Time Capsule

Sometime between this year and that, twas' a time we faithfuls and doubtfuls gathered.

And with us each brought a momentum or sorts to be locked in for 7 or 10 years I forgot.

A day passed not without being reminded somehow of what I wrote, signed, sealed and locked in the Time Capsule.

If you are opening it now, or have opened it, may the Grace of God convict you humbly to bid what was written.

Thoughts.

5th July 2013. 8.20pm.

I don't know what to feel and how to feel what I should feel. Could it be time for me to feel what I have so irresponsibly allowed others to feel? I'm breathing but not really alive.

I write this so days or weeks later, I'd look back and laugh at foolishness, or maybe not.

I will see. Meanwhile, I pray.

- Zlwin

Reminiscence

Oh how fast the days fly. The young ones are young no more. The old ones are young once more.

We have all grown. Some for the better. Many for the worse.

I take joy in seeing the ones who have grown so much in their faith and walk with God. Surely our labor wasn't in vain.

What Is Life To You?

We live in a world where everyone is out to achieve their own personal dreams and ambitions. It's all about what you have done, what you have achieved, what cars you drive and how many people know you or about you. It's a competitive world out there. People look at you and judge you by your achievements and looks. If you are pleasant looking, they like you, if you don't look beautiful or sexy or hot, you become an outcast. If you are pretty, guys all line up to bring you out for dinner, if you are not, go dig your own grave. I am being realistic here. That's the world MOST of us live in. That's the world I live in now that I am in involved in the arts, media and entertainment industry. If you have a talent, people like you, if you don't, you struggle to have one to join the group.

They live each day thinking about how to earn money, and when that's done, they think about how to earn even more money. By doing so, their lives are all filled with agendas, meetings and events after events. It's a cycle. You wake up, you get ready for a day full of meetings, you end it by bringing different girls out for dinner (if you are a girl, you wait for guys to ask you out). It's a cycle. You close one deal, you seek to make another. It's all about me, myself and I. That's the reality.

But I know I am called to live a life different from what I have seen and been in.

I am called to live a life of purpose. Not just any purpose but one that is above all purpose, self achievements and personal gain.

It's ironic.

I am called to lose my life so I can find it.

I am called to give up so I can win.

I am called to let go so I am let in.

I am called to be still in the midst of chaos.

I am called to be the salt.

I am called to be the light.

I am called to die so I can live.

After all that has been done and achieved, one question still remains, "What does it matter?"

Does it matter what car you drive?

Does it matter what clothes you wear?

Does it matter how famous you are?

Does it matter how much you have achieved so far?

Really, what does it matter?

What is life to you? Is it all about being more successful than the "others". Is it all about achieving your personal goals? Is it all about being praised and looked up to? Is it all about having all the fun you can get while you are alive?

Really, what is life to you?

I know what is life to me and I know what matters. I am on a personal journey to work these both out and bring them into completion. Until the day comes, expect surprises. I am Zlwin Chew, a follower of Jesus Christ.

"Happy are you whose work is ministry. Blessed are you when your reward is less on earth for doing what matters! Keep your eyes on the Lord!" - Pastor John Beh.

If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross and follow me. - Jesus Christ. (Matthew 16:24)

I must die in order to live. Go figure.

I Am A Revolutionist.

