ThirDaYouth

Telecast - Beauty of Simplicity

2011-11-28T23:21:00.001+08:00

Seventh Day Slumber - Jesus Take Everything

2011-11-10T22:54:00.003+08:00

Victory in Jesus

2011-05-05T11:32:00.001+08:00

Hello all :)

Just a little thought or something to share.

"Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The Lord will do what is good in his sight."

There comes a point in life where one feels defeated. I have had that instance and sometimes I still do. I still remember Yan Ling telling me once, "You look defeated." And I'm like, "Yeah I am." I have allowed things of this world and my sins get to me or condemn me.

When she said that, at that moment, I was awakened. How could I be called a child of God yet allowing myself to lead a life of defeat? And as I was reading this, it reminded me that we are indeed fighting a spiritual war. A lot of things are not seen by us but yet daily it is a struggle. Let's take a simple example of tiredness, lethargicness or laziness. Sometimes, we feel so tired that we don't feel like reading our bible. School, work comes first. With that, the war has started.

My friend once told me that I always have this angel and devil thing going in my head. LOL. It's more like whether I choose to be a b***** or to do good lar :) Yeah, that's me. I'm no angel. BUT, the warfare is ongoing for me. Every minute, every hour. In times like this, how do we be victorious?

Be strong and let us fight bravely: This is a matter of choice not feeling. Fighting against ourselves and not falling into the traps of this world is not easy. Many times in the bible it has been said, "Be strong and of good courage." It is our choice to make whether we want to do what is right or not. God will strengthen us when we need and most importantly if we want it. It must be a want, a desire of our hearts.

The Lord will do what is good in his sight: The battle ultimately belongs to God. If we choose to do what is right than the blessings of God will be upon us and victory is ours! Amen? God will never leave us or forsake us. That is His promise!

So that's all that I want to share today and I hope that we will all march on together! Onward christian soldiers!! :) Love you guys and gals lots and lots!!!

Saul

2011-04-25T11:22:00.001+08:00

As you know, we have already reached the end of 1 Samuel by today and I would just like to share a little thought about the life of Saul and David

Saul was a crowd pleaser. Sometimes, I see myself like him. He was a person who chose to please people, took God for granted, hardly consulted God and always ran ahead of God's time. Sounds familiar? LOL :) Saul committed suicide in the end.

1 Chronicles 10:13-14 "Saul died because he was unfaithful to the Lord; he did not keep the word of the Lord and even consulted a medium for guidance and did not inquire of the Lord......"

We all know that God is a merciful and gracious God. But, sometimes or most of the time, we take it for granted and live in a world where we think that "all will be ok." We forget that there is a God and how much we need Him.

How long will God allow us to keep doing what we are doing and by His grace, pick us up again? If one day, God chooses to kick us by the butt, I wonder will that be a good enough wake up call for us or have we become like Saul (not the suicide part)? What is your purpose in living this life? Think about it.

2011-04-23T19:18:00.001+08:00

What The Lord Has Done In Me

2011-04-12T10:37:00.003+08:00

Just a song for you guys to reflect

2 Corinthians 13: 7-9⁷ Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not so that people will see that we have stood the test but so that you will do what is right even though we may seem to have failed. ⁸ For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. ⁹ We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong; and our prayer is that you may be fully restored.

Let the weak say, "I am strong" Let the poor say, "I am rich" Let the blind say, "I can see" It's what the Lord has done in me 
 

Let the weak say, "I am strong" Let the poor say, "I am rich" Let the blind say, "I can see" It's what the Lord has done in me 


 Hosanna, hosanna
To the Lamb that was slain Hosanna, hosanna
Jesus died and rose again Hosanna, hosanna
To the Lamb that was slain Hosanna, hosanna
Jesus died and rose again 


 To the river I will wade There my sins are washed away From the heavens' mercy streams Of the Savior's love for me 


 I will rise from waters deep
Into the saving arms of God I will sing salvation songs Jesus Christ has set me free


 Hosanna, hosanna
To the Lamb that was slain Hosanna, hosanna
Jesus died and rose again Hosanna, hosanna
To the Lamb that was slain Hosanna, hosanna
Jesus died and rose again 


 Hosanna, hosanna
To the Lamb that was slain Hosanna, hosanna
Jesus died and rose again  Let the weak say, "I am strong" Let the poor say, "I am rich"
Let the blind say, "I can see"
It's what the Lord has done in me

My Dream

2011-03-31T11:33:00.000+08:00

Yesterday night I dreamt that Singapore was being bomb by some other country (not going to reveal here) and I was running. It felt so real.

The question that came to me was, "If I die tomorrow, will I be in Heaven?"

Sometimes I feel my life is not worthy to be with God. I have that doubts sometimes. Do you? Insecurity and fear just overwhelms me. There are times where I seriously feel so incompetent.

My encouragement to you guys to to work out your salvation. Don't just sit around and think that everything will be well tomorrow. What if you die tomorrow? What if Singapore does go to war tomorrow? Do we only call on God in times like these?

There is a call to live like Jesus is coming back tomorrow. There is a call to pray. Sense the urgency and sense the time. God is coming home sooner than we know.

Do You Know what I Know?

2011-03-07T10:08:00.001+08:00

Yesterday, Pastor Wilfred was sharing about what Pastor Sony Ooi preached.

He talked about the "I know, I know, I know." It's amazing how much things we all know. We can tell stories from the bible because we have heard it before but can these stories be applied in our lives?

To translate head knowledge to the spiritual is never easy. I was just reflecting on Deuteronomy 6:5 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." Easier said than done. As I grow older by the year, more things to do, the things of these world seems to be more attractive. It is truly a struggle. There is no denying.

The song "This is My Desire" came to my mind. I remembered once Pastor Wilfred said it was hard for him to sing this song as when you sing, you don't sing for the sake of singing but because you mean the words. Now I struggle singing these words. We can easily sing how worthy, how wonderful or even for God to hear our now prayer but to truly desire and love Him with all your heart, mind, soul and strength?

Is this all just head knowledge? I know that I should love God, I know that I should do this and do that. But are we truly doing it and mean what we say? Let's just spend sometime reflecting on this.

Anger

2011-01-22T09:30:00.002+08:00

I got shot down by someone yesterday saying that I was bias to certain people in my committee, and that it's not a good characteristic of a leader. Upon hearing that, naturally some -ahem- unkind words flew out of my mouth.

3 seconds later, I just felt guilty and went back to my room and 'emo'.

In this situation, what do you think Jesus will do?

Psalm 103:8,9 says "The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever."

And this is something we can learn from Him. When we are being criticized, just remember we are normal human beings. It's not totally wrong to be angry, but to hold a grudge and say hurtful words- is just a sign of being quick-tempered and it's just foolish.

Anyway, I'm off to forgive and forget.

In the silence

2011-01-07T23:20:00.001+08:00

When God does not speak, I get scared. Do you? I feel like there are times in my life where I'm in a desert. God does not speak, does not do a thing. Scary? Yeah, extremely coz I feel like He has taken His favour and His anointing away from me.

