Beautiful Life

Are You Going To Finish Strong

2009-08-13T09:33:00.001+08:00

Pulau Besar, Johor, Malaysia

2009-02-28T09:55:00.002+08:00

Be Inspired, really.

2008-11-18T08:42:00.000+08:00

U2 Praise & Worship : Rocks!

2008-10-05T12:06:00.001+08:00

New Link Added

2008-08-16T12:04:00.001+08:00

A new link has been added to Agape Malaysia Chinese Forum <www.sukatalk.org>

His Name Is Faith!

2008-07-20T15:08:00.005+08:00

To My Dearest Sister Jun Hui

2008-06-29T22:00:00.002+08:00

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主题：不要为明天忧虑

“不要为明天忧虑。因为明天自有明天的忧虑。一天的难处一天当就够了。”太6：34

忧虑，是缺乏安全感，对可能的困难感到力不能胜，这常常集中在生存问题上。
在世俗的、物质方面的需要上信靠神，是最基本的学习；在这方面学好了，就可以在凡事上信靠神。
在这方面，主耶稣批评我们是“小信的人”（太6：30）。“小信”不是不信，也是也不是坚信；不是对神看顾我们的“能力”缺乏信心，而是对神看顾我们的“应许”缺乏信心。

因为，生活上的需要，是非常具体、紧迫的，而神又常常不是按我们要求的时间、地点、内容、方式，回应我们的祷告，似乎生活的需要是“务实”的，神的应许是 “务虚”的，故在我们的需要和神的看顾之间，形成极大的张力。我们会感到，神的看顾不解燃眉之急，或，远水不解近渴。

对于基督徒而言，神是信实的，是慈爱的，是永远不误事的。学习在生活的需要上信靠神，唯一的办法是，紧紧地抓住神的应许、坚决地依靠他，“不要怕，只要信”（可5： 36），“信”（而不是“感”）字当头，我们就能开始经历他。敬畏《圣经》、勤读《圣经》、恒切地祷告，是必不可少的。另外，多读传道人的传记、他人的见证，也会大有帮助。

主耶稣关于不要忧虑的教导，是邀请同时生活在属天和属地两个世界的张力之中的信徒，安息在天父的怀中。这是他赐下的一条释放我们的原则，而不是增加一条使我们忧虑的律法。

不要忧虑，总意就是：面对每一天的难处，靠着神的恩典，我们尽力做我们能做的一切；但把事情的结果，交托给神，不为事情的结局害怕、担忧。即，谋事在人，成事在天。但要谨记：这个“天”是爱我们的、看顾我们的、我们在天上的父亲！

Beautiful Tulips

2008-06-25T21:57:00.003+08:00

There will be earthquakes in various places

2008-06-22T12:49:00.002+08:00

3As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately, 4"Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?"

5Jesus said to them: "Watch out that no one deceives you. 6Many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am he,' and will deceive many. 7When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 8Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.

~ Mark 13:3-8 (New International Version)

神爱世人，怎么还有地震、天灾？

2008-06-01T18:26:00.001+08:00

被人问神爱世人，怎么还有地震、天灾？

2008-05-15 20:58:42 　　来自: 渓辺樹 (上海)

Global Day of Prayer Malaysia

2008-04-27T20:30:00.002+08:00

"If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." - 2 Chron. 7:14

God Willl Make A Way - Don Moen

2008-04-27T20:18:00.002+08:00

Cherry Blossoms (Sakura)

2008-04-07T19:51:00.006+08:00

Many thanks to my Japanese friends who sent me these beautiful pictures (Arigato!). Aren't they adorable? I love them.

for he has no light vs. there is no light in him

2008-04-06T15:22:00.007+08:00

During our bible study cell group meeting last Friday, I shared John 11:1~45 with the group. This particular verse is very interesting:
9Jesus answered, "Are there not twelve hours of daylight? A man who walks by day will not stumble, for he sees by this world's light. 10It is when he walks by night that he stumbles, for he has no light." (New International Version)
Sounds pretty straight forward huh? but I was prompted to cross-refer this verse with another version of the bible:

9Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world. 10But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him. (King James Version)

To me, the last sentence of verse 10 differs greatly between these two versions of bibles. I am more inclined to accept King James Version, having related it to the context of John 11:1~45 which is about faith. We depend on the light of "this world" is like we are depending on our sight. Faith is from within, just like the light in us, we won't stumble even if we face difficulties along our journey of life.