Last night I was watching this movie, Bodyguards and Assassins, which was released about a year ago. The movie was based on the historical story of the uprising and revolution to overthrow the corrupted Qing Dynasty, which was the last dynasty in China. The whole movie was based on the revolution. Dr. Sun Yat-sen was coming to Hong Kong and his arrival and safety is of utmost importance. In the movie, the Qing Dynasty sent a whole lot of assassins to assassinate Dr. Sun when he arrives. And Li Yu-tang, a businessman and important figure who provided money to empower the revolution took the heavy task of organizing a team of bodyguards to protect Dr. Sun. Dr. Sun Yat-sen is a strong political figure and a powerful revolutionist. He was the pioneer of Nationalist China, the man who started and fueled the revolution against the Qing Dynasty. That was the main reason the Dynasty wanted him assassinated. He came to Hong Kong because he wanted to meet up with the Tongmenghui, a secret society and underground resistance of the revolution. This meeting was very important because after this, the many leaders will go back to their respective places and start the uprising. If Dr. Sun was killed, the revolution might not happen. The movie showed how the bodyguards (all from various walks of life, some rickshaw pullers, some farmers, some street people, some from wealthy families, etc) sacrificed their lives for one cause – to keep Dr. Sun safe so the revolution could start. The assassins were all over the city, each group well organized and positioned to attack Dr. Sun’s entourage while they travelled through the city to meet up in a secret location. In the end, all the bodyguards died… but not in vain. Dr. Sun managed to finish his meeting with the Tongmenghui and left Hong Kong safely. In the next few months, the revolution started everywhere. Finally, the Qing Dynasty saw its fall.

Dr. Sun quoted, “Revolution is blood.”

“Revolution requires blood and sacrifice.”

I couldn’t agree more with this statement. Each and every revolution that happened in history, be it good or bad, requires blood and sacrifice. People die for a cause, for a country, for a nation. Soldiers give up their lives and families for a greater and higher calling. Revolutionists stay underground, planning and planning, waiting for the right time, then they rise up altogether in an organized revolution and start revolting, shedding blood whenever necessary.

2000 years ago. The greatest Revolution of all time started with one Person – Jesus Christ. Jesus came to earth to turn it upside down and inside out. He came with a higher purpose and calling, he came to give up his life, to shed his blood and to sacrifice himself for the world.

Jesus came to start a Revolution. And it has started.

We Christians are Revolutionists. We revolt against the systems of the world that contradicts God’s Word and Laws. We revolt against murder, corruption, injustice and everything evil. We are called to sacrifice, maybe not blood at the time being, but to sacrifice our time, our resources, everything that is necessary to make this revolution a success. We are called to share God’s love and grace to all who have not heard of it before. We are called to rise up against the things that are not of God. We are called to be different, to be radicals, to be strong and courageous. We are called to REVOLT.

You are a Revolutionist. What are you sacrificing for the Revolution? What are you willing to give up and do in order to see the Kingdom taking Sovereign Rule one day?

Revolutionists fear not the government, they don’t fear the dynasty that is ruling, they are bold and brave because they know whatever they are doing is the right thing. They live among the people but they are different from the rest. They blend into the society and hide, and when the right time comes, they rise up altogether and start revolting. They are willing to give up anything that comes in the way of the revolution. They are loyal to the cause of the revolution and nothing could move them. Divided, they are weak and powerless. United, they can conquer and move mountains and even shape the world map.

Revolutionists live to fight and they die to win.

I am a Christ Revolutionist.

Who are you?

John 18:36
Jesus said, "My Kingdom is not of this world... My Kingdom is from another place."

Philippians 3:20
But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.

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I Have A Sinister Plan

This blog of mine has been with me for many years now. It is like my personal journal of my life's happenings and also a very good place for me to feed upon God's Word. When I blog, I not only talk to my readers, I am actually talking to myself too. As if a mirror was placed in front of me, I write and I tell myself things.

Now life has changed pretty much for me. It does not take an expert to see how I have moved on from the Zlwin then to the Zlwin now. Let's just say, the Zlwin now is more "worldly"?

I am pretty sure many of you out there must be keeping a close watch on my life and what I have been doing, where I have been going and where I will be going. Am sure many of you want to ask me why do I do this and that. Feel free to approach me anytime but don't judge me just yet. If you want to, judge wisely.

1 Corinthians 9:19-23
Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law so as to win those under the law. To those not having the law I became like one not having the law so as to win those not having the law. To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel.

I am "cursed" to be radical in nature and in everything I do. I want to be different. I think inside the box, because everyone thinks out of it. I want to be outstanding and be loud. And I am sure many of you out there are just like me too.

