God And God Alone

Nothing that we have came to us because of our own ability or capability. God is the ultimate owner of everything that we possess. The litmus test of stewardship is evident when we willingly respond in giving when the Lord speaks to us. I am reminded of the Macedonians who gave generously out of the heart of love. They understood the essence of true giving. Their lives radiated with the glory of God as they lived for God and God alone.

God And God Alone

God and God alone

Created all these things we call our own

From the mighty to the small

The Glory in them all Is God's and God's alone

God and God alone

Is fit to take the universe's throne

Let everything that lives

Reserve it's truest praise

For God and God alone

God and God alone

Reveals the truth of all we call unknown

And the best and worst of man

Won’t change the Master's plan

It's God's and God's alone

God and God alone

Will be the joy of our eternal home

He will be our one desire

Our hearts will never tire

Of God's and God's alone

Breathtaking Views

Last Sunday evening, Monte (husband) and I headed towards Telok Blangah area and walked all the way up to Mount Faber Park. On reaching Mount Faber Park, my heart was pounding so hard but I felt rejuvenated and refreshed. We went on the Southern Ridges which is made up of 9-kilometre chain of green and open spaces from the beautiful Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park and Kent Ridge Park and finally ending at West Coast Park. We must have walked for close to two hours. We surely had a good work-out.

Master Designer

God is the master Designer. Take a look at the many functions of the human body. The lymphatic system, the muscular system. The cardiovascular system. The bone structure. How our eyes see. How our ears hear. How blood carries oxygen throughout the body. 

The human body detoxifies itself when we are in deep sleep. 

Noise is completely shut out when we fall asleep. We are then able to rest completely and soundly. 

When we look at the human body, we see the glory of God. God's creativity and ingenuity inspires us. We marvel at the work of His hands. How great and awesome is our Maker!

Goodbye Mickey!

Last Friday, after my oral communication training session at a primary school in Victoria Street, I dropped by my parent's place. I did not get to walk Mickey as it was raining. When it was time to leave, as usual, Mickey would see me off at the gate. Mickey had a sad look on his face. He would be so happy if I could stay a little longer.

So Precious

Life is so precious. Everyday is a gift from God. We awake with hope and assurance in the faithfulness of God's tender mercy and loving kindness. Our hearts burn with fresh fire as we come before our almighty God in wholehearted worship and devotion.

Right as I am entering this post, I am well aware that people are taking their lives. They have come to the end of themselves. They see no way out and they just cannot bring themselves to face the insurmountable problems in their lives. They just want to die. What a suicidal person needs may just be a listening ear and someone who allow him or her to pour out the pent-up emotions.

As we go about our daily lives, we pray for the Lord to sensitize our hearts to people who are crying out for help. All the Lord needs is a willing heart to reach out to people.

Enjoying Work

From March to May this year, I was giving weekly speech-training programme to a primary one class at a school in Sengkang. Recently, I found out from the enrichment company that some parents called up the school to say that their children enjoyed the programme tremendously and they asked for more of such programmes to be conducted. This news is an encouragement to me. Ever since, I have embarked on this line of work alongside my vocal training, I have grown to enjoy my work and the students that I get to mingle with. Children reciprocate naturally when we show care and concern to them. As I continue to train, I continue to learn and grow.

Via Dolorosa

Jesus made the hardest and longest journey when He was led to be hung on the cross for you and I. He bore our sins on the cross of Calvary. The inexpressible pain, anguish and agony cannot be put into words. His crimson blood was shed because He loved us so deeply. We do not deserve all that Jesus suffered on our behalf. As we remember the greatest act of love the world has ever known, our hearts are overwhelmed by a merciful and loving Saviour.

Via Dolorosa
Down the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem that day
The soldiers tried to clear the narrow street
But the crowd pressed in to see
The man condemned to die on calvary

He was bleeding from a beating, there were stripes upon his back
And he wore a crown of thorns upon his head
And he bore with every step
The scorn of those who cried out for his death.

Down the Via Dolorosa called the way of suffering
Like a lamb came the Messiah, Christ the King
But He chose to walk that road out of
His love for you and me
Down the Via Dolorosa, all the way to calvary.

The blood that would cleanse the souls of all men
Made its way through the heart of Jerusalem.

Down the Via Dolorosa called the way of suffering
Like a lamb came the Messiah, Christ the King
But He chose to walk that road out of his love for you and me
Down the Via Dolorosa, all the way to Calvary.

