tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89910953847343790822011-07-08T12:16:47.554+10:00Therefore, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision (Acts 26:19)chosenfriendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460541970004027853noreply@blogger.comBlogger691100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991095384734379082.post-32497952770532093352008-10-09T23:41:00.003+11:002008-10-15T00:44:35.696+11:00

I like to eat. Tonight I happened to find a great fusion restaurant in Auchenflower. The name is Hanabi, and you can find it at 28 Grimes St, Auchenflower. I tried the Blue Soft Shell Crab, which was very well presented and delicious. The Apple Custard Rolls and Double Choc Beano with Mochi has the best choc topping on it. Other recommended items: Sushi Seafood Garden, Salamon Island, Seared Miso

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Some people still think that boxing day is a day to celebrate a sport called 'boxing' where they put 2 fighters in a box. The aim of the game is to punch each other's head so badly until they see spinning boxes. These fighters are called boxers, and since they only wear shorts during the game, their shorts are called boxer shorts. The Germans went overboard when they invented a new breed of short

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Why do we say Happy Birthday, Happy Easter, Happy New Year, and even Happy Chinese New Year, but Merry Christmas? Anyway, Happy Christmas!I spent Christmas Eve with my extended family at Mersilau, on the way to Mount Kinabalu. It was a great time, a few hours of scenic drive with many stopovers to eat and check out some hotels. The hostel that we stayed in has changed a lot, now there's a golf

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The other day I was polishing my shoes with australian bee wax. Then the Holy Spirit impressed upon my heart that applying God's word is like shoe polish. Without shoe polish, the shoes will wear out faster. Shoe polish protects the shoes from the sun, dust, and water. Similarly, we are just filthy and evil without God's word (James 1:21). But when we humbly accept God's word, we are saved. God's

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How much do you need now? A bachelor living with parents may say $1000 per month, but a father of 4 teenagers (6 cars, 2 wives, and 3 crocodiles) may say that he needs to spend $80,000 per month.How much do you think you'll need in the future? If Jesus doesn't come back in my generation, I may have another 70 years to live. Then again, I may not be living alone. I may have to feed 1,000 orphans,

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I watched Beowulf on Saturday night. It's an ethical movie about sin that so easily entangles in our lives (Heb 12:1). Be careful, because even kings and heroes fall for it. All the time.I was somewhat intrigued because some of them mentioned Jesus Christ as a solution. But it's not enough to know about the Way. Acts 24:22-27 told us about a person who knew the Way, but was not willing to

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Just imagine.. you are in a dark room, and when you turn on the torchlight, you happen to shine it at a little mouse, and you see a huge shadow of the mouse on the wall. But when you switch on the ceiling light, you don't see the huge shadow anymore, you only find a little mouse ready to be pounced.. or maybe not, by then the mouse would have escaped already.so what's the moral of the story?

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We can learn from John 13:1-17 about Jesus' attitude as a Master, where He demonstrated His love for His disciples by washing their stinking Hong Kong feet. And He emphasised this lesson by saying that there's no point just knowing it, you'd better do it! Later on in John 15:13, Jesus went further by saying that we are not just servants but friends, and He loved us to the point of death. How much

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Yeah, seems like it's the new buzz word among Christian circles. I just went to a live concert by True Worshippers last night, and the theme was All Things New. Steven Curtis Chapman also wrote a song with the same title. So what's the big deal? After all, the last thing that is new is God himself. And He's the same ancient lightyears ago, today, and forever.Look at the bright side: compared to

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Now, I'm sure you know that some lizards can shed their tail to escape from predators. Why is it that snakes can't? Or even dogs, and some other creatures. How did the lizards 'evolve' and develop this ability? Can we evolve other features such as wings or super sharp eyes if we want/need it? Or maybe there's a God who designed and fixed these features on His creatures after all.The lizard's tail

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Proverbs 27:23-27 tells us to watch over God-given resources carefully. The things of the world are temporary. There's no point piling up wealth but not living comfortably. And it's better to build up comfort in eternity than in this world.Proverbs 28:6 is a reminder that character is more important than wealth. Verse 11 goes on to warn about being wise in your own eyes, because others will see

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Just had a good breakfast today at Kedai Kopi Tong Fung, a coffee shop at Inanam. The most recommended menu is fish soup noodle #1, fried sepang fish with soy sauce, and oyster omelette. We had other things as well, and the bill came up to RM$30 per head. Using chicken rice as a benchmark, the same dish would cost around AU$70 per person in Melbourne. But in real terms, it only costs us around AU