I am radical. And that is why I do what I do and go where I go.

And I fear not of what people think or say or speak about me.

In 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Paul speaks about him being like a chameleon, to change his skin color according to the environment he is in. There is nothing much I can decode from the verse that you have not already decoded if you read it well and understand it carefully. He is telling us that if we want to share the Gospel to a certain group of people, we must become "like" them. Not to be one with them or be them but to be like them. There is a fine line between both, care that you do not blur it.

I choose to be loud. The louder you get, the more influence you will have. The louder you are, the more people can hear you.

I have a plan. I have a "sinister" plan. And I am working this plan out. The process will be long and lonely. Many will not travel with me where I am going. Many will dream of travelling but they cannot. Many who has travelled this road has never come back. Many who travel this road with a solid plan in hand finds that the plan backfires at them. But. I have a plan. And I will work this plan out. I welcome people who has the faith and courage and boldness and strength to come on board with me.

While at it, I will have a lot of fun along the way.

And I have given the key to a few trusted individuals in my life to come into the pits and pull me out if ever I fail to stick to the plan.

I am still the Zlwin you knew years ago. Only better.

To Jesus be the Glory, forever and ever. Amen!

Romans 12:2
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.

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There's Gotta Be More To Life!

No, I will not remain silent! Am still going on and going strong. Nothing will take me off my mission that I am so aware of. Nothing will stop me from fulfilling my higher calling!

I know.

There's Gotta Be More To Life!

This song by Stacie Orrico never fails to inspire me. Even though it may not be termed to be a Christian song, but it has so much more Christian values and thinking and lyrics in it than many other Christian songs.

I have not gone, I have not strayed. If I do, I will be back, stronger than ever!

March onwards, Christian soldiers!

A higher calling awaits!

In Christ Alone,
Zlwin Chew

What Are You Fighting For?

There are many things in life we can fight for. We fight for love, we fight for a good cause, we fight for hate, we fight for courage, we fight for redemption, and the list goes on.

But we all have only this much, or this little, of energy within us. The resources at our expense are limited. We only have this much of time, this much of energy, this much of potential, this much of strength.

And with all that, we are fighting for so many things.

I wonder how much more we can achieve if we were to use all those things in us and those things we have to fight for but one thing.

1 Timothy 6:12

Fight the good fight of the faith.

This year I have many plans and many goals and many things to fight for. But I will seek the Will of the One above and fight for only one.

What about you?

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All Authority Given

Last Saturday night we had a gathering for the youth leaders of Grace Assembly in Sherrene’s house. It was a fun night with them bunch of energetic souls. Grace Youth Camp 2009 was a blast and they all did what they thought was best for their group and members.

As I was looking at them, I thank God that he was still in the midst of us, touching individuals through the lives of the older leaders. I thank God that we can still inspire them and spur them to move forward and growing deeper in God.

Everyone is called to lead in one way or another. Everyone have the potential to be influential in their own specific ways. But not everyone wants to rise up to take the challenge to be a leader that leads people to God. I don’t blame them; it is not an easy task.

This world is crying out for people who are willing to take their stand in their faith. We are in need of people who are daring to voice out louder than all the other voices around. The world desires people who will do things in a different light.

Comes the age old question, “Whom shall I send?”

And we know the age old answer, “Here I am. Send me.”

To really tell God, “Here I am. Send me.” takes much courage, boldness and strength, not forgetting to mention sacrifices as well. God will send you out like sheep among wolves but rest assure that He will shepherd you through.

If only we could really mean what we say…

I believe, like dough, God is slowly working in the lives of a few individuals who will one day be big and blow up loud. He is slowly stirring the lives of this young generation to rise up to take their rightful place in their territory. The devil may have big plans, but God has bigger ones.

I want to be included in God’s plans. But I have to deny myself, take up my cross and follow Him. Will you do just that?

The theme for the church this year is “Power to Empower Completely”.

