"Starbucks" ;)
Personally, i enjoy going to coffee cafes to sit down, drink a cup of ice blended coffee and do my stuff. so when shirls said abt having starbucks w jesus, somewhat i can identify and relate to ;)

of cos, i would not have the luxury to keep visiting those coffee cafes (if not my wallet will burn a big fat hole..) so..i found a new place to "starbucks w God!"

i went to the mini park nearby my hse just now to have my day 2 of starbucks.


was really good. having the cold wind blowing and sitting there without any distraction. (but the cold wind somehow cause my running nose worse. hahaha)

the light was abit dim though..nevertheless, i had an unhurried time with God, reading and digesting His word..and pending 09 resoultions!

here's my food for thought:

luke 5:11; 27

11So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.

27After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. "Follow me," Jesus said to him, 28and Levi got up, left everything and followed him.

i asked myself if one day, God called me to an unknown, will i display the same faith and trust the disciples had when jesus called them? i pray that i will. and i pray that God will show me what are some possible hinderous that may stop me for following him wholeheartedly so that i can take note.

luke 5: 37-38

37And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. If he does, the new wine will burst the skins, the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined. 38No, new wine must be poured into new wineskins.

God reminded me about preparing myself for the new growth. the unit is moving towards new growth and breaking new frontiers, as a ldr, am i prepared? am i preparing the pple as well?..so that when the new growth comes, we are able to contain it. i need to grow!!! 09 must be a blast! ;)

anyway, here's a few pic of the Last cg for jon quek b4 he serve the nation..s

Am thinking how to start my first 09 post so decided to put the above pic!

A smile for 2008! why?

A) i got my first distinction for my nov exam! ;) in 2008, i've seen how God helped me alot in my studies. improving bit by bit. assuring me at very timely moments when i am stress. placing people to guide me and encourage me. God, u rock! ;)

B) Grow me emotionally; my security and leadership
i've never cried so much in my life and feel so cui until the beginning of this year. hhaha. emotional roller coaster. but i've learn to be stronger and God has revealed my weaknesses and bring down my pride. thank you God for growing me and showing me areas i need to grow! thanx peeps (my sheeps/ldrs/frens) for giving constructive feebacks to me as well. really appreciate them ;)

C) my dad no longer smokes!
during june, my dad had a mild stroke. it happened a day b4 i have my micro exam..but through this, he had stopped smoking completely ;) he has improved physically so much since then! thank God for his protection over my dad.

D) challenging myself & dream big

firstly, i ran 5km! i have overcome the running monster..hurhur. those who knows me, know that i hate running seriously. but am glad i did the 5km run without stopping though i was so tempted to stop and walk.

Secondly, i manage to fast from watching online dramas for a mth plus!! haha it was kind of tough cos during holis its a gd time to watch online dramas. but its because of this fast, i realise how much time i actually spend on watching them which i can use the time to read news online, do other constructive stuff. nw that i no longer fast on this, i need to make sure i do not get so caught up with watching shows..must exercise self-control ;)

Thirdly, i got the opportunity to co lead pnw (one of my dream) with sharlene during camp! a gd exposure. was really quite nervous abt it but i know God was guiding me. shar was really my gd and faithful "safety net"...helped me alot! plus the musicians and support singers supported well too. it feels gd to be able to do smth that i've always been wanting to do for God though its scary!!!

esp abt dreaming big for God. naturally i am not someone who dreams. but in 08, i've learnt the importance to dream big because its smth that will motivate you to go further and attempt greater things for God. (**thanx huey huey! love ya lots ;) )

E) Increase my self-awareness.
tthrough incidents, God helped me to be more aware of myself. my thoughts, my behaviour etc. why i say/do the things i say/do.

seriously, in 08, through the good times; the funny/interesting moments, not so good moments; very very cui moments, i see my true self. I thank God for letting all these happen so that i can learn precious lessons from them and rely on Him/know Him more.

i just came back from a combined ulm meet with ps jeff. wow..i caught his spirit of the importance of the role as a leader. man..i cant agree further but to say its really a privilege to be able to serve God in such a measure. at such a time like this, i am doing smth that will make an impact for eternity in others lives in one way or another. i wont get to live this life again, i better make it count! i always think that its such a joy and privilege to be able to serve esp in the youth ministry whereby there's so much potential in the people here. God pls use me in whatever ways u can to make a difference in the youth ministry!!

09 has started and i know it will be an even more exciting year ahead! ;)

Alright...some pics to share:





next post will share abt some 09 resoultions! till then...goodbye..