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I flew past Uluru Rocks on the way to Singapore. It's very beautiful from the top. Somehow the captain managed to get permission to fly past this huge lump of rock surrounded by beautiful panorama. Unfortunately, I didn't have enough time to take some photos. Fortunately, I managed to watch 3 movies :)Pirates of the Carribean: At World's End raises an interesting thought. What will it be like on

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The next time you eat chocolates, make sure you take a good look before shoving it into your mouth. Recently a South Korean found maggots in Fererro Roche imitations purchased in China. Apparently there were other boxes discovered with infestation as well. Other news reported that in the past, Cadbury's from India and Masterfoods' M-Azing Bar in USA contained organic proteins as well. This is bad

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Recently I've been contemplating about going back to my grandfather's. My business is now overdue for a launch, and I'm already attracting clients even without advertising. There's a lot of activities in Melbourne that I like to do, and many meaningful events are happening in September-mid October.But God gave me a word from Luke 2:51 to go, and He assured me with Deu31:8. My heart is anchored

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I just fell in love with this song, so please enjoy with me :)

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Relationship is primarily a function of collective mutual value (R = Vab*Vba ... ). Whether it is a business relationship, work related, church, or personal friends, the strength of a relationship is determined only by mutually perceived value. The value of an entity (a) to another entity (b) may be positive or negative. The value of entity (a) to entity (b) may differ from the value of entity (b

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I've been using my trusty camera Minolta Dynax 5D for about 2 years. Sony bought over Minolta's digital camera department just after I bought it. The Alpha 100 was Sony's first attempt at entering this market. It was similar to my camera, with some additional features. I've been waiting for the release of a better camera, and to my delight, rumours are coming up everywhere about 2 new camera

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Yesterday I had the privilege to attend a guitar workshop at Allan's Music, featuring Doug Doppler. He was demonstrating his skills with electric guitar. I managed to absorb a few nuggets of wisdom. For every musician, there's 3 gauges that makes up their skill: talent, knowledge, and practice. The best musicians have all 3 gauges filled up and overflowing.I learnt that every musician has to

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This is one great movie, but it's not shown in many cinemas around Melbourne. I had to watch it at Nova. It was free seating, and by the time I arrived, I couldn't find a seat! Ended up sitting on the steps instead. And it hurts!One of the quotes in the movie goes something like you may be well known to others, but not to yourself. It's so true for me, many people may know me, but I still don't

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There's a story of a little boy, and God asked him to push a big rock. So in his obedience, he tried his best to push that rock. However, after some time, the rock didn't budge at all. He got discouraged, and started complaining. But God said, "I asked you to push the rock, but I didn't ask you to move it." Sometimes we try so hard, and try to get things done quickly. But no matter how hard we

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I've just finished reading 2 books, Driven By Eternity (John Bevere), and Heaven Is So Real (Choo Thomas). These two books, actually, together with Purpose Driven Life (Rick Warren), share a similar message for the world, that heaven and hell are very real, Jesus is coming back sooner than expected, and we have to respond to God's call. If you don't believe in Jesus now, please don't forget at

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Wow, I just realised I haven't been blogging for almost a month! I got too caught up with 40 Days of Purpose campaign, worship team, and my business.Last night we had a combined Worship Team meeting, and we had a good time of worship, impartation, and sharing. I was simply amazed by the anointing on the worship team. Corinna was good at using her voice, and I enjoyed Sam's groove on the acoustic

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I recently came across a superweapon against Melbourne's winter, and it's very effective! If you go to a Korean minimart, look for Honeyed Jujube (red dates) Tea. Just a spoonful with a glass of warm water, it helps to ward off fatigue, insomnia, restlessness and poor appetite, amongst other things. And the taste? Very sweet. Yummmm!!!

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I've done too many Windows installations in the past, but when it came to mine, I was stumped! I have an Acer Travelmate 8200, and I've been waiting to reinstall Windows cos it's been slow. But I couldn't find a CD for it. So I looked around for information on the internet. I thought I could download a pirated copy, then change the license to the one on the sticker under my laptop. But I was

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Yes, I solemnly profess my love for Maton guitars. I already own the EM325C, who has been my faithful favourite, and so far she has won against my other guitars (now given away to friends). I am obsessed! I mean, do you know of anyone else who changed guitar strings almost every 3 months? Has all the gadgets to take care of the guitar? I often give her some facial treatment as well, ranging from

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The next time you sit as a passenger in a car, please remember: trust your driver! be gracious! and don't forget to express your gratitude!If you care about safety, trust your driver. Remain calm even if he/she makes some mistakes or drive badly. You can point it out once, but please stop there.Let's face the fact, the only person who will bring you safety is the driver. Usually drivers don't

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Since when did I become so artistic? Ah well, anyway... this video is a compilation of 10-30 photographs per second, and it took a lot of work to get it done. They used a Canon 20D to capture the shots, and you have to admit, the composition is very appealing. If you are immature please refrain from watching. Anyone wanna use this technique for your next project in uni or church? That reminds me.

