Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
COMPARE......
>> A ROSE
A rose is beautiful
Roses smell particularly good…
but you can injure yourself on a rose if you do not watch out.
Roses need special care and must be professionally cut and cared for. The wrong care will kill the roses. That can happen very quickly if the roses are kept in the wrong place.
Roses, especially red roses, are a sign of love and affection.
A nicely presented bunch of roses in a visible place, give the surroundings much more warmth.
If roses do not have any water they wilt (just like all plants)!
>> JESUS
Jesus loves us and presented himself for you!
Jesus spilt his blood!
Jesus makes us an offer to accept his love (accept the rose as a symbol of love)!
Belief in Jesus makes us happy! We feel comfortable in his presence. (Scent of a rose)
If you do not watch out in your faith, it can sometimes go wrong (watch out for thorns)!
God, our Father, the rose gardener, cares for us and cuts of the things we do not need so that the rose is presented in all its glory (be a testimony, passing on the roses, letting others take part, …). He also makes sure that we are in the right environment and not “influenced” by negative factors.
There is of course, the possibility to accept the rose and take it with you or you might smell the rose and then walk away. The scent only has an effect on us for a short time.
A rose is beautiful
Roses smell particularly good…
but you can injure yourself on a rose if you do not watch out.
Roses need special care and must be professionally cut and cared for. The wrong care will kill the roses. That can happen very quickly if the roses are kept in the wrong place.
Roses, especially red roses, are a sign of love and affection.
A nicely presented bunch of roses in a visible place, give the surroundings much more warmth.
If roses do not have any water they wilt (just like all plants)!
>> JESUS
Jesus loves us and presented himself for you!
Jesus spilt his blood!
Jesus makes us an offer to accept his love (accept the rose as a symbol of love)!
Belief in Jesus makes us happy! We feel comfortable in his presence. (Scent of a rose)
If you do not watch out in your faith, it can sometimes go wrong (watch out for thorns)!
God, our Father, the rose gardener, cares for us and cuts of the things we do not need so that the rose is presented in all its glory (be a testimony, passing on the roses, letting others take part, …). He also makes sure that we are in the right environment and not “influenced” by negative factors.
There is of course, the possibility to accept the rose and take it with you or you might smell the rose and then walk away. The scent only has an effect on us for a short time.
The Tale Of A Loving King
He was hopelessly in love! He, a rich member of royalty, had fallen in love with a poor woman. She was poor, uneducated and without any noble background! Why he loved her could not be understood or explained, but he loved her.
The king was unhappy because he did not know how to show this woman how much he loved her!? How could he bridge the gap between the two of them? His advisors recommended that he should simply propose marriage to her – he was a powerful man after all!
However power, even unlimited power, cannot enforce love. He could force her to come to the palace; but he could not force her to grow love in her heart for him. He could perhaps secure her obedience with power, but the king did not want to subject any force upon her.
He longed for the desire that she would freely love him with all of her heart! In view of the facts the advisors suggest to him that he should bestow his love and his heart on a woman of his standard and on a woman who is worthy. But the king cannot and does not want to!
The king’s advisors only see one option, to try and bridge the divide between the king and the poor woman. The king should shower her with valuable gifts and make her nobler.
The king considers this and says: “How will I ever know that she loves me and not the things that I have and give her? Would she be in a position to trust and to forget that I am king and she is a poor woman?“
The king only sees one possibility left to achieve his goal – namely the love of this woman. He leaves his throne, takes off his crown and removes his royal clothing. He pulls on some rags and moves into a squalid hut. The king doesn’t only take on the external guise of a farmer, but also the life and rigours of a farmer.
He becomes as poor as the woman he loves so that she can be with him forever and love him of her own free will. That is the only possibility. I really do find this story impressive! I admit that it sounds like a fairytale but there is a love just like this!
No fairytale: Jesus loves you!
Jesus had left his throne, he give up his life at his father’s side to live here on earth as a mortal human! HE went through highs and lows just like us! He even died for us! Why Jesus!? So that we understand just how much he loves me and you!
The king was unhappy because he did not know how to show this woman how much he loved her!? How could he bridge the gap between the two of them? His advisors recommended that he should simply propose marriage to her – he was a powerful man after all!