Matthew 28:18-20
Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

All authority.

In heaven and on earth.

Has been given to Jesus.

Wow.

So what are you waiting for?

No one can tell you, “No, you can’t share Jesus here.”

No one can stop you.

Because Jesus said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go!”

The Eagle's Eyes

The Eagle have very powerful and unique eyes.

Staying high up in the heavens, food is scarce. Therefore they developed binocular eyesight to search for food. The eagle can determine with much accuracy the location of its prey even if he is flying very high in the air and his prey looks like an ant. One of the reasons for this powerful eyesight is his hunger.

Hunger.

Likewise, God has given us the gift of hunger. If we truly hunger for the things of God, we will be able to develope binocular eyesight to see clearer and spot better. Your spiritual eyes are very important as they allow you to see the things of God which are true gems.

The unique pair of eyes of the eagle is still the center of study by scientists. His eyes, with one blink, can look directly at the sun and fly towards it without getting blind. With another blink, he can look down and see everything below him clearly. He is able to look up and down and yet his vision is not affected.

Vision.

It is important that we not only see the things that are visible on earth but also be able to see the things that are above. With such spiritual vision, we look not only to the things temporary but also the things eternal. Look up, plan your flight and soar with God to the your calling.

In the coming season, my desire is to have a deeper and a more genuine hunger for God. I also pray for a more powerful vision so that I can see clearly the plans of God in my life. I want to work towards it and see His beautiful plan unfolding before my very life. It is rather important that we genuinely seek God and seek to know his plans for us. Otherwise, we are no better than a blind mice searching for food.

Just like Paul, I will come to say, "I consider my life worth nothing to me. If only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me - the task of testifying to the Gospel of God's grace." Acts 20:24

In Quietness and Trust

Elijah the prophet was told to go to Kerith, near the River Jordan and stay there for a long time. From it's waters, Elijah drinks and is filled and he was miraculously fed each day by the ravens. You could imagine how bored and lonely he was. Alone, no one to talk to for days and nights. The solitude, the loneliness, the quietness, the long days and nights, the punctual arrival of his food everyday, and the evident working of God's supernatural hand serve to develop within Elijah a deep sense of dependence upon God.

As time goes on, the waters begin to dwindle and soon it was all gone. Then God asked him to move to another place to continue his mission.

Elijah may not realize it but his experience in Kerith was in preparation for his big day at Mount Carmel where he had to face the idol worshippers of Baal and be challenged by them. In the quietness, Elijah learnt to tune his ear to hear God. In his loneliness, Elijah learnt to speak to God and really know that He is there. Through the waters and food fed by the birds of the air, Elijah learnt to trust in God for his needs.

A time of solitude and quietness is needed. It is even much more necessary in times like this when the world moves so fast and everything happens so fast. The challenges in life, the demands, the wantings, everything, is taking a toll on us. We may not realize it but all the things that are around us can be distractions in disguise. They are there to make everything look good, to make our activity look good but in actual fact, they are merely distractions.

Having been so busy this whole year doing what I was passionate about, I did not have my time to sit down and be quiet and to just listen. I was too busy to allow myself to be quiet and still. So many voices around me, which one to listen to?

We need to find our time of solitude, where we can be still and be quiet and to learn to hear the voice of God.

This is what the Sovereign Lord says, "In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength..." (Isaiah 30:15)

Be quiet... Listen...

Trust...

Renew your strength...

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Quick Updates

Hey people!

It's been a long time since I last updated this blog of mine. I have lots to share with you guys about what I have learnt from the Bible each day. Lots. But lack of time to put them into words.

I will be back to blogging God real soon. In the mean time I want to let you know that I am really having a very busy busy busy month.

Lots of shows coming up and preparation is crazy. Working on a lot of new magic and mentalism effects. Apart from that I have tons of photography gigs coming up this month.