Bitter or Better

2008-03-24T08:09:00.001+08:00

Dr. Bill Newman came to our church yesterday and shared God's words with us. And I quoted some of his words below:

"Before God do the supernatural, we must do the natural."

"... don't curse your hurts, because hurts will either make you bitter or better."

The People's Hearts

2008-03-09T21:01:00.003+08:00

When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
when the wicked rule, the people groan.
~Proverb 29:2

The King's Heart

2008-02-27T21:21:00.005+08:00

The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases. ~Proverbs 21:1

Kunming Charity Golf Outing

2008-02-17T16:36:00.003+08:00

This is a free advertisement for SIL East Asia Group:
Kunming Charity Golf Outing

At Spring City Golf and Lake Resort,
Kunming, China
May 16, 2008
18 holes shotgun starts at 1:30 pm

The Purpose:

To support bilingual education amongst ethnic minorities in China. Minority children suffer academically relative to their Han Chinese counterparts because the textbooks and exams take little account of their different cultural background and their lack of fluency in the national language. Bilingual education supports the principle of respect for minority language and culture. It also results in improved health, poverty alleviation, citizenship teaching, and reduction of gender inequalities. Proceeds will go to support literacy programs for minority children and adults.

Slow! Penguins Crossing!

2008-02-16T12:08:00.006+08:00

This very interesting picture was taken at Oamaru, New Zealand, during our trip there in Oct.2006. NZ, pure beauty.

Note: All the scenery pictures featured in this blog were taken in NZ.

Happy Chinese New Year

2008-02-02T09:00:00.001+08:00

Dear Chinese Readers,

I wish you a happy and blessed Chinese New Year (some say Lunar New Year) ... Oh, sure, a Prosperous one as well. :D

Absolute Needs

2008-01-24T21:54:00.000+08:00

This morning I read this meaningful daily devotional article.
I would like to share it with you:

From our first breath until our last, we have few truly essential needs. Without oxygen, we would perish in minutes. We must have food and water. Our bodies, when exhausted, require rest. And in harsh weather, we must seek shelter. So, while we are needy creatures, our basic needs are few.

When it comes to our wants, however, there seems to be no limit. Indeed, the entire advertising industry is devoted to expanding our “needs.”

... read more http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb.shtml

Time to Worship

2008-01-20T09:45:00.000+08:00

Like a rose Trampled on the ground You took the fall And thought of me Above all

Who is Gulshan Esther?

2008-01-18T14:05:00.000+08:00

Many of us Christians should have experiences of Jesus's healing at certain points of our life. At least I do. As I googled on this (being curious) of other Christians' testimony about His healing, I found this very inspiring story of Gulshan Esther.

Esther was born in 1952 to a wealthy and prominent family of Jhang in the Punjab, Pakistan. At the age of six months she became ill with Typhoid Fever and was thereafter paralyzed on her left side. At the age of 14, in the search for a cure for her paralysis, her father brought her to England to see a specialist, who declared her beyond healing and recommended prayer. From England Esther proceeded directly on a pilgrimage to Mecca with her father and two maids. Despite many prayers and great faith, on this Hajj Esther was disappointed not to have been healed, but her faith in Allah never wavered.

read more of her ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulshan_Esther

When you feel like giving up...

2008-01-14T20:53:00.000+08:00

The Chinese sentences of the picture mean:

When you feel like giving up, think of her perseverance.

Bless and be Blessed.

2008-01-13T16:25:00.000+08:00

Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.
This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.
Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops;
then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.
~ Proverbs 3:7-10

Even better than the wonder drugs?

