"Silhouette"

"Silhouette" by Jeremy & Caleb

Images of Singapore - Bedok

"No Parking of Bicycles"

"Rat Attack - Help Stamps Out Rats in Your Neighbourhood"

"Clearance Sales"

National Bible Quiz 2007 Results

Our Heartiest Congratulations to our Boys for winning once again,
The SILVER Honour Roll for the 3rd consecutive year! 2005, 2006 & 2007!

Special Credits to the following Boys:
Team A: Yong Siang, Shawn, Jaren, Won Jae & Gerald
Team B: Cheng Hoong, Tai Chin, Xuan Xin & Boon Kian
Team C: Jeremy, Leo, Nathaniel, Zhi Jie & Joel Choo

Well Done, Boys!

Warmest regards,
Caleb Sim, BB Captain
72nd Singapore Company
Bedok North Secondary School
Bethesda Community

System Down & Recovering

Woke up this morning with slight fever, 37.7 degree celsius and giddiness. Nevertheless, decided to return to work, as there're things to be done. It turned out to be a reasonable day. System Recovering. Thank God.


25 September 2007

Woke up with sore throat, flu and cough. System Down. Seen a Dr and got a day of Medical Leave. Interestingly, this is my very first Medical Leave at my new workplace and 25 September is my 3rd month into the job. Date joined: 25 June 2007

Your Search Ends Here

The best-priced gadgets in town (no contracts!).
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People Need The Lord

Just click for the entire lyrics of the above song by Ray Boltz.

Reflection

We live in a populated nation. People come and bypass us on a daily basis. Some happened to be our loved ones, living under one roof. They too come in and out of our lives. But often, we take one another for granted. Worst still, we become apathetic about those around.

Our world is so populated that "one less does not bother us anymore". What seems to matter is, i am still alive! As such, even if someone dies, it doesn't matter anymore. It's so scary to imagine if that someone happens to be our parent, sibling or spouse and it doesn't matter as well?!

What have we become of? Heartless and care-less beings?

Now is the time to reflect upon ourselves before our hearts become harden. Now is the time to weep if we are guilty.

Have yourself a blessed week.

Green Green Tree

A 'pruned-tree' - in the process of 'new growth'.
It looks bare for now. But soon, it will 'blossom'.

The Sabbath in History

The following website i.e. World's Last Chance is for mature Christians only. It's heavy stuffs. Click to read.

Earthquake Rocks Sumatra

A 6.7-magnitude undersea earthquake rocked parts of Sumatra at 3:31 p.m. today (4:31 a.m. EDT). Read about it.

Life's Greater Purpose

If you think you are having a hard time, look at the pic above.
Come What May, Press On...

A father & a son

A story that will touch your heart 100%. Click to watch.
Thank you, CH, for sharing this story.

The Jesus Film

A Streaming Video you must watch! Click & Select English.

Tsunami Video Clips (PG)

We need to know what a Tsunami is. Click to view.
Warning: Do Not Watch if you are not ready to view disasters.

Heroes of Faith

2LT Kevin Eu helping up at National Bible Quiz
8 Sep 2007

For more pics, click here!
(The pics do not remain there permanently)

Oblivious?

Unaware that "The End" is near? What? The End of the World?

It is written...
1. "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places." - Matthew 24:7

2. "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains." - Mark 13:8

3. "There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven." - Luke 21:11

4. "for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night." 1 Thessalonians 5:2

5. "He will wipe every tear from their eyes..." - Revelation 21

Love Gifts to The Community

**Bringing Joy to the Community**

Everything about Earthquakes

1. Latest Earthquakes
2. Earthquakes News
3. Historic Worldwide Earthquakes

UGs - First Day Covers

Like what you are seeing? Let me have your orders by 17 Sep 2007. For more information, please click here!

Pre-Enlistment Dinner

Zu Han will be enlisted on this coming Friday (14 Sep 07) for National Service. As such, i decided to gather his peers for a time of fellowship and dinner. It was good to see Jun Jie, Jun Wei, Zhe Hao, Tim, Kiat Sheng, Kevin, Andy and of course, Zu Han. We'd a good time at Genki Sushi (Tampines). The guys ordered 64 pieces of Sushi. Amazing that Tim, Jun Jie, Zhe Hao & Kiat Sheng actually finished it! =)

"Herbal Soup for our Soul - Pt 2"

Hereby is the Answer for "Herbal Soup for our Soul - Pt 1" dated on 6 Sep 2007.

ANSWER:
The husband just said "I am with you Darling".

The husband's totally unexpected reaction is a proactive behaviour. The child is dead.

He can never be brought back to life. There is no point in finding fault with the mother.

Besides, if only he had taken time to keep the bottle away, this would not have happened.

No one is to be blamed. She had also lost her only child.

What she needed at that moment was consolation and sympathy from the husband.

That is what he gave her.