I am venturing into another new area. Not entirely new but something that I love doing as well. It is more of a business thing which relates to magic and life. Working with my friend (shall not be named now) on this and we are moving into new territories.

Lots of things on my hand.

So many plans and so little time.

God, help me to focus on things that matter.

Here's a quick bite:

There are many battles in life. We constantly fight for things that we want, things that we desire and those of the like. We spend our time, energy, effort, strength, money and everything necessary to win that battle and take the prize. But I want to let you know that there are many battles which are merely distractions in disguise. They are there to distract you from the real battle that you are suppose to be fighting.

Do not fight battles which are not worth fighting.

Use your time, energy, strength and everything else to fight for the things that matters only.

As for me, the things that matters are the things that matters to God.

What about you?

I will be back.

Lamentations.

I have travelled quite far in my journey now. Looking back at where I was 11 months ago, I felt as though I was in a race track and driving at a constant 120kmh.

Lots of doors have been opened to me and lots of doors shut as well. Some doors I choose to open myself and some I choose to close myself. Every move I make matters as it will either make me or break me.

I am so so so busy nowadays with studies, magic, photography, social life and many others including my passion to serve in the church. It is taking a toll on me. If I do not slow down, I will crash soon =)

So glad to be reminded of a verse from the Bible:

Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.
-Proverbs 19:21

So true. I have kept this verse in my heart long time ago when I first read and memorized. However I guess I forgot about it until tonight. Yes, we as humans are full of potential. With the 24 hours that God has given us, we can do so much and so little. We make plans, short terms and long terms. We decide which path to take. We make things and design ideas and work them out. So much we can do.

But I know. At the end of the day, it boils down to just one question, "Does it matter?"

Does it matter if I take up this responsibility? Does it matter if I decide to do this or that? If it matters, what does it matter for? If it matters, to whom does it matter?

With all I have. I want to move forward with God, keeping in mind that whatever I do, I must have God in the middle of it all.

Lots of doors are opening. But I dare not cross the gates that guard them. If I do dare, does it matter?

Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.
-Proverbs 19:21

Doing What Matters

I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see.
- John Burroughs

So... I do what matters more.

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It's Dangerous Out There, But Go Ahead.

Everyone of us go through many transitions in life. There are many stages in life. Psychologist Erik Erikson broke them down into 8 stages. In this post I want to speak specifically to those who are in their teens and transitioning to early adulthood. Age 17 to 21.

Erikson states that people from 12 - 18 years old goes through Identity Vs Role Confusion. This is where we develop a sense of self and a personal identity. If one is successful in this stage, he will be able to stay true to himself and move on well. However those who fail at this stage will feel lost and confused about his role and will lead to a weak sense of self.

Two weeks back the Youth Church brought a few of the Form 5 students to One Utama to have some fun before they sit fro their SPM Examinations which will mark the end of their hig school days and the beginning of a whole new journey.

This is what I shared with them.

After you leave school. You will be moving on to college and university. You will be exposed to a whole new culture and will be given a new outlook at life. Things will change. Things will be different. People talk a different language. They dress a different style. They walk differently. Everything is fresh and new.

The challenges grow.

You will be facing decisions on what you want to do and who you want to become. You will make decisions on developing your identity. And when you fail at it, you will face confusion. There are a lot of dangers out there. Friends will influence you to do things that otherwise you might not want to do and go to places you might not want to go.

My advice is. Go. But go where you know God wants to lead you to. Do not conform to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind. The church needs to go into the world and infiltrate the society out there. To be a light in the dark. To be the salt in a whole pot of hot curry.

I have been out here for 2 years now and I have seen a lot of things. I have been exposed to a lot of cultures and there are more to be explored. I want to warn you, that it is a terrible place out there. Go with the grace of God and bring God along in your journey.

You are filled with potential. Like a bomb waiting to blow off in right timing. Mould yourself and root yourself in the Word of God. Do not fall away from the faith. Stay with God. Stay with the church. Stay with your Christian friends. Life is just too short to waste. If we would only realize that we are but permanent residents on earth, we will be able to do so much more. If we would only realize that the world is just a transition stage and heaven is waiting, we would be able to be much more radical. There is more to life than this, my friends.

