Another year has yet passed! It was such a great start of the year to spend time with a bunch of your friends. Travelling around together has indeed opened up ourselves for sharing, laughters, tears, frights and joy! It's only been a day since we all last met (and to one 5 days), and yet, I'm missing you guys!
The fun trip started all the way up north in Penang, where we got stuffed with window shopping, food, the crazy driving around, jet ski and banana boat rides. There after, in Ipoh with much more food, more window shopping, climbing up and down in the pitch-black cave of Ipoh, visits to some of the tourist attractions. We have definitely gained lots of weight throughout. The journey continued down south to KL, where we get to experience the unwanted technical problems in the LRT, where doors do not open when they supposed to! We had much fun walking around in major shopping complexes, visited Sunway Lagoon where they snatch your money like crazy! Nevertheless, we experienced and challenged ourselves to the max, with three Tomahawks rides in a row, two pirate ship rides and reverse bungee ride for 2! :P Fun fun fun!
The trip continues with our last pit stop at Singapore. We've been brought to lots of shopping places, and INTERESTING food - fried mars bars, bak chor mee, chili crabs... And all the cars were parked as if they are in show rooms! Shiny floors, cars, toilets, heart-to-heart talks are still freshly in my mind! Indeed, what a nice 2 weeks! Thanks guys for being there and the accompaniment! I sincerely hope that we can all cherish these friendships and encourage one another as we journey through the years!
Signed,
ff
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Back in Tanah Airku!
It's the time of the year when everyone tries to escape the warm summer!
Of course, I also joined the fun and flew back to my beloved Tanah Air! The weather here is warm and humid, just like how it should be. My craving for Nasi Lemak, Chili Crab is finally satisfied!
I'm gonna stay here for a few more months, I'm sure it's gonna be awesome!
To all my friends who are back in their home country, have a great holiday ahead!
Cheers,
FF
Of course, I also joined the fun and flew back to my beloved Tanah Air! The weather here is warm and humid, just like how it should be. My craving for Nasi Lemak, Chili Crab is finally satisfied!
I'm gonna stay here for a few more months, I'm sure it's gonna be awesome!
To all my friends who are back in their home country, have a great holiday ahead!
Cheers,
FF
Monday, August 30, 2010
Semangat Patriotik
It's has been very very long since I last posted on this blog!
Malaysia's Independence Day is up tomorrow! I have never felt this feeling of patriotic before. I always wanted to leave Malaysia due to uncountable reasonssss.. And now, after being away for so long, I started to miss Malaysia...
After all, I am still "Anak Malaysia". This year, I'm very proud to be able to meet a few former choir members, and we're going to perform on the street here in Australia by singing patriotic songs! And I'm actually very proud and excited about it!
Proud to be Anak Malaysia!
ff
Malaysia's Independence Day is up tomorrow! I have never felt this feeling of patriotic before. I always wanted to leave Malaysia due to uncountable reasonssss.. And now, after being away for so long, I started to miss Malaysia...
After all, I am still "Anak Malaysia". This year, I'm very proud to be able to meet a few former choir members, and we're going to perform on the street here in Australia by singing patriotic songs! And I'm actually very proud and excited about it!
Proud to be Anak Malaysia!
ff
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
My Deepest Prayer for the right "You"
Dear God, I know that she's out there. The one that I'm supposed to share my whole life with. And in time, you'll show her to me. Will you take care of her? Comfort her? And protect her? Until the day we meet. Let her know, my heart is beating with hers. ♥
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In a dream, I hold you close
Embracing you with my hands
You gazed at me with eyes full of love
And made me understand
That I was meant to share it with you
My heart, my mind, and my soul
Then I open my eyes and all i see
Reality shows I'm alone
But I know some day you'll be by my side
Cause I know God's just waiting 'til the time is right
God will you keep her safe from the thunderstorm?
When the day is cold, will you keep her warm?
When darkness falls, will you please shine her the way?
God will you let her know that I love her
So when there's no one there that she's not alone?
Just close her eyes and let her know
My heart is beating with hers
So I pray until that day
When our hearts will beat as one
I will wait so patiently
For that day to come
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In a dream, I hold you close
Embracing you with my hands
You gazed at me with eyes full of love
And made me understand
That I was meant to share it with you
My heart, my mind, and my soul
Then I open my eyes and all i see
Reality shows I'm alone
But I know some day you'll be by my side
Cause I know God's just waiting 'til the time is right
God will you keep her safe from the thunderstorm?
