that it might be "Photo of the 3 Months"! I think Tim is having a high chance of winning with his copyrighted poses.
Other than that, this blog will be updated from time to time. And for those who were present during the committee meeting where I gave the public account and password for you all to blog in this blog, feel free to post anything you want BUT put your name and NO putting the BLOGMASTER'S NAME instead of your OWN.
You can post anything you want, even about your boring life, or how God saved you from a bird's poop in school under the pokok cemerlang... It'll be good to hear from our CF members write about themselves in this blog other than your dearest blogmaster talking a lot and a lot alone. Especially during the upcoming holidays when we will miss each other for 7 weeks, if I'm not mistaken.
If you all have anything you want me to put up in this blog, feel free to leave a message and tell me. This blog will be going under minor constructions here and there. And as Alvin said, put music in this blog! Will do so soon.
Anybody forgot the public account's password? Come find your blogmaster in school, the noisiest, lamest and craziest one in 3A/2008.
take care! Toodles!
bloggersville
Satan's Meeting
Satan called a worldwide convention of demons.
In his opening address he said,
'We can't keep Christians from going to church.'
'We can't keep them from reading their Bibles and knowing the truth.'
'We can't even keep them from forming an intimate relationship with> their saviour.'
'Once they gain that connection with Jesus, our power over them is broken.'
'So let them go to their churches; let them have their covered dish dinners,
BUT steal their time, so they don't have time to develop a relationship with Jesus Christ..'
'This is what I want you to do,' said the devil:
'Distract them from gaining hold of their Saviour and maintaining that vital connection throughout their day!'
'How shall we do this?' his demons shouted.
'Keep them busy in the non-essentials of life and invent innumerable schemes to occupy their minds,' he answered.
'Tempt them to spend, spend, spend, and borrow, borrow, borrow.'
'Persuade the wives to go to work for long hours and the husbands to work 6-7 days each week, 10-12 hours a day, so they can afford their empty lifestyles.'
'Keep them from spending time with their children.'
'As their families fragment, soon, their homes will offer no escape from the pressures of work!'
'Over-stimulate their minds so that they cannot hear that still, small voice.'
'Entice them to play the radio or cassette player whenever they drive.'
'To keep the TV, VCR, CDs and their PCs going constantly in their home and see to it that every store and restaurant in the world plays non-biblical music constantly.'
'This will jam their minds and break that union with Christ.'
'Fill the coffee tables with magazines and newspapers.'
'Pound their minds with the news 24 hours a day.'
'Invade their driving moments with billboards.'
'Flood their mailboxes with junk mail, mail order catalogs, sweepstakes, and every kind of newsletter and promotional offering free products, services and false hopes..'
'Keep skinny, beautiful models on the magazines and TV so their husbands will believe that outward beauty is what's important, and they'll become dissatisfied with their wives. '
'Keep the wives too tired to love their husbands at night.'
'Give them headaches too! '
'If they don't give their husbands the love they need, they will begin to look elsewhere.'
'That will fragment their families quickly!'
'Give them Santa Claus to distract them from teaching their children the> real meaning of Christmas.'
'Give them an Easter bunny so they won't talk about his resurrection and power over sin and death.'
'Even in their recreation, let them be excessive.'
'Have them return from their recreation exhausted.'
'Keep them too busy to go out in nature and reflect on God's creation. Send them to amusement parks, sporting events, plays, concerts, and movies instead.'
'Keep them busy, busy, busy!'
'And when they meet for spiritual fellowship, involve them in gossip and small talk so that they leave with troubled consciences.'
'Crowd their lives with so many good causes they have no time to seek power from Jesus.'
'Soon they will be working in their own strength, sacrificing their health and family for the good of the cause.'
'It will work!'
'It will work!'
It was quite a plan!
The demons went eagerly to their assignments causing Christians everywhere to get busier and more rushed, going here and there.
Having little time for their God or their families.
Having no time to tell others about the power of Jesus to change lives.
I guess the question is, has the devil been successful in his schemes?
You be the judge!!!!!
Does 'BUSY' mean: B-eing U-nder S-atan's Y-oke?
In his opening address he said,
'We can't keep Christians from going to church.'
'We can't keep them from reading their Bibles and knowing the truth.'
'We can't even keep them from forming an intimate relationship with> their saviour.'
'Once they gain that connection with Jesus, our power over them is broken.'
'So let them go to their churches; let them have their covered dish dinners,
BUT steal their time, so they don't have time to develop a relationship with Jesus Christ..'
'This is what I want you to do,' said the devil:
'Distract them from gaining hold of their Saviour and maintaining that vital connection throughout their day!'
