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title: Love Crucified Arose
date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
time:11:14 AM

Hi all,

Let's remember our Lord's love for us daily in our lives.

M.Y.

Long ago He blessed the earth
Born older than the years
And in the stall a cross He saw
Through the first of many tears
A life of homeless wandering
Cast out in sorrow's way
The Shepherd seeking for the lost
His life, the price He paid

Love crucified, arose
The Risen One in splendor
Jehovah soul Defender
Has won the victory
Love crucified, arose
And the grave became a place of hope
For the heart that sin and sorrow broke
Is beating once again

Throughout Your life You felt the weight
Of what You'd come to give
To drink for us that crimson cup
So we might really live
At last the time to love and die
The dark appointed day
That one forsaken moment
When Your Father turned His face away

Love crucified, arose
The One who lived the died for me
Was Satan's nail-pierced casualty
Now He's breathing once again

Love crucified, arose
And the grave became a place of hope
For the heart that sin and sorrow broke
Is beating once again

Love crucified, arose
The Risen One in splendor
Jehovah soul defender
Has won the victory

Love crucified, arose
And the grave became a place of hope
for the heart that sin and sorrow broke
is beating once again

Love crucified, arose
The One who lived and died for me
Was Satan's nail-pierced casualty
Now He's breathing once again

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title: Let our lives brings glory to God's name
date: Tuesday, September 29, 2009
time:10:24 AM

Hi all,

May our lives brings glory to God's name as we live in this world (Matt 5:16).

M.Y.

Daily Devotional, September 23rd

Posted to Acts 9:36 on Sep 21, 2009 at 12:36 PM

Acts 9:36

Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which translated in Greek is called Dorcas); this woman was abounding with deeds of kindness and charity which she continually did.

“Dying for life”

Recently, I saw a poster with these words: “When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice.” —Indian (Cherokee) Proverb

The story of Tabitha (Dorcas in Greek) is a sad one. Tabitha was a devout follower of Christ. Not much else is said about her. But this one- sentence description says a lot: “She was always doing kind things for others and helping the poor” (Acts 5:36).

Tabitha was a good person. But, sadly, sometimes the good die early. Even so, it seemed so tragic, wasteful even, that a useful, beloved, kind, and untiring worker like her should die so suddenly and unexpectedly (v.37). It shows us that death can come suddenly, even in the midst of a fruitful ministry.

Up until that time, Peter had performed just a couple of healings (3:6 and 9:34), but he had not done anything so dramatic or difficult as raising the dead. So it was an act of faith on Peter’s part for him to respond and to go to Joppa to see Tabitha (vv.39-41).

Upon his arrival, we are told that “the room was filled with widows who were weeping and showing [Peter] the coats and other clothes Dorcas had made for them” (v.39). What a testimony of a life well lived. When Peter prayed and Tabitha came back to life, there must have been great rejoicing.

When you’re gone, will you be missed? Will there be many people who weep for you? What testimony of good works will you leave behind? Will there be coats and other clothes to show? When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. But when you die, will the world cry as you rejoice? —K.T. Sim, Our Daily Jounrey

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date: Saturday, September 26, 2009
time:10:16 AM

Hi all,

Do we trust God when we have doubts and questions or when we encounter something that we can't understand in life? The Bible reminds us: "if we are faithless, He will remain faithful, for He cannot disown Himself." (2 Tim 2:13). Let's remember to trust in God's love and faithfulness even when He seems "disappeared".

M.Y.

Sometimes my little heart can't understand
What's in Your will, what's in Your plan.
So many times I'm tempted to ask You why,
But I can never forget it for long.
Lord, what You do could not be wrong.
So I believe You, even when I must cry.
Do I trust You, Lord?
Does the river flow?
Do I trust You, Lord?
Does the north wind blow?
You can see my heart,
You can read my mind,
And You got to know
That I would rather die
Than to lose my faith
In the One I love.
Do I trust You, Lord?
Do I trust You?

I know the answers, I've given them all.
But suddenly now, I feel so small.
Shaken down to the cavity in my soul.
I know the doctrine and theology,
But right now they don't mean much to me.
This time there's only one thing I've got to know.

Do I trust You, Lord?
Does the robin sing?
Do I trust You, Lord?
Does it rain in spring?
You can see my heart,
You can read my mind,
And You got to know
That I would rather die
Than to lose my faith
In the One I love.
Do I trust You, Lord?
Do I trust You?

I will trust You, Lord, when I don't know why.
I will trust You, Lord, till the day I die.
I will trust You, Lord, when I'm blind with pain!
You were God before, and You'll never change.
I will trust You.
I will trust You.
I will trust You, Lord.
I will trust You.

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title: 3 Meals for Charity - 05.09.09 - 06.09.09
date: Monday, September 21, 2009
time:12:19 PM

Hey people,
Below is some of the pix from the 3 Meals for Charity 09.

