You are the Potter, I am the clay

Last night I watched SG Idol, Theatre Auditions. It recapped how 100 became 28. Needless to say, those who didn't make the mark were sad or rather downtrodden and cried as if it was the end of the world. To all these who can't take "NO" for an answer, I sympathize with them. Roxeann - her 2nd attempt to audition for SG Idol. When announced that she was not in, she pleaded with the judges while the rest of her other contestants walked out of the exit door, with their head held low. She asked the judges shamelessly to let her into the competition.. harllow??? (cynical tone + look) Dick gave a good reason: "How can we let you in when we asked the rest to go home". She was very desperate and kept pleading... Ken gave a good word of wisdom: "Face the defeat bravely and you will improve". Outside the doors, Gurmit and Daniel were there to offer their comfort to the disheartened losers. I thought SG Idol placed too much emphasis on those who were booted o...

Hi. Just blog on something lighter than usual. :) It's my 29th Birthday today. 29 years ago, God decided that I should be on earth and here I am. Sometimes I question my own existence, but that aside I am here and I should make the best of my time here. My husband celebrated my birthday 3 days earlier as we have prayer meeting in church today. It's ok with me, after all it's just a day and as long as HE remembers, I'm glad. He told me that we were going to a posh place to eat and to dress my best. I told him for me to meet his request, I need to buy a dress to match the occassion, he willingly gave his consent but peppered here and there with some remarks that I already have a few dresses in my wardrobe and are some seldom worn. On Monday, I bought the dress at lightning speed (within 10 mins). The price was right, the fit was nice and I was happy. I wore that dress to "THE DINING ROOM" for the dinner that he would buy me. We ordered a dozen of fresh oysters ...

ET is currently on security alert 505. I do not know exactly what the numbers stand for but I know the situation has gone worse. Jason was telling me that 15 military police rebelled and tooks some weapons out of the military citing that it was a command issued from the top. It was found out too late. It seemed that this morning, relegated soldiers and those are in the force had a shoot out. The organization which Jason is in has ordered a 'evacuation' - meaning that the organization would shut down and all of them were asked to leave the country. On 28 April, when we descended upon Dili, the worse of the riot began. 20 May 2006 was supposed to be the nation's 4th celebration of Independence. Celebration? Far from it. What has independence brought? Higher cost of living - ET is using USD as their nation's currency (under the Indonesian rule, they were using rupiah). A plate of fried rice cost USD4.00, Education costs between USD$5 to USD$15 per month and a taxi ride to ...

Yesterday I attended my last life group meeting with the Olives. It was interesting how God began speaking to me. First it was through the song: By the Power of Your Love. While we sang, my eyes rested on the words: "As I wait, I'll rise up like and eagle"... following that song, Aunty Doris closed in prayer. In her prayer she mentioned two pictures, a raw diamond and a polished diamond and was asking God to polish us so that we sparkle. I recalled quickly that God had spoken to me with these two pictures when He called me into full time ministry. God was saying, He would polish me so that I would sparkle. After our bible study, the LG celebrated my birthday (a week in advance). Aunty Doris prayed for me and it seems to me that God was once again reaffirming my call in full time. When prayer was over and the cake was cut and distributed, Veron came over to me and told me that when she laid her hands on me, she saw an eagle soaring strongly and steadily. She sensed that G...

I just returned from Ipoh, went there on invitation by my colleague to visit her god-son's home town and to 'keep her company'. This trip was particularly refreshing for me as I had time to really unpack and pack up my thoughts and feelings properly. I had a lot time to reflect and to pray. Sometimes I just think nothing and enjoy His Presence. His assuring presence has certainly strengthen me. Indeed, listening to God is the most important. There are one thousand and one things that requires our attention, which one first, LORD? Until God says, do this, I guess, I won't move.... it's not easy because humanly, we would always want to do something to 'prove our worth'. Sometimes consciously and sometimes unconsciously. Yet, our worth is not in what we can do, we don't need to prove ourselves in order to be loved, we are already loved and valued by our Eternal Father, whether we can do or not. Being approved by God? - May we know his word, read his word, u...

This is my fourth trip to East Timor. It was certainly an exciting trip. On the average we spent about 4 hours on the road daily. When we arrived there on the first day, 28 April, we smacked right into the final day of the riots. The disgruntled soldiers who were dismissed from the military started a protest. In Singapore, we never had protest so it was "exciting" to see a group of people holding axes and sticks in their hands walking towards you. I had to do a "3 point turn" and turn back. Instead of going to the Orphange, we left for Baucau, the 2nd largest city of ET. It was about 3 hours drive from Dili and the road conditions were fine. Comfort would be the last thing on my mind. I would be happy to have a roof over my head. The rooms in Baucau cost only US$10. The bathroom was communal type, water was cold and electricity was cut off at 12am... we had to open our room doors as it was getting quite warm in the room. Most of us woke up at 2.3oam to the commo...