Why do people attend church service? We attend church service to seek and achieve change. So that we can change the world. The Early Church were called Christians by non-believers who saw Christ in them. Modern day believers call themselves Christians. Though no one can see any similarities between most of them and Jesus.
Monday, November 23, 2009
/11:16 PM
When you hang on her every word, but she says nothing at all.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
/4:15 PM
Haha I know what I want for my birthday. For all my friends to attend the X-Factor camp! (:
Thursday, November 19, 2009
/11:09 PM
Waiting at the bus-stop was quite a terrible experience. Lucky we weren't the only people at the bus-stop. The feeling is simply sickening. Break the silence?
Standing here in Your presence
Thinking of the good things You have done
Waiting here patiently
Just to hear Your still small voice again
Holy
Righteous
Faithful to the end
Saviour
Healer
Redeemer and Friend
I will worship You for who You are
I will worship You for who You are
I will worship You for who You are
Jesus
My soul secure
Your promise sure
Your love endures always
Thursday, November 12, 2009
/3:50 PM
Awesome stuff :)
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/3:08 PM
10 km time trial today. Lost to Weiling. Zzz.
I've been trying something recently, but I don't reckon I'm very successful at it - trying to be antisocial. Yes, yes I know I probably failed pretty badly since I'm not the type to sit in a corner and stone. But I've been getting people calling me 'emo' and 'acting funny' and 'attention seeking'. Um, the word is ANTISOCIAL. Okay trial period over. Back to myself, ya.
Training intensity has been increasing ever since round ubin, which Nic and I so awesomely screwed up heh. But still top 10 okay. And yes, I lost to Gengjie. Gengjie is OWNING. M-M-M-M-M-MONSTER KILLLLLLL.
Went looking for a girlfriend with Bynes yesterday after purchasing Primers' uniform and stuff. Love you Charlene <3
Hmm I did quite a bit of thinking during my swim just now, and I realised how dangerous relationships can be. If not handled properly, they can in all reality be open windows for jealousy, pride, anger, cynicism and a lost of trust and focus. Subtle as they are, they are undeniably real and potential footholds for the devil. I admit that over some recent matter I've fallen into one of these traps as well, feeding negative emotions and the like. Sarcasm, familiar to anyone else? But there should be unity in the Church - a unity of purpose, focus and voice.
25Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26"In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27and do not give the devil a foothold. 28He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need.
29Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
- Ephesians 4
We are called to be humble before God. How do we know what humility truly is? As I was swimming I somehow started comparing my own achievements with others. CCAs, music, grades. I was reminded that as children of God we should not compare ourselves with others, like the path of thought that Singaporean culture has indirectly developed within us, but instead we should compare ourselves to who God sees when He looks at us. The perfect example of our Lord Jesus Christ. Likewise, how do we learn true humility? By observing Jesus' example.
12When he was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he gave no answer. 13Then Pilate asked him, "Don't you hear the testimony they are bringing against you?" 14But Jesus made no reply, not even to a single charge—to the great amazement of the governor.
- Matthew 27
The humble quietly submit themselves to God, to His word and to His rod, who follow His directions, and comply with His designs, and who are gentle towards all men.
Have I been gentle with others?
Monday, November 9, 2009
/8:59 PM
Oh yea. Some conversation after training:
Me: "Coach, how was my stroke?"
Coach: "Well it was quite good. Really."
Me: "Uh. Then why am i STILL LOSING TO BRANDON?"
Coach: "Because he is twice as strong as you?"
Me: T_T
/8:47 PM
Haha I like nat team trainings because the timings are quite flexible. Training was quite awesome today! Anyway, I came across some facebook group today called "When I was your age, there were only 150 pokemon". Nice pics hehe.
CUTE AH.
WILD PIKACHUUUUUU!
HEH DRAGON WARRIOR MONSTERS!
It's some ongoing joke about dragon ball z I think. OVER NINE THOUSAND!
Heh. I love that expression hehehe.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
/11:32 PM
What in the world.
/8:28 PM
I hate that feeling of longing I get on weekends.
Friday, November 6, 2009
/12:11 PM
Well, if hell's worse than training, I don't ever want to go to hell ):
30km paddle, the first 10km wasn't that bad since I was riding wash. Then my butt started screaming lactic and I fell to the back. After 20km my core started screaming lactic and I realised I wasn't really breathing. Like, my body forgot it needs air or something. So I had to force myself to breathe with each stroke. Plus, still got people kaopei me. Okay. Whatever.
I've done like super many retarded things this year, yes? Okay I know I sleep a lot in class, but at least I'm not like... this guy.