However power, even unlimited power, cannot enforce love. He could force her to come to the palace; but he could not force her to grow love in her heart for him. He could perhaps secure her obedience with power, but the king did not want to subject any force upon her.
He longed for the desire that she would freely love him with all of her heart! In view of the facts the advisors suggest to him that he should bestow his love and his heart on a woman of his standard and on a woman who is worthy. But the king cannot and does not want to!
The king’s advisors only see one option, to try and bridge the divide between the king and the poor woman. The king should shower her with valuable gifts and make her nobler.
The king considers this and says: “How will I ever know that she loves me and not the things that I have and give her? Would she be in a position to trust and to forget that I am king and she is a poor woman?“
The king only sees one possibility left to achieve his goal – namely the love of this woman. He leaves his throne, takes off his crown and removes his royal clothing. He pulls on some rags and moves into a squalid hut. The king doesn’t only take on the external guise of a farmer, but also the life and rigours of a farmer.
He becomes as poor as the woman he loves so that she can be with him forever and love him of her own free will. That is the only possibility. I really do find this story impressive! I admit that it sounds like a fairytale but there is a love just like this!
No fairytale: Jesus loves you!
Jesus had left his throne, he give up his life at his father’s side to live here on earth as a mortal human! HE went through highs and lows just like us! He even died for us! Why Jesus!? So that we understand just how much he loves me and you!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Committee Meeting
Attention all committee members!!
We'll be having a committee meeting somewhere in Dec to pray and plan for next year. Do e-mail me all the dates that you're free at gnipney@yahoo.com.
See you guys soon!!
YP
We'll be having a committee meeting somewhere in Dec to pray and plan for next year. Do e-mail me all the dates that you're free at gnipney@yahoo.com.
See you guys soon!!
YP
Florida Court Sets Holy Day For Atheists!
In Florida , an atheist created a case against the upcoming Easter and Passover Holy days. He hired an attorney to bring a discrimination case against Christians and Jews and observances of their holy days. The argument was that it was unfair that atheists had no such recognized days.
The case was brought before a judge. After listening to the passionate presentation by the lawyer, the judge banged his gavel declaring,"Case dismissed!"
The lawyer immediately stood objecting to the ruling saying, "Your honor, How can you possibly dismiss this case? The Christians have Christmas, Easter and others. The Jews have Passover, Yom Kippur and Hanukkah, yet my client and all other atheists have no such holidays.."
The judge leaned forward in his chair saying, "But you do. Your client, counsel, is woefully ignorant."
The lawyer said, "Your Honor, we are unaware of any special observance or holiday for atheists."
The judge said, "The calendar says April 1st is April Fools Day. Psalm 14:1 states, 'The fool says in his heart, there is no God.' Thus, it is the opinion of this court, that, if your client says there is no God, then he is a fool. Therefore, April 1st is his day. Court is adjourned."
You gotta love a Judge that knows his scripture!
The case was brought before a judge. After listening to the passionate presentation by the lawyer, the judge banged his gavel declaring,"Case dismissed!"
The lawyer immediately stood objecting to the ruling saying, "Your honor, How can you possibly dismiss this case? The Christians have Christmas, Easter and others. The Jews have Passover, Yom Kippur and Hanukkah, yet my client and all other atheists have no such holidays.."
The judge leaned forward in his chair saying, "But you do. Your client, counsel, is woefully ignorant."
The lawyer said, "Your Honor, we are unaware of any special observance or holiday for atheists."
The judge said, "The calendar says April 1st is April Fools Day. Psalm 14:1 states, 'The fool says in his heart, there is no God.' Thus, it is the opinion of this court, that, if your client says there is no God, then he is a fool. Therefore, April 1st is his day. Court is adjourned."
You gotta love a Judge that knows his scripture!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
SPM!!
SPM has started! (For my dear blur ones, it started on 18/11/09 wed)
Pray for your fellow bros and sises in Christ.. good health, good memory etc.
So far here are the CF f5s that I can think of(if I left out any, do edit this post and tambah):
Mel
Rach Rose
Jo Ee
Ju Li
Pei Wei
Aaron
Tim
Carlyle
Yit Kenn
Mun Fuong
Yup, cover them with prayers everyday!!
posted by YP
Pray for your fellow bros and sises in Christ.. good health, good memory etc.
