Christmas in ECF!!!!

Noctural Polyphagia Disoder

One of the midnights, I suddenly had a hunger strike after an excessive long day of trying to feed myself with as much information as I could afford for my exam. & suddenly I just craved for nasi lemak, so I decided to drive all the way down my hill (in case some of you don’t know, I live onto of a hill called INTERNATIONAL HILL-sounds cool eh) to go the famous & expensive nasi lemak stall which is located 10mins away from my house. As I was driving, I smsed chuen to tell her bout this sudden craving (ok, I know I’m not suppose to text-&-drive). This is what she replied:

Chuen:- Haha, funny la you. I realized you like food that promotes CAD(coronary artery disease, which means in simple English-diseases that cause high blood pressure & heart attack) like bacon & nasi lemak….

Yah, if you know my family well, we have a habit of keeping bacons & hams stocked up in our refrigerator. & those are my fav. Supper has been a perpetual act that I’ve adopted since I entered IMU, I think it is because of the intense midnight oil that I burn furiously to keep up with my studies. So for those who think that I am still so freaking thin, yes I am still one, but the transition process is going. Decrease exercise coz my extra time is devoted to my medical books, decrease metabolic rate since I am ageing(ageing not getting old but growing more mature) and constant feeding regardless if I’m hungry. I just like to binge, munch whatever…

But be aware, I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT WHEN I GET TO MELBOURNE, I WILL EXERCISE 3X A WEEK. MARK MY WORDS PPL. CHECK ON ME. IF NOT, er, it is your responsibility to make sure that I keep my words. But before that, I have came up with a “MUST EAT” list before I leave for Melbourne:-

1. nasi lemak near my area
2 .my fav penang asam laksa & sea food which can be found in penang and no anywhere else in 3. case some of you intended to say “KL also got wert”
4. bacons & hams as usual which can be bought from isetan
5. dim sum
6. roti canai & milo kosong ais
7. mee rebus & rojak near my area
8. amapng yong tau foo
9. my fav & selected hawker food stalls
10. my beef noodles at jln silang
11. my air mata kuching at petaling street
12. lemon garden in Shangri-la
13. Japanese buffet in Saisaki
14. Chilli’s & Hard Rock
15. Bak Kut Teh without the spare parts
16. Sarawak laksa (if anyone knows how to cook that)
17. Dutch House restaurant at Changkat Bkt Bintang
18. er, can’t think of any now but will update the list as the ideas come into mind

So you guys, if you wanna bring me out for meal, consider the above list. I’ll really appreciate it, but stuff like milo kosong or roti canai or mamak or hawker food, I think I can pay myself. why not consider funding on the more pricy ones? Your cooperation is much appreciated ;-)

p/s:-polyphagia means excessive eating.

Light of the world

Many come to church for the presence of the God
But a few come to church with the presence of the God

The presence of God doesn’t rest upon the service or worship; rather it rests on the shoulders of men & women of God. Consider this, Jesus is not gonna reveal Himself to every single one of us and tell us to believe in Him, or trust in Him. It is through Christ in us, which reflects the presence of God to the people around us. Our friends is gonna see the Christ living in us! We are the bearers and the witnesses of God's presence & hope for world.

Many Christians, as the move to a new location, their concerns are always to look for a good and suitable church for them. But the most who are seeking define “a church that is suitable for them” by the power of the sermons, or how great is the worship session is. Sometimes it is defined by the magnitude of the church; others define it through the spiritual family of the church. However, all churches are actually the same. The pastors preached from the same book (in case you don’t know, it is the bible) & the people still serve the same God. But it is the spiritual family & the capacity to grow spiritually that make someone remain in one church from another. Some fail to realize such importance, thinking that, being in church weekly is sufficient to safeguard their relationship with God & has fulfilled the true meaning of being in the church.

When the church assembled together, something great will happen for God. The presence of God will be magnified as we are soaked in the spirit of God together. As the church fellowships, we are able to edify, equip and build each other, keeping each other from straying away from the path God intended you to be.

