a story for us to pounder about:
3Then Jesus told them this parable: 4“Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ 7I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.
adapted from luke15:3-7
In my own opinion, i think that it would be much more rational to just let that one pathetic sheep wander off to it’s death rather than going the mess in hope to find it back, since there is a high probability that romance will take place within the rest of the 99 and surely one will be reproduced back. Then why on earth this Jesus, is thinking otherwise? After spending some time with God, a simple answer brought enlightenment to this pond of wondering.
Love.
This is the extent of Jesus love towards each and everyone one of us, he will choose not to let us go though we have went astray but he will still find all possible means to get us back into the sheep pent.
Love equates to his commitment towards us.
What about you?
hoe
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The story of the lady giving two copper coins to the temple of God is not unfamiliar to majority.
Imperial measures would seem that the giving was insignificant compared those who have the ability to flaunt off their wealth. Yet, she still gave her best, two copper coins.
Unequal giving, but equal sacrifice.
hoe
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41
Behind this number is each individual lives in North C
Just awhile ago, while i was tabulating our unit strength and that amount to 41.
Instantly, a sense of burden overwhelmed my heart. It was like a wave that crashed upon my heart.
As i scrolled down the list, a burning question flare within me?
Are these just numbers or are they lives that i am responsible for?
Behind all these numbers, are precious lives that God has placed in my life.
I am responsible with my team of leaders to all these significant people.
We need to continue to build this generation of youths to be world changers for God, and most importantly to be who God wants everyone of them to be. 
God, i ask of you to continue to use my team and i to be an instrument of your kingdom and lead people to you and not ourselves. Father, we ask of you to continue to expand our sphere of influence so that people will recognize that you are the answer to it all. Enable us to win the schools, influence the nation and impact the world. We do not know when, but let it begin here with our humble lives. In your name we pray, Amen.
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When you run, who do you compete against?
Time, the person in front of you or simply yourself.
In any case, that was totally random! Alright, in another hour i will be attending the wake of my last ODAC training. This means, no more long runs together as a batch X and all. Still, we will have to complete this last training with a 5km. 
Anyhow, i saw this poster of sundown run by Adidas. The sad news is that the registration for the run has closed. Tragic life. 
Okay, i better get prepared for our batch run later.
Anyhow, three days ago i met Melvin in Bishan and we walked to his grandmother house which was not to far from my home. It was an enjoyable walk and good little catch up of each other lives. In any case, i shall just leave part of our conversation here.
Treasure the friendship that we have now in any group that we are serving in. We will not be in the same care group for the next 10 years of our life. Surely, we will have to move on. Therefore, in any care group that we are in, take the opportunity to build upon each other’s lives and let this friendship be based on Jesus.
Alright, time for a run. Oh, three papers down.
ECONS :() maybe i was blind
GP (at least that for what i think, though poverty did not appear as on of the 12)
NATIONAL EDUCATION :# because i don’t really care
PHYSICS take my life
CHEMISTRY i see hope
MATH there will be hope
CHINESE (CAN I?) i see death
Hungry. as i was blog surfing, i happen to chance upon Jia Jun’s blog and i decided to crop a portion of his post and leave it in this post. Any how, i am always greatly encouraged by his hunger and love for the word and choosing to keep his walk with God right. Something about Jia jun that you should know, i think he’s quite smart but he has a child like faith in God. He’s like in the best class in CCHS, and never fail take those top few positions in class, can even solve the rubric cube in less than minute while i stay amazed. He’s one guy that has taught me a lot and we will continue to build upon each other lives.
Jia jun’s blog:
Today we had our unit meet, “What Defines NorthC?”. Although it was only 2 hours short, but it was yet a powerful meeting. During the time of worship, I’ve really had an encounter with God while I was playing the guitar. Thinking of it, other times I’ve played, I didn’t have this feeling at all. My motives weren’t as clear as today I’d suppose. And teaching was great, I mean it, great.
What makes NorthC different from the others?
1. Relationship
This is the basis of all our ministries. Lets say, I forced you to do your homework as it wil benefit you, and I also know you would not do hoemwork with all your heart. And in your heart, you really want to play instead of doing homework, and you think that homework is absolute rubbish and not important at all. However out of face, and probably to conceal your own problems, you decided to copy the homework instead of doing it, then lying to me that you’ve done it. Whos at more fault? The lazy slacker who refuse to do homework, or is it me? Personally I believe I would be the ultimate guy at fault. I know that your heart motive was wrong, yet I force you to do something that didn’t fit your heart’s wish. I would be hindering instead of trying to help you.