So far here are the CF f5s that I can think of(if I left out any, do edit this post and tambah):
Mel
Rach Rose
Jo Ee
Ju Li
Pei Wei
Aaron
Tim
Carlyle
Yit Kenn
Mun Fuong
Yup, cover them with prayers everyday!!
posted by YP
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Pray!!
We're performing for Pn Joginder tmr..and we're the 1st item!! And a lot of CF members are in lots of other performances as well =)
Pray: 1. That we'll be able to wake up early =P
2. For the weather
3. Health, stamina etc
4. That we won't forget our lines/play wrong notes =P
5. That Pn Joginder will really be blessed through the whole event =)
Pray: 1. That we'll be able to wake up early =P
2. For the weather
3. Health, stamina etc
4. That we won't forget our lines/play wrong notes =P
5. That Pn Joginder will really be blessed through the whole event =)
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
God's Boxes
I have in my hands two boxes, Which God gave me to hold. He said, "Put all your sorrows in the black box, And all your joys in the gold."
I heeded His words, and in the two boxes, Both my joys and sorrows I stored,But though the gold became heavier each day, The black was as light as before.With curiosity, I opened the black,I wanted to find out why,And I saw, in the base of the box, a hole,Which my sorrows had fallen out by.
I showed the hole to God, and mused,"I wonder where my sorrows could be!"He smiled a gentle smile and said,"My child, they're all here with me.."I asked God, why He gave me the boxes,Why the gold and the black with the hole?"My child, the gold is for you to count your blessings,The black is for you to let go."
I heeded His words, and in the two boxes, Both my joys and sorrows I stored,But though the gold became heavier each day, The black was as light as before.With curiosity, I opened the black,I wanted to find out why,And I saw, in the base of the box, a hole,Which my sorrows had fallen out by.
I showed the hole to God, and mused,"I wonder where my sorrows could be!"He smiled a gentle smile and said,"My child, they're all here with me.."I asked God, why He gave me the boxes,Why the gold and the black with the hole?"My child, the gold is for you to count your blessings,The black is for you to let go."
The Brick
A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something. As his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag's side door!He slammed on the brakes and spun the Jag back to the spot from where the brick had been thrown. He jumped out of the car, grabbed some kid and pushed him up against a parked car shouting, "What was that all about and who are you? Just what the heck are you doing?!!" Building up a head of steam he went on. "That's a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. Why did you do it?!!"
"Please, mister, please. I'm sorry, I didn't know what else to do!" pleaded the youngster. "I threw the brick because no one else would stop..."
Tears were dripping down the boys chin as he pointed around the parked car. "It's my brother," he said. "He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him up." Sobbing, the boy asked the executive, "Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too heavy for me."
Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He lifted the young man back into the wheelchair and took out his handkerchief and wiped the scrapes and cuts, checking to see that everything was going to be okay. "Thank you and God bless you," the grateful child said to him. The man then watched the little boy push his brother down the sidewalk toward their home.
It was a long walk back to his Jaguar... a long, slow walk. He never did repair the side door. He kept the dent to remind him not to go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention.
God whispers in your soul and speaks to your heart. Sometimes when you don't have time to listen, He has to throw "a brick" at you. It's your choice: Listen to the whisper--or wait for the brick.
"Please, mister, please. I'm sorry, I didn't know what else to do!" pleaded the youngster. "I threw the brick because no one else would stop..."
Tears were dripping down the boys chin as he pointed around the parked car. "It's my brother," he said. "He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him up." Sobbing, the boy asked the executive, "Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too heavy for me."
Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He lifted the young man back into the wheelchair and took out his handkerchief and wiped the scrapes and cuts, checking to see that everything was going to be okay. "Thank you and God bless you," the grateful child said to him. The man then watched the little boy push his brother down the sidewalk toward their home.
It was a long walk back to his Jaguar... a long, slow walk. He never did repair the side door. He kept the dent to remind him not to go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention.
God whispers in your soul and speaks to your heart. Sometimes when you don't have time to listen, He has to throw "a brick" at you. It's your choice: Listen to the whisper--or wait for the brick.
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