A Pure Heart

The psalmist David submitted himself fully to God. When his sin was exposed, he did not attempt to defend himself. He made no excuse for his wrongdoings. He went before God and repented. The contriteness of his heart and spirit drew him closer to God. He was pliable in the hand of the living God. God restored and renewed David and gave him hope.

A Pure Heart

A pure heart that’s what I long for
A heart that follows hard after Thee
A pure heart that’s what I long for
A heart that follows hard after Thee

A heart that hides Your Word
So that sin will not come in
A heart that’s undivided
But one You rule and reign
A heart that beats compassion
That pleases You my Lord
A sweet aroma of worship
That rises to Your throne

Honey In The Rock

Lord, You are like honey in the rock. You get sweeter and sweeter as the days go by. 

The longer we know You, the more we love You. You first loved us. You love us with an everlasting love.

We should have been condemned in our sin and degradation. Your merciful power sets us free to taste Your love and goodness. 

You pour Your compassion and love on us lavishly. You made us whole. You give us purpose and meaning to live.

We enjoy every minute in the land of milk and honey. Honey that never runs out. Honey in the rock.

Amazing Grace

There is no higher calling than the call to worship the King of kings and the Lord of lords. Someone once said that we owe a debt that we cannot pay and He paid a debt that He did not owe. He gave of Himself to us with no reservation. As we reflect on His goodness, our hearts are filled with awe and wonder for His amazing grace. His rich grace that is poured out to those who love Him with all of their hearts; to those who pursue Him wholeheartedly.

Amazing Grace


Amazing Grace how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now am found
Was blind but now I see

‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed

Through many dangers toils and snares
I have already come
‘Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far
And grace will lead me home

When we’ve been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we first begun

Self Imprisonment

Some christians live in prisons that they have built for themselves. We have no reason to be in prison, We should live as free men. Some of us are imprisoned by our guilt, unforgiveness, hatred, bitterness or even condemnation. Whom the Son sets free is free indeed. We have no reason to be bound because Jesus came to set us free. We must never give any foothold to the enemy of our soul for he is determined to inflict maximum damage and harm to us.

We need to call upon the Lord for help, deliverance and sustenance. Only the Lord can rescue and restore us to Himself for we are His prized possession. He wants us to walk in perfect liberty.

Strength For Each New Day

At a church service recently, a brother who was involved with relief work in Myanmar shared on how God opened the door for them to reach the victims left after the devastating cyclone. Revival broke out as people were coming to the Lord.

The Myanmar Christians face a daunting task in front of them but the Lord promised to sustain and empower His people. He gives strength and hope to them in their hour of need. He is the only hope for their tomorrow. The Lord gives strength for each new day.

Your Unique Voice

In the course of my vocal training, I make it a point to share with my participants and trainees that it is important that we do not strive to sound like someone else because everyone has a unique voice that God has given to us and all we need to do is to work on improving it.

I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever

I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever
Over the mountains and the sea
Your river runs with love for Me
And I will open up my heart
And let the healer set me free
I’m happy to be in the truth
And I will daily lift my hands
For I will always sing
Of when your love came down

Chorus:
I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever
I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever
I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever
I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever

Over the mountains and the sea
Your river runs with love for me
And I will open up my heart
And let the healer set me free
I’m happy to be in the truth
And I will daily lift my hands
For I will always sing
Of when your love came down

I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever
I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever
I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever
I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever

I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever
I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever
I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever
I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever

Oh, I feel like dancing
This foolishness, I know
But when the world has seen the light
They will dance with joy
Like we’re dancing now

I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever
I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever
I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever
I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever



Lord, You are the reason why we sing. The human mind can never fully comprehend the depth; the height and the width of your boundless love, and only those who have completely abandon themselves to Your lordship can boldly enter into Your holy presence to worship and adore You.

Enjoy The Paintings

Here are some paintings displayed at the Singapore ArtsStreet 2008 at North East in Hougang. Enjoy!

Thinking Out Of The Box

Last Saturday, I happened to run into Singapore ArtsStreet 2008 at North East in Hougang. Some people were busily painting away. I always marvel at people who can draw and paint because I cannot draw for the life of me.

At one corner of the event, I saw some people pasting stickers on outlined pictures. It is thinking out of the box because conventionally, we use crayons, poster colour, water colour or paint. Creativity brings a breath of fresh air and it is unlimited.

BFF

Recently, one of my young vocal trainee was preparing a song for an audition. In the song, the word ‘BFF’ caught my attention. I found out from her that it meant ‘Best Friends Forever’. A few years ago, a friend sent me an SMS with the abbreviation ‘btw’, I took a long time to figure that one out. It means ‘by the way’.