Do you know that....

Studies have shown that:-

95% - of Christians have never led anyone to Jesus
49% - of born again Christians brought a friend to church
30% - of born again Christians feel that they have a personal responsibility to share the gospel
20% - of born again Christians shared their faith to a non-Christian friend

As for those who don’t know Christ,

5% are hostile
20% are somewhat resistant
36% are neutral & open for discussion
28% are searching, will read & listen to what you passed to them
11% are the most receptive


Sometimes, I felt that I fall into the 30% category, knowing the responsibility God has entrusted it unto me, but yet, I struggle to just make the steps… “I can’t talk to this person” “A lot to do for EOS (end of semester) exams” “I’ll talk to him later” … all these are some of the excuses that took hold of me. I totally neglect the true reason of sharing with my friends bout Jesus. It’s not so much about responsibility, it is not so much of merely obeying… because if I just keep those reasons in mind, everything will be burdensome someday, I will soon grow tired and later lose faith in what I do.

But the reason why I wanna do this because of the love I have for the people around me. It is because of the desire to see them coming to know the Jesus, sharing the same faith, faithfully serving the unfailing God & anticipate together great things happening thru Him, & finally, celebrating together at the table of the Lord! This is what I felt is real reason of what we do each day… not purely because we are asked to, or because we are commanded to, but because we willing to. It is our heart that counts at the end of the day. God is not looking at our results, but He is looking at our hearts. Are our hearts right with God??? We love people because God loves us & all the people that He created. Consider it a joy to serve Him & to share HIStory with people around us...

How bout you? Where do you fit in those figures? Let’s bridge the 36+28+11=75% people for Jesus!!! Let this Christmas not be a passing by moment for the love ones around us, rather let this season be a fresh encounter between them & God! Let's press upon Him to see great things happening around our midst this Christmas!!!

Blessed 21st Chris!!!

The next chapter!

Praise God!!!

I finally got my matching results today! Got my first choice!!! I'll be heading to my dream uni-University of Melbourne early next year. I have this desire to persue my degree (whatever it is) in this uni since I was back in high school. But it never happened after A Levels cause I decided to take up medicine as my career path, and to go melbourne uni straight is a total killer for my family.

Even during the matching season, when I found out that the fees suddenly shot up to AUD53K, I was reluctant to rank it as my first choice. But felt that God says, "If I place you in that uni, I will provide the necessary financial amount needed to sustain me". Plus, my parents have been supporting me and asking me to put this uni as my top priority. Really grateful and thank God for such an amazing and loving parents that He has blessed me with.Today as the results is out, I can do nothing but rejoice and thank Him for bringing my dream come true... It doesn't end there. God has placed Chun Peng and Darren in melb too... Am happy to be there with ppl I am close with. God's amazing touch!

Ps117:2 For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD.

Thank you God for your unfailing love. Despite the times where I missed your standards, the times where I did not do what you commanded me to do, or even times when I disappointed you, yet you have proven to be faithful... For that is your nature!

2Tim2:13if we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself.

I am excited to see what will happen when my journey in melb starts.. anticipating what great things God will bring through me in melb... Furthermore, chris christine steph and chuen will be in adelaide... few hours away from us in melb.. we can meet up during easter & winter, & have our lil reunion together in Down Under! But ultimately, let His will be done in melb!

Be an "Ananias" to someone!!!!

Acts9: 10In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision,"Ananias!" "Yes, Lord," he answered.
11The Lord told him, "Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. 12In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight."
13"Lord," Ananias answered, "I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem. 14And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name."
15But the Lord said to Ananias, "Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. 16I will show him how much he must suffer for my name."
17Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit." 18Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul's eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized, 19and after taking some food, he regained his strength.

This name was mentioned in the Bible for the first and the last time in Acts. That’s it! But what made this man so special that he is worth mentioning in the Bible? We all know that why people like John or Peter was constantly mentioned in the New Testament. They were Jesus’ disciples, or people like David because of Goliath or Bethsheba. But Ananias?