2008-01-05T17:05:00.000+08:00

http://www.natureswellnessoils.com/groilbe.html

The Benefits of Grapeseed Oil:

• Grape seed oil is reputed to contain plentiful antioxidants, as well as to lower cholesterol levels.

• Its healthful qualities have been appreciated for over 100 years.

• High in antioxidants, Grapeseed Oil contains Vitamin E, and a group of bioflavonoids known as procyanadins.

• Grapeseed Oil is a polyunsaturated oil that is rich in linoleic acid. One of two essential fatty acids that the human body can not produce.

• Grape seeds derive their medicinal effects from compounds called proanthocyanidins. Proanthocyanidins have demonstrated antioxidant activity and are believed to play a role in the stabilization of collagen and maintenance of elastin-two critical proteins in connective tissue that support organs, joints, blood vessels, and muscle.

• Results from a number of studies indicate that grape seed may be useful in relieving a number of conditions including vision difficulty, chronic venous insufficiency, lymphedema, varicose veins, cancer, premenstrual syndrome, dental cavities, and variety of circulatory disorders.

• It does not aggravate acne, and is purported to have regenerative and restructuring virtues due to its essential fatty acid content, which is important for skin and cell membranes. Its slightly astringent nature may also help tone the skin.

Joy to the world 普世欢腾

2007-12-22T16:16:00.000+08:00

Dear Friends,
This is one of the most sung Christmas songs.
I hope you find the true meaning of this song!
Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing.
Have a Blessed Christmas!

亲爱的朋友们，
这是一首大家都耳熟能唱的圣诞歌曲。
我在此希望你能得着个中的真正意义！
普世欢腾﹗ 救主下降;
大地接她君王;
惟愿众心预备地方,
诸天万物歌唱, 诸天万物歌唱,
诸天, 诸天万物歌唱.
祝愿各位圣诞蒙恩！

Romans 5:17 (NIV)

17For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God's abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ.

No, Apple Cider Vinegar is not tasty... Day4

2007-12-05T12:48:00.000+08:00

Have been taking ACV diluted with water (about 1~2 tea-spoon of ACV to a glass of water) for several days now, my first drink in the morning. It is perhaps a great detox agent; within half an hour after the drink, I've got to rush to toilet expelling my waste.. :P Other than that, I find myself more alert and easier to concentrate these few days. It is still too early to see the significant effects now.

By the way, I found this very interesting testimonial on ACV from http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/acvinegar.html
hehehe..

3/23/2006: Jennifer from Wichita, KS writes, "OMG!!!! I am usually the one that never believes "this stuff will work", but I have tried everything to boost my energy levels, to diminish my mood swings, to curb my appetite, and to clear my skin,...and when I say everything, I mean it, until now. ACV is the cure ALL! There is nothing that it doesn't fix, from my large appetite to the weeds growing in my yard. I would take stock in this stuff! I have not experienced a headache, (which I had daily for 12 years) in the last two weeks. I have lost 8 pounds in two weeks, My energy levels are through the roof, ( and with 4 kids it is important to keep those levels high:)) My skin and hair is fresher and silkier, without having to buy expensive shampoos and conditioners. My husband wont go near this stuff,...but I swear by it! I have my kids drinking it too, and I can tell a difference in their overall temperaments, their active levels are not extreme, they think clearer, nd for my youngest son who has Eczema, this is the only thing that has cleared him 100%, and we have put lots of money into soaps, lotions, and special diet needs for the last 3 years with him. Put a cup of ACV in his bath every night, towel him off and he is good to go, Before ACV , we would have to bathe him twice a day, once with soap, and the other just a water bath, and then lather him down with lotions and prescription creams. This has leveled him out and his skin is clear for the first time since birth. Now I don't have to bandage him up like a mummy when it gets really bad, because it simply is not there anymore!!!:) For ANYONE, with ANYTHING wrong with them,...this is the cure! I swear by ACV,...it has saved my family."

A shot of apple cider vinegar a day?

