Saturday, March 31, 2007

a powerful, real powerful story.

We were the only family with children in the restaurant. I sat Erik in a high chair and noticed everyone was quietly sitting and talking.
Suddenly, Erik squealed with glee and said,"Hi." He pounded his fat baby hands on the high chair tray. His eyes were crinkled in laughter and his mouth was bared in a toothless grin, as he wriggled and giggled with merriment.I looked around and saw the source of his merriment. It was a man whose pants were baggy with a zipper at half-mast and his toes poked out of would-be shoes. His shirt was dirty and his hair was uncombed and unwashed. His whiskers were too short to be called a beard and his nose was so varicose it looked like a road map. We were too far from him to smell, but I was sure he smelled.
His hands waved and flapped on loose wrists. "Hi there, baby; Hi there, big boy. I see ya, buster," the man said to Erik.My husband and I exchanged looks as if to say, "What do we do?"Erik continued to laugh and answer, "Hi." Everyone in the restaurant noticed and looked at us and then at the man.
The old geezer was creating a nuisance with my beautiful baby.Our meal came and the man began shouting from across the room, "Do ya patty cake? Do you know peek-a-boo? Hey, look, he knows peek-a-boo."Nobody thought the old man was cute. He was obviously drunk.
My husband and I were embarrassed.We ate in silence; all except for Erik, who was running through his repertoire for the admiring skid row bum, who in turn, reciprocated with his cute comments.
We finally got through the meal and headed for the door.My husband went to pay the check and told me to meet him in the parking lot. The old man sat poised between me and the door."Lord, just let me out of here before he speaks to me or Erik," I prayed.As I drew closer to the man, I turned my back trying to sidestep him and avoid any air he might be breathing. As I did, Erik leaned over my arm, reaching with both arms in a baby's "pick-me-up" position. Before I could stop him, Erik had propelled himself from my arms to the man's.
Suddenly a very old smelly man and a very young baby consummated their love and kinship. Erik in an act of total trust, love, and submission laid his tiny head upon the man's ragged shoulder. The man's eyes closed, and I saw tears hover beneath his lashes. His aged hands full of grime, pain, and hard labor, cradled my baby's bottom and stroked his back.No two beings have ever loved so deeply for so short a time. I stood awestruck. The old man rocked and cradled Erik in his arms and his eyes opened and set squarely on mine.He said in a firm commanding voice, "You take care of this baby."Somehow I managed, "I will," from a throat that contained a stone.
He pried Erik from his chest, lovingly and longingly, as though he were in pain.I received my baby, and the man said, "God bless you, ma'am, you've given me my Christmas gift."I said nothing more than a muttered thanks.
With Erik in my arms, I ran for the car. My husband was wondering why I was crying and holding Erik so tightly, and why I was saying, "My God, my God, forgive me."
I had just witnessed Christ's love shown through the innocence of a tiny child who saw no sin, who made no judgment; a child who saw a soul, and a mother who saw a suit of clothes. I was a Christian who was blind, holding a child who was not.
I felt it was God asking, "Are you willing to share your son for a moment?" when He shared His for all eternity.The ragged old man, unwittingly, had reminded me, "To enter the Kingdom of God, we must become as little children."
God has been so graceful to forgive and accept us as His children when we are so sinful. Then who are we to judge others? <3
- extracted from marcus thng's blog.

reen poped by again (:

"If you dislike a person, you dislike something in him that is a part of yourself. What isn't part of ourselves doesn't disturb us."
-Hermann Hesse


take this quote in your own stride (:

i love being a girl

heeeeey! calling all girls and GAYS who are bored and constantly itch to shop! feel free to check out some online blogs i found! these are two of the safest and nicest that i knw (:
www.bondtoshop.blogspot.com
www.theredsuspenders.blogspot.com (i bought a mango top from here not too long ago. YAYY. and i can get 10% discount also! heehee.)

have fun! (that's what girls do best!) hee hee :D

LOVE.