Maybe or most likely God is asking us to wait, not for an answer or for something to happen but just wait. In that waiting there is trust and in that trust there will be a deepening of relationship. I believe that God is asking us to view silence in a different way.

However frustrating or discouraging it may be or how quiet or depressing it can get, silence may be a privilege. It will be a time of learning and maturing in Christ as we learn to wait. A revelation.

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What does God want?

2011-01-07T01:16:00.001+08:00

Often times, we cry to God in desperation but after we cry, we forget about God and live our lives like the problem has never happened before. Sometimes we even refuse to admit our need for God in our lives.

I believe that God wants from us more than anything is authentic, honest relationship. Our cries from our heart can initiate that kind of relationship and bring us to a new place of faith. We don't have to be in need to cry to God but make it a daily thing to just call upon His name, make it a cry of faith. Raw, honest faith.

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S&S wedding details

2010-10-24T21:14:00.003+08:00

OKAYYYYY, for those of you who still don't know who S&S is... -_-|||

As mentioned in the 5 min meeting that we had today,

Auditorium ushers- 2 at the doors, 2 midway, 1 for the relatives

Joanne (i/c)

Janice

Rachel Giam

Ruth Leong

Jacqueline

First floor, MRT

Derek (i/c)

Dorothea

Nicole

Sam Leong

Brent (UMBRELLA I/C)

Ivan

Receptionists

Table 1 (Friends)- Diane (i/c), Angeline

Table 2 (Relatives)- Jolene

Table 3 (Parents)- Yan Ling, Ai Qi, Magdalene

Eugene (i/c)

Chin Kiat

John

*Isa

Worship

JJB

Ruth

Debbie

Marcus

Clement

Ike

Flower petals placement for auditorium, and pasting/ arrangement of directional signs from MRT to auditorium

Edward

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Decor for lunch reception (tgt with the caterer)

Joanne

Edward

Lunch Reception

Eugene (i/c)

Diane

Jolene

Janice

Ai Qi

Sam Leong

oh forgot to put.

ATTIRE IS FORMAL. DUH. no need to be pink. but we'll find something that is TDY-ish to show we're ushers...

End of Year Exam Results

2010-10-21T22:30:00.003+08:00

HAHAHAHHAHA.exams are over!!!!and yeah, results are also back.
I want to thank God for helping me in the exams(and of course the previous ones!)
English : B3
Chinese : F9 HAHAHAHA
Geography+Social studies : C6
Amaths : C6
Chemistry :B3 :)
E.Maths : A1 !!!!!! wooohooooo:):)
Biology : A2 !!!!!:):)
I actually failed my amaths,chemistry and biology during the mid year exams.
Thank God for all he has done :D

2010-09-21T00:04:00.002+08:00

Hi TDY!

I don't know how many of you actually still read this blog but it doesn't matter. Those who are reading, at this point of time, let's join our hearts to pray for Sam. As many of you know, Sam has been having back pains and this morning he went to the hospital because the pain was so excruciating that he went to the hospital to get a jab.

So let's claim this verse for him even as you pray:

"He gives power to the weak, And those who have no might He increases
strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, And the young men shall
utterly fall, But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They
shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they
shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:29-31

Pray for his MRI tomorrow that everything will go well and pray for Shirley as well that even during this time, they will still stand strong in their faith and that the Lord will strengthen them even as they prepare for their wedding and the house renovations.

Kristina Hamilton - I Love You Lord

2010-09-06T10:47:00.000+08:00

For those who missed out...

2010-08-27T12:55:00.002+08:00

Happy Birthday Jo! :)

2010-08-25T09:50:00.008+08:00

Hi all! :) Just wanted to share a song with you all... I love the lyrics and I really love the first verse. May our hearts be encouraged.

(Verse 1)
May my prayer like incense rise before You
The lifting of
my hands a sacrifice of Lord Jesus
Turn Your eyes upon me
For I know
there is mercy in Your light

Your statutes are my heritage forever
My heart is set on keeping Your decrees
Please syill my anxious urge
toward rebellion
Let love keep my will upon its knees

(Chorus)
Oh God You are my God
And I will ever praise You
Oh God You are my
God
And I will ever praise You

(Verse 2)
To all perfection, I
can see a limit
But Your commands are boundless and have none
So Your
word is my joy and meditation
From the rising to the setting of the sun

All Your ways are loving and are faithful
Tour road is narrow but
Your burden light
Because You gladly lean to lead the humble
I shall
gladly kneel to leave my pride

(Bridge)
I will seek You in the
morning
I will learn to walk in Your ways
And step by step You’ll lead
me
And I will follow You all of my days

Planetshakers - Everyone.

2010-08-04T21:13:00.002+08:00

Three Day Fast.

2010-07-20T22:32:00.004+08:00

Exactly what the title says. I'm starting from tomorrow, and finishing up on Friday.

"COMPUTER AND GAMING" was what I came up with.

That means,
NO
FACEBOOKGOOGLEBEJEWELEDTWISTCOUNTERSTRIKESOURCESUPERMARIOYOUTUBETEAMFORTRESS2HALOICYTOWERPLANTSVERSUSZOMBIES

LEFT4DEAD2MSNPORTALSTARCRAFTPOKEMONBLUEHALFLIFE2GEARSOFWAR...et cetera.

The list just goes on. Sadtothemax if you ask me.

It also means that I can't use the iPad/iPhone/iTouch/Gameboy Advance in class.
Sianzzxc.

Yes it's hard for me. But we have all got to start somewhere, right? Besides, it's just three days. Next on the list: 40 days.

I hope I don't get withdrawal symptoms.

...So, what are you people fasting from?

2010-07-08T11:52:00.003+08:00

Hi all! :) It's been a long time since I've blogged here but anyway, I hope you guys have been doing the 40 days fast thingy. I'm fasting from ONLINE SHOPPING!!! :D Heehee... I haven't bought anything so far but it's getting hard coz the BS i like is launching tonight. Heng, I have some event to go to.

I thought today's article on "Junk Art" is quite interesting. I know many of you can draw and are quite good at it. We always like our pieces to look perfect and the pieces we don't like, we throw it away.

We all know that God uses the most impossible people and moulds them into the person He wants them to be. These are the biblical mentors we should be learning from. The ones who perservere, the ones who have a heart of humility, the ones who are inspiring, the ones who speak the heart of God, the ones who take time to meditate and worship the Lord. "THEY" are the ones who gave their whole heart to God to be used by Him.

I believe that God wants to use all of us. We may not be the most forgotten, the most unnoticed people. What's more important is your heart and whether you are ready to be used by Him. I am, are you? Challenge yourself to grow to greater heights with God.

Love,
JJB

Desperation Band - Light Of Salvation

2010-06-30T08:14:00.001+08:00

Hillsong - With You

2010-06-21T18:19:00.005+08:00

just to revive this

2010-03-26T16:56:00.003+08:00

WAH THIS BLOG HAS BEEN DEAD FOR A MONTH. lol.
just for interest: did you know that now City Harvest is a co-owner of suntec?
it does make me wonder where their tithe go.
doesn't it?

