Posted by: Joshua | July 20, 2009

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20th July, a group of 41 elects finally became councillors.

well, the journey was tough and arduous, especially through our training camp. As i entered the lecture theatre today, i felt a sense of nostalgia, i was brought back to the time where we were nominees.

and looking at us now, it’s really heartwarming to see how much we’ve grown, and how we’ve bonded. We cannot deny the fact that God has really moulded us through all these. y’know, i really thankful for the people in the council, the way everyone centers around God – having God as our cornerstone.

Like no other, we, as one heart and one voice, are the 34ths!

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Posted by: Joshua | July 16, 2009

Holy Fools

okay, i know my blog’s really dead, but i’ll try my very best to revive it(:

Anw here’s something really cool i read.

When God spoke to Abram, he obeyed at once, departing for an unknown land basedd only on a promise. Childless, he trusted God to make of him “a great nation”. God often does His work through “holy fools”-dreamers who strike out in ridiculous faith. Lesson learnt: Faith often appears where leasr expected and falters when it ought to thrive.

Faith looks across the storm-it does not doubt

Or stops to look at clouds or things without.

Faith does not question why when all His ways

Are hard to understand, but trusts and prays.

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Prayer – The voice of faith.

Posted by: Joshua | March 30, 2009

Liverpool supporter.

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This has been a hot topic, the extremely convincing 4-1 win where Liverpool trampled Man U at old trafford.

I’m not really an avid soccer fan, in fact, i kinda dislike watching soccer, but Liverpool caught my eye. The popular catchphrase “You’ll never walk alone”, stuck to me.

Out of nowhere, some really crazy thought came to my mind. – Liverpool wasn’ the only one who made the promise, God did as well. He promised us his covering, his shelter, his love.

Who knows, God may be a Liverpool fan as well(:

Posted by: Joshua | March 23, 2009

Forever.

I received this word during Saturday’s service. I kept thinking over and over again what God was trying to tell me. Well, I didn’t obtain a definite answer, but the word “forever” represents something everlasting, something in which time cannot gauge.

Many song lyrics came to my mind as I pondered on this very word. I was reminded, countless promises made in the bible, the very same numbers still remain to this day.

Upon reflection, this question comes to mind, “Is my faith forever?”

Christianity isn’t a phase nor a stepping stone of life, it is life itself.

I’m Forever Yours.

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Posted by: Joshua | March 8, 2009

Constantine.

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Sometimes it’s hell trying to get to heaven, and it feels like heaven as we embark to hell.

The thing is, utopia ain’t heaven, it’s all in our minds. Hell isn’t defined by tribulations.

What’s our ending point?

Posted by: Joshua | February 23, 2009

What are we holding on to?

Tolkien’s classic The Lord of the Rings trilogy came to life in recent years on film. In the second epic story, the hero, Frodo, reached a point of despair and wearily confided to hsi friend, “I can’t do this, Sam.” As a good friend, Sam gave a rousing speech: “It’s like in the great stories…Full of darkness and danger they were…Folk in those stories had lots of chances of turninh back, only they didn’t. They kept going. Because they were holding on to something.” Which prompted Frodo to ask: “What are we holding on to, Sam?”

It’s a significant question, one that we all need to ask ourselves. Living in a fallen, broken world, it’s on wonder that sometimes we feel overwhelmed by the powers of darkness. When we are at the point of despair, ready to throw in the towel, we do well to follow Paul’s advice to Timothy in 1 Timothy 6:12

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

In life’s battles, let’s hold on to the fact that good will triumph over evil in the end, that one day we will see our Master and Leader face-to-face, and we will reign with Him forever. We can be part of this great story, knowing that if we have trusted Jesus for salvation we are guaranteed a victorious ending!

Though weak and helpless in life’s fray,

God’s mighty power shall be my stay;

Without, within, He gives to me

The strength to gain the victory. – D. De Haan

The trials of earth aresmall compared with the triumphs of heaven.

Posted by: Joshua | February 15, 2009

Unbreakable.

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How hard is your faith?

Hard as diamonds? Or easily torn like tissue?

What protects us?

Psalm 91:1 – He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

It’s about being unbreakable for Christ, impacting lives (:

Posted by: Joshua | February 10, 2009

Breaking Barriers.

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chapel – few hands raised, many were confused. People laughed when I raised my hands.

Somehow, I wasn’t sad/angry. In no way atheistic, I felt glad. Not because people don’t know God, but because they don’t KNOW God. It may sound stupid with this repetition, but people only know God by name and they repeat stuff without knowing what they’re saying. It’s a reward I guess, I see abundance, I see new faces, I see a whole new world to grow even more. I’m greatful for that, not because I know I’ve got to work so much more, but the fact that Luxury from God comes after we’ve done the work.

This nursery rhyme is more sophisticated than I thought. We always get washed down whilst striving for something, we get discouraged and it demoralizes us. In a more naive way, we all know what the sunshine stands for and I guess, keep trying as well, problems may come, but they’ll eventually disappear like how the water sprout dries up(:

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Posted by: Joshua | February 8, 2009

Vindicated.

I am selfish, I am wrong.

After yesterday’s preaching from Ps Jeff, I discovered so much. It was a huge impact, and it made me realise just how much higher God’s ways are. We get hurt because we dwell on what we expect from people where the only person who can meet these needs are God. I have to admit, I’ve been dwelling in the past for far too long, and I only brought crap unto myself. The world continues to revolve and people move and my mind would still be encased in something called the past, I need to escape —> Breakthrough.

I apologize to those I’ve hurt, be it my words, my actions, my ego. I’m posting this not for a boast, but to let the world see what I want people to hold me accountable for. I’m in new lands now, a whole new world in ACJC. If foundations are set in wrong soil, it would only take a small tremor to crumble the building. If I don’t start now, nothing would ever occur. I know it will be one of the biggest tests in my life. God didn’t promise us a smooth sailing life, but we get one with countless crossroads and hurdles. His promise to us is the light at the end of the tunnel, the ultimate end zone.

The time is now.

Posted by: Joshua | February 1, 2009

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