If everyone can look at life with this kind of perspective, there would be much fewer problems in the world.

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness, and fears. And you will find things are actually not as difficult as you think.

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MORAL OF THE STORY
This story is really worth reading. Sometimes we spend time in asking who is responsible or whom to blame, whether in a relationship, in a job or with the people we know. By this way we miss out some warmth in human relationship.

Frustration

When a person feels frustrated, he is either upset or angry with someone or something. Usually, it is cumulative. Frustration towards someone does not happen overnight. One feels frustrated when someone is repeatedly doing something that is irritating. To complicate matter, the person is usually unaware that his actions are causing others to be very upset or angry.

The way to resolve it is to talk to the person. It is easier if one knows the party very well. But sad to say, it is usually not the case. Thus, making it tough to highlight his actions.

The end result? More frustrations!

So, what's the best solution? In my opinion, it is better to move on to avoid ugly scenarios. That's the way i see it. What about you? = )

$2 Lunch!

i didn't want to talk about it.. i am referring to the lunch we bought for the Boys on last Sat. But apparently, it was so delicious & cheap! ($2 for 1 meat & 2 others) till our Boys are 'longing to eat it again'!

When You Believe

[Miriam]
Many nights we've prayed
with no proof anyone could hear
In our hearts a hopeful song
We barely understood
Now we are not afraid
Although we know there's much to fear
We were moving mountains
Long before we ever knew we could

There can be miracles
When you believe
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve
When you believe
Somehow you will
You will when you believe

[Tzipporah]
In this time of fear
When prayer so often proved in vain
Hope seemed like the summer birds
Too swiftly flown away
Yet now I'm standing here
With heart so full I can't explain
Seeking faith and speaking words
I never thought I'd say

[Miriam and Tzipporah]
There can be miracles when you believe
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve
When you believe
Somehow you will
You will when you believe...

[Hebrew Children]
A-shi-ra la-do-nai ki ga-oh ga-ah
(I will sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously)
A-shi-ra la-do-nai ki ga-oh ga-ah
(I will sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously)
Mi-cha-mo-cha ba-elim adonai
(Who is like You, oh Lord, among the celestial)
Mi-ka-mo-cha ne-dar- ba-ko-desh
(Who is like You, majestic in holiness)
Na-chi-tah v'-chas-d'-cha am zu ga-al-ta
(In Your love, You lead the people You redeemed)
Na-chi-tah v'-chas-d'-cha am zu ga-al-ta
(In Your love, You lead the people You redeemed)
A-shi-ra, a-shi-ra, a-shi-ra...
(I will sing, I will sing, I will sing)

[Hebrews]
There can be miracles
When you believe
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles

You can achieve
When you believe
Somehow you will
Now you will
You will when you believe

[Miriam and Tzipporah]
You will when you believe

Laziness Kills!

Today's Sermon is on one word, "Sloth". Simply put it, Laziness Kills! It destroy us! As such, to counteract sloth, "You need the Battle more than the Battle needs you." In other words, Everyone needs Good & Healthy Stimulus! It helps us not to procrastinate nor become lazy. Interestingly, "the more you sleep, the more tired you become". As such, Sleep Only What Is Enough. Do not overdo it.

You can listen to the entire sermon tomorrow, just click here!

Have yourself a blessed week ahead! = )

Start & Finish Well

The lesson drawn today w.r.t. National Bible Quiz 2007 is the importance of "Starting & Finishing Well" in any race. In short, "Never Give Up" on any good things that you have begun. Once you've decided to do something good, persevere and "Finish the race!". Yes, even if you are the last.

Our Joy is You

First-time ever! 72nd Singapore Company is sending o3 Teams to participate in National Bible Quiz (NBQ) 2007 tomorrow! First-time ever! The majority of participants are Secondary One Boys! Will they bring back a Gold or Nothing at all? Does it matter?

Of course, it doesn't! As I've said it many times, "Just Go! Enjoy! Have Fun! Do Not worry about winning or losing! Cos the most important thing in Life is the giving of our Best! And i believe Our Boys have done just that!"

On the eve of NBQ 2007, here's wishing all NBQ Participants "The Blessings of God to do well tomorrow!" From the bottom of our hearts, "Thank You for Your Participation! 03 Teams is a Defining Moment for 72nd Coy! Our Joy is You. BB - First for Boys!"

6120 vs N73

i love the music player for 6120. It's so clear & crisp! Pretty amazing for a gadget that is pretty small. I wonder how it manages to produce such wonderful sound? =)

"Herbal Soup for our Soul - Pt 1"

Subject: A Story Worth Reading ... A Lesson Worth Learning

A boy was born to a couple after eleven years of marriage. They were a loving couple and the boy was the gem of their eyes. When the boy was around two years old, one morning the husband saw a medicine bottle open. He was late for office so he asked his wife to cap the bottle and keep it in the cupboard. His wife, preoccupied in the kitchen totally forgot the matter. The boy saw the bottle and playfully went to the bottle fascinated by its color and drank it all. It happened to be a poisonous medicine meant for adults in small dosages. When the child collapsed, the mother hurried him to the hospital. He died. The mother was stunned. She was terrified how she was going to face her husband. When the distraught father came to the hospital and saw the dead child, he looked at his wife and uttered just five words.