2007-12-01T13:58:00.000+08:00

Got my latest blood test report back in Oct. and found my uric acid on the high side. Not good at all, acidic blood is bad, no wonder I have been feeling lethargic of late.
And by chance recently I read some article on apple cider vinegar (ACV).
It is said the ACV could help balance our blood system's pH level.
I am giving it a try.
And ACV has much more to offer. Check it out! http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/acvinegar.html

论禁食与健康（二）

2007-11-17T10:18:00.000+08:00

以下是摘录自圣经中一个我所喜爱的人物及他禁食的记载：

但以理书 Daniel
1:1 犹大王约雅敬在位第三年，巴比伦王尼布甲尼撒来到耶路撒冷，将城围困。
1:2 主将犹大王约雅敬，并神殿中器皿的几分交付他手。他就把这器皿带到示拿地，收入他神的庙里，放在他神的库中。
1:3 王吩咐太监长亚施毗拿，从以色列人的宗室和贵胄中带进几个人来，
1:4 就是年少没有残疾，相貌俊美，通达各样学问，知识聪明俱备，足能侍立在王宫里的，要教他们迦勒底的文字言语。
1:5 王派定将自己所用的膳和所饮的酒，每日赐他们一分，养他们三年。满了三年，好叫他们在王面前侍立。
1:6 他们中间有犹大族的人，但以理，哈拿尼雅，米沙利，亚撒利雅。
1:7 太监长给他们起名，称但以理为伯提沙撒，称哈拿尼雅为沙得拉，称米沙利为米煞，称亚撒利雅为亚伯尼歌。
1:8 但以理却立志不以王的膳和王所饮的酒玷污自己，所以求太监长容他不玷污自己。
1:9 神使但以理在太监长眼前蒙恩惠，受怜悯。
1:10 太监长对但以理说，我惧怕我主我王，他已经派定你们的饮食。倘若他见你们的面貌比你们同岁的少年人肌瘦，怎么好呢？这样，你们就使我的头在王那里难保。
1:11 但以理对太监长所派管理但以理，哈拿尼雅，米沙利，亚撒利雅的委办说，
1:12 求你试试仆人们十天，给我们素菜吃，白水喝，
1:13 然后看看我们的面貌和用王膳那少年人的面貌，就照你所看的待仆人吧。
1:14 委办便允准他们这件事，试看他们十天。
1:15 过了十天，见他们的面貌比用王膳的一切少年人更加俊美肥胖。
1:16 于是委办撤去派他们用的膳，饮的酒，给他们素菜吃。

你有得到什么启示吗？

论禁食与健康（一）

2007-10-31T17:33:00.000+08:00

禁食在当今各大宗教中，甚至排毒保健都扮演极重要的角色。

以基督徒的观点来看，
禁食乃是有着“放下口腹之欲，不满足肉体；谦卑自己，转向神”的意义。

基督徒禁食的方式约有两大类：
1。完全式禁食 - 不吃也不喝
2。选择式/部分式禁食 - 不吃或不喝某类食物或饮料；或在某段时间不吃不喝
一般上基督徒是采用选择式/部分式禁食。而禁食的天数可自由制定。

本人曾连续30天禁食晚餐，但有食用蔬果。身心灵都得到很好的朔造。
（还可省钱及瘦身，哈哈）

~待续

注意：禁食前请征求医生意见。

Joyful! Joyful!

2007-10-28T14:51:00.000+08:00

With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.
~ Isaiah 12:3

More Blessed to Give

2007-10-07T16:58:00.000+08:00

One man gives freely,
yet gains even more;
another withholds unduly,
but comes to poverty.

A generous man will prosper;
he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

~ Proverb 11:24-25

Love

2007-09-09T15:24:00.001+08:00

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails...
~ 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Wisdom is supreme

2007-08-29T20:18:00.000+08:00

Blessed is the man who finds wisdom,
the man who gains understanding,
for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.
~ Proverbs 3:13-14

Food for thought

2007-08-25T13:19:00.000+08:00

Better a dry crust with peace and quiet
than a house full of feasting, with strife.
~Proverbs 17:1

May peace be upon you

2007-08-17T10:53:00.000+08:00