Back to the passage above, God spoke to Ananias and asked him to go to Paul (which was Saul then) and ministered unto him. Because Ananias is in faith and obey God’s command, you have the Paul that is strongly and widely mentioned in the Bible. You have various early churches establishment, more than half of your new testaments book written, thousands and thousands of lives changed. All through Paul’s ministry. But if it wasn’t for Ananias at first, would there still be such a great transformation in the early Christians evangelism movement? We don’t know, but one thing’s for sure, it is through one man, Ananias who obeyed what God commanded, you have our apostle Paul and through him, many lives turned to Jesus.

You see, you wouldn’t know who you are impacting. You wouldn’t know what this changed life will do to others. Or, how much can lives of other be changed through this person that you’ve been an “Ananias” to. You can make a difference. As God speaks to you or the Holy Spirit prompt you to act upon something, or even to share the gospel with our friends, you might not know what will happen to the lives you are impacting. But I do know that we gotta act if God asks us to. Don’t wait! Someone needs an “Ananias” like you!

See & Do likewise!

During the leaders’ retreat, Teresa shared this verse:-

Joh5:19Jesus gave them this answer: "I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.

As Jesus does what the Father do, we should also see what Jesus did and do the same. Not just doing the same, but we should multiply what we are called to do. The question now is, “What would Jesus do?” & “What would He want me to do?”

Mat22:36"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" 37Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' 38This is the first and greatest commandment. 39And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' 40All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."

Mar16: 15He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.

If Jesus comes and tells you about these scriptures, how would you respond? Will you do as He says? How much are you willing to "carry the cross"???

Lets Dream Together!!!

It has been a while since my last wordy post. Been so caught up with revisions which I am very much left behind considering EOS is on the 3rd of Jan, and I am left with 2 months (no kidding) to revise my entire 2 1/2yrs of knowledge is IMU, which means there are foundation knowledge to revise, 9 body systems to be familiarized, and health issues which we are gonna learn after Nov 10th.

In the midst of my panic button beeping non-stop daily, pastor has been bringing the entire church through about “dreams”. Something that everyone does everyday, whether day or night, where your mind begins to wonder in its own imagination. When I was younger, I wanna be a multi-millionaire guy by 30years old (the idea still remain but the age limit is postponed due to occupation factor), because being rich means I can sustain the luxurious taste and lifestyle the I longed for, delicious yummy food, service apartment, a BMW convertible, holidays abroad every year, afford to buy anything I want, the list goes on… But the dream that I’m gonna talk about here is not those kind of dream but the “dreams” God has placed in each of our heart.

Joel2: 28 "And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.”

Every since I got back from the gateway conference in Singapore, I am so inspired to see FCBC reaching out to the community through Touch Centre. By reaching out to the community you can have direct contact with people, not just to help them and meet their needs, but there are many people out there that don’t know Jesus. It is a great platform to tell them the wonders of Jesus.

As for myself, I felt that God birth in me a desire to have a hospital of my own. A community-based hospital where minimal fees are charged, services are of sufficient quality, and patients are not just regarded as “disease” but treated with compassion and love. It is a hospital which hosts doctors of the same vision and heart and sends out doctors for borderless missions in other nations. Companies and the cooperate world will be so attracted to this dream that they would wanna play a role by supporting this hospital financially. A hospital built that is in line with pastor’s vision “community @ heart”. I can see myself investing my millions into this dream hospital. And I am not doing this alone for God is my biggest share holder, He's gonna open the doors for His kingdom to be established. Chris, myself and the church together are gonna partner to champion this dream.

Something about doctors; we are in contact with people everyday, doing the best we can in helping them improving their quality of lifestyle and battling diseases. Hence, we gain some form of “authority” to speak into their life. We can share the goodness of Christ with them. Sorta like kill two birds with one stone. :-)

P/S:- Application to work in “Dream-the-community-for-Jesus Hospital is now open. Those who think that they belong to such categories or have the heart for the community, kindly place in your application form by dropping me a mail or comment. Thanks.

Friends!