Identity Vs Role Confusion?

Your Identity is in Christ.

What Happens Next?

We are always moving forward and moving on. There will be many seasons in life and many transitions we have to go through. And through each transitions, our challenges changes and our challenges grow and become stronger. Through each transitions, we leave behind the old and face the new and uncharted territory.

What are you transitioning from and where will you be transitioning to?

Last week I had a the privilege to spend some time with a few friends who will be taking their SPM examinations soon. I shared to them about transitioning. Because once you are done with your secondary school life you move on to the college and university life which is a whole new territory. It can be scary. It will be dangerous.

The bigger question is: Are you bringing God along in your transition or are you leaving him behind?

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Two Roads Diverging, Which One Will You Choose?

What do you do when you face two roads infront of you? Both roads are equally good for your benefit. One road leads you to where you want to go and another road leads you to where you are called to go.

There will always be two roads to choose from. The decision you make will determine your tomorrow. There will always be two journeys to choose from.

After being in the Youth Church ministry for so long I am beginning to realize how hard it is for youths to choose between these two roads they face. There will come a time in their life where they choose to follow the world fully or choose to follow the One that created them. It is sad to see that leaders are giving up on their "ministry" and "moving on" in life.

Is it really hard to be a leader in the church? Is it really hard to lead people to Christ? Is it really hard to serve?

When youths come to the college and university stage in their life, they tend to feel that they are so busy with assignments and works and other stuff and they have no time for the church. Everyday they are caught up with doing assignments and struggling to meet datelines and study for exams to score well and do well and beat everyone else in the class. And little by little they think it is okay to let go of some church commitments.

When will we realize that serving in the ministry is not a job or work or responsibility or something that everyone must do? I have no words to describe what ministry is. Serving in the ministry is not a task, it is not a work, it has not words in the dictionary to explain it! Serving in the ministry is more than a work, it is more than people, it is more than time, it is more than commitment, it is more than everything else. Serving in the ministry and doing the work of God is about Jesus! It is all about Jesus!

It is depressing to see youths choosing the other road instead of the road that God has called them to choose.

Being a Christian is all about following Jesus, it is all about Jesus. It is about doing the work of God, it is about going where God wants to bring you, not where you want to bring God. It is about sacrificing the good things in life for the better things in heaven. It is about giving your time to God and asking him to work out your schedule for you. It is about giving yourself fully to the work of God and denying your own desires and selfish ambitions. It is about praying and asking God, "What's next?"

Know that if you are a leader in the church, you are not serving a ministry, you are serving a huge God. It is not a work, it is more than life, it is about Jesus.

When two roads diverge,

Will you take the one less travelled?

Don't give up on your service in the church.

Don't give up on Jesus.

Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain.

(1 Corinthians 15.58)

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From The Scriptures

Words, words, words.

We are all good with our words and we know how to "play" with people's feelings eh? Evangelists often go onstage and deliver a heart warming message accompanied by a tear-inducing story. Well, it works. People are often moved by such things.

So often we rely on stories and other elements that we forget to tell people about the core of the Bible and of God's love. It is vital to share a testimony or two but we must remember that only the Word of God has the power to transform the heart, tuning it to God's frequency. Nothing else can be as powerful as the Word.

Paul knew it well enough.

Paul vigorously refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ. (Acts 18:28)

Throughout the book of Acts we can see Paul, Peter and the other apostles sharing the message through the use of Scriptures, they recognized the power in it. In Acts chapter 2, Peter shared to more than 3000 people in just below 10 minutes. His short sharing was full of the Scripture and the message was so sharp and in line with the Scripture. At the end of his short sharing, 3000 people decided to give their lives to Jesus. What a miracle! His secret? Share from the Scripture.

