visit me here!

08Oct08

Visit me at my new blog.

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guess what?

29Sep08

I am thinking of moving back to WordPress hahaha.

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God provides for repentance

28Sep08

It is very well that at a time I am repenting of the sins from my tongue, there is a whole conference full of messages about words – The Power of Words and the Wonder of God.

The tongue, the bridle, and the blessing: James 3:1-12
War of words: Getting to the heart for God’s sake
How sharp the edge? Christ, controversy and cutting words

Father, not by what my eyes see, my ears hear, nor my heart feels… but only Your Spirit can lead me to speak words that do Your will in the lives of others.

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resolve #3

25Sep08

Pray to incline my heart and mind towards serving the interests of others before I meet them.

Because it is against human nature to consider others better than myself the way Jesus did (Philippians 2:5-7), and so I need His help.

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being clear is not the same as being right

24Sep08

I had a long and fruitful discussion with Timo this evening about cell groups, training leaders and discipling others. A good discussion is one that leaves me thinking long after the conversation is over. And today I had this one thought:

Being clear is not the same as being right.

Though there are certain things about ministry which I am able to articulate in a clearer way because I had thought through it, that alone does not make me right. And on the flipside, sometimes though I am not very clear in explaining my thoughts, that alone should not be a discouragement as well.

It was a good lesson about listening – though I think I was so passionate about what I was saying, I talked a lot – and humility.

The funny thing is, I discovered later from Graham that everyone sitting outside Timo’s office could hear us haha! Errr.

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trusting in the word of God

24Sep08

A good question was posed rhetorically yesterday: What is the most spiritual experience that man could have?
Answer: To know God in a relationship by grace through faith.

Comparison between experiences that appear to bring one closer to God is moot. Salvation – and therefore a relationship with God – is effective through the blood of Christ, and not through the affections of man.

And another question: What is the most sure way to obey God?
Answer: To trust in the word of God and follow it.

At a time I thought I was merely following what I know is right in the Bible and it’s not as intimate; I felt like perhaps my friends knew God a little better and able to hear His voice and obey Him from personal pointers.

So I am comforted that even in my sinful heart, mundane life and weakest moment of struggle… I know God and I trusted in His word. Therefore my experience was spiritual, therefore I was obedient to Him.

Now to grow in my knowledge of my Lord Jesus Christ and trust in His word more and more.

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resolve #2

20Sep08

To be a bondservant of Jesus Christ.

No man can serve two masters; but all man must serve one.

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