Sunday, April 5, 2009
My New Babies!
Got myself a DSLR and full accesories! =)
1. Canon EOS Rebel XT (350D)
2. Canon Kit Lens 17-55mm F/2.8
3. Canon 50mm F/1.8
4. Sigma 18-50mm F/2.8
5. Sigma 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6 APO DG Macro
6. Canon Speedlite 430EX
7. Canon Battery Grip BG-E3
8. Canon Remote Controller RC-1
Bought them all second hand from a good friend at a very good price!
Attention ACS CU, I will post up the pictures tomorrow.
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Friday, April 3, 2009
A New Season Begins...
Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al - Haj
Father of Independence
1957 - 1971
Tun Abdul Razak b. Hussein
Father of Development
1971 - 1976
Tun Hussein b. Onn
Father of Unity
1976 - 1981
Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad
Father of Modernisation
1981 - 2003
Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
2003-2008
Dato' Sri Najib Tun Razak
2008-Current.
Today marks the beginning of a new season in Malaysia. Hopefully.
Dato' Sri Najib Tun Razak is sworn in to be our new and 6th Prime Minister.
He will be delivering speeches on change and hope for the nation. He will take up the responsibility to clean up the mess created over the years. He will assure the nation that everything will be alright if everyone were to work together for the betterment of all.
But will he?
The nation looks on as we see our new leader stepping into power. We hope for the best but we anticipate the worse. We are getting worried about what is going to happen to Malaysia. Retired men are hanging around in coffee shops, talking politics over a cup of coffee. They would bring up various political issues as though they are in the Parliament. They would debate on different issues and condemn the leaders of this country for not doing what is right. Youths and young adults are getting all kinds of information on our political system through the Internet. We are fed with a lot of disturbing knowledge.
But what can we do?
Let me tell you something. I am the least worried about what is going to happen. I am the least worried about what the corrupted leaders and politicians of this country will do in days to come to gain more power. For as long as Christ is not in the centre of these people's lives, evil and more evil will be seen and exposed.
I do not care. Because I know my REAL CITIZENSHIP is not of Malaysia, and it is not of this world.
Philippians 3:19-20
Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is on earthly things.
But our citizenship is in heaven.
And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Only choose to do the right thing. Even though it will cost your life.
I won't turn away from what is right.
I will be in support of the truth. To jail I may go. For I am already in chains for the Gospel.
Notice something very perculiar about the names of our past and present Prime Ministers?
1st: Tunku Abdul RAHMAN
2nd: Tunku ABDUL Razak
3rd: Tun HUSSEIN Onn
4th: Tun Dr. MAHATHIR
5th: Dato' Seri ABDULLAH Badawi
6th: Dato' Sri NAJIB
The first letter of all the bold capital letters spell "RAHMAN"
I am anticipating for the Seventh.
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Thursday, April 2, 2009
Humanity in Print
Without books the development of civilization would have been impossible. They are the engines of change, windows on the world, 'lighthouses' as the poet said 'erected in the sea of time.' They are companions, teachers, magicians, bankers of the treasures of the mind. Books are humanity in print.
Barbara Tuchman, American historian (1912-1989)
I do not know about you but I really enjoy reading books =) There are just so much treasures contained behind pieces of paper. Nowadays with the entertainment world growing larger and larger, people seldom find time to read books.
If you have any unwanted books. Do let me know and if they are good reads, I would love to have them.
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Barbara Tuchman, American historian (1912-1989)
I do not know about you but I really enjoy reading books =) There are just so much treasures contained behind pieces of paper. Nowadays with the entertainment world growing larger and larger, people seldom find time to read books.
If you have any unwanted books. Do let me know and if they are good reads, I would love to have them.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Philip.
Does sharing your faith rank top on your list of desired activities? Don’t feel alone. Most Christians would rather do everything else than to tell people about Jesus Christ. Often the excuse would be “I am not good in doing it.” Or “I do not know the Bible much.” Or “I am too shy. No one will listen to me.” And the list of excuses goes on.
If you are interested in learning a few pointers on how you could share your faith, read on. If you do not bother to share Jesus, go to another more “interesting” blog.
Tucked away in the book of Acts chapter 8 is a man who shared the Gospel in such simplicity yet full of richness. This man was Philip.
There was a great persecution against the church in Acts 8 and we see that the believers were scattered to various places. However, they preached the Gospel where ever they went. This shows how passionate the early believers were. One of the believers that was scattered was Philip. Interestingly, Philip was the only one mentioned in the Bible among the many others. Let us see why.
Philip had Sensitivity
An angel commanded Philip to rise and go to a certain road leading to Gaza. Immediately he started out on that journey. There was no hesitancy and doubt. He was sensitive to the voice of God. He neither bargained with the angel nor complained about going to a deserted area.
Philip had Availability
Once he was at the road, there was a chariot carrying an eunuch who was reading the scripture of Isaiah. The Spirit told Philip to go to the chariot and stay near it. Philip was available. He did not say, “Wait, I will go later. I have something to do now.”
Philip had Initiative
As he approached the chariot he heard the eunuch reading from the scripture. Philip asked the eunuch, “Do you understand what you are reading?”
This was a simple yet thoughtful question. He took the initiative in the conversation, setting a tone that didn’t try to impress or insult. He just asked a question. A simple question is sometimes all that is needed to get someone into a topic on spirituality which will slowly lead you to share the Gospel.