2010-02-18T11:13:00.001+08:00

For our dear musicians to watch :D

Kutless - Take Me In

2010-02-07T17:39:00.001+08:00

Jeremy Camp - You're Worthy Of My Praise

2010-02-07T17:05:00.002+08:00

Unavailable

2010-01-16T22:13:00.001+08:00

Nice blog :D

Nothing to do...so just hopoing blog..

new blog.

2010-01-12T20:06:00.002+08:00

hello!

do check out the half done temp blog.

drop comments into the cbox in this current blog!

http://thirdayouthtemp.blogspot.com/

The Mayonnaise Jar

2010-01-10T20:36:00.001+08:00

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day is not enough;
remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class
and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, hepicked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and start to fill it with golf balls.

He then asked the students if the jar was full.
They agreed it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured it into the jar. He shook the jar lightly.
The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls.

He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous 'yes.'
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

'Now,' said the professor, as the laughter subsided,
'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf ballsare the important things - God, family, children, health, friends, and favorite passions - things that if everything else was lost
and only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the things that matter like your job, house, and car. Thesand is everything else - the small stuff. 'If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued,'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life.

If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you.

So... Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner.

There will always be time to clean the house and fix the dripping tap. 'Take care of the golf balls first - the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.'

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. 'I'm glad you asked'. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.'

This Sunday...

2009-12-24T13:08:00.003+08:00

Hi TDY,

Its been quite a long while since I last posted on this blog. I went back to school yesterday and I saw my new sec one's for next year. It made me reflect on the year gone by, its another batch of students who graduated and another batch that is coming in. In this year gone by, how have I made a difference to those around me?

2009 has been a really eventful year for me. So many things happened in the life of the church, and in my personal life too. If you asked me this time last year what would happen this year, I would tell you that I have absolutely no clue. I could not even possibly imagine that I would be engaged. Yet, as things worked out, how everything happened was just amazing. Its good sometimes to pause to reflect on the year gone by before we move into 2010.

This sunday would be an excellent close to 2009. It would be the last Sunday of 2009 and it would also be a great opportunity to bring our pre-believing friends. I am praying that its going to be an awesome time of ministry and that we are going to see signs and wonders. Would you do the same and bring a friend?

Take care and see you all on Sunday...

Love,

KKS

2009-12-11T13:22:00.002+08:00

hey everyone! was praying for 19th dec when this came up.

just wanted to share it.

Great Awakening by 4 him

Lyrics for chorus:

I believe there's a mighty power

I believe it's a latter rain

I believe there's a move of God

calling us all higher

Oh I believe

these are the days of the great awakening

2009-12-05T23:01:00.000+08:00

2009-12-01T16:16:00.003+08:00

Sorry to use your photo Brent! Chin Kiat forced me to it :D

Some photos of Youth Chalet

2009-11-30T20:42:00.009+08:00

Heys, here are some of the rather funny photos of the youth chalet :)

More to come!!!!

. . .HEHEHEHEHEHE.

2009-11-18T17:17:00.002+08:00

Chalet is on its way!! Do prepare ypurself for something GREAT! This time there are only 6 girls!! And the rest boys..Total got 21 TDYs... Groupings will be announced on Sunday! :D

Youth Chalet (Team Building Activity)

2009-11-16T22:41:00.002+08:00

Hey guys,

This coming Sunday, prepare $2 for a team building activity and remember to bring your ez-link card as we would be travelling from church to the chalet.

Youth Chalet (Friends)

2009-11-15T23:26:00.002+08:00

Hey guys,

This coming Sunday is our youth chalet and I'm sure most of you would be excited. As time draws near, keep on praying for your friends, the ones that you would be bringing and ask God to use this time of fun to speak into their lives. So don't stop praying just like what Pastor Wilfred say.

Anyways, if you are bringing your friends to the chalet on Monday for the Nerf Challenge and BBQ, inform them to meet you at Changi Village Interchange (Alighting Bay) between 1pm to 1.15pm. From there, you have a choice of either walking to the chalet or taking SBS number 29 (a total of 5 stops) and then walk in to the chalet. If you do have any questions regarding this, feel free to sms me or post your comments on the blog. :)

KKB

Youth Chalet(things to bring)

2009-11-15T22:05:00.003+08:00

4sets of clothes/Shorts(or more!)
Snacks!
Toiletries
Torchlight
Footwear ->Shoes/slippers
Sharing ->Pen/Pencil/Notebook
Boardgames/Ball(optional)
Sleeping Bag
Jacket(must bring!!!)
Mosquito Repellent
Sports Wear

That's all!Remember to bring yourself and...don't miss out anything!

Life's a Climb

2009-11-14T13:01:00.000+08:00

YEAR 2 SEM 1 RESULTS ARE OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Key-yee!

2009-11-07T22:09:00.002+08:00

Look closely at his hair!newest hair-do.I didn't do it,becky did.I think he is quite happy...think

2009-10-21T11:21:00.002+08:00

Hello! I was just reflecting on this song this morning and I wanted to share something with you.

"I aam forgiven; you are forgiven! We are gloriously declared not guilty through our trust in Jesus Christ."

2009-10-19T22:13:00.002+08:00

Hello hello! Here are a few pics for you guys! :D Will upload more in a few days! :)

Fund raising.

2009-10-16T16:57:00.001+08:00

something you all might be interested in =)

GOD DO EXIST!!!!!

2009-10-13T23:03:00.004+08:00

This video is words in black and white only but it sure made me think alot =]

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Hillsong

2009-10-08T10:28:00.008+08:00

Hi guys! Just want to share 2 songs, this song is by Hillsong, it's called "Yahweh".

The next one is "His Glory Appears" by Hillsong

2009-10-07T10:42:00.002+08:00

Hi guys! Just a little something for you to reflect on this week. I was just listening to old songs again and I really love this song, reflect on the lyrics and see how you can apply this in your lives.
Have a super blessed week! :)

Hold me Close by CHC

From the day You took my hand
Never want to be apart of You again
You are my council and my friend
You're the still small voice in me
every time I need to find
my way back home
You are the compass of my soul

Every step I take You will lead me
with You I'll walk the ranging seas
You're the strength when I'm weary
You give me reason to believe

Hold me close
fill my life to overflow
Holy spirit come and
show me Your way
Won't You show me Your way

All my life only You can satisfy
let my faith ignite
consuming fire
You're the burning desire
In my life

P.S. Will change the birthdays once I get the dates, anyway, John and Brent's birthday is this Sat and Sunday

Smiles.

2009-10-01T12:07:00.002+08:00

o.O don't let this blog die people!

will be a little more free this week so i'll be changing the blog format!

as for the logo... can try la. but not very good at logos~

have fun everyone!

don't forget to do your quiet time!

STARS of the SKY...

2009-09-16T18:30:00.002+08:00

Where do you think is the "*"?

Prayer request II

2009-09-07T22:58:00.000+08:00

Hi guys! Please do keep on praying for me... going for my checkup part 4 and pray for Angeline too, she's in the midst of recovering from a flu. :)

To God be the glory!