Let's see. I accidentally broke the stone eagle's tongue, fell asleep during contact time at 7 plus and woke up at 9 plus quite a few times, fell asleep in class and got locked in when everyone went for ISO, went an entire day in PE attire because I forgot to pack my school uniform into my bag after morning training, camped at the bus-stop outside my school from 7.35 to 7.55 countless of times to avoid getting booked by prefects for being late, getting booked on the second last day of school for being late, getting threatened to be removed from my CCA for sleeping during chapel, sleeping in the toilet during some talk, participating in a group effort to mess around with the class cheer during the GEP camp, injuring my right shoulder in a failed attempt at high jump during the Track meet...
Okay I think that's enough.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
/10:12 PM
Eugene. orientation group one! says:
hahahaha
EE
Man first sinned, and God threw him out of the Garden of Eden. Man sinned again, and God... created the EE... says:
I will be laughing at YOU next year
Eugene. orientation group one! says:
):
Man first sinned, and God threw him out of the Garden of Eden. Man sinned again, and God... created the EE... says:
try not to do a bio ee
it's quite tough
Eugene. orientation group one! says:
i know
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh man. What am I in for?
/8:32 PM
WAH. CHAMPION. I fell asleep at 4pm and just woke up. I think coffeeshop mostly close already lol.
Paddled 20km today, 10km with resistance, 10km without. No one really told me the programme so I went down without resistance and was about to launch when coach called me back. Heh I can't wait for the sprint season to start. I want to try out my new stroke.
Persuaded myself to go swim after training even though it was crazy trying to drag my tired self off the MRT seat. Yes PCK, I was really sleeping. Swam like 36 laps out of 40 before the lifeguard motioned for me to stop because of the rain. Yeah I got from the swimming complex to the bus-stop at Clementi MRT without an umbrella, dry (not really).
And off I went to zzz. Oh wait. I did up a lot of stuff on my map. Now to think of new heroes...
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
/12:38 PM
I'll have to drown myself in Chinese. Surround myself with Chinese. To attain the state of nirvana known as 'Higher Chinese'.
Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth Would care to know my name Would care to feel my hurt Who am I, that the bright and morning star Would choose to light the way For my ever wandering heart
Not because of who I am But because of what You've done Not because of what I've done But because of who You are
I am a flower quickly fading Here today and gone tomorrow A wave tossed in the ocean Vapor in the wind Still You hear me when I'm calling Lord, You catch me when I'm falling And You've told me who I am I am Yours, I am Yours
Who am I, that the Eyes that see my sin Would look on me with love And watch me rise again Who am I, that The Voice that calmed the sea Would call out through the rain And calm the storm in me
/11:44 AM
YAY. TOMORROW REST DAY NO TRAINING.
25km today, rode Weili's wash for majority of 15km and slacked around with Victor for the technical 10km. Haha and coach says my stroke is good, yay thank God! (:
I realise my mind has degenerated to a state where I accept boring as normal. I don't even want to leave my house anymore haha. Just want to stay home and rest after training. I'm becoming anti-social ya.
What does it mean to have passion for someone? What does it mean to be passionate about someone? Maybe this might give a glimpse: Thinking about the person nearly all the time throughout the day. Breaking into song, thinking about the person. Remembering the person during a period of pain or resistance. Appreciating every aspect of the person's character. Desiring to know more about the person. Desiring to spend time with the person, to the extent it is the only thing on your mind. Wanting to change for the person.
Now, am I passionate about God?
Perfect obedience to God is the result of intense love and deep respect and reverence.
Monday, November 2, 2009
/10:31 PM
People ask, why do pastors keep repeating the same messages?
Pastors ask, why do people keep repeating the same mistakes?
/9:36 PM
Run like the end is in sight. There's no time to lose.
/12:53 AM
I am more than a conqueror in Christ.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
/4:56 PM
Just got back home haha. The swim was crazy, swam 60 laps before service and 70 laps after. I'm quite sure the ticket machine ate my money. I probably paid extra for my first ticket. On the way out I noticed the screen changed to reflect 'Not in Service'. Yeah, right on timing. After eating my money.
Heh I met some other nat team girl at the pool. Guess how I recognised her? From her weird tan. Our ugly kayaker tans. I tried running for a bus later on and my legs couldn't move. Hmm. How am I going to row tomorrow? Like crazy, of course.
If you could see your future in a glass of water, would you see heaven in mine?
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Eugene Leong
23 Nov 1993
ACSi 4.9 09
Westside Anglican Church
I'm more than a CONQUEROR in Christ!
Eat, Sleep, Paddle!