When the day is cold, will you keep her warm?
When darkness falls, will you please shine her the way?
God will you let her know that I love her
So when there's no one there that she's not alone?
Just close her eyes and let her know
My heart is beating with hers
So I pray until that day
When our hearts will beat as one
I will wait so patiently
For that day to come
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Saturday, March 27, 2010
Hour of darkness
Today is Earth Hour day. We are encouraged to off our lights from 8.30pm - 9.30pm. But for me, I can't be bother switching my lights on after sunset. So I spent my whole evening thinking and reflecting upon my life.
Well, many random thoughts did flash across my mind, and I'm not sure they are useful. But one thing I must note, is a short book from the Discovery Series of RBC of which I've read in late December. The words in the book are still so clear in my heart. The title of the book was "The Mockery and the Majesty of Calvary".
As per the title says, the book was mainly about the Good Friday story - the Crucifixion of Christ. Yes, it's only a week away from Good Friday and Easter. Reflecting upon the scripture, this period that Christ has gone through, can be dramatic to someone, can be gruesome, but for me, it's awesome! Let me clarify, isn't it awesome that God sent His OWN Son as an atonement for our sins, the greatest sinners of the whole universe? We definitely is not worthy of Him to die for us, for because of His great love and mercy, Christ died for us to reconcile us back to the Father.
We cannot even imagine of the suffering that Christ has gone through. Quoting from the book that I've mentioned earlier.
The Torture of The Cross
The physical aspects of crucifixion event were excruciating. The cross was laid on the ground and the condemned stretched upon it. Historians believe that the nails - 9 to 12 inches long - were probably not driven through the palms of the hands but rather through the spaces between the small bones of the wrist. This would take the nail through the main nerve center leading to the hand and would prevent the executed individual from pulling the nail through the fleshy webbing of the hand and attempting escape - as if that were ever possible. The victim's feet would then be overlapped and, with knees slightly bent, forced onto a small pedestal on the cross. Once the condemned was nailed to the cross, the executioners would hoist it up with ropes and drop it into a prepared hole in the ground where the cross would come crashing down with a thud. It seems ridiculously obvious to say, but all of this would have been unbelievably painful. The nails would have felt like flaming pokers to the nerves and muscles of the hands and feet. The lifting would have been disorienting, perhaps even resulting in momentary vertigo. Most painful of all, however, would have been when the cross was dropped into the ground. The jolt would have resulted in a violent pulling of the victim's shoulders and elbows - which were unable to "give" under the forceful wrenching of the body. This often resulted in shoulder separations and shoulder dislocations, which would have been horrific. Yet as terrifyingly brutal as all of this was, it was only the beginning...
Well, the article continues on describing the physical pain of someone who was condemned of a cross sentence. But as for Christ, the most painful of all, is the separation from God throughout the whole crucifixion process.
Why? Why did Christ has to suffer these? Because of the love of Christ. Yes, as Christian in this modern living world, it's hard to resist the temptation of the world, remembering that the teaching of Paul in 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." Yes, it IS hard! But, how difficult is this compared to the suffering that Christ gone through back in those days? Brothers and Sisters, let us hold on to Christ, for He has victory over all! Let us seek Him for strength and wisdom as we carry our cross daily. May we all be strong and bold in Him and bring the gospel to the unreached!
Shalom!
Well, many random thoughts did flash across my mind, and I'm not sure they are useful. But one thing I must note, is a short book from the Discovery Series of RBC of which I've read in late December. The words in the book are still so clear in my heart. The title of the book was "The Mockery and the Majesty of Calvary".
As per the title says, the book was mainly about the Good Friday story - the Crucifixion of Christ. Yes, it's only a week away from Good Friday and Easter. Reflecting upon the scripture, this period that Christ has gone through, can be dramatic to someone, can be gruesome, but for me, it's awesome! Let me clarify, isn't it awesome that God sent His OWN Son as an atonement for our sins, the greatest sinners of the whole universe? We definitely is not worthy of Him to die for us, for because of His great love and mercy, Christ died for us to reconcile us back to the Father.
We cannot even imagine of the suffering that Christ has gone through. Quoting from the book that I've mentioned earlier.
