Charismatic

Just remembering a conversation with a student yesterday.Some details are obscured for privacy's sake. Student A: My birthday is next .... day Charis : O really? Happy birthday in advance. Here's a choc bar. Student A : Thank you! It will be .... day though. Charis : What's wrong with that? Student A: Mom will get drunk. She does that almost every weekend. Then we can't go for dinner coz she'll just go to bed. Sometimes she even forgets to cook. Charis: *raises eyebrows. This was a cheerful, normal kid. Been thinking about the ads about children and alcohol on TV. Then, I started thinking about being an example. The ad had been exhorting Aussie parents to set good examples to their kids who are always watching them. Being an example does not come easy for me. I'm way too selfish and 'live and let live'. I've always held on to the right to do anything I needed or wanted to do, as long as it was not against the law or sin. I've even excused my own...

R.T.Kendall's new book '2nd chance' is excellent. Simple, direct, well-expounded. But most of all, I can hear God through his words. Some thoughts to ponder about: One might be worried about one's reputation being smeared or slandered falsely. It is hurtful. But many a time, God is saying, " I know the whole complete truth about you, and it is worse than what they are saying now, yet I still LOVE YOU just as you are". Hmm...more on 2nd chance later...

She came in through the door and I thought There isn't enough attention for her and I Would the competition cause my light to flicker and die? There was a time when I wondered Would there be enough space for him and I? Why won't he go away? He's taking the spotlight. Yet you, in spite of all the ugly things my heart comes up with Although my mind often goes adrift You whisper: Go against the flow Don't let the world squeeze you into its mould. Play by my rules, you'll never lose You'll each have a place Don't compare your race with any other. She's better than me You're fearfully and wonderfully made He's better than me Don't look left or right, just straight ahead I'll cheer you on

Right now, it's 1.17am. (My blog clock is stuffed). It's been a long week and Saturday. I'm sore and aching from a Saturday night badminton session. (Yes Pa and Ma, I'm playing badminton of all things!). Peggy, Dan and I joined NG at their regular badminton outreach thingo. Had heaps of fun. DX lifegroup already had an I-Week with badminton and that sparked my interest in a sport that I've watched but never played in Malaysia. I was ALWAYS a volleyball chick, and that will always be my first lurrve...(besides watching ice-skating and gymnastics) I'm a leeetle stressed with the video I'm supposed to do for Grandma's 80th birthday and the song I need to write for SUFES. Anyway, back to 'once a upon a time'..diverting a bit...had a chat with Caitlyn at C4K. I think my afternoon service bros and sisters have blessed me heaps. They are full of positivity, joy and faith in an amazing God. They constantly lift me u...

Well Jos, my Mom told me to tell you that you look absolutely lovely in your wedding pics! Here are just a few that Julie took. She's awesome. There were heaps more gorgeous ones of Jos and Fab, especially at the Spit [ugly name. very nice beach though] All chillin' after a long day. Kissy Kissy...Vania looks like it' more sniffy sniffy. HEHE Ya, We're stuck! AHHHHHH! So happy for them!

Time with God has been rich with reflection. It is a privilege to be able to ponder about the riches of God's truth in all facets of life. It is a GREAT privilege to be able to have access to such great resources in this day and age, and in this country as well. Books have touched my life like nothing has. I've been going thru some ups and downs recently, and many different authors have come and communicated God's hope, love, conviction or power into my Spirit and my heart. John Eldredge has spoken much healing into my soul with his poetic, beautiful writing about the heart of God and of man. John Bevere is the convicting prophet, who speaks strong truth often mixed with warnings. Joel Osteen speaks hope and a future in God. Lee Strobel sets us on solid evidence. Ravi Zacharias and Josh McDowell blaze the sound defence for the gospel and Christ. Joy Dawson is full of wisdom, the knowledge of the word and challenges the world to live for God fully in mis...

Consecration is the process of separating myself from anything that hinders me from all that God has appointed for my life . Lord. Help Me. It is so easy to compromise and settle for less. May your purposes be carried out FULLy in my life.