Love,
JJB

2009-09-04T23:38:00.002+08:00

Hello Clement! :)

I can't agree with Ike even more. Heehee... :) God helps those who help themselves. Have you ever come across God helping someone without that someone putting in effort themselves in the bible? It's the heart issue. God looks at the heart. It's the same for prayer too. If you pray but you pray without faith, do you think God will answer? But if you pray and you don't make an effort to do your part in making in work, doesn't that just make you lazy?

God tells us in the bible to be diligent in whatever we do. Go and read 1 Timothy 4:15. One of my favourite verses.

The question to ask yourself now is, do you think that you have been putting in your best to what God has called you to do? So if let's say you want to play a guitar (which you already can) but you want to improve your skills, and you just pray without practicing... I wonder how far you can go yeah?

Take care and see ya in a few hours! :D

Concert on 5 Sep

2009-09-03T19:36:00.000+08:00

Hi Youths,

On behalf of Samuel Leong, I would like to invite all of you to come and see him performance in a twenty minute performance this Saturday, 7.30pm at Toa Payoh HDB Hub...

Take care,

KKS

2009-09-01T11:42:00.001+08:00

i think God helps all the time. but you got to put in your best effort.

God helps those who help themselves.
and, He helps those who cannot help themselves.
but i dont think He helps those who do not help themselves.

Δ

Something you will always hear..

2009-08-29T22:00:00.004+08:00

Do your best and God will do the rest.Must we really do our best before God can do the rest?
In my point of view,I think that I can just simply place my trust in God without really having to do my best.How about you all?I want to know.
Thank you.

Medical Checkup Part III

2009-08-26T22:40:00.000+08:00

Hello everyone! Just would like you guys to pray for me as I'll be going for a medical checkup tomorrow.

Just a small update of what has been happening... They tested my urine and they found that I have a bacteria in my body. Hence, I've been to the doctor 3 times, tomorrow will be the 4th. Well, it could cause me problems with my kidney or even get some kind of disease.

So do pray for me, tomorrow, I'm taking back the test results. Thankies!

Please pray for Diane who is having her prelims too. Her papers end on Friday. :D

2009-08-05T13:28:00.002+08:00

Hi worship team! Take a look at the video, we are going to sing this song. I haven't decided the other songs yet. Out of topic: I realized that I have started my bad habit of shaking my legs again.

For the guitarist, even though his singing is not.... u know lar...

Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now

2009-08-03T16:53:00.000+08:00

Guess the number????

2009-07-31T00:38:00.003+08:00

Now that the last photo was kinda easy, the answer is Me and Debbie.... Haha....

Ok, the next photo would be quite easy for some and quite confusing for many. So without further ado, here it is;

The question now is to find as many ThirDaYouths in the picture and name them. Let's see whose eyes are sharper. Haha!!!!!

Guess Who

2009-07-27T12:18:00.002+08:00

Guess the two persons in the picture!!!

A picture says a thousand words

2009-07-26T00:15:00.000+08:00

Hey guys, I was broswing through some old photos and discovered that two persons had made a huge change, comparing when they were young and now. So look for yourself to believe it!!!! :P

People change huh!!!!!

2009-07-14T11:18:00.006+08:00

Hi guys! This Saturday is NERF guns day! :) I'm sure many of you are excited. I am too. So far there are 15 friends right? Well, I would like to encourage each one of you to bring your friends and also KEEP ON PRAYING! :)

P.U.S.H. (Pray Until Something Happens)

Date: 18 July 2009, Saturday

Time: 1pm onwards

It's gonna be EXXCCIITTTIINNGG....

HMMM.

2009-06-27T12:06:00.002+08:00

In preparation for an NUS event, I hardly get the time to do a full blown quiet time. Meaning, either I fall asleep while saying a prayer, or I fall asleep sitting up and reading the bible. On a side note, it appears that after 30 days, I think I have mastered the skill of sleeping while sitting up- it's quite amazing.

Just to add on to little Samuel's post (written by KKB) about knowing the word of God and praying for unbelievers.

But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop. Luke 8:15

I had an argument with my sister earlier this year with regards to journaling- besides the fact that I assume memorizing verses is way better than journaling, we didn't have very different views.

She got me thinking when she said, "Do you think it's useful to just memorize and not apply it to your daily life? Do you think we will ALWAYS remember the verses- or will we remember the application?"

From the verse above, by retaining and persevering... it is not only about memorizing verses. It is about continuously applying it to our daily lives and by doing it we may actually unconsciously affect those around us on how God has made our lives different from theirs. When people see that we have something in our lives that they don't they too will be interested to know about our one and only God.

So just remember, read your bible everyday with a pure heart... and apply it to your everyday life like possessing/ having the fruits of the spirit!

cheers,

ruth

16 June 2009

2009-06-21T11:46:00.002+08:00

This following verses are from Samuel Leong, after he does his quiet time.

Psalms 9:17
The wicked go down to the realm of the dead, all the nations that forget God

His thoughts: W e have to pray for unbelievers and believe that God will do something

His vision: We have to read the word of God or else we will be condemned. People will die due to the lack of knowledge.

Revelation 3:11
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

His thoughts: We all see North Korea with their nuclear missiles tests, H1N1 and the financial crisis, Christ is coming soon.

Jonah-ANGER

2009-06-20T09:07:00.002+08:00

Hello all...Edward here..My random flipping of the Bible brought me to the book of Jonah.And after asking someone due to curiosity..

Firstly what I've learn is that the root of anger is self.As God called him to 'Go to Nineveh to preached against it because its wickedness has come back me.' (verse2) But Jonah himself didn't like that city so instead of boarding the ship for Nineveh,he board the ship heading for Tarshish. (Are you angry with God about things that He call you to do but you dont like to do?)

God can call everyone or use anybody and says 'arise' but because of many things in our heart, we choose to 'sit down' and escape from it.

Anger distorts our perspective.
Eg:Jonah dislike the city of Nineveh.God called him to go there is preach against it.Because Jonah already dislikes the city so he might think that going there is pointless or he thinks low of that city. What if God calls you to minster to someone you dislike will you be like Jonah and escape? We often fail to see the bigger picture but God sees it.

God is also patience.As He could have end Jonah's life in the big fish because of Jonah's disobedience.

In the end the story ends with the vine and leaves thingys.I also didn't much understand this vine,leaves and worm thingys but after asking someone I understand only a little of it? LOL?!

Vine=Problems?
Worm=God?

As Jonah was resting under the Sun and God provided him with the vines and brought shade. But later God send worm to eat it up and there was no longer shade.

We sees only the vine so God send the worm to eat away the vine so that we can see Him again.The worm is to protect us and guide us back so we can see the Sunlight again?

The story ends with the worm eating the leaves that act as shade for Jonah and showed us His mercy towards Jonah.He cared not only for the Jonah but also wants the city to be saved.

The story ends with ??? because He want us to ask ourselves are we the same? (Win-Win situation?) or like what Ivan said on the end times thingy-Calling God to wait so that more ppl can be saved or just wait and later enjoy paradise.

I also donno..the ending is for us to inter.p.rate(dono how spell =.=) ba?