QUESTIONS:
1. What were the five words?
2. What is the implication of this story?

Nokia 6120 Classic vs N73

You can tell the above picture taken with a Nokia 6120 Classic (2 mega-pixel) is not comparable to N73 (3.2 mega-pixel) below.

Nokia 6120 Classic

The Nokia N-Series did not meet up to my expectations. I paid a great deal for the N73 Music Edition. Apart from taking great pictures & videos, it disappoints me as a user.

i've decided to return to "Classics" i.e. Simple, fast & yet advanced.

BB-SGB's 20th Anniversary

Tonight is BB-SGB's 20th Anniversary Thanksgiving & Celebration Dinner at Fullerton Hotel. Thank God for His Blessings upon BB-SGB for the past 20 years in Singapore. Thank God for His Presidency, Mr S R Nathan & The First Lady, Mrs Nathan, for gracing tonight's occasion. Thank God for the many supporters of BB-SGB over the years. Thank God for a simple, relaxing and wonderful evening.

FREE Internet TV

Bored? Feeling Dry? Need an inspirational message? Try Internet TV. Click! After clicking the link, goto "Watch in Windows Media Player" & select "Bandwidth".

A Sermon for Everyone

This is a brief summary of Pastor Philip Tan's Sermon Today. It is about the importance of overcoming sins, for it matters! It's an individual responsibility to live pleasing in the Sight of God.

What does God say about lust?
1. A Strong but wrong desire
2. A desire for things, persons or pleasure
3. Sexual lust - Romans 1:26

Point 1 - Sexual lust is offensive to God - Blocking Grace operating in our lives. E.g. A man in extra-marital relations or adultery, repented of his sins. Yes, he repented. But he repented too "late"! At his death bed! ** Cities of Sins - Sodom, Gomorrah, 'Zibo...', 'Acnah'.

Indoctrination that gay is ok in USA. But God didn't create "Adam & Steve". He created "Adam & Eve"!

Strong desire for same-sex? This Church does not reject homosexuals. But don't ACT on it! For even heterosexuals also have strong desires. Just don't ACT on it! Uncontrollable lust? Need Deliverance.

For the Young - Stay clear from pre-marital sex. It's wrong, for you are robbing from your future partner something precious.

For the Adults - Never sleep with someone else outside of Marriage!

Point 2 - Deny worldly lust! Titus 2:12

Point 3 - Abstain worldly lust! 1 Peter 2:11

Point 4 - Flee youth lust! 2 Timothy 2:22

Make Your Stand! People respect those who are Noble. Be Noble.

Other Pointers
** Make NO provision for *it! Romans 13:14, James 1:15 E.g. *Pornography. It is a powerful enemy. Don't see at all! Set a rule for your EYES!

** Have NO confidence in our sinful nature. Jeremiah 17:9. For the heart of man is desperately sinful.

To Listen to Sermon, Click!

Awesome God

F#m
Oh when He rolls up his sleeves he ain't just puttin' on the ritz,
Bm7       C#m7    F#m
Our God is an awesome God.

There is thunder in his footsteps and lightning in his fists,
Bm7       C#m7    F#m
Our God is an awesome God.

 Bm7
And the Lord wasn't joking when He kicked 'em out of Eden.
C#m7
It wasn't for no reason that He shed his blood.
D                             D/B         D/F#
His return is very soon and so you'd better be believin' that
Bm7       C#m7    F#m
Our God is an awesome God.

Chorus:
D         A
Our God is an awesome God.
E          F#m
He reigns from heaven above
D        A
with wisdom, pow'r and love
Bm7       C#m7    F#m
Our God is an awesome God

And when the sky was starless in the void of the night,
Our God is an awesome God.
He spoke into the darkness and created the light,
Our God is an awesome God.

And judgment and wrath He poured out on Sodom.
Mercy and grace He gave us at the cross.
I hope that we have not too quickly forgotten that
Our God is an awesome God

© 1988 BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP)(Admin. by BMG Music Publishing)
All rights reserved. International copyright secured.  Used by permission
CCLI #41099  (Awesome God - Words and Music by Rich Mullin)

** I was a student in Tasmania from 1995-1998 and
remember the above is the Closing Song for a Christian Radio Station.

Closed Parade

BB Parades officially closed today for Boys to prepare their year-end exams. Nevertheless, 6 of us gathered for a simple time together and celebrated Kiat Sheng's Birthday.

"Happy Birthday to Kiat Sheng!" =)