People may ridicule and not believe what you tell them from the Bible. It doesn't matter, the more you try to explain to them the more they put up fences. Make it short and simple and go to the main point. The Gospel is meant to be offensive. People do not like to hear about Jesus because the Bible goes against all their thinking and beliefs. The Bible sets the rules of life that they are not willing to follow. But whatever it is, you do your job and share to them, tell them about the love of Christ and then let God work in them. Don't force it down on them.

"Defend the Bible? I would as so on defend a lion! Unchain it and it will defend itself." - Charles Spurgeon.

The Word of God has power, once we recognize it and acknowledges it, we will be able to pierce hearts with it. The message of the Gospel is very simple. But many are unwilling to give their time to hear just a little about it.

Like Peter and Paul, share from the Scriptures. Do not sway away from the real message.

To those who do not know about Jesus and happens to read this, fear not. We are not out there to convert you. We just want to share with you what we know and in the hope that you will give us some time and hear us out. Anyway, it wouldn't be ethical if we withheld a cure for AIDS if we have one right? We would love to share it.

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A New Start

Hey there friends,

Let me introduce you to my new baby. The Nikon D90 with 18-105 VR Lens and SB900 flashlight! Wee hee!!! =D I got them last Sunday and it has been a joy so far! Loving it a lot.

I want to thank God who provided me the means to get the camera as well as a good friend of mine who was so kind!

I am going to start shooting once more. The thief came and took away my previous gears but he forgot to take away my passion, which he obviously can't! =D

Life has been really tough on me this year especially. And since I started my Psychology course in Damansara, my time has been really cut short. I miss blogging and writing devotional stuff about the One I am in love with. But don't worry. I am still on track and will be blogging my story with Him as much as I can.

For the mean time, I want to let you know that I am moving on to higher grounds with the things I have at my disposal. I am moving forward.

Trusting God in every cicumstances should not be a challenge.

Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may walk in your Truth. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your Name.

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For Where Your Treasure Is, There Your Heart Will Be Also

I rented a house in Damansara to stay because it is near HELP University College, the place where I will be for the next 3 years studying Psychology.

Last Thursday afternoon my friends and I left for class at 11.45pm. We came back about 4pm.

I came down from the car, opened the front gate and to my surprise... I saw the door and middle gate opened. I shouted, "Our house got robbed!" I rushed inside. Looked at the table in the living room, my laptop gone. I ran upstairs, went to my room, saw everything in a mess, my DSLR camera and all its equipment gone. My friend lost his harddisk and another a RM4000 newly bought laptop.

This sucks.

I was in a state of shock. Quickly SMSed to my friends so that I might be able to get some comfort you know. I did. Many of them called me up and talked with me calming me down. I felt better. But it still sucks. I lost my photography gears and my laptop. Not only that, I lost forever a couple's wedding pictures. I was there to shoot their wedding and I had everything done, editing and compiling and all. And all gone, even the backp copies which was in my friend's harddisk. Argh! This will forever be a scar in my memory. Sigh.

I told myself to be strong and to get back on my feet again. My laptop is exceptionally important to me for my work. My camera too. Now part of my income which is photography is halted for a moment.

But not for long.

You know what is funny about the robbery?

On the way back from class, we were in the car and we were listening to this song Blessed Be Your Name. When the bridge part came, I was singing it at the top of my voice. It goes,
"You give and take away. You give and take away. My heart will choose to say. Lord, blessed be Your Name!"

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha!

When I got to the house, indeed, "You give and take away. You give and take away. My heart will choose to say. Lord, blessed be Your Name."

God can be a real joker at times =) He's Da Man!

And yes, I thank God. I thank God for friends who were there to comfort me and help me. I thank God for a few individuals who were so selfless that they gave me angpows even though I didn't want to receive them. I thank God for my pastor who called me up personally and asked about my situation and offered to help. Above all, I thank God for reminding me that where my treasure is, there my heart will be also.

Luke 12:33-36

Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

I will be back in photography soon.