Pictures some of you wanted :)

2009-06-18T15:19:00.006+08:00

Happy Trio! :)

Normal smile from Clement! :)

Forced by Jolene to smile! :) I like the background! :)

Zachary is so cute! :) Jolene looks like his sister.. don't know whether that is a good or bad thing... :/

My Nephew

2009-06-18T15:14:00.008+08:00

Just a little cute thingy to share with you guys... :) Hope it brightens up your day :D

Don't their eyes look almost the same? :D

Love, JJB

For This Cause

2009-06-16T11:34:00.002+08:00

I dedicate my life to Your purpose
O Lord take me on in Your plan
Let me be completely surrendered
So You may be seen in this land

For this cause
We will answer the call
To be light in the darkness
And not count the cost

For this cause
We will give up our rights
And count them but loss
To the treasure
We've found in knowing You

What I learn today. =D

2009-06-09T22:19:00.003+08:00

Just wanna share what I learn today. =D

The people who hear God's voice best are the ones who know his word most.

Jesus said to his followers, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" (John 8:31-32). If we hold to his teaching, meaning live in it, abide in it, and follow it, then we will know the truth. That's exactly the way hearing from God works. When we abide in his word, we will know his voice, which is truth.

All of scripture is God talking to his people. So, in order to hear from God, you must know scripture.

God has given us scripture, and he calls it his word. It is the word of God. And we refer to it as God's word. So, how do you know when God's talking to you? Because he talks through his word.
In order to hear God talking to you, you must know his word.

The more you know his word, the better you'll hear his voice.

So read your bible!

Isa

A Time to Fast, A time to Pray

2009-06-09T21:01:00.003+08:00

Hi TDY,

I hope you guys are enjoying the holidays...

Tomorrow, we begin our fast. I just want to encourage you guys to fast and pray for next three days for the church camp. Ask you to show you more of himself. Don't worry, as you spend time with God, God will always honor. Honor God, and He will honor you.

Love,

KKS

"... and seek My face..."

2009-06-05T12:49:00.002+08:00

Hi TDY! Here we are at Day 5. Something to reflect on:

"Here is my heart, make it Your sanctuary, for Jesus only You."

I know that most of the time, taking time out to spend it with God can be time consuming. In Singapore, it's like kind of a non stop thingy, "Go, go, go..." But you know what, which I think everyone of you already know, IT IS IMPORTANT to spend time with God.

I have to admit that there are times where I only seek God when I'm desperate or when I'm only in need. Someone once said,"Seek Me as if you were desperate all the time and then you won't find yourself desperate as often in reality." It is true. When I constantly find myself in God's presence, I know what to do and desperate situations actually don't seem so desperate anymore because I know that I can rely on the Lord to lead and direct.

God is yearning for us to draw near to Him, to spend time communicating with Him. It doesn't always mean that you have to spend an hour or so, you can do it anywhere and anytime. Keep your communication line between you and God open. Seek Him with all Your heart wherever you are.

John 7:37 "... Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink." Seek Him as though you desperately need water after exercising or on a super hot sunny day. The greatest reward is knowing that the Lord is there with us and that we are who we are, we are where we are because the Lord has blessed us.

Don't let anything stop you from coming before the throne of God. I always imagine myself dancing with God infront of His throne and there in my heart, I feel such love, joy and peace. Come to the throne of God, come to a place where you will never be thirsty again, come and join the heavenly angels adoring and praising the Lord. God is calling us to come back to His heart, to make our hearts a sanctuary for Him.

Love, JJB

"Be still and know that I AM God"

2009-06-05T09:34:00.002+08:00

Dear TDY,

We are into Day 5 of the 12 days of consecration today, and its the end of the week. I hope you guys had a good week in really settling yourselves down and seeking God. The Bible reassures us that as we draw near to God, he will draw near to us.

This morning, I was reflecting on the word 'stillness'. So often, we understand 'stillness' at a physical level, taking it to mean 'not moving'. While that is stillness in the human sense, when God talks about stillness, he is talking about the spiritual sense. Sure, we can go about doing thing physically, but is our heart communicating with God?

I must admit that its been a really busy week for me and I have struggled to keep my line of communication open with God. In fact, I have been so busy that I have not had much time to pray. That's really bad. We need to deliberately choose to set time apart for just you and God time. And no one should be allowed to interrupt or take over that time slot that you have set for God and yourself.

Go ahead, be daring. Ask God to show you more of himself today.

Love,

KKS

Consecration

2009-06-04T12:57:00.003+08:00

Hi TDY,

I realized that I have been using this word 'consecration' rather a lot recently. Its a big word, and its a word that people don't normally like to use. Yet, it is such an important part of being a disciple of Christ.

The word 'consecration' basically means set apart. We are called to make a difference wherever God has placed us in. Don't look at your situation and complain about your circumstances, but look at it as God's way of putting you in certain places to make a difference. God wants us to be set apart for his namesake and his glory. During last night's praying meeting in church, I was reflecting on this verse in 1 Peter 2:9 "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, his special people, that you might proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light."

We are called to be a people that will be separated for Him. Therefore, chose to set yourselves apart from the things which you know does not please God. As 1 Peter 1:16 says "Be holy, for I AM holy." Chose to honor God and put him above all the other priorities.

I hope you guys have been thinking about how consecration over the past three days and how you can get back to the Father heart of God. :)

Love,

KKS

Living Sacrifices

2009-06-04T12:21:00.004+08:00

Hi TDY, today we are into day 4 of our church consecration. I just want to say, "JIA YOU!!!" I believe that the Lord is going to do a mighty work in your lives even as you set time apart to spend it with Him.

As I begin to reflect on Galatians 5:19-21. I think many of us have such sins whether minor or major. Sins are sins, it is definitely not pleasing to the Lord. We may think that God is a gracious God, yes He is but He is also a God who can get jealous and a God who disciplines His children. He did give us a warning in v21, "... I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God." I think the Lord was already being gracious by warning us of the consequences to come if we live such lives.

Hence, I would like to encourage you guys to come before the Lord in surrender and in all humilty. Build an altar of worship today and surrender, pour out yourself, your fears, your doubts, your frustrations, all your sins, whatever your emotions may be... offer it to the Lord as "living sacrifices." As we do, God will bring light into our darkness, renew the confidence of His covenant with us, and assure us that His promise has not been forgotten and is certain to be fulfilled.

As a youth zone, let's unite our hearts together in prayer and make our hearts a sanctuary for God to live in.

Love, JJB

Letting go and letting God

2009-06-03T16:42:00.003+08:00

Hi TDY,

We are into our third day of the consecration today and I hope the past two days have been a deep learning experience for you. Its important to just take this time to reflect on what is holding us back from going deeper with God. Is it due to a lack of time? Is it due to unbelief in us? Is it due to some past hurt or disappointment? Or is it because we are hanging onto something that we don't want to give up?

As I was reflecting on this today, I thought about this point. "Until we learn to submit ALL things to God's control, we will always be where we are." Don't expect things to change when the same things keep happening again and again. For example, if we did not sweep the floor, there is no way the floor can be clean. And it will stay dirty until we do something about it. In the same way, don't think that your relationship with God will change if there remains an obstacle between you and him.