'How shall we do this?' his demons shouted.
'Keep them busy in the non-essentials of life and invent innumerable schemes to occupy their minds,' he answered.
'Tempt them to spend, spend, spend, and borrow, borrow, borrow.'
'Persuade the wives to go to work for long hours and the husbands to work 6-7 days each week, 10-12 hours a day, so they can afford their empty lifestyles.'
'Keep them from spending time with their children.'
'As their families fragment, soon, their homes will offer no escape from the pressures of work!'
'Over-stimulate their minds so that they cannot hear that still, small voice.'
'Entice them to play the radio or cassette player whenever they drive.'
'To keep the TV, VCR, CDs and their PCs going constantly in their home and see to it that every store and restaurant in the world plays non-biblical music constantly.'
'This will jam their minds and break that union with Christ.'
'Fill the coffee tables with magazines and newspapers.'
'Pound their minds with the news 24 hours a day.'
'Invade their driving moments with billboards.'
'Flood their mailboxes with junk mail, mail order catalogs, sweepstakes, and every kind of newsletter and promotional offering free products, services and false hopes..'
'Keep skinny, beautiful models on the magazines and TV so their husbands will believe that outward beauty is what's important, and they'll become dissatisfied with their wives. '
'Keep the wives too tired to love their husbands at night.'
'Give them headaches too! '
'If they don't give their husbands the love they need, they will begin to look elsewhere.'
'That will fragment their families quickly!'
'Give them Santa Claus to distract them from teaching their children the> real meaning of Christmas.'
'Give them an Easter bunny so they won't talk about his resurrection and power over sin and death.'
'Even in their recreation, let them be excessive.'
'Have them return from their recreation exhausted.'
'Keep them too busy to go out in nature and reflect on God's creation. Send them to amusement parks, sporting events, plays, concerts, and movies instead.'
'Keep them busy, busy, busy!'
'And when they meet for spiritual fellowship, involve them in gossip and small talk so that they leave with troubled consciences.'
'Crowd their lives with so many good causes they have no time to seek power from Jesus.'
'Soon they will be working in their own strength, sacrificing their health and family for the good of the cause.'
'It will work!'
'It will work!'
It was quite a plan!
The demons went eagerly to their assignments causing Christians everywhere to get busier and more rushed, going here and there.
Having little time for their God or their families.
Having no time to tell others about the power of Jesus to change lives.
I guess the question is, has the devil been successful in his schemes?
You be the judge!!!!!
Does 'BUSY' mean: B-eing U-nder S-atan's Y-oke?
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
THE LORD'S PRAYER
The prayer ( in blue type ) and GOD ( ! in red type ) in response.
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Our Father Who Art In Heaven.
Yes?
Don't interrupt me. I'm praying.
But -- you called ME!
Called you? No, I didn't call you. I'm praying.
Our Father who art in Heaven.
There -- you did it again!
Did what?
You Called ME.
You said, "Our Father who art in Heaven"
Well, here I am.
What's on your mind?
But I didn't mean anything by it.
I was, you know, just saying my prayers for the day.
I always say the Lord's Prayer.
It makes me feel good, kind of like fulfilling a duty.
Well, all right.
Go on.
Okay, Hallowed be thy name .
Hold it right there.
What do you mean by that?
By what?
By "Hallowed be thy name"?
It means, it means . . good grief,
I don't know what it means.
How in the world should I know?
It's just a part of the prayer.
By the way, what does it mean?
It means honoured, holy, wonderful.
Hey, that makes sense. I never thought about what 'hallowed' meant before. Thanks.
Thy Kingdom come,
Thy will be done,
on earth as it is in Heaven.
Do you really mean that?
Sure, why not?
What are you doing about it?
Doing? Why, nothing, I guess.
I just think it would be kind of neat if you got control,
of everything down here like you have up there.
We're kinda in a mess down here you know.
Yes, I know;
but, have I got control of you?
Well, I go to church.
That isn't what I asked you.
What about your bad temper?
You've really got a problem there, you know.
And then there's the way you spend your money all on yourself.
And what about the kind of books you read?
And what about the kind of TV programs you watch?
NOW hold on just a minute!
Stop picking on me!
I'm just as good as some of the rest of those people at church!
Excuse ME.
I thought you were praying
for my will to be done.
If that is to happen,
it will have to start with the ones
who are praying for it.
Like you -- for example.
Oh, all right. I guess I do have some hang-ups.
Now that you mention it,
I could probably name some others.
So could I.
I haven't thought about it very much until now,
but I really would like to cut out some of those things.