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Drivers in Melbourne beware: there's more cameras on the road! Please be careful of trams in the future, otherwise you may get fines in your mailbox.IMHO this is just another exercise to increase revenue. If the council wants to improve traffic, the only solution is to get rid of trams, and use buses and bus lanes instead, similar to Brisbane. Trams are inefficient because they can't overtake

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I'm so blessed today, my friend Richard sent me the following messages:The four blessed looks: Look back and thank God. Look forward and trust God. Look around and serve God. Look within and find God!I asked God, 'How do I get the best out of life?' Godsaid, 'Face your past without regrets. Handle your present with confidence And prepare for the future without fear!'Without God, our week is:

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If you are an international student, most likely your parents are paying for your tuition fees every semester. That means you will be doing transactions of at least AUD$8000-15000 per semester.I want to help you save money by recommending a service from OZForex, they will help you to convert your money into Australian dollars (or other currencies) with a better rate than the banks. They don't

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The next time you want to point fingers at someone else, remember Mat 7:3. First deal with the plank in your own eye.I have a friend who hates christians because they are hypocrites. They tithe to God, but don't honour their parents. Mat 15:1-20 highlights this very clearly. It's not enough to say the sinner's prayer, we have to obey the whole bible!

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The idea in this book is that the best way to drive profitable growth is to stop competing in the overcrowded industries (red oceans), and create uncontested market spaces where competition is irrelevant (blue oceans).I think this book is just a compilation of ideas supported by success stories. It's essentially saying, don't get caught up in competition - focus on value creation. The ideas are

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I had a computer problem in the past few days: there's a program called Adobe Updater that tried to download something from the internet. It successfully downloaded a LOT of data, but it's hungry all the time. I can't locate any settings on Acrobat 8 to stop it. But there's a file called updater.dll, and I renamed it. I hope this fixes the problem. Next time you install something, make sure that

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Last Wednesday Xiaozhen gave birth to a son, and his name is Jireh (Jiale). I knew Xiaozhen when she came to Brisbane to study. We had a good time walking along Brisbane River and eating cheesecakes.This morning my ex housemate passed away. His name is Richard Braun. He was an inventor, a successful guy in his own rights, and he was full of life stories. He didn't invent the shaver though.

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Mat 11:11-19Jesus was just a carpenter, and no one listens to a carpenter unless if your furniture is broken. I believe that the church needs to be contextualised. We need a business fellowship, for people who are in managerial level, and business owners. We need to reach out to the professionals. We need fellowship groups in the city.

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Mat 11:1-10I just find that this song really speaks volumes about God's love for me. Who am I, by Casting Crowns.Who am I?That the Lord of all the earth,Would care to know my name,Would care to feel my hurt.Who am I?That the bright and morning star,Would choose to light the way,For my ever wandering heart.Bridge:Not because of who I am,But because of what you've done.Not because of what I've done

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Mat 10:32-42It just struck me today that I often forgot to reward people who help me. Especially those who have contributed a lot into my life. Sometimes a simple thank you will make their day.And often, I feel too uncomfortable to lend a helping hand or extend my hospitality, even to my close friends. But the bible encourages me to actively bless others, and surely I will not lose my reward :)

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Today I watched a movie called A Gentlemen's Game. The story is about a young boy who loved to play golf, and there's a lot of good moral values to learn from this movie. One lesson that stood out is that we don't have to be afraid of standing up for the truth. Just because a player has been playing for many years, if he makes a mistake, then he should get the penalty. Being an experienced player

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Do you have problems that keep occuring, and you are getting sick of it? Well, if you try to tackle it the same way, most likely you will get the same result. For example, you may be getting pass or credit for your assignments. Or always having a messy room. Or always paying your bills late. Today I want to inspire you on how to tackle not only management problems, but also leadership issues, in

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Have you ever been discouraged in ministry? Feeling miserable because you can't perform? Matthew 9:27 - 38 tells us that the harvest is plentiful, and I want to encourage us to cry out to God for strength and persevere until we get the crown of righteousness.