God put into my mind a picture of two clenched fists today. What this really spoke to me about was that the more I hold onto something, the more God cannot put new things into my hands. I need to learn to come to God with open hands and give him my all. I can't do this on my own, but with Jesus, all things are possible. As human, it is natural for us to want to control everything, but that was never God's plan.

Is this one particular area in your life today that you need a breakthrough in? Do you need someone to pray with you and for you? You can't do this on your own, you need the power of the Holy Spirit to enable you to surrender it all to Jesus.

If you need prayer, just drop me an sms or call me..

Love,

KKS

Day 3

2009-06-03T12:27:00.007+08:00

Dear TDY, today is day 3 of consecration, "... will humble themselves..." I don't know about you but this speaks so much to me. Sometimes, I do think that I am better than others but the Lord reminded me that we are all different, we all have different giftings and the main purpose is to bless the body of Christ.

I was then brought to Psalm 51:16-17 "Going through the motions doesn't please you, a flawless performance is nothing to you. I learned God-worship when my pride was shattered. Heart-shattered lives ready for love don't for a moment escape God's notice." (The Message bible)

The thing that made David great to me, was a heart of humility. Each time he was seeking the Lord, he would humble himself. Don't you think this is something worth reflecting on in our lives?

In John 15:5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." (TNIV)

Do spend some time seeking the Lord to show you the areas which you have not been humble.

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking out for your own interests but each of you to the interests of others." Philippians 2:3-4

It's all about Jesus, it's all by His grace that He has given to us for without Him, we can do nothing. David knew that- a humble heart, a heart that is prepared to let God take over and make it His sanctuary.

Love, JJB

"Speak Lord, I'm listening"

2009-06-02T13:39:00.002+08:00

Hi TDY,

Today is day two of the consecration that the church has called. I hope you all have spent the past day spending some time with God. I'm sorry to sound so naggy, but, as in any normal relationship, its important to spend time. Seek the Lord for how he would lead you. Seek the Lord as to what expectations you should have in the upcoming church camp.

I was just reflecting on 1 Samuel 3 today about the call of Samuel. When God first spoke to Samuel, at first, he did not recognize the voice of God. He went running to Eli to check if he had called him. In the same way, Samuel did not recognize the voice of God because he had never heard the voice of the Lord. But, after advice from Eli, Samuel begins to realize that it is God who is calling him. And after that, Samuel's response is "Speak, for your servant hears". Can the same be said of us today? Now God did not just speak to Samuel out of the blue or at random. Verse 1 says that the boy Samuel ministered to the Lord before Eli. Samuel had been spending time in God's presence.

Would this be our response today? Would we spend time in God's presence? And would we be sensitive to God's voice? Would our response be 'speak Lord, your servant hears'?

Lots to think about... but the key is to spend time in his presence... "Be still and know that he is God."

Love,

KKS

Good trees with good fruits

2009-06-02T11:32:00.004+08:00

Hi guys! I was just reflecting on what I read in Matthew 12: 33, 35:

"33Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by it's fruit... 35Good people bring good things out of the good stored up in them, and evil people bring evil things out of the evil stored up in them."

It's like what the speaker somewhat spoke on Sunday, "The seed always produces the kind that we sow." My encouragment to you guys, sow good seeds into your lives. The things that we say, the people we mix with sometimes do have an effect on us.

May the Lord help you to make wise decisions and say words that reflect His glory in your life. :)

Love, JJB

Walking in the ways of the Lord

2009-06-01T18:00:00.002+08:00

Dear TDY,

Today is the first day of the holidays and I hope you guys are enjoying yourselves. I have just come back home from course and I was just reflecting the entire day on the passage I was meditating on in 2 Kings. God commands it that we walk in his ways. Israel had many kings after Solomon, some were good kings, and some were bad kings. But they were judged according to how they walked with God and whether or not they walked in the ways of God or in the ways of other gods. In the end, how will God see us? Is it by our actions and the amount of money we earn or the number of 'A1s' we produce? I don't think so. God will judge us by a higher standard - did we, or did we not walk in his ways?

I really enjoyed yesterday's GDOP. I felt that it was really meaningful especially when it came to the part about praying for ourselves. Praying for a generation that would be pure. Praying for ourselves that we would be pure in the sight of God. This is so important. I believe God wants us to be consecrated, holy and pure in his sight. We can't, but God can.

Even as the holidays begin, I believe that we're moving into a new season. This year, 2009, has been marked as the year of evangelism for the youth. Thus far, we have not had any newcomers visit us yet. Continue to press in to pray for your pre-believing friends. Take time to seek the Lord and really spend time to pray and read his word. Spend time with him and get to know him.

Remember, God commands it, that we should love the Lord our God with all our soul, with all our might and with all our strength.

Love,

KKS

Got room for Jesus?

2009-05-29T10:10:00.002+08:00

Dear TDY,

As I was doing my devotion this morning, God brought me to 2 Kings 4: 8 - 11. Its a very simple passage, and its very simple to understand. On the surface, it would seem like just any other passage of a woman who prepares a place for the man of God, Elisha to stay in. Yet, as I read deeper into the passage, God showed me something of far more significance. The big question is "Do you have room in your heart for Jesus"?

The passage begins with the woman insisting that Elisha stop to eat the bread she had prepared. She knew that Elisha was passing through and she wanted to serve him. She had no other intention other than to serve him. This should also be our intention with Jesus. We just want to love him for who he is. Its not about the blessing or anything like that, its about falling in love with Jesus and wanting to cling onto him.

The passage continues with the woman saying to her husband that Elisha is a man of God. In other words, this indicates that she was spiritually sensitive to the Holy Spirit. Can the same be said of us today? Are we spiritually sensitive to God's leading? Do we know his timing and his season?

Finally, verse 10 describes what the woman did physically to prepare a place for Elisha. In the same way for us, after accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior, and being sensitive to him, do we have room in our hearts for him? The woman insisted on setting aside a room just for Elisha to stay in. She took effort just to keep room available. Are we setting aside room in our hearts for Jesus? Its not just a room, but are we letting God come into our hearts to rule there? Or do we just simply clear some space for him when we go to church?

All important things to think about. But it all comes down to this, 'have you got room in your heart for Jesus? Is he reigning as the Lord of your life?"

Take care guys,

Love,

KKS

Check this out!!!

2009-05-27T12:27:00.003+08:00

Hey teens, this is an article I read that hopefully might encourage to love your school life. :)

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30945762/?GT1=43001

So check this out!!!!!!

2009-05-24T20:46:00.003+08:00

Hello Friends!((:
HAHA. (it's been long since i post here.)

Ephesians 4:4 There is one body and one Spirit-- just as you were called to one hope

when you were called--

5  one Lord, one faith, one baptism;


Though we are manyyy. "HEY!"
WE are ONE body;
WE are ONE body in CHRIST!((((((:

hehe; Sorry it was just a short one.
With love,
Jolene

Change of venue for tomorrow's bowling

2009-05-22T15:27:00.002+08:00

Hi TDY,

So sorry about this, but I just called up SAFRA Mt Faber and I found out that they are closed tomorrow. As such, I have decided to go to Marina Square Superbowl at 3pm.

Please meet directly at the bowling alley.