L-R:-1. A new hair cut 2. Director-to-be 3. Benchmark of lousiness 4. Slacker 101% 5. Volley-cap 6. Perpetually 3" 7. Dancer + IMU.fm 8. Mr Slow 9. Library partner 10. ALLO!!!! 11. Now you see, now you don't! 12. Hamster-genius 13. Audio-frequency butterfly 14. Ever-poise 15. Colours of joy 16. A promise to make!

Learn your brain!

The turning point!

8th Oct-marks the alpha and omega of my life. It is the end of my childhood, the life where i can take no responsibility as i am still under my parents' guardian, where maturity can still be postponed, where excuses can still be accepted. But from today onwards, it marks the beginning of the chapter of responsibility and responsibility and more responsibility. No longer I can be a lazy fat arse(which I happened not to have) and not doing anything, push all troubles to my parents hoping they will help me take care of it, and began to carry the baton as the head of the family. I am officially an adult now.

Although 21st birthday is not a big deal for me, but this year I celebrated it with a heart of thanksgiving... to God for all that He has given me, sustained me, and loved me, my parents for everything they have given to nurture me to what I am today, and a group of blessed friends who each in their unique way, impacted my life differently. I would could this birthday celebration a "BLESSED" celebration! As for my birthday wish, I desire to see the people around me to come to know Him, and take a good taste of His goodness if they seek Him with their heart. Hope that it is gonna be a year of great adventure with God, be a part of His miracle, seeing lives changed thru Him, and witness His people began to grow and rise up to great things for Him, be an ambassador for His appeal in the world! :-)

After 5 years, finally it is opened! The wine that I've bought in Aussie and vowed to open it on the day I turn 21.

21st at Yuen's-5th Oct 2006

Birthday greetings

Chris (KK look), myself & Wai Meng
My ex-housemates ;-)
The PM2 gang
Facing my 21st soon
Time capsule-5th Oct 2006 til 5th Oct 2016
Celebrating my 21st at Yuen's Buffet Steamboat
Steph Wong, Se Yin, Evelyn, Myself, Li Yeen, Christine, Jennifer

Guys, thanks so much for the cakes, the presents, the suprises that last til Friday, and the greetings. It's Amazing!!!!!!

L.I.V.E. Loud!!!

A lot of people talk about life. Many say they wanna experience and live life to the fullest so that when they are 40/50 years old, there aren’t any regrets. I, myself am guilty of that thought too. We never hesitate to stop at the traffic light and start to think that life is more than just partying, smoking, loading yourself with litres of booze, courtship, etc. Most will say to those thinkers, “Common, don’t be so serious. You should loosen up.”

But what is life really all about? I believe everyone on this earth will ask. Is it just about living out their life like every other people do, in attempt to fit into the “crowd”? Or else, you will be left out, or you are the odd one… Some people might think that they have to do stunts or drift around a roundabout to be “cool” and “I have live life”… But do you really find permanent fulfillment in that? The pleasure and joy from alcohol and fagging last only when you are with your friends, because it is fun doing it together since we are now grown-ups but can this be called a lasting joy?

These people, who live a life like this, need to constantly do this thing to sustain their happiness. Constantly rekindle this temporary fulfillment that soon fades as the week goes by. So, what do you call this? Living life to the fullest? If yes, why didn’t it last fully?

So, do all these life experiences and encounters bring freedom since they do not offer lasting fulfillment? No, I don’t think so. It is more like they are trapped in this kind of lifestyle. Everyday is a routine for these people. At the end of the day, when you wanna tell your next generation about your life journey, is this what you wanna share? Is this what you want them to admire you for? If you think this is the life that you wanna live, so you are saying this is the purpose you are called to this world. That is to life your live around the clock. To do well in your career, be financially stable, get married and start a family. When you look back your life 40 years later, what are the great things you have done as you journey through your life?