Friday, March 30, 2007

enjoy~


Please print this discount coupon and present it to our store to redeem $2.00 off for any combo meal.

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

what to blog ah?

it seems like everyone is really really puzzeled by what to blog that none has blogged! people, ripple this blog:: ) will you. im hungry to read<3.

Monday, March 26, 2007

i like..

with shawn says he like the goo goo doll song

i like this...

I Like This Song, Let Love In



its by the GooGooDolls.

Friday, March 23, 2007

reen poped by (:

"sixty seconds spent upset is one minute of happiness you'll never get back"

keep smiling kay!
dont let anything weigh you down! choose to be HAPPY!
you guys are seriously wonderful people who are special in your own way! region qi ge ba ge wont be anything without each and every one of you!
loveyou all! mwacks.

A SMILE IS A CURVE THAT SETS ALL THINGS STRAIGHT.

Thursday, March 22, 2007

One Flaw In Women

One Flaw In Women Women have strengths that amaze men.
They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in.
They stand up to injustice.
They don't take 'no' for an answer when they believe there is a better solution.
They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards. They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding.
Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They grieve at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left.
They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you.
The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning.
They bring joy, hope and love.
They have the compassion and ideas
They give moral support to their family and friends.
Women have vital things to say and everything to give.
HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN, IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.

Please pass this along to all your women friends and relatives to remind them just how amazing they are.

Why British think 80% of S'poreans coming to UK to study law?

UK Immigration Officer: Purpose of visit?
Visitor: I'm here to study law, sir.
Officer: You know, you must have a lot of lawyers in Singapore .
Visitor: Why do you say that?
Officer: Well, i've been here for a good twenty years, and I'd say 80% of Singaporeans I see here say they're here to read law.
Visitor: Oh, really? That's really something i never knew. Hard to believe in fact.
Officer: Just you watch, then. You just stand here until the next Singaporean comes along, and I'll bet he's here to read law.
*Visitor waits for 5 mins, Ah Chong from Singapore comes to immigrationcounter*
Officer: Mr. Ah Chong, purpose of visit?
Ah Chong: Study lorr...

Monday, March 19, 2007

Matthew Barnett



Friday, March 16, 2007

SYNERGIZE!!!!

i know you all will all agree that synergize last night was AWESOME!!! haha=)
anywys here are the pictures..
love ya qi ge ba ge




















*our pastor-frog?*














*the so super cute guitarist*hehe












*and...the MARK!!!so cute right???haha*












and of cuz..the wonderful women of God and a
very Good speaker....*Jeanne Mayo*

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Announcements (URGENT!)

My Beloved Youths, here are some announcements that you guys should know about. Please get ur friends to read the blog if they haven been. We need these news to spread fast because some stuff are really last min.

ONE
Synergiz 2007(15-17 March 2007)

Busing Timing:
0900 BISHAN MRT
0910 LAVENDER MRT (FUTSING SIDE)

On Thursday, Friday, Sat (15-17 March 2007)
More info: http://www.synergiz.org

TWO
GUITAR COURSE


THREE
CORPORATE ACTIVITY

Month of March.....

The Edge BBQ Nite
March 31st (Sat), 5:30pm - 8:30pm
@ VFC-Semb Rooftop
Cost : $4

The Edge will be moved to Sembawang rooftop on the 31st March for a time of worship, sharing and FOOD!
All regions to have collect payment by the 25 March.


Month of April...

Sports Day
Apr 14th (Sat)
We are tentatively planning for a Sports Day on the above date. Please take note that April's Corporate Youth Activity is held on the 2nd Saturday.


Please take note that there will not be any Regional Youth Activity in the month of April.

That's all peeps.. Spread the rumour! haha..

Monday, March 05, 2007

something to share...