The place will be crowded and they do not allow lane bookings, so please pray that a few lanes will be available to us...

Thanks so much and so sorry for the late notice,

Take care,

KKS

AMERICAN IDOL SPOILER!!!!

2009-05-21T12:06:00.001+08:00

KRIS ALLEN won IDOL!!! Wooohooo.... :)

This Saturday....

2009-05-21T10:31:00.002+08:00

Dear TDY,

Just a reminder that the Sec 1 to Sec 4 youth will be going to SAFRA Mt Faber this Saturday for bowling. We will be meeting there directly at 3pm. Do bring money along to pay for the bowling. Please bring a friend along too... That would be really great...

See you guys there!

Take care,

KKS

Jehoshaphat and His Victory in Battle

2009-05-20T15:43:00.007+08:00

I was reading 2 Chronicles 20: 6-12 about king Jehoshaphat. I don't know how to pronounce His name but never mind. Hahaha :) Well, let me give a background of this king. Jehoshaphat succeeded Asa at the age of 35 and he followed the ways of the Lord. In 2 Chronicles 20, the Moabites and the Ammonites wanted to take over Judah.

Well, if I had so many people surrounding me, I would be scared. Sometimes it may not be people but when we feel like everything is mounted against us and our future feels like crap, we should respond like Jehoshaphat did. Here's what he said in 2 Chronicles 20:6-12:

6 and said: "O LORD, God of our fathers, are you not the God who is in heaven? You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. Power and might are in your hand, and no one can withstand you.
7 O our God, did you not drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham your friend?
8 They have lived in it and have built in it a sanctuary for your Name, saying,
9 'If calamity comes upon us, whether the sword of judgment, or plague or famine, we will stand in your presence before this temple that bears your Name and will cry out to you in our distress, and you will hear us and save us.'
10 "But now here are men from Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir, whose territory you would not allow Israel to invade when they came from Egypt; so they turned away from them and did not destroy them.
11 See how they are repaying us by coming to drive us out of the possession you gave us as an inheritance.
12 O our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you."

I believe that he was in fear, but by saying all these, he declared that the Lord is God above all, His power is beyond all and there is nothing that can come upon His people that He cannot handle.

King Jehoshaphat (2 Chro 20:1-22):

1) Seeked God first

2) Allowed His faith to grow by recounting the history of God's work

3) Listen to the Holy Spirit as He speaks

4) Proceed by worshiping.

This man had faith and his faith began to rise when he came out of a solid view that God is faithful, unchanging, and that not one word of His good promise has failed. I pray that no matter what circumstances we may face, we will always remember that our God will always be the same yesterday, today and forever. And also be like king Jehoshaphat, seeking the Lord always.

Love, JJB

Amazing Grace

2009-05-19T14:28:00.003+08:00

Dear Youths, I would like to share this song with you by Chris Tomlin. Even as I listen to this song, my heart is moved and this verse came to my mind.

"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Psalms 73:26

It is indeed by God's amazing grace that today all of us are set free. By Jesus dying on the cross for us, we have been set free from sin and bondages. And, even though we fail to meet up to God's standards, still yet by His grace, we can call upon Him to be the strength of our hearts. I feel so blessed to know that the Lord is my Saviour. God so perfect yet so merciful, so gracious and our friend, our Lord and our King.

May you guys take time to reflect even as you listen to this song. Be blessed my dear youths! :)

Love, JJB

Ups and downs

2009-05-19T09:02:00.002+08:00

Dear TDY,

Its another week closer to the holidays!!! Haha... Don't forget to bring a friend if you are coming for this Saturday's bowling. I would love to see as many of you as possible. We are going to try to reach out to as many people as we can. :)

I was just reflecting this morning on my own bible reading about the life of David through the book of 2 Samuel. The life of King David is one that is never boring, when its good, its very good, but when he is down, he is very down. Its rather extreme, I would say. When times were good, David was conquering cities like nobody's business and people were paying him tribute and no one dared to mess with Israel. But when times were bad, things became really bad with David falling into sin by committing adultery with Bathsheeba, and then lying and then committing murder. But one thing remains constant, that God is the same yesterday, today and forever. It does not matter whatever season we are in, God is still there.

Sometimes, when we do wrong things or sin, we feel lousy, or we even ask God 'where were you when that happened?' I want to tell you that God is still there - through your good times and your bad times, God is still there. The only difference is us, we are the variable. If we would go back to the Father's heart, no matter what we have done, there we would find rest and comfort. We need to do this as God has already taken the first step in sending Jesus. Ask God for forgiveness, press in and press on. God still loves you.

Take care,

KKS

RED CARD

2009-05-17T21:05:00.001+08:00

Well, this is what happen when Donkey got his RED CARD!!!!

Abraham and altars

2009-05-16T12:56:00.003+08:00

I have been reading this book "Reward of Worship" by Jack Hayford. He was talking about Abraham building altars wherever he went, altars of worship.

Abraham was a man of faith. Even though he couldn't see the future to what God has promised but yet he consistently chose to build altars of worship wherever he went and God blessed him.

Sometimes, in this world we are constantly affected by the things around us, the stress, the things people say, the things people do like Ike's friend, our work and so forth. My encouragement to you guys as Pastor Jack Hayford puts it,

"In the midst of things that grate our souls and threaten our peace, the Lord says, in effect, "Why don't you raise up an altar instead of being preoccupied with problems? Your worship will become an outpost of righteousness in the midst of a crooked and perverse world." "

So my dear youths, as an encouragement, in the midst of trials, temptations and what things you may face, don't forget to worship God.

Love, JJB

Controlling Anger.

2009-05-15T13:38:00.003+08:00

Dear TDY,

I have this classmate who keeps annoying everyone, including me, everyday. To make things worse, I have to sit beside him, everyday. He asks me obvious questions, even when the answer is staring at his face.

Sitting beside him means I have to teach him when he needs help, but making him understand is like pushing a wall. He eventually gets bored, and decides to simply copy my answers, which really pisses me off, although I don't show it.

He also gets angry very easily. Just days ago he started an argument over something as simple as deciding on where to have our* lunch. (*Our relates to my other classmates and I. This guy just tags along everywhere we go.)

Eventually they all started arguing and shouting vulgarities at him. By the time they were done arguing, I had finished eating and went to the classroom to sleep while waiting for the next lesson. It took them quite some time to realize I was missing and went to class.

"A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control."

This is the verse which I have to keep remembering, to control my anger and not end up shouting at him, lest I become like him.

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Who is the King of your life?

2009-05-14T09:36:00.002+08:00

Dear TDY,

I was told that we had to put at least one journal entry down this week. So, I have decided to do it here just to encourage all of us to put an entry in. I know it is mid-year exams for many of you, but, its still very important to keep the daily devotion going. Don't neglect that. When you learn to count on God for your strength, intelligence and wisdom, he does not disappoint you. So, keep pressing in and pressing on. Take time to just sit at his feet and listen to his voice.