Philip had Tactfulness
The Gospel of Jesus isn’t a box of chocolates. Not everyone who gets a taste will say, “That’s nice, could I have more?” The message will offend many because it simply makes a clear distinction between right and wrong.
The eunuch responded to Philip’s question asking, “Well, how could I understand, unless someone guides me?”
The eunuch invited Philip into the chariot and the eunuch asked him more questions.
Philip asked a question, waited for an answer. He listened, he was attentive, he waited for an answer and he waited to be invited into the chariot. He did not push the eunuch and he did not start forcing the Gospel unto the eunuch.
Philip had Precision
Philip began with the passage of Scripture and told him the very good news about Jesus. (verse 35)
He did not debate with the eunuch about religious issues. He did not bad-mouth the synagogues and he did not condemn the eunuch for serving a pagan government. All he did was simply sharing Christ, the foundation of the Gospel.
When engaged with such conversations, people might run away from the Gospel. This is because they may have bad experiences with Christians before. They may have been hurt before. They may be hardened towards the Gospel. However, we must keep it precise and simple, to share the death and resurrection of Christ.
Philip had Decisiveness
After sharing with the eunuch, the eunuch wanted to be baptized. Philip told the eunuch that he may be baptized if he believes in Jesus. The eunuch believed and was baptized.
Note that Philip did not persuade the eunuch to believe in Jesus. He did not pressure the eunuch to be baptized as well. He wanted the eunuch to make his own decision. Philip did not make it for him.
Like Philip we must not shove the Gospel down one’s throat and force someone to pray the Salvation Prayer right after we have shared with them. This is not the right thing to do. It is only our job to share our faith and then let the Holy Spirit do the work. Then we follow up on that person but never force someone to believe in Jesus.
The eunuch went on his way rejoicing (verse39)
These are just pointers to help and guide you. Above all else, if you claim to love God, you will ask for a passion for the lost. And once you get this passion, you will automatically know what you need to do.
Luke 10:2
The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.
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If you are interested in learning a few pointers on how you could share your faith, read on. If you do not bother to share Jesus, go to another more “interesting” blog.
Tucked away in the book of Acts chapter 8 is a man who shared the Gospel in such simplicity yet full of richness. This man was Philip.
There was a great persecution against the church in Acts 8 and we see that the believers were scattered to various places. However, they preached the Gospel where ever they went. This shows how passionate the early believers were. One of the believers that was scattered was Philip. Interestingly, Philip was the only one mentioned in the Bible among the many others. Let us see why.
Philip had Sensitivity
An angel commanded Philip to rise and go to a certain road leading to Gaza. Immediately he started out on that journey. There was no hesitancy and doubt. He was sensitive to the voice of God. He neither bargained with the angel nor complained about going to a deserted area.
Philip had Availability
Once he was at the road, there was a chariot carrying an eunuch who was reading the scripture of Isaiah. The Spirit told Philip to go to the chariot and stay near it. Philip was available. He did not say, “Wait, I will go later. I have something to do now.”
Philip had Initiative
As he approached the chariot he heard the eunuch reading from the scripture. Philip asked the eunuch, “Do you understand what you are reading?”
This was a simple yet thoughtful question. He took the initiative in the conversation, setting a tone that didn’t try to impress or insult. He just asked a question. A simple question is sometimes all that is needed to get someone into a topic on spirituality which will slowly lead you to share the Gospel.
Philip had Tactfulness
The Gospel of Jesus isn’t a box of chocolates. Not everyone who gets a taste will say, “That’s nice, could I have more?” The message will offend many because it simply makes a clear distinction between right and wrong.
The eunuch responded to Philip’s question asking, “Well, how could I understand, unless someone guides me?”
The eunuch invited Philip into the chariot and the eunuch asked him more questions.
Philip asked a question, waited for an answer. He listened, he was attentive, he waited for an answer and he waited to be invited into the chariot. He did not push the eunuch and he did not start forcing the Gospel unto the eunuch.
Philip had Precision
Philip began with the passage of Scripture and told him the very good news about Jesus. (verse 35)
He did not debate with the eunuch about religious issues. He did not bad-mouth the synagogues and he did not condemn the eunuch for serving a pagan government. All he did was simply sharing Christ, the foundation of the Gospel.
When engaged with such conversations, people might run away from the Gospel. This is because they may have bad experiences with Christians before. They may have been hurt before. They may be hardened towards the Gospel. However, we must keep it precise and simple, to share the death and resurrection of Christ.
Philip had Decisiveness
After sharing with the eunuch, the eunuch wanted to be baptized. Philip told the eunuch that he may be baptized if he believes in Jesus. The eunuch believed and was baptized.
Note that Philip did not persuade the eunuch to believe in Jesus. He did not pressure the eunuch to be baptized as well. He wanted the eunuch to make his own decision. Philip did not make it for him.
Like Philip we must not shove the Gospel down one’s throat and force someone to pray the Salvation Prayer right after we have shared with them. This is not the right thing to do. It is only our job to share our faith and then let the Holy Spirit do the work. Then we follow up on that person but never force someone to believe in Jesus.
The eunuch went on his way rejoicing (verse39)
These are just pointers to help and guide you. Above all else, if you claim to love God, you will ask for a passion for the lost. And once you get this passion, you will automatically know what you need to do.
Luke 10:2
The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.
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