As for my life, I live it for God. My purpose is to reach out to the friends around me, share with them about Jesus, talk to them about life, vision, goals, purpose. To love and appreciate the people around me. Everyday is an exciting day for me as I wait upon what God will do in my life today. Who is He gonna place in my midst? How am I gonna make my conversation fruitful? Every encounter I have with others I ask God what He can bring out of it at the end of the conversation. At the end of the day, it is my fulfillment when I meet God standard, and trust me, it last!!!! It doesn’t just end there. It will prompt you to do more things, great things! God continues to extend your border.

This is my last year here before stepping into another journey of my medical career abroad. Before that, I hafta sit for my finals which encompasses what I’ve learned in IMU this 2 ½ years. Honestly, I’m running out of time. But thank God, my 24 hours seem like days. I could use it to do His work and study effectively at the same time. What grips me is to see youth wasting their time doing things that don’t bring forth benefits in future. I really hope I can help people around me find their life purpose God has called them to be. I believe, at the end of my life, it will be a great story to tell my kids because God is the author of my chapters in life. Measure your standard to God’s, not the world. Ultimately, it is He you wanna imitate.

Repent!!!

Finally, exam is over! I can take some time to breathe, and recuperate some of my thoughts. It has been a while since I last blogged. To those who were wondering how was D.I.V.E in camp, lemme tell you…. it was fantastic!!! Those who didn’t go, you really missed the time we spent together with each other & with God. But this is not what this post is all about… And as I was attending my leadership class today, Shawn spoke about this verse:-

Matt26: 14Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests 15and asked, "What are you willing to give me if I hand him(Jesus Christ) over to you?" So they counted out for him thirty silver coins.

Shawn told us, “Judas trade Jesus for 30 silver coins. What about us now? How much did you trade Jesus for?”

This really grips me, because many of us put their personal life, career, studies, unattended responsibilities, etc above Jesus. We trade Him for a gathering with friends… 2 hours of weekend service for studying for exam… or maybe to attend an event in school… This totally nullifies His position to be the Lord & Savior in our life. We uphold our worldly responsibility more than our heavenly responsibility, which is to obey what God says. I can’t comprehend how they can take other events so seriously, but not Jesus, who is our God, who blesses us everything under the roof, who shines us through troubles… Is the door to our Father only knocked when we need His help? Or are we too comfortable with our life that we think we are in control & do not need God’s help to author the chapters of our life?

Rom10:9That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.

This verse is prayed by all who wanted to commit their life to Christ. But instead of committing, it is “committing”… In the Roman days, when the soldiers go around asking, “Is Caesar the Lord?” the people will respond, “Yes, Caesar is Lord”. As for Christians, they will claim “No, Jesus is Lord!” Because of that, many were killed for their faithfulness in Christ. Many were used as human sacrifice for entertainment for the Romans.

Think about this, what about us today? Do we really mean it when we say the sinner’s prayer? Or are we just saying so that we make it to heaven? Jesus never says don’t study, or don’t care about your responsibility. Rather, He asked us to follow Him & obey what He says. Is it so difficult for us to come to Him? After what He has given us, and done for us on the cross…..

These thoughts prompted me to repent…

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Gateway City Youth Conference 2006-Celebrating the Nations

Here're the things that captured me, and felt that God spoken to me throughout this conference held by FCBC. Although this post might be long, and my thoughts might not be structurally written, but these are my encounters throughout this week.

Sunday July 30th, 2006

We were going to EXPO (Singapore Convention Centre) where FCBC will have their weekend service there. The Kl delegates were all dressed up in our traditional costume. As I stepped into the congregation I was really moved by their worship. All the songs revolved around the theme "salvation". After worship, we received a prayer blessing by Ps Lawrence Kong, the senior pastor of FCBC we left for our prayer booth outside the congregation.

Next, we went into the Chinese service and as I was there waiting (since I can't really understand chinese) the worship band were singing this song called "Listen Closely". Although I didnt understand the content of the song, but I felt that God is asking me to listen closely to what He has called me to do.. What He has called us to do.. that is the make disciples!

