Someone Cares

Last Sunday morning, the Lord opened the door for Monte (my husband) to minister at Touch Hearts Community Church. We thank God for a great time of ministry and fellowship with the people.

Ministry takes place when we touch someone with the love of Jesus. A couple of months ago while dining at Kopitiam near Buangkok MRT station. We were sharing our table with a Taiwanese lady who married a Singaporean. She was still adjusting to life in Singapore. We learnt that she was staying near us. We chatted for some time and parted ways.

A month or so later, we invited her to our home. She came and we were glad to see her again. A friendship started. She blessed us with a beautiful candle shown in this posting.

The Lord brings people into our paths and He prompts us to avail ourselves to minister. Before we came to the Lord, someone shared the love of Jesus with us. We are where we are today because someone cares.

His Masterpiece

God patiently works on our rough edges. The most refined people on earth will still need to work on different areas on our lives. For some of us, there are bad habits that we have to kick, at other instances; God may be speaking to us about some attitudes that we must change. No one is perfect, the loving hand continue to mould and make us to be what He wants us to be. He wants to present us as His masterpiece; every child of God can shine for the Master when we reflect the light of Jesus.

Travelling Light

We must travel light, especially so in our journey with the Lord. Excess baggage may be worry, insecurities, hatred, anger, rebellion, strife, bitterness. The list goes on. The unnecessary excess baggage does not merely slow us down, it also adds extra burden on this already arduous journey of life. We are not meant to lug them around wherever we go, the Lord wants us to lay our burdens at His feet. He wants us to taste true liberty when we fully submit our life into His loving hands; when we give Him total control so that the life and light of His glory can shine brilliantly through us.

No Other Name

There is no other Name like the name of Jesus. The most glorious and beautiful this world has ever heard. His name is above all other names, His matchless and wonderful name that gives meaning to the reason for our existence. The name that brought peace and hope to a dying generation. We live to declare His great and magnificent name. To Him be glory honour, praise and power.

No Other Name

Above His name, there is no other name
The one who is eternally the same
There is no other name
The first and last
Beginning and the end
He was the king who made the common man His friend
There is no other name
Let every tongue proclaim and sing the name of
Jesus
Magnify and praise the name of Jesus
No other name but Jesus
There's power in the precious name of Jesus
Jesus
Messiah, King of kings and Lord of lords
Jesus

He created all that is with His own hands
And yet the smallest need He understands
There is no other name
The one who said "I am the great I Am
And then He gave Himself the sacrifice for man
There is no other name
Let every tongue proclaim and sing the name of
Jesus
Magnify and praise the name of Jesus
No other name but Jesus
There's power in the precious name of Jesus
Jesus
Forever He shall reign as King of kings
Lord of all and every living thing
From now on we'll worship Him
And praise the name of
Praise the name of
Magnify and praise the name of Jesus
Let's magnify and praise the name of Jesus
No other name but Jesus
There's power in the precious name of Jesus
Jesus
Forever He shall reign as King of kings
Lord of all and every living thing
From now on we'll worship Him
And praise the name of Jesus
Jesus
Magnify and praise of name of Jesus 

ISOW - Worship Encounter

Last Saturday, I was blessed to be able attend ISOW (International School of Worship) – Worship Encounter at Marine Parade Christian Centre. It was my third time there. Thank God for the ministry of Brendon and Cathie Clancy. They are a gifted and humble couple.

All throughout the day, what kept coming back to me was not skills, techniques or methodologies. Rather the most important areas are humility, love, team spirit, openness, joyful service, the fruit of the Spirit and even in the area of how worship leaders and team members can help support the pastor. In the nutshell, the sessions were practical. relevant and challenging.

May the Lord continue to bless Brendon and Cathie’s ministry.

Fleeting Life

In the mid 80’s, I was a childcare assistant teacher for about two years. Part of my time was spent at the Kindergarten that was linked to the childcare business. I was supporting a teacher there, a lady in her mid forties. At one point, she fell sick and not long after that she suddenly passed on. She left behind her loving husband and teenage children.

Life is fleeting. We are here today and gone tomorrow. When we look at the life that God gave us, our respond is total abandonment to His will and purpose. We are made to praise and glorify Him. As we give our self to Him in total submission, He brings out the best in us. We are on earth to fulfill our own selfish ambition, we want to trust and obey Him each moment of the day. We want to feel His heartbeat and abide in His glorious presence. We want to follow hard after Him till we reach the end of our journey.

So Adorable

Yesterday morning, before church, we had breakfast at a coffee shop. Along came a man with his cute little dog. I approached him to ask if I could snap a shot of his dog and he agreed. The dog was wearing shoes. It walked so comfortable in those cute little shoes. It was so adorable.

Faithful and True

On Sunday evening, 15 March 2009, Monte (my husband) and I wanted to take some time to pray. We headed to Changi Village. After dinner, we went to the beach, laid down a plastic sheet and spent some time praying there. The beauty that we saw before our eyes that lovely evening captivated our hearts.