A minister passing through his church in the middle of the day,
Decided to pause by the altar and see who had come to pray. Just then the back door opened, a man came down the aisle, The minister frowned as he saw the man hadn't shaved in a while. His shirt was kind a shabby and his coat was worn and frayed, the man knelt, he bowed his head, Then rose and walked away. In the days that followed, each noon time came this chap, each time he knelt just for a moment, A lunch pail in his lap. Well, the minister's suspicions grew, with robbery a main fear, He decided to stop the man and ask him, "What are you doing here?" The old man said, he worked down the road. Lunch was half an hour. Lunchtime was his prayer time, For finding strength and power. "I stay only moments, see, because the factory is so far away; as I kneel here talking to the Lord, This is kind a what I say:
** "I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, LORD, HOW HAPPY I'VE BEEN, SINCE WE FOUND EACH OTHER'S FRIENDSHIP AND YOU TOOK AWAY MY SIN. DON'T KNOW MUCH OF HOW TO PRAY, BUT I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY. SO, JESUS, THIS IS JIM CHECKING IN TODAY." **

The minister feeling foolish, told Jim, that was fine. He told the man he was welcome To come and pray just anytime. Time to go, Jim smiled, said "Thanks." He hurried to the door. The minister knelt at the altar, he'd never done it before. His cold heart melted, warmed with love, and met with Jesus there. As the tears flowed, in his heart, he repeated old Jim's prayer:
** "I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, LORD, HOW HAPPY I'VE BEEN, SINCE WE FOUND EACH OTHER'S FRIENDSHIP AND YOU TOOK AWAY MY SIN. I DON'T KNOW MUCH OF HOW TO PRAY, BUT I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY. SO, JESUS, THIS IS ME CHECKING IN TODAY." **

Past noon one day, the minister noticed that old Jim hadn't come. As more days passed without Jim, he began to worry some. At the factory, he asked about him, learning he was ill. The hospital staff was worried, But he'd given them a thrill. The week that Jim was with them, Brought changes in the ward. His smiles, a joy contagious. Changed people, were his reward. The head nurse couldn't understand why Jim was so glad, when no flowers, calls or cards came, Not a visitor he had. The minister stayed by his bed, He voiced the nurse's concern: No friends came to show they cared. He had nowhere to turn. Looking surprised, old Jim spoke up and with a winsome smile; "the nurse is wrong, she couldn't know, that in here all the while everyday at noon He's here, a dear friend of mine, you see, He sits right down, takes my hand, Leans over and says to me:
** "I JUST CAME AGAIN TO TELL YOU, JIM, HOW HAPPY I HAVE BEEN, SINCE WE FOUND THIS FRIENDSHIP, AND I TOOK AWAY YOUR SIN. ALWAYS LOVE TO HEAR YOU PRAY, I THINK ABOUT YOU EACH DAY, AND SO JIM, THIS IS JESUS CHECKING IN TODAY." **

*If this blesses you, pass it on
Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart. ** May God hold you in the palm of His hand and Angels watch over you.* *But for those of us who are already His, He not only holds us in the palm of His hand, but has engraved our names there, and we are continually in His sight (Isaiah 49:16)

Please pass this page on to your friends & loved ones. If you aren't ashamed. Jesus said, ** " If you are ashamed of me," I will be ashamed of you before my Father."
** If you are not ashamed, pass this on. But only if you mean it.

Yes, I do love God. He is my source of existence and Savior. He keeps me functioning each and everyday. Without Him, I will be nothing. Without him, I am nothing but with Him "I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me." Phil 4:13

*This is too good not to share - * So this is me ... Just Checking *
Divine authority in grasp.


Rejections Are Mouldings, Acceptance Is Blessing.

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KIDS, PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS AT HOME.
mummieeeee!!! i scared! look at jie jie jinguo!

hahaha! kudos to jinguo! you're the MAN lor..
your no.1 fan made a poem for you:
man! you are the manly-iest man any manly man has ever seen in their entire life man. all men who are truely manly men sure mentioned, in a manly manner, abt your manly-ness infront of many manly men.

Friday, March 02, 2007

Its all about Jin guo...

Something to put a smile on ur face.... ;)