Online and SMS shorthand is so widely used today. Look at some interesting shorthand here:

c u : see you

ttul: talk to you later

btwn: between

gb: goodbye

gn: goodnight

t’row: tomorrow

2day: today

y’day: yesterday

2gether: together

con’t: continue

bbs: be back soon

This online and SMS shorthand continue to evolve and develop and shape our way of communication. This hype is certainly here to stay for some time.

Motion Sickness

Going down memory lane is interesting. When I was very young, my mother would bring me to visit my late maternal grandparents at the current Eunos estate. That area was a kampong then. Travelling in a non-aircon bus from Commonwealth area to Eunos took such a long time as the road systems then were not as efficient. I had terrible motion sickness, so my mother had plastic bags all ready just in case I would throw up. Every trip we made to see my grandparents were filled with anxiety. However, what I appreciated most is that my mother did not allow my motion sickness to deter us from making the arduous journey.

Now let me bring you back to the year 2000, as Monte and I were in Asia Pacific Theological Seminary, we took medical missions trips to other parts of Baguio, Philippines. We traveled by jeepney. In a jeepney, the people would sit facing each other and only the driver and the front sitting passenger faced the front directly. Monte made special request for me to take the front seat due to my problem with motion sickness for fear that I might not make the journey. I appreciated his thoughtfulness.

Today, I can read on an mrt and at times on a bus but reading in a moving car is out of the question. I have come a long way, my motion sickness condition has improved remarkably.

Chip Of The Old Block

People who have seen my mother and me will always comment that I take after my mother. Apart from looking alike, We also have similar taste buds. We crave for wanton noodle, chicken rice, satay, durians and rojak. Monte (my husband) commented that our mannerisms are very similar too. Isn't this interesting? Well, to put everything into a nutshell, I am the chip of the old block and I am happy.

Doubly Blessed

My late maternal grandmother was one of the kindest person I had known. I had never once heard her raised her voice. I do not remember her flaring up even in trying times. Occasionally, I would stay over at grandparents place as my mother had some important things to tend to. I remember grandmother would carry me and whisper comforting words into my ears. The reassurance, love and care meant a great deal to me.

Now, I will say something about my mother. My mother is a kind woman. I grew up in Commonwealth Crescent for a large part of my life. There were many Hainanese families there like ours. That neighbourhood was one of the friendliest neighbourhood I had ever known. There was such a community spirit among the people. On some occasions, my neighbours had commented to me that I had such a kind mother. Needless to mention, these neighbours had been blessed by my mother’s kindness. Growing up, I remember on many occasions, my mother would send me off with food or gifts for my neighbours. She always gave the best to others. Whenever I think about my late grandmother and mother, I can only thank God for I am doubly blessed.

Unstoppable

In mid June 2008, I caught a programme on television which featured lives of Singaporeans who were abroad. In that episode, it was on a Singaporean woman in Mongolia. She was a missionary there for many years now. She was filmed ministering, visiting people, at work, at play and just about everything she did from day to day. One thing that stood out in her life was the joy and exuberance she exhibited. Her love for the Mongolians was infectious. Her labour of love had certainly paid off. She would not be coming back to Singapore right away, she was so happy to remain in ministry there.

At one point, the programme host commented that this missionary thought like the Mongolians. Her whole life was immersed in the Mongolian culture. No one would know that she was a foreigner because she lived just like a Mongolian. She was unstoppable for the love of God compelled her to persevere on for the glory of the Lord.

A Father's Love

One day in early June 2008, I tuned into a local Chinese radio programme and they were featuring stories of cancer stricken children. A couple had four children and two out of their four children had cancer. When their first child was diagnosed with cancer, the father shaved his head. The young son asked his father why he did that. With love, the father told his son that he was going into battle with him. The battle was none other than the battle to overcome the sickness. This great act of love touched his son deeply.

Simply Irresistible

Mickey is so well loved by everyone in the family. He is an extremely smart dog. Yesterday, I went to visit my parents. As usual, Mickey was overjoyed to see me. As I sat on the floor near him, I noticed that from time to time his eyes was directed on his leash which was on a nearby shelf. All he wanted to do was to signal to me:” Please, please, please, please, please bring me for a walk!” He is simply irresistible.

