Lizard's Tail

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 doesn't just detach when there's danger, it keeps moving as well! And the lizard will grow a new tail. Just imagine, how good it is if we can regrow our limbs after an accident. But God knows that human being doesn't need physical regrowth as much as a spiritual resurrection. Jesus already paid the punishment for our wrongdoings, so why don't you start a living relationship with God today? Secure your seat in heaven, and see you there!

Cooking Class

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 Major YUMMM!!! I can talk for hours on this...

Anyway, we started pretty much on time today, and our Master Chef, Ms Sorada Kaiyarach (M), prepared breakfast for us. Nothing special, just pork floss + chilli soy bean paste on toasted soy & linseed sandwich. Double portion. How's that for breakfast? :D Suddenly, I realised that she finished her preparations as well! Feeding 3 hungry guys and getting ready for the cooking club - that's what I call skill.

All of us had a chance to learn how to prepare the ingredients, such as the professional way of cutting spring onions. I'm so proud of TOTO, he's a young boy on a short holiday in Melbourne, and he took the opportunity to learn how to cook korean dish. I can see him growing into a challenger of Iron Chef in the future. Just look at the way he chopped the spring onions!

We had Bulgogi and Kimchi Soup on the menu. We got the butcher at the market to slice the meat into thin slices, and the kimchi was already refrigerated when we came. For safety reasons, kids were not allowed near the stove. I simply couldn't wait for M to finish cooking.. And it's so delicious, the meat was just nice, and the kimchi soup was... oh, so AWESOME! How can I describe it? Feels like heaven on earth! Well, not quite. The rice cake could be better. Make sure you buy a better brand.

There's no substitute for experiencing this first hand. Book your calendar, the next cooking class is in 2 months' time. We had a great time of fellowship and playing Uno, Uno Stacko and Go (Five in a row). Don't worry, everybody is welcome! Even if you are just after the food (like myself). Please RSVP to me so that we have enough food for everybody.

Prophecy

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 wants you to learn whatever it is that you're learning elsewhere, but really give yourself to scriptures and perhaps even take on some courses to equip yourself for your future. God wants you to have the ability to teach others the Word of God. And so you need to have the Word of God in order to be able to TEACH the Word of God and to instruct others. So use the alertness that you have and that keenness and that tenacity that's naturally there to pursue God's Word
and to have it hidden in your heart, so that when He need to use you there will be this reservoir there that He can draw from to bless other people.

Praise God! This confirms what God told me a few months back about going to bible college. Ps Mark advised me to apply the scriptures in whatever I am already doing, such as in my cell group discussions, counselling friends, learning to write my own sermons, and daily devotion.

I've just finished a book, A Fragile Stone by Michael Card. He's one of my favourite authors. I've also read Scribbling in Sand. He is a great thinker, and he really goes deep into the bible. He's my role model for someone who is able to expound the scriptures, narrate a compelling story out of it, and compose a song to amplify God's message. Anyway, this book is highly recommended, it tells about how God changed Simon Peter from a fisherman, breaking him into bits and defining his future as the ROCK, on which He will build His church. Through this book, I've learnt about God's call for me, in line with the prophecy, to be a shepherd of His flock. Right now God is breaking me as well. I'm learning to put my faith in Him despite of my desperate circumstances.

Currently, I'm reading Revolution in World Missions by K P Yohannan. This is a life story of the author, whose mum prayed for 3.5 years so that one of the boys would be a preacher. Now he supports native missionaries in Asia preaching the Gospel to the unreached regions. A touching story about how God used a little kampung boy to humble the wealthy nations and bring a call of repentance for their sin, pride and worldliness.

This week I came to one conclusion (again): Jesus is coming back very soon, definitely before my generation ends. Already, at least 3 pastors have gut feelings about the urgency of the end times. They have expressed the heartfelt goal of their churches to fulfill Mat 28:18-20 by 2015-2050. And I know that the time is coming, earlier than what most people think. I may be raptured as well, if I haven't died in the mission field. Now, who's with me to plunder Hell and populate Heaven?