The Torture of The Cross
The physical aspects of crucifixion event were excruciating. The cross was laid on the ground and the condemned stretched upon it. Historians believe that the nails - 9 to 12 inches long - were probably not driven through the palms of the hands but rather through the spaces between the small bones of the wrist. This would take the nail through the main nerve center leading to the hand and would prevent the executed individual from pulling the nail through the fleshy webbing of the hand and attempting escape - as if that were ever possible. The victim's feet would then be overlapped and, with knees slightly bent, forced onto a small pedestal on the cross. Once the condemned was nailed to the cross, the executioners would hoist it up with ropes and drop it into a prepared hole in the ground where the cross would come crashing down with a thud. It seems ridiculously obvious to say, but all of this would have been unbelievably painful. The nails would have felt like flaming pokers to the nerves and muscles of the hands and feet. The lifting would have been disorienting, perhaps even resulting in momentary vertigo. Most painful of all, however, would have been when the cross was dropped into the ground. The jolt would have resulted in a violent pulling of the victim's shoulders and elbows - which were unable to "give" under the forceful wrenching of the body. This often resulted in shoulder separations and shoulder dislocations, which would have been horrific. Yet as terrifyingly brutal as all of this was, it was only the beginning...
Well, the article continues on describing the physical pain of someone who was condemned of a cross sentence. But as for Christ, the most painful of all, is the separation from God throughout the whole crucifixion process.
Why? Why did Christ has to suffer these? Because of the love of Christ. Yes, as Christian in this modern living world, it's hard to resist the temptation of the world, remembering that the teaching of Paul in 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." Yes, it IS hard! But, how difficult is this compared to the suffering that Christ gone through back in those days? Brothers and Sisters, let us hold on to Christ, for He has victory over all! Let us seek Him for strength and wisdom as we carry our cross daily. May we all be strong and bold in Him and bring the gospel to the unreached!
Shalom!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Map of Life
I've just enrolled for a online bible course. The first lesson is an important but yet being forgotten by some of the Christians today - The Map of Life.
The lesson was being introduced by a short story of a boy and the father.
The boy had never seen his father study a map so carefully. He asked, "Father, why are you looking at that map?" His father smiled. "This map shows the streets of the city to which we are going. They say there is work there, in the city." Then the father's smile became a little sad. "I used to always know where I was," he said, "but the world has changed. Now we are going where we have never been before. For that, one needs a map."
The journey was long, and there was much time for thought. After a while, the boy again looked to his father. "Father, my birthday is coming soon. I know that I should not ask for much, but there is one thing you could give me." "I will give you whatever I can, son. What is it you want?" The boy replied, "A map." The father was puzzled. "Why do you ask for a map?"
The boy thought carefully. He said, "Because I will be growing older. I will be going where I have never been before. And you said, 'for that, one needs a map.'"
Yes! Indeed the truth is, whether young or old, we are all going where we have never been before. Every day we face new decisions, new demands, and new dangers. How are we to find our way safely through these? How are we to guide our families and especially our young ones? There are maps for every part of the world. But is there a map for the greatest journey of all, life itself?
How quickly this one, brief life passes. To ruin it by choosing a wrong road would be a terrible waste. How can we be sure of life's true purpose and direction? How can we be certain that we have made proper preparation for what lies beyond death? In seeking a Map for life, we should open the Bible because of the claims it makes. Again and again it assures us that it is the pure word from our Maker. Yes, the map for life.
Great man of God like Moses, King David,and Jeremiah has been emphasizing that the Word are from God through the Spirit! We must therefore seriously ask, "Did these prophets have a bad habit of lying? Or were they speaking the truth and God really did speak through them?"
Jesus assured us that these Bible prophets spoke the truth. Jesus relied on their reports of history (Matthew 12:40; 24:37-39). He trusted in all their writings, and taught us to have the same trust (Matthew 5:17-19; Luke 16:17, 29; 24:27, 44; John 5:39-47). He based His arguments on the exact words they used (Matthew 19:5-6; 22:32).
Paul urged his friend Timothy to be a good student of these Scriptures. Why? They are "the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15). The apostles' writings make them even more valuable to truth seekers, for to the apostles Jesus promised "all truth" (John 16:13). There can be no doubt what the Bible is claiming to be: the Guide Book or the Map from our Maker who calls us to fulfill the special purpose for which He created us.
Many claim to speak for, or about, God. Making loud claims is easy. The hard part is proving those claims to be true. Most books by great thinkers do not try to offer real proof. The Bible not only offers good evidence, it is itself the proof!