The Great Paradox

God is so strong and mighty yet He is so soft and humble in heart and spirit. He possesses all the resources in the universe and yet He gives us the wonderful privilege to partner with Him in the work He is doing. He reigns on high and yet He came down to earth to touch the down-and-out. He is righteous and just and yet He will never turn His face away from one who is truly repentant. How could a God so great and awesome reveal His heart to mankind? This is one of the greatest paradox in life.

Keep The Heart Pumping

This morning, Monte (my Husband) and I had a badminton game at the sports hall in Hougang. I used to play badminton in my school days, I have always enjoyed this indoor sport. Exercise has a way of invigorating us. Besides playing badminton, we also cycle, swim, brisk walk to keep fit. I am the one who is not as disciplined as far as exercising is concerned, so Monte has to prod me on most of the time.

Let His Light Shine Through Us

Last Friday, Monte (my husband) and I had delicious hamburger steak at the famous Ma Maison Restaurant at The Central, a relatively new shopping centre.

On the table sat a table lamp. The lamp shade was made of stained glass. The light shone through and illuminated the stained glass. It was absolutely beautiful. We caught little snapshots with our hand phones.

In many ways, we are like the stained glass lamp shade for when the light of Jesus shines through us, we begin to radiate with His glory. When we become a beacon of His light, we begin to direct people to the Lord. We carry the presence of the Lord wherever we go and we bring the gospel of peace to every nook and corner of the earth.

Come Home (All We Like Sheep)

Some time ago, I was talking to a sister-in-Christ who shared with me about her backslidden son. She wanted me to remember her son in prayer. Nothing else will bring greater joy to her than to see her son return to the Lord. Her heart was broken but her faith remained strong in the Lord.

We must be careful not to send these straying people on a guilt trip. We can pray and love them back to the household of God. All they need is our love, care and acceptance. It does not matter what they have done or where they have been. What is most important is they are home.

All We Like Sheep

All we like sheep have gone astray
Each of us turning our own separate way
We have all sinned and
Fallen short of Your glory
But Your glory is what we desire to see
And in Your presence is where we long to be

O Lord!, show us
Your mercy and grace
Take us to Your holy place
Forgive our sin and heal our land
We long to live in Your presence
Once again

Taking our sickness, taking our pain
Jesus the sacrifice Lamb has been slain
He was despised rejected by men
He took our sin
Draw us near to You Father
Through Jesus Your Son
Let us worship before You
Cleansed by Your blood

Upon This Rock

The Lord, Jesus Christ, the Rock of our Salvation is unshakable and immovable. When we stand upon this Rock, we are safe and secure. The Lord upholds us with His righteousness right hand. He has given us strong feet to scale great mountains of our faith. He leads us on to terrains and dense forest that we never imagined we would be able to tread upon. All He asked of us is that we put our complete trust in Him for He is the Rock of Ages and He stands firm and strong through all eternity.

Upon This Rock
When others see with earthly eyes
Just what they want to see
You will see the things that never die
You will know and recognize
By simple child-like faith
The priceless truth that
Others will deny.

When others say I'm just a man
Who likes to dream His dreams
When others call a miracle a myth
You'll listen for eternity
In moments as they pass
And see with spirit eyes
What others miss.

Upon this rock I'll build My kingdom
And on this rock forever and ever it shall stand
And all the powers of Hell itself
Shall never more prevail against it
For Satan's thrones are built on sinking sand
Upon this rock I'll build My kingdom
And on this rock forever and ever it shall stand
Upon this rock of revelation
I'll build a strong and mighty nation
And it shall stand the storms of time
Upon this rock.

If in a simple carpenter
You see the Son of God
If you would chose to lose
When you could win
If you would give your life away
For nothing in return
Then you are where
My kingdom will begin.

The Burst Of Colours

God made all things beautiful. The multi-coloured flowers speak of the creative power of our living God. The beautilful flowers radiate gloriously in all the earth and we see His beauty from His creation.

Corporate Worship

Last Sunday, the Lord opened the door for Monte (my husband) to minister at Radiant Community Church. When we gather in faith as a community of believers, God honours our commitment and sacrifice in loving service to Him. This act of worship speaks of our desire and delight to pursue the Lord in every possible manner. The corporate anointing of God is manifested when He inhabits our praises and He reveals His glory and grace to us in increasing measure. Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised.

Forever Faithful

Recently, Monte and I were on our way to have dinner near our flat at Sengkang. We caught the tail end of the setting sun. The beauty of the Lord radiated gloriously in the evening light. Just like the sun that rises and sets daily without fail, God’s faithfulness is great towards all of His children. When we posture our hearts towards the Lord, He lays His hand of love on us and leads us into His purpose and plan for our lives.