Jc out..

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title: The touch of the Master's hand
date:
time:11:19 AM

Hi all,

Here's a song of reminder for us all that we are created by God with a purpose for us to live out His purpose in our lives.

M.Y.

“Touch Of The Master’s Hand”

Well it was battered and scared,
And the auctioneer felt it was hardly worth his while,
To waste much time on the old violin but he held it up with a smile,
Well it sure ain’t much but its all we got left I guess we aught to sell it to,
Oh, now who’ll start the bid on this old violin?
Just one more and we’ll be through.

And then he cried one give me one dollar,
Who’ll make it two only two dollars who’ll make it three,
Three dollars twice now that’s a good price,
Now who’s gonna bid for me?
Raise up your hand now don’t wait any longer the auctions about to end,
Who’s got four Just one dollar more to bid on this old violin?

Well the air was hot and the people stood around as the sun was setting low,
From the back of the crowd a gray haired man,
Came forward and picked up the bow,
He wiped the dust from the old violin then he tightened up the strings,
Then he played out a melody pure and sweet, sweeter than the Angels sing,
And then the music stopped and the auctioneer,
With a voice that was quiet and low he said now what am I bid,
For this old violin and he held it up with a bow.

And then he cried out one give me one thousand,
Who’ll make it two only two thousand who’ll make it three,
Three thousand twice you know that’s a good price,
Common who’s gonna to bid for me?
And the people cried out what made the change we don’t understand,
Then the auctioneer stopped and he said with a smile,
It was the touch of the Master’s hand.

You know there's many a man with his life out of tune,
Battered and scared with sin and he’s auctioned cheap,
To a thankless world much like that old violin,
Oh, but then the Master comes,
And that old foolish crowd they never understand,
The worth of a soul and the change that is rought,
Just by one touch of the Masters hand.

And then he cried out one give me one thousand,
Who’ll make it two only two thousand who’ll make it three,
Three thousand twice you know that’s a good price,
Common who’s gonna bid for me?
And the people cried out what made the change we don’t understand,
Then the auctioneer stopped and he said with a smile,
It was the touch, that’s all it was; it was the touch of the Master’s hand,
It was the touch of the Master’s hand; oh, it was the touch of the Master’s hand.

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title: Let Me Finish Well
date:
time:10:04 AM

Hi all,

Here's a poem that I hope will be an encouragement to us all to spur us on in our walk with God to the end.

M.Y.

Let Me Finish Well

O Lord as I journey in this life
Let my eyes be fixed upon You
O Lord as I walk through dark and cloudy places
Let my heart trust in Your faithfulness
When I'm bruised and wounded
O Lord remind me that You are my Healer
And as I live my life to the very last breath
Enable me Lord to finish the race well
And bring glory to Your name

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title: Second Chance
date: Thursday, September 17, 2009
time:10:31 AM

Hi all,

Our God is a God of second chances.

M.Y.

Daily Devotional, September 14th

Posted to Acts 15:37 on Sep 8, 2009 at 12:48 PM

Acts 15:37

Barnabas wanted to take John, called Mark, along with them also.

“Failures and rejects”

John Mark, a young man, had joined Paul and Barnabas in their first missionary journey (Acts 13:4-5). For some unspecified reason(s), he abandoned the missions trip (v.13). Perhaps he was homesick. Perhaps he couldn’t take the tough life of the mission field. Paul was ticked because of John Mark’s lack of commitment and because he abandoned the mission.

Three years after his first missionary journey, Paul wanted to revisit the same cities to encourage the new believers there (15:35-36). Barnabas wanted to bring John Mark along for this second missionary trip. Paul strongly disagreed. He felt that the young man had proven himself unreliable (vv.37-38). To Paul, the mission was important. Paul was right in not taking Mark. To Barnabas, the man was important. Barnabas was right in wanting to take him. Entrenched in their convictions, “their disagreement was so sharp that they separated” (v.39).

John Mark had failed before. But Barnabas believed that Mark deserved a second chance. Barnabas saw the value and potential in his young cousin who had been rejected as a failure (Colossians 4:10). Barnabas saw beyond John Mark’s failure to restoration and a future usefulness and effectiveness.

Given a second chance, John Mark made it good. Later, Paul acknowledged (perhaps almost apologetically) that John Mark was a great help to him in the ministry (2 Timothy 4:11). This young reject went on to write the book that bears his name—the Gospel of Mark.

Can you remember a time when you failed, and a Barnabas came alongside—believing in you and restoring you to wholeness and usefulness? It’s your turn. There are John Marks all around you who are crying out for a second chance. Will you be a Barnabas to them? —K.T. Sim, Our Daily Journey

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title: A Father's Love
date: Monday, September 14, 2009
time:12:05 PM

Hi all,

Here's a video on a father's love towards his child. Let's remember to give thanks to God for our parents

Let's love our parents always!