Then we attended the youth service which again, the entire worship revolved around reaching the lost, preaching the gospel "Tell the world that Jesus live, tell the world that..." I began to weep. I realised that over the entire 6 months, I wasn't as fruitful as I ought to be. Although I attend church, go for discipleship, attend ENLI, sometimes lead cells and do outreaches, I realise I wasn't as deliberate, I did not go "to the end of the earth" for Him. I have put aside His calling. All that I've said to Him that I will do, but I did not do. I felt I've wasted God's time and effort in building me, in equipping me to be a better minister, to be the salt and the light that give the flavour to other's life & shine the path for the lost. I repented and I asked for His forgiveness.

Col1:10And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully 12giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.

As we share our encounters at night, I couldn't stop crying. I couldn't resist the thought that I've missed out so much opportunities throughout this 6 months. There're so much things I can do, to share with His gospel to my friends, yet I didnt do it cause of various excuses like "later I'll do it" "it's not the time yet" "tired" "afraid my friends will reject what I've said".... Felt that God began to remind me of what've done throughout this year.....

Monday 31st July, 2006

Pastor Eugene told us that if God ever ask this question "What do you want?" What is our answer? How are we to respond? He told us that, "Be sure that what you want is something what God wants you to do for Him." I told God I want the IMU, I want the people around me to come to know Him. I rededicate my commitment to Him. As Ps Eugene asked for an altar call to those who is seeking for calling... I did not respond and just remained at my seat, kneeling and asking God to seal my dream. But there came a leader who prayed for me, asking God to lift up my worries upto Him.. This leader prayed a prayer regarding this verse:

Mat11:28"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

Then he prayed for my parents, for salvation to happen in my family. I was so moved by his prayer because, there I am, not knowing who he is, but he is praying so accurately. I felt that God was speaking to me through Him. Only the day before, I was sharing my concerns to Chris about IMU. I was so moved because God has spoken so clearly at that moment. Really felt relieved and comforted by God.

At night, as Ps Lawrence asked the China and Japan delegates to kneel before each other, and pray for forgiveness for what Japan had done to Asia, I wept as I felt the Holy Spirit filling the entire congregation. That night, I felt that God is speaking unity among all believers there. All past has gone for everyone is a new creation in Christ! We are no longer bonded by our past. This verse came into my mind:-

Eph4:2Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called— 5one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

Tuesday 1st August, 2006

During worship, as we sang "This is my desire, to honour you...Lord with all my heart, I worship you..." "Lord I give You my heart, I give You my soul, I live for You alone... Lord have Your Way in me".... Although I am so familiar with this song by now, but the word "DESIRE" spoke to me. Felt that God was asking me, how much is my desire to honour Him? How much that I gave my heart to Him? Although I believe I submit my life to Him, trusting Him in everything I do, but here He is asking me, "WEN HAO, HOW MUCH IS YOUR DESIRE FOR ME? IF YOU REALLY DESIRE ME, WHY DIDNT YOU DO THE THINGS I DESIRE YOU TO DO FOR ME?" I felt guilty, I felt I had cheated Him for the past few months. I wept again throughout the worship.

Later, as China was sharing about their city condition, the youth trend and the needs of prayer in area of poverty, all promiscuities, the loss of fathering spirit and their hunger for God to make a change in all these areas I was so touched. In my mind I was thinking, we malaysians are so blessed with God's riches and comforts and we're under tested that we lost our dependancy on Him and many think we dont need a God, whereas the nations of China faces various obstacles that they desperately need God, crying and longing for Him.... Wanting and needing Him to make change in their nation. I felt we need a "wake-up call".....

Wednesday 2nd August, 2006

The last day, I felt that "The time has come" for all of us, for myself to start to go for IMU deliberately. Although we sing this song throughout the conference, but on this day, I felt that God was trying to convey it clearly to me. Whatever I do, I should to it in faith, for God blessed those who is full of faith.

Luke5:17One day as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law, who had come from every village of Galilee and from Judea and Jerusalem, were sitting there. And the power of the Lord was present for him to heal the sick. 18Some men came carrying a paralytic on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus. 19When they could not find a way to do this because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus. 20When Jesus saw their faith, he said, "Friend, your sins are forgiven."