I would like to, you know, be really free.
Good.
Now we're getting somewhere.
We'll work together -- You and ME.
I'm proud of You.
Look, Lord, if you don't mind,
I need to finish up here.
This is taking a lot longer than it usually does.
Give us this day, our daily bread.
You need to cut out the bread.
You're overweight as it is.
Hey, wait a minute! What is this?
Here I was doing my religious duty,
and all of a sudden you break in
and remind me of all my hang-ups.
Praying is a dangerous thing.
You just might get what you ask for.
Remember,
you called ME -- and here I am.
It's too late to stop now.
Keep praying. ( . . pause . . )
Well, go on.
I'm scared to.
Scared? Of what?
I know what you'll say.
Try ME.
Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.
What about Ann?
See? I knew it!
I knew you would bring her up!
Why, Lord, she's told lies about me, spread stories.
She never paid back the money she owes me.
I've sworn to get even with her!
But -- your prayer --
What about your prayer?
I didn't -- mean it.
Well, at least you're honest.
But, it's quite a load carrying around all that bitterness
and resentment isn't it?
Yes, but I'll feel better as soon as I get even with her.
Boy, have I got some plans for her.
She'll wish she had never been born.
No, you won't feel any better.
You'll feel worse.
Revenge isn't sweet.
You know how unhappy you are --
Well, I can change that.
You can? How?
Forgive Ann.
Then, I'll forgive you;
And the hate and the sin,
will be Ann's problem -- not yours.
You will have settled the problem
as far as you are concerned.
Oh, you know, you're right.
You always are.
And more than I want revenge,
I want to be right with You . . (sigh).
All right . all right . .
I forgive her.
There now!
Wonderful!
How do you feel?
Hmmmm. Well, not bad.
Not bad at all!
In fact, I feel pretty great!
You know, I don't think I'll go to bed uptight tonight.
I haven't been getting much rest, you know.
Yeah, I know.
But, you're not through with your prayer are you? Go on.
Oh, all right.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil one.
Good! Good! I'll do that.
Just don't put yourself in a place
where you can be tempted.
What do you mean by that?
You KNOW what I mean.
Yeah. I know.
Okay.
Go ahead. Finish your prayer.
For Thine is the kingdom,
and the power,
and the glory forever.
Amen.
Do you know what would bring me glory --
What would really make me happy?
No, but I'd like to know.
I want to please you now.
I've really made a mess of things.
I want to truly follow you.
I can see now how great that would be.
So, tell me . .
How do I make you happy?
YOU just DID! YOU just DID!
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Tuesday, September 9, 2008
CF Farewell Party
Boo!
He crushed them all...so yeng... haha...
So much rubbish!
And Tim crushed them all!
Can't talk!
Weird pose...
So rajin...
Finding a nice spot!
The perfect spot!
Tim: I must look very yeng
Erm...
Whoa...so serious....
Tickle...tickle...tickle...
See! Got ribbon!!
Tim: Ssshhhhh....
Hah!
Erm...
Whoa...so serious....
Tickle...tickle...tickle...
See! Got ribbon!!
Tim: Ssshhhhh....
Hah!
OI!!
AAARRRGGGHHHH...!!!
I like this picture, haha...
Look...someone took a photo of the photographer...
Go straight! GO Straight!!!
GO straight some more!!
What's this??!
It's a Toyota la...
Hah! I caught Tim!!
Tugu Negara
Tugu Negara
Tugu Negara
Tugu Negara
Blender...
Television set
HUG!!!
Jalur Gemilang
Oven...or microwave...but Chris looks funny
Tim looks constipated...
Toilet bowl
Not ready...
WOW!!!
Spot the bananahead goofball?
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Pictures of The WEEK!!
Picture [1]
Picture [2]
AAARRRGGGHHHH...!!!
I like this picture, haha...
Look...someone took a photo of the photographer...
Go straight! GO Straight!!!
GO straight some more!!
What's this??!
It's a Toyota la...
Hah! I caught Tim!!
Tugu Negara
Tugu Negara
Tugu Negara
Tugu Negara
Blender...
Television set
HUG!!!
Jalur Gemilang
Oven...or microwave...but Chris looks funny
Tim looks constipated...
Toilet bowl
Not ready...
WOW!!!
Spot the bananahead goofball?
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Pictures of The WEEK!!
Picture [1]
Picture [2]Tim seems so photogenic, he's in almost all of the Pictures of the Week!
At the end of the month, everybody can vote for Picture of the Month!
At the end of the month, everybody can vote for Picture of the Month!
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