I was reading the book of 1 Samuel. Interestingly, today, my thoughts were on the children of Israel wanting to appoint a king to rule over them. God never intended that his people would be ruled by a king. God himself wanted to rule over his people, yet, Israel rejected God as the ruler, and wanted a human figure. Sure, they were advised against it by the prophet Samuel, yet, they decided that they still wanted a king. God did not like this, but he still let his people have a king to rule over them. Bad mistake. The children of Israel did not heed the warning of the prophet, and they paid the price for it generations later.

I was just thinking about how this applies to us...

As children of God, God wants to be king of our lives. Sometimes however, we choose to reject that and we find our own kings. The reason why Israel wanted a king was because they wanted to be like the nations around them. Can this be true of us also? We want to follow in the ways of our friends? God desires that we follow him, yet, do we choose to put other things before him? I admit, even for myself, this is sometimes true. I think we constantly need to check ourselves. Who is the king of our lives?

Just some things to think about today...

Take care,

KKS

2009-05-03T22:43:00.000+08:00

Some Christian pick-up lines from the group "I Appreciate Christian Pick-Up Lines".
1. "Nice bible."

2. "Is this pew taken?"

3. "The Word says 'Give drink to those who are thirsty, and feed the hungry'; how about dinner?"

4. "I believe one of my ribs belongs to you."

5. "I can be your Boaz."

6. "Is this the transfiguration.. because you are glowing."

7. "Hey.. i would work 7 years for your sister.. but i would work 7 more years for you."

8. "Hey good-looking, Ecclesiastes 4:11..."

9. "Can I buy you a non-alcoholic beverage?"

10. "Did i just have mud rubbed in my eyes?"

11. "Now i know why Solomon had 700 wives... Because he never met you."

12. "I used to believe in natural theology, but since i met you I've converted to divine revelation."

13. "How many times do I have to walk around you to make you fall for me?"

14. "How would you like to join my Purpose Driven Life?"

15. "If you say no, i will rip out my hair and my beard."

16. "If you say no, I'm going to tear my clothes, get in my sackcloth and rub dust into my head.."

17. "Unfortunately i cant perform miracles and I've only got enough bread and fish for 2 people."

18. "Let's say, hypothetically, you were married. I would send your husband to the front line against the Amorites."

19. "Feel free to meet me at the threshing floor."

20. "Welcome to the christian family... the only family where brothers and sisters can marry each other."

21. "I'm interested in full time ministry, and not only that... i also play the guitar."

22. "Mmm... you really have to watch out for that man of lawlessness.. but don't worry, I'm not him, so you're safe with me."

23. "If we were around with Noah... then you, me... pair."

24." Me. You. Song of Songs: the remix."

25. "I would leave 99 sheep to come and find you... and then i would carry you home joyfully on my shoulder."

26. "You make the Queen of Sheba look like a hobo."

27. "Have you died before? because that looks like a resurrection body to me.."

28. "You float my ark."

29. "Do you need prayer? Because i am certainly willing to lay hands on you."

30. "I will never give you reason to hammer a tent peg through my skull."

31. "I predicted David over Goliath... now I'm betting on you and me."

32. "Unlike the Israelites, who forgot the Lord, I will remember your name most of the time."

33. "You are a Galatians 5 fruit salad."

34. "If you were my wife, I would never make you pretend to be my sister. That would be too damaging to my reputation."

LOL!

The jersey

2009-05-02T21:38:00.003+08:00

ok.....I was reading the older posts and I realised something......the jersey's have not been made...yup.....Sparko.....let's get back to that...
Yeah,
Clement

2009-05-01T17:42:00.002+08:00

Swine Flu

Ministry of Health has raised alert level to Orange. Please pray hard.

Pray not only for safety, but forgiveness as well.

"And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood; which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk; neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts."

Examinations

2009-04-29T21:26:00.006+08:00

Hey to all who are just like me, preparing for the most dreaded time(s) of the year- EXAMS.

Just a song that struck my mind while i was studying...

You are my strength when I am weak,
You are the treasure that I seek,
You are my all in all.
I'm seeking you as a precious jewel,
Lord, to give up I'd be a fool.
You are my all in all.
Jesus, Lamb of God, Worthy is Your name,
Jesus, Lamb of God, Worthy is Your name!

Taking my cross, my sin, my shame,
Rising again, I bless Your name,
You are my all in all.
When I am down, You pick me up,
When I am dry, you fill my cup,
You are my all in all.
Jesus, Lamb of God, Worthy is Your name,
Jesus, Lamb of God, Worthy is Your name!

The line "Lord, to give up I'd be a fool" just touched my heart so so so much...
I mean... uni life is not easy and there are many times i just feel like giving up on my assignments and ask God like "why is my life so tragic?!"

But God has been really really really wonderful, and He has been my pillar of strength.
and... to know that He is my NUMBER ONE FAN supporting me ALL THE WAY is really encouraging so I shouldn't give up!

sooooo... jia you's everybody!
n thanks to those who have been praying for me.

(additions after reading previous post)
AND FOR YOUR INFO, I DID NOT SEE THE POST BEFORE THIS. I DID NOT.

"You Are My All In All"

2009-04-27T20:22:00.002+08:00

one of my favourite songs, because it has little music, and it still sounds great.

Lina's mini birthday celebration

2009-04-16T14:01:00.013+08:00

2009-04-16T12:35:00.004+08:00

Hi peeps! Just thought of sharing some cartoons with you! :)

The Importance of Friends

THIS HAPPENS WHEN U R SICK OF STUDYING

2009-04-15T22:14:00.003+08:00

2009-04-15T12:56:00.001+08:00

First time blogging over here; just thought I'd share a video I saw on YouTube. Truly Inspiring!

Nick Vujicic; I Love Living Life; I am Happy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8ZuKF3dxCY

Angeline

2009-04-14T13:01:00.003+08:00

Hi guys! Youth service is coming up soon on the 26th April and the topic is "Turning the Heart of the Children to the Father."

This morning, I was reflecting on my own father and of course our father in Heaven. I saw some likeness. Let me just share some thoughts of mine. My dad was nice man, not perfect but a daddy whom I could always depend on.

I am not the smartest child in my family. My brother and sister are both from NUS and me? Ngee Ann Poly with a pathetic score during 'O' Levels. Yet, my dad didn't love me any lesser than that. I always thought he favoured my brother more and of course vice versa but neither is true. He loved us all the same.

I remember once, I made my mum so angry that it angered him as well, he took me into a room and slapped me in the face. That just once, made me remember for life.

My father never told me what to do, he gave me a free choice to choose to do what I wanted to do but he was always there to encourage me even when I fall or fail. Of course, there were times where there were expectations, however, instead of discouraging me, my dad always encouraged me and when I did well, he was proud of me.

It reminds me very much of our Father in Heaven. God loves us no matter how different we are, we may not be the smartest, the prettiest, the most brilliant, but God still loves us all the same. He doesn't show favourtism. When the time comes for Him to rebuke us, He will do it but with love and for our own good. God always gives us a free choice to do what we want whether bad or good but He is always there to encourage us and pick us up when we fall. I'm sure God is extremely proud of us, His very own creation.

I would like to encourage you guys to reflect on who God is to you. Take time to rest and reflect in the Lord's presence. May you all be encouraged! :)