Absence

What does your absence mean to those around?

This is one of life's important questions to reflect on if you want to live life to the fullest.

Have yourself a blessed December 2010!

Regards,
Caleb

Growing wise

It takes a pretty long time for one to grow and be wise.

Unless someone takes the trouble to teach you wisdom. Otherwise, the journey is tedious. Nevertheless, even if someone teaches you, it may not mean much until one got "bitten" by an experience. Yes, it is quite unfortunate that most need a painful experience to learn the word, "wisdom".

In fact, many do not even know "what on earth they are doing here".

The truth is, when God brings us into this world for His pleasure.

Yes, we are supposed to be His delight. Obviously, sin has separated us from Him. Therefore, we need Jesus, to bridge the gap between "man and God". Tell me, who else but Jesus mentioned that the penalty of sin is death? And that God sent His Son, Jesus, to save the world from their sins?

As such, if you will think simply and logically, it makes very good sense for us to receive the forgiveness of our sins. Once we admit our flaws and realise our need for a Saviour, it sets us free from a meaningless life.

It is rather pathetic if the sole purpose of living is to grow, attend kindergarten, primary, secondary, jc, poly, ite, and the university, go to the army, find a job and a wife, marry, have children, do a little community service, show kindness, go on tours, visit countries, pick up a hobby to hang out with a bunch of buddies who are not true friends, buy a car, house, property, jet, diamond, gold, silver, build a castle to show your wealth... and in the end still feeling empty inside.

So, what are you waiting for?

He is just beside you waiting for a response from you. It costs you nothing to simply receive. But, it costs God everything He has. It is written, "For God so loved the world that He gave His Only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16

It's Sunday! Jesus is alive! forevermore!

God bless you who are reading this!

Bible reading: Proverbs 4

Jesus said, "It is finished." John 19:29-31

Many are not aware of the significance of the above "three simple words".

It was Jesus' last but best kept toward the end of His Story or History of mankind!

It was the completion of His work on earth.

It crushed and destroyed all the works of satan; and set us free totally once and for all!

More importantly, it has re-written the fate of all humanity there and henceforth!

These lines written are but a grain of sand on the shore...

I can't wait the day when someone produces a movie to demonstrate the signicance of those three simple words, "It is finished."

Imagine God the Father speaking to Jesus, "Son, your task is to suffer pains, die and rise again from the grave. AND to save our Creation, you must resist temptations, fight all evils and be willing to go through the entire process of crucifixion. Just like a sheep that is being led to be slaughtered..."

Then, the day came and Jesus said, "It is finished." "The End."

Thanks be to God!

This is slightly better

We are in such a competitive world that if we are contended just for a season, we will be out of business very soon.

After a long absence from blogging, they have added a new tab "new post", after you have logged in. It makes posting easier and less of a hassle.

Blogspot better speed up its software soon. Otherwise, everyone will be using FB instead. It is so much easier to use and extremely user-friendly.

That's just the way I see it!

Marker vs Recorder

The PSLE exercise ended yesterday.

It was from 19-22 October 2010.

Last year, I was a marker. This year, I was a recorder.

I enjoyed both roles if you are wondering which I prefer.

Nobody

It's absolutely nobody.
From the very beginning till this day, it's absolutely nobody.

It's absolutely nobody.
From day one till this day, it's absolutely nobody.

It's absolutely nobody.
From the start till this day, it's absolutely nobody.

So, do not bother to look elsewhere.

Only One, He is JEHOVAH.

Personal Reflection

I can recall vividly, the Teachers' Investiture took place on 13 July 2009. I was enrolled into NIE on the 15 June 2008. How time flies?! It's been like 2 years and close to 3 months with the ministry.

In retrospect, it has always been a journey of faith and believing God to lead . Our job is simply to "Hear & Obey" or Pastor Michael Ross Watson called it "Inculcating the Human Spirit" in his sermon dated on 29 Aug 2010.

Term 3 had just passed-by. On 4 September 2010, I visited COMEX 2010 with Ron Koh and wanted to buy a netbook. In the end, I ended up buying "something-in-between".

It's an ASUS 13.3" UL30A "notebook". It weighs 1.45kg and costs $698. It has an Intel Celeron processor. Initially, I thought I had bought a good computer. After using it, I encountered problems. It kept "hanging". I was disappointed and decided to call ASUS Helpdesk.