"The time has come to stand for ALL we believe it" More deliberate efforts has to be make. I should be bold and be strong and courageous on what I believe in, on my ministry and believing that God will fill in the rest. As I came back to KL, whatever things that I might face and will face, I will not be worry for God has entrusted IMU into my hands. I just gotta claim it!!! In Christ's Name all things are possible!!!

Nerd Failure!

For those who always have that small thought or perception that is stucked at the corner of your mind about how nerd CHIONG WEN HAO is, here's a scientific result (which is claimed to be highly reliable & effective as it is proven by statisticians who had done this questionnaire randomly on ppl around the world) :

My nerd score :- 23/100 (which falls into nerd wannabe) (but I have no idea who in the world who which to be a nerd wannabe of all the things to be, me included so I strongly suggest this comment is invalid although the test is substantially conclusive of your nerd level)

For some unkwown reasons, I dunno why I couldn't copy & paste the entire layout/site or whatever you call it into my blog. So for those of wish to check their nerd level, pls refer to this site :- http://www.nerdtests.com/ft_nq.php?im

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Weights Freak!

As I was exercising in the gym today, saw this guy (guess he's a body builder) doing a bench press (not sure if thats what you call it) with approximately 50kg on each side. In my mind, I was like, what the heck??? Thats is almost 2 times heavier than I do. Can imagine 2 of me hanging at each end of the steel bar & that fella carrying it. Felt so tempted on telling him that he might be facing so many complication. Not to mention he is in his 50++.

I began to wonder. People will just do anything to get in shape. The amount of weights they would lift, the types of diet they will conform to prevent any additional fats from hiding at every corner or your torso, those special drinks or nutritions that they spent $$$ buying, the list goes on. As for girls, or ladies, some even go to the point of not eating, so to speak dieting just to look like their friends, or always complaining non-stop that they are fat but actually, there isnt any excess fats remain in their bodies. People are just weird. Some are so devoted to looking good that they are so disciplined to go to fitness centre everyday before or after work.

Back to my point. I could think of so many reasons why people shouldn't carry excessive weights during workout:

1. You might just get spinal cord injury. There was one time where I saw this young, mat salleh guy & I think he's around 20+ (he looks big but my guess is, the size of his brain is as small as a rat). He was trying to lift the amount of weights as i mentioned above & as he was trying to lift the weights but it was to heavy for him to handle. But being that bozo man who's ego is as big as his size, insisting on lifting it... As I was on the treadmill I saw his back curve as he forcefully lift the weight. This kind gym assistant went & help him but that bozo guy went & scolded the assistant for interfering him. I was thinking, if only he injured himself or the weights fall on him, hrmmm... ok.. not being cruel but well...

2. You might just get hernia. Trust me, being a medical student, having a hernia (this bulge bulging out near your scrotum area or near your groin area due to the weakening of the abdominal wall) isn't the best looking thing that one ever desires. It is ugly, big & paintful. & carrying excessive weights can lead to hernia. I was so tempted to ask that old man if he knows what's hernia or has he got it before. But well, he might just scold me back for being busy body like that mat salleh guy i mentioned above.

3. Sometimes you might just get muscle tear. Don't know if it is very probable but anything is possible right.

4. As for growing age group, carrying excessive weights upright might just hinder your upward growth (not sure if it's proven scientifically, but this is my guess & my own deduction)

5. Someone I have this thought that carrying too heavy weights might just injury yourself. Your vein, nerve whatever. & Straining isn't good cause it will have lots of after effects.

Can't think of further reasons now cause I am waiting for my dinner. But the reasons mentioned above are enough to make you think twice I hope. I suggest everyone should follow my advise: do moderate weights & exercise & tone your muscles. If you wanna build, take it easy & slowly. Don't push it too hard.

We're not call to follow signs & wonders but instead the signs & wonders follow us when the gospel is preached. We don't keep our eyes on signs & wonders; we keep our eyes on Jesus.

- Brother Yun