Likewise, this also has the same concept in our ministry. We serve God not because we have to please our leaders, not because we can showoff how good and capable we are, but ultimately we love God. Without a right walk with God then what we do here is totally contrary to what we believe in! Let’s renew our motives and then proceed to serve God with a refreshed mind and a renewed heart.
2. Purpose, 3. Mission
Basically we’re here on earth to do obviously fufill the Great Commission so how can we forget about that in our lives as well! Why do we always compare with other groups saying that “they don’t outreach, they don’t invite people, they don’t have meeting”. The only thing we should compare to is the Word of God.
I could sing of Your love forever God, because You would give me the gift of eternity to do so.
The end of his blog.
hoe
Ever since Saturday, i was imbued by a series of volatile emotions that led me to aggravate about certain social injustice in the world. I was just thinking at the back of my mind today, ever since Saturday, which day did i lives without a sense of irritation or discontentment? I thought i was living in a world where everything was near utopia (well at least for what i have seen for the past 20 years of my life or maybe i was not observant enough), until my spiritual eyes started to be aware of my surroundings.
Over these few days, i heard about at least four cases of teenagers who engaged in premarital sex and still unable to find satisfaction in life, endless chase of money and abortion. What is wrong with the world today, i asked. To simplify matters, sin.
I pounder deeply over this question today, ‘God, what can i do so that these people will realize that the are heading the wrong path?’. I tried to resolve to the answer to better education, better families, better social network and so much more but it was to no avail. It merely suppress the actions, but the needs have not been dealt with.
As i was musing in frustration and anger, then a gentle voice whisper in my heart, ‘the church is the answer‘. Isn’t that true? I can do all i want to improve the system of how the world is govern, but so what if i established a kingdom that is prosperous but the people are still having a void in their hearts? Jesus is the answer to all man’s questions and needs. This further convict me of building the youth ministry right, we have to ground our people firmly to the word of God, not just mere fun and laughters. In order to reach out to the youth, it is best done through the youths, which is me.
We only have one youth, waste it or invest it in others.
Yet, the story doesn’t end here, in the days to come i pray that God will continue to reveal what he wants to do through this concern that have been born out to a burden. I am anticipating for his plans for me. Not mine for his. If i were to earn big bucks, i want to use it to bless his church and people. I want to be someone who can enter the politics (though i only have rudimentary knowledge on it) that can change the policies, so that people can be one step closer to the truth. I just want to be an instrument that you will use.
Great dreams and aspirations, but it seems i can’t do anything about it.
I have a burden and i am uncertain how it is going to come to past, but i have these pair of hands that are ready to be used at your command. I might not be able to establish it now, but i allow you to use me to establish your purpose through me. Use me.
This is why we must complete CG08!
alright, i finally have my peace. time check: 1.30am. This means, i need to go and sleep.
I need to wake up by 6am, and reach school by 7am to do my level 0 run (15 rounds). Then at 3pm, need to do another 19 rounds. Running spree!
Btw North C if you are reading this, we are 43 and 2 more away to 45! Jia you! Let’s touch 50, by his grace! Thank God for all of your hard work. Serve him with Joy!
hoe
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i was having a conversation with a guy today and he quote a Chinese saying which goes, ‘ if i have strength i will give strength but if i have the finance i will give finance’
i don’t just want to give either, but to the best of my ability i want to give both so that this sphere of influence in the kingdom of God will reach out to the ends of the earth.
Let my life be an instrument that you work through, i want to be more like you.
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High rise buildings never fail to catch our naked eyes, so do those who collapse and shatter into different fragments. The stability and the altitude of a building, depends on the depth of the foundation and how well rooted is it to the walls of the soil.
1Cor3:12-15
12If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, 13his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man’s work. 14If what he has built survives, he will receive his reward. 15If it is burned up, he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames.
What kind of ministry or lives are we building on? You decide.
Gosh, 2.30am now. Time to tuck into bed. Next Thurs is my Econs paper :/ God is the strength of my heart, and he will provide for me all that i need. Thank you Lord.
CG08 in North has to be com
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Just when we think that everything else is fine, it is not.
Complacency could possibly turn our strengths into weakness.
We are here to be a blessing to others.
gosh, the clock reads 2.18am. I better get to bed.
Friday, 9th may 2008.
2.30pm Xue yong house.
A meeting that will define who we truly are.
*on special invite only
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One by one, we will build it right.
Step by step, you will lead us there.
May our lives be a stepping stone for someone else. Discipleship is about rising someone who will surpass you to do so, it might mean that we allow them to use our lives as their stepping stones to far outshine our capabilities.