I found myself at ASUS's service centre today at Adelphi (opposite FUNAN IT Mall) together with Dominic Lim. My decision to buy an electronic product with a service centre in town was a correct one! It makes life simpler and less of a hassle.

In the end, I am thankful to God that the problem with the "hanging" lies in the pre-installed virus protection software. The service engineer simply uninstalled it and "bingo!" That's it!

It changed my mind about the computer that I bought. I like the service centre. I like the after sales service...

Thereafter, Dominic and myself had our lunch and decided to watch a movie at Century Square. But God had a different plan for us. We walked... bypassed the Saint Andrew Cathedral and a "voice" instructed me to return and enter the "Welcome Centre".

We walked in and Josephine greeted us. After a few minutes, she offered to show us around and be our personal tour guide! It was amazing! Right under the "Welcome Centre" was a Church Worship Hall! It's BIG! The entire place and its history, was simply beautiful. No wonder it was gazetted as a monument on 28 Jun 1973 and we have alot to thank Sir Stamford Raffles for this wonderful place of worship and ministry. Enjoy the below photos that were taken today.

God often surprises those who obey.
1 Samuel 15:22

The Finished work of Jesus Christ

If not because of Jesus, everyone is destined to the bottomless pit!
What can wash away our sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Day and night, we toil to make a living.
At the end of the day, what are we really working for?

Our birth and our death, we are not even in control.
Who are we then to question the Creator of this universe?

When are we going to humble ourselves?
When when when?

When are we going to acknowledge we need God?
When when when?

It is written, do not wait another day.
Receive Him when it is called, "Today".

Believe in Jesus.

Move on!

A brain with countless living cells is able to control our entire being. Without it, we are brainless people. Isn't it a miracle?

This brain stores every information from the day we are born. Good ones and bad ones. Good ones we tend to remember for a long long time. Bad ones no one really wants to remember them. Whichever the case, everyone is the sum of the past, present and future. What happened yesterdays cannot be undone. But we can "salvage" our past, by making a heart decision today to rewrite the future i.e. by doing what is right and not to repeat the past.

Everyone can. What matters most now is what we do tomorrow. The past will bury itself. Moreover, once confessed, it is forgiven. So, do not live in the past any longer. Move on. Dwelling on past mistakes will only slow down your pace and it hinders progress. If need be, cry all you want, and move on! "Someone loves you!" Ministries

WaitWatchWonderWhatWhereWhoWhy?Why?Why?

w - what on earth am i doing here?
w - why am i here?
w - where am i going to?

w - waiting
w - watching
w - wondering

w - what for?
w - who cares?
w - why why why?

Everyone goes about everyday but no one really knows whereabout they are going. Everyone is simply waiting, watching and wondering what's next? What is really the meaning of living? What are your plans for the next 5, 10, 15 or 50 years? Or you are simply breathing day-by-day? "Someone loves you!" Ministries

Resting in the Lord

School has officially opened at this hour.

In about 7 hours or so, I will be back in school running about.

This June holidays had been my most refreshing and awakening time of my life.

After laying off flying for twelve years i.e. since my return to Singapore from Perth (Australia) in Nov 1998, I have decided to take my "First Flight Out" of Singapore, by flying to Kuching with a dear brother and catching up with another dear brother who lives in Kuching (East Malaysia), from 8-11 June 2010.

It was a good time "Resting in the Lord", doing the things that I did not have the opportunities to do so when I was busy at work.

I have discovered the importance of "taking a break". It refreshes and clears one's mind. It enables one to think clearly and to reflect upon one's life and the purpose of living.

Though it has not been revealed to me yet what is in store for me, I wait in anticipation what our good Lord has for me and those around me.

I believe He has a good plan for one and all, to prosper us and to give us a future and a hope.

Keep believing my dear friends out there who have been following this blog faithfully.

Trust your entire future to a ALL knowing God.

He cares for you. BELIEVE & CLAIM it today.

Wishing everyone a blessed week and days ahead!

Celebrate Jesus; Celebrate Life.

Warmest regards,
Caleb

First Flight to the City of Kuching

The Chronicles of Kuching

The Green vegetable above is called "Medin"
It's Kuching's local dish. You can't really find it elsewhere.
Apparently, it will turn 'black' very fast after it is cooked.

The locals love this unique dish. As it tastes really yummi!

Tranformation Begins!

Our 1st! BBGB Combined Camp
totally run
by
young & capable BB & GB
Helpers & Officers of
72nd Boys' Brigade & 73rd Girls' Brigade


"This is for His Glory!"