M.Y.

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title: Sec 1 Outing to Indoor Rock Climbing 10.9.09
date: Saturday, September 12, 2009
time:1:13 PM

Hi peoples,

Some sharing on our Sec 1 Indoor Rock Climbing.

Group Fotos :)

Another group foto :)

Esther our Pro climber

Terence & Mathias competing?

All havin fun!! Freestyle climb..noobs

JC Out....

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title: Thought For The Month of Sept
date: Wednesday, September 9, 2009
time:10:51 AM

Hi all,

Here's a thought for the month:

God is still in control even though evil and sufferings exist

M.Y.

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title: The Story Behind the Hymn "It is well with my soul"
date: Monday, September 7, 2009
time:11:31 AM

Hi all,

Here's the story behind the hymn "It is well with my soul"

I hope it touches ur hearts as it does to mine. And let us remember that whatever trials we are going through God is there with us even though we can't see His hands at times. "....And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matt 28:20)

M.Y.

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title: Our God is our hope for tomorrow
date: Friday, September 4, 2009
time:10:22 AM

Hi all.

Our God is our hope for tomorrow. Let's put our trust in Him always!

M.Y.

Daily Devotional, August 28th

Posted to James 4:14 on Aug 21, 2009 at 11:17 AM

James 4:14

Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.

“Tomorrow”

Let’s talk about tomorrow—today. What will your tomorrow be like?

Tomorrow could bring death. From the moment we’re born, we’re dying. Someone has said that death is one appointment you may postpone, but can’t cancel (see Psalm 89:47-48).

Tomorrow could bring about sickness (Job 14:1-2). We desire a healthy life. But we have to deal with the fickleness of life and our fragile bodies.

Tomorrow could bring about trouble and suffering. Our days are filled with pain and grief (Job 5:7, 7:1; Ecclesiastes 2:23). We live with frustration, disappointment, and bitterness (Psalm 90:9-10; Ecclesiastes 5:17).

Tomorrow may of course bring no change. Just the mundane grind of sameness. Tomorrow is just like yesterday and the same as today (Ecclesiastes 1:9).

Tomorrow could bring about success and rewards. (Ah, finally something positive!) A promotion? Good profits? Life is good and you can’t wait for tomorrow to come (Isaiah 56:12).

But what about the next tomorrow? Will tomorrow’s tomorrow change your good fortunes—bringing death, sickness, or suffering? Your life comes full circle (Ecclesiastes 1:5-6,9, 3:15).

Ira Stanphill sums up our response to our tomorrows with these lyrics: “I don’t know about tomorrow, I just live from day to day. I don’t borrow from its sunshine, for its skies may turn to gray. I don’t worry [about] the future, for I know what Jesus said; And today I’ll walk beside Him, for He knows what is ahead. Many things about tomorrow, I don’t seem to understand; but I know who holds tomorrow, and I know who holds my hand.” —K.T. Sim, Our Daily

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title: A good reminder
date: Wednesday, September 2, 2009
time:10:35 AM

Hi all,

Here's a Quiet Time Devotion that is a good reminder. Hope it's beneficial to us all!

M.Y.

Daily Devotional, September 1st

Posted to Psalms 56:4 on Aug 31, 2009 at 10:45 AM

Psalms 56:4

In God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere man do to me?

“The blue letters”

During an airline flight, a woman seated next to my friend pulled out a brand-new Bible—still shrink- wrapped. My friend pointed to the unblemished book and remarked, “Now that’s a new one!”

The woman smiled and explained that her old Bible, which she quickly retrieved from her carry-on bag, was “full.” The blue-ink notes and insights she had written in its margins had left little white space in the bulging, tattered book. So, she was cracking open a new one!

It’s obvious that my friend’s co-passenger is a woman who literally clings to God’s Word. She reminds me of David, who wrote in Psalm 56, “I praise God for what He has promised; yes, I praise the Lord for what He has promised” (v.10). David wrote this song to recount his dreaded experience of being seized by the Philistines (v.1; 1 Samuel 21:11-15). He ended up having to fake being crazy to escape his enemies’ clutches. But God comforted him as he safely made it from captivity to freedom (Psalm 56:9).

Both the blue-letter woman—who expressed to my friend her great faith in Jesus—and David shared a common reason for holding on to God’s Word: Trust. “I praise God for what He has promised. I trust in God” (vv.4,11).

You may not be big on writing in the margins of your Bible, but I hope you’re spending a lot of time in the Word. Without those trust-building moments of meditation, observation, and application, we can be left in a state of devastation when tough times come.

As he celebrated God’s deliverance from the Philistines, David wrote, “I can walk in Your presence, O God, in your life-giving light” (v.13). Blue letters don’t just happen and neither does deep trust in God. Keep basking in the trust-building light of His Word (Psalm 119:105). —Tom Felten, Our Daily Journey

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