We can testify to His faithfulness. The Lord’s hand of love covers, leads and protects us. As our prayer ascends to Him, He reaches out to touch us. He is ever faithful and true.

True Till The End

Today marks the ten years of our marriage. The Lord has blessed me with Monte. The past ten years are the best years of my life. Jesus is the third person in our marriage. He binds us together as one. After living together for ten years, we are still discovering and learning more of each other. Just like pursuing God, we'll never stop discovering and knowing more of Him.

On 28 February 2008, we were invited to my uncle James and his wife, Sandra's 25th wedding anniversary. Uncles James is my mother's younger brother. It was a memorable and heart-warming occasion. Monte had the honour to say a few words at the dinner. In his short speech, he commended uncle James and auntie Sandra for their love, loyalty and faithfulness to each other. Twenty-five years of marriage bringing along with them three wonderful and loving sons; they continue to honour and love each other.

The marriage vow that a man and a woman take is not momentary. It is sacred and binding for God has instituted marriage. Nothing should break this holy union; no sickness, no financial difficulties or any conceivable reason should cause anyone to consider the option of taking a U- turn. In good or bad times, in joy or sorrow, whether we be rich or poor, the vow has to be honoured and upheld. By God's divine grace, we strive to reach the end and stay true to one other. God is the one who builds strong and beautiful marriages. A God fearing and loving couple shines powerfully and magnificently for the glory of His great name.

19 Sep 09 Vocal Training Workshop

Vocal & Singing Techniques Workshop on 19 September 2009

Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm.
Venue: To be confirmed.
Cost: $30 per participant

The following are some topics that will be covered:

· Body posture and breathing
· Voice projection
· Expression
· Tone
· Diction
· Resonance
· Pitching and voice control
· Microphone techniques
· Voice care

Vocal Training Workshop on 15

What Preoccupies Us Consumes Us

As we get to know the Lord more intimately, His abiding presence encapsulates us. What preoccupies us will consume us. As we meditate on Him, we become more like Him. The character of Christ rubs onto us so to speak. Our every waking moment is devoted to all that He desires to do in and through us. We become more sensitive to the voice of His spirit. Beyond our resources, talents or time; He wants our hearts. He wants to commune with us. He wants us to come away to the secret chambers so that He can pour His heart out to us. What an awesome privilege for you and I, common people to be able to come into the King’s chambers to hear His heart. This is enough to overwhelm us because He sought us out while we were yet sinners. He put His robe of righteousness on us and gave us hope and meaning to live. He cleansed our sins so that the enemy of our soul has no power over us. We give Him all the glory, honour and praise.

Never Stop Learning

I enjoy vocal coaching. Thank God for every workshop participant and trainee that He had brought into my path. I have trained people as young as 12 up till the age of 70. These people are from all walks of life, coming from diverse backgrounds. I continue to learn, grow and develop in what God has put into my hands. Like all field of work, I will never stop learning new things because there is so much untapped resources and information available out there. When I am training, I do not think of it as work because I enjoy what I do. Every training session is different because every trainee is different. That is reason why it is so interesting.

Litmus Test

In our journey with our Maker, we grow stronger in faith as we put our complete trust in Him. When the great storm of life hits us, we may be physically, emotionally or financially battered. However, as long as we focus on the Lord, we are on good grounds. The litmus test of a believer is how he or she responds in a crisis. Everything around us may collapse, we may even lose our possessions, and some may even lose their loved ones to sickness or accidents. The determination to pursue God will never be hindered by any circumstances that overwhelm us from time to time. Many have come through the fire, they have emerged stronger because God sees us through the fire. Just when we think that God seems so far away, the truth of the matter is, He is as close as the mention of His name. As we cry out to Him, He reaches out to rescue and restore us. What a privilege to be children of the great King of the universe.

Just Bewildering

Last Friday morning, I brought Mickey out for a walk. Upon reaching the ground level, to my horror, his leash came apart. He started running and I chased him. Meanwhile I got my father to come down. Both of us started to chase after the dog. He was having such a wonderful time and there my father and I were worried sick. He came so close to a road that was quite heavy with traffic. We were so relieved when we finally caught up with him and my father tried to carry him. In a split second, he bit my father's thumb. The bite was quite deep and my father bled profusely. Thank God that the bleeding stopped in about three to five minutes.

It is bewildering, my father is the one who feeds and cleans Mickey daily. He doted on him. Why does Mickey bite him? My father asked Mickey the same question when we went back to the house. Mickey just gazed innocently at my father.

Never The Same

Monte (my husband) and I have gone to Lower Pierce Reservoir umpteenth time. A few evenings ago, we went there again. It is amazing that I never get tired of taking photos because they always turn out so beautiful. Oftentimes, we do not realise the beauty around us if we do not take a moment to soak them in. It is the same reservoir but the sceneries and surroundings take on a different outfit every time so the photos are never the same.

Thank you, Lord, for allowing us to enjoy the glorious beauty of Your creation. You are magnificent and awesome. All creation worships You.