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Matthew 9:18 - 26What's the worst interruption ever in your life? Phone call by marketing companies? Your boss giving you extra work? Friend asking about assignment? Someone died? A beggar asking you for money? Well, you vote.My most frequent interruptions are: Requests (to fix computer, car, wardrobe, DVD player, toothbrush... just kidding), social purposes (MSN, phone calls), and other life

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An apple a day keeps the doctor away. A carrot on tray keeps the rabbit coming!Mat 8:1-13 The leper caught Jesus' attention with his humility, and the centurion marvelled Jesus with his faith. If you want to change a nation very quickly, you have to use something that is dominant in that culture.And if you want to reach a man's heart, start with the tummy.

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There are many ways to get famous, other than shooting the president. And you can get paid for it too. For example, the STA Travel grant, who gave money or air ticket to people who want to do something good for the world, and willing to share their experiences.To make fame more rewarding, we have to focus on the cause. Dying for something doesn't justify the cause well enough. For example,

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Matthew 7:7-12Timeless PrinciplesWe learn here about the principles of give and take. If we want/need something, ask. If someone wants/needs, give.ExpositionJesus promised us that God will answer our prayers. Nothing is too difficult for God (Jer 32:17). I believe there is an assumption, that what we ask for is good for us (James1:17).v12 highlights the value of giving. In Acts 20:35, Paul showed

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Matthew 7:1-6Timeless Principlesv1-2 Don't judge others, consider others better than yourself. Note that judging is different from correcting.v3-5 We can easily look at others' mistakes, but don't neglect your own imperfections.v6 Be wise with your words. Speak only at a level where you can communicate effectively.Exposition Jesus recommends that we deal with the issues in our own lives first

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Matthew 6:25-34Timeless Principlesv25 The word worry comes from the word 'merizo', which means 'to divide into parts'. The word suggests that there is a distraction that preoccupies the mind, and causes anxiety, stress, and pressure. Jesus is saying that it is sinful to let our mind be distracted by the things that we want, or even need, because God looks after our best interests (Rom8:28).v33

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I've decided to share my spiritual journey using Connect Journal. If you don't have a bible, please check the verses from studylight.org.Matthew 6:19-24Timeless Principlesv19-21 Invest (heart, attention, resources) first in the kingdom of God, not in things that perishv22-23 be alert of your eyes. it can corrupt the whole body.v24 there is only one way, because God is holy, and God hates

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YaHoO!!! I just took a Brain Wiring Test, and my basic score was 30 from a range generally between 0 and 300, which means that.... (drum rolls)...I AM A MAN!!High Masculine Brain. You demonstrate strong logical, analytical and verbal skills. You will tend to be disciplined and well-organised. You are probably very good at projecting costs and planning outcomes, being only slightly influenced by

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We had Missions Night this evening. Angus led us in an Indian song, Jesus SuperPower. Very simple, yet very funny.We played (one of) my favourite song: How Great Is Our God (Key:G).Verse 1The splendour of a King, clothed in majestyLet all the earth rejoiceAll the earth rejoiceHe wraps himself in Light, and darkness tries to hideAnd trembles at His voiceTrembles at His voiceChorus1How great is our

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I've been back in Melbourne for 3 days. As usual, I'm struggling with jetlag. I used to recuperate very quickly, but I guess age is catching up. And the cold. But it was a pleasant flight, the landing was smooth as silk. I enjoyed the aerial beauty of Melbourne City in 3D, can't compare it with Google Earth.During these few days, I've been trying to absorb all my experiences in Thailand, and

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Today is Sunday, and just like every good, bible believing, Holy Spirit empowered Christian, I went to church. It was at the carpark beside Royal Benja Hotel, 14th floor. The service was in Thai, but we had english translation. This service was interesting. I mean, I have been to hundreds of church services, but I noticed a few things that I've never seen before.I've had my name written on

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I arrived at Kamphaeng Phet MRT station at 3pm, and I couldn't believe my eyes! Chatuchak market is huge, probably the largest market that I've ever been to. Victoria market fades in comparison. I can't stress enough how big this place is - you'd be better off doing a quick search on google. What I found interesting:Puppies of exotic breeds for 1400 baht each. A little boy around 4 years old

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I didn't think I would ever end up in Bang Poo. What's that? Well, that's a place outside Bangkok. There's a beach, more like a swamp, and there's a restaurant on it. We had superyummilicious seafood, courtesy of brother Nui and his family.I'm even more touched by the story behind the scene. 17 years ago, there was a boy and a girl who dated in this romantic place. Then they got married. Fast