The Bible, written over many centuries, stands alone in combining two things: It foretold coming events. Then, much later, it reported their fulfillment. These are not 'guesses' about small, hidden happenings. Many of the Bible's prophecies deal with entire nations, and world-changing events. Hundreds of the prophecies are about the King called Christ.
Well, the summary of this lesson will be: God's Message leads you into better, happier living. It brings you hope, joy, love and life.
Amen!
The lesson was being introduced by a short story of a boy and the father.
The boy had never seen his father study a map so carefully. He asked, "Father, why are you looking at that map?" His father smiled. "This map shows the streets of the city to which we are going. They say there is work there, in the city." Then the father's smile became a little sad. "I used to always know where I was," he said, "but the world has changed. Now we are going where we have never been before. For that, one needs a map."
The journey was long, and there was much time for thought. After a while, the boy again looked to his father. "Father, my birthday is coming soon. I know that I should not ask for much, but there is one thing you could give me." "I will give you whatever I can, son. What is it you want?" The boy replied, "A map." The father was puzzled. "Why do you ask for a map?"
The boy thought carefully. He said, "Because I will be growing older. I will be going where I have never been before. And you said, 'for that, one needs a map.'"
Yes! Indeed the truth is, whether young or old, we are all going where we have never been before. Every day we face new decisions, new demands, and new dangers. How are we to find our way safely through these? How are we to guide our families and especially our young ones? There are maps for every part of the world. But is there a map for the greatest journey of all, life itself?
How quickly this one, brief life passes. To ruin it by choosing a wrong road would be a terrible waste. How can we be sure of life's true purpose and direction? How can we be certain that we have made proper preparation for what lies beyond death? In seeking a Map for life, we should open the Bible because of the claims it makes. Again and again it assures us that it is the pure word from our Maker. Yes, the map for life.
Great man of God like Moses, King David,and Jeremiah has been emphasizing that the Word are from God through the Spirit! We must therefore seriously ask, "Did these prophets have a bad habit of lying? Or were they speaking the truth and God really did speak through them?"
Jesus assured us that these Bible prophets spoke the truth. Jesus relied on their reports of history (Matthew 12:40; 24:37-39). He trusted in all their writings, and taught us to have the same trust (Matthew 5:17-19; Luke 16:17, 29; 24:27, 44; John 5:39-47). He based His arguments on the exact words they used (Matthew 19:5-6; 22:32).
Paul urged his friend Timothy to be a good student of these Scriptures. Why? They are "the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15). The apostles' writings make them even more valuable to truth seekers, for to the apostles Jesus promised "all truth" (John 16:13). There can be no doubt what the Bible is claiming to be: the Guide Book or the Map from our Maker who calls us to fulfill the special purpose for which He created us.
Many claim to speak for, or about, God. Making loud claims is easy. The hard part is proving those claims to be true. Most books by great thinkers do not try to offer real proof. The Bible not only offers good evidence, it is itself the proof!
The Bible, written over many centuries, stands alone in combining two things: It foretold coming events. Then, much later, it reported their fulfillment. These are not 'guesses' about small, hidden happenings. Many of the Bible's prophecies deal with entire nations, and world-changing events. Hundreds of the prophecies are about the King called Christ.
Well, the summary of this lesson will be: God's Message leads you into better, happier living. It brings you hope, joy, love and life.
Amen!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Treasure It!
Last Sunday, when I searched through my church's book shelves, I've found a few copies of Malay Language New Testament Bible.
I picked it up. As I hold it in my hands, I felt a great deal of satisfaction in my heart! This is because Malay Bibles are no longer allowed to be imported from other countries due to some political issues earlier on.
This little Malay Bible, has taught me to treasure what we already have, and be grateful for it! As we have received the salvation through Christ, let us continue to live out our salvation! Never ever take it for granted! Also, let us share the great joy and news to our friends and neighbors.
Philippians 2:12-13
"Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. "
With love,
FF
I picked it up. As I hold it in my hands, I felt a great deal of satisfaction in my heart! This is because Malay Bibles are no longer allowed to be imported from other countries due to some political issues earlier on.
This little Malay Bible, has taught me to treasure what we already have, and be grateful for it! As we have received the salvation through Christ, let us continue to live out our salvation! Never ever take it for granted! Also, let us share the great joy and news to our friends and neighbors.
Philippians 2:12-13
"Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. "
With love,
FF
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