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At first I didn't think highly of this brother (Joseph/Ong)who waited for me at the lobby this morning. He was supposed to pick me up and escort me to Ascension University, one of the most glamorous university in Bangkok. Seriously, it looks like another Vatican! On the way to the uni, we shared about our vision, and guess what? God has brought us together miraculously. He didn't know my vision,

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In 2003, God called me to be an apostolic businesssman. He gave me the calling to use businesses as a way to help missionaries gain access to other countries and fund their mission and church planting work. Some businesses will be used to fund community work, such as orphanage, senior homes, community centres and hospitals.In the past few weeks, God has refreshed this vision. I visited a language

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In the past 2 days, I've been out sightseeing, shopping, and eating. There's not much to elaborate, nothing too exciting about going to temples, grand palace, boat museum, scattered markets, chinatown, and a few restaurants such as MK Restaurant. I've had yet another REAL Thai massage. The technique is a bit different in every place. Yesterday I visited the prayer meeting for working group,

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This morning we had 2 services at Hope of Ubon Church. The kids loved me so much, they didn't wanna let me go. I had a chance to share with the worship team as well. They have a 17 yrs old music genius, a cat playing drums, and good leadership. They are good discipler of worship teams in daughter churches too. Tonight they are going to the church at Surin to teach them how to play

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In the morning we went to a coffeeshop to have breakfast. We ordered eggs with lup cheong and pork shreds. It's very fragrant, and they serve with chinese dough. And guess what, they have Bandung - rose syrup milk! I've never imagined they would have it here too!We visited a local park for a light walk. It was beautiful, they had a statue of an important person posing like Raffles in Singapore,

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Today is a very special day. We went to Chong Mek, also known as Laos Border. I found the oldest Hope member: 98 years old lady, she had cancer in her mouth, and God healed her. Now she's a fervent evangelist. The church there has about 10 members. We distributed tracts in that area. They sell a lot of cheap fruits and clothes. 10baht for 1 kg of mangosteen, where else can you find it?We visited

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This morning we had local breakfast, then we visited Jum, a local Thai sister who can speak english. Then we went to another sister's house to encourage her relative to rededicate his life to God.We attended a funeral. Great authentic Thai lunch, and I had the privilege to meet a believer who received Christ when she was 18, now she's 87. Talk about persevering in faith!At night, we attended a

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I got bitten by bed bugs! so itchy, cannot make it already.... must be the bed at Bussarakam hotel room 334!Today we finally cleared the last day of Thai Camp: A Peace Filled Church. I learnt a lot from the organisers. Everything is so excellent. The worship team is so energetic, and the worshippers really give glory to God with all they have! Arrived at Hope of Ubon church. Ps Sumet picked us up

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Arrived in Bangkok safely, but not soundly. I think the pilot must be new. The plane swayed side to side as he landed, and there were long periods of quick descend resulting in stomach tickles. First impression: Waah, the airport is so much nicer than Jakarta! The structure looked a bit like Southern Cross train station in Melbourne. As I came out of baggage claim area, I was expecting a group of

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This is the day that that Lord has made :) I'll be glad and rejoice in it.Started with chee kuay omelette for breakfast. Fasting for lunch, preparing myself for Thailand. More fruitful business discussions. Yeah, I'm tired now. Don't feel like elaborating.Dinner: HALLELUYAH!! Met up with Celeste and Swee Lin at Newton Circus (but it's not a circus). I walked around, and I noticed that the stalls

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Last night I arrived safe and sound in the Land of Merlion! So much has changed, and I'd better not write any political statements here, otherwise I may get banned from entering this country. I graduated from St Joseph's Institution in 1994, and Catholic Junior College in 1996, before moving on to Brisbane. And I still visit this country a few times per year.Before coming to Singapore, I had a

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This morning we had our fourth Cooking Class, organised by the Pastoral Department of Hope Christian Church Melbourne. I had the privilege to wake up early to buy the ingredients from Preston Market. There were too many distractions there; lots of delicious breakfast (and hot chocolate), chinese groceries, and fresh produce at bargain prices. Not to mention the meat & seafood section. That's

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The Oceania Convention during Easter break was amazing! I got a prophecy from John Jacks scribed as follow:You are the one.I really feel the Holy Spirit want you to begin to apply yourself very diligently and very methodically to the Word of God. You have a very enquiring mind. You are a very alert person. You are an observer of what's going on, you are very keen to learn and understand. But God

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