Heart Of Praises

2 years flew by since my last post on this blog, cliche as it sounds but time flies. No wonder scriptures tell us to number our days. 'Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.' Psalms 90:12 Recently, 8 JCs were asked to merge, MJC with TPJC was one of the pairs of colleges. The waiting before the eventual news for many was filled with trepidation. Personally, though disturbed I still know that all things will work together for good, thank God for his peace that my sleep leading up to the release of news wasn't affected. This waiting time has also forced me to slow down and reflect on my time in JC. I always thought that it will be long term and it saddens me when some of my colleagues will be leaving.  For me, spending my time to educate the youths not just about Chemistry but about life in general has been a blessing to myself. Yes there are many times when I was exasperated by the numerous let down by different students at different occasions b...

These past two weeks have been tough, from the passing on of the founder of modern Singapore LKY to my friend Jeremy in my previous church cg. The fragility of life and the purpose by which one lives his or her life became more stark than ever. The tremendous outpouring of grief over LKY's death had gripped the entire nation. For a nation that prides itself on its pragmatism and efficiency, spending over 8 hours to queue up where you can only pay respect from a nation since there was vigil guard over the coffin of LKY defies common logic. Then again, LKY was not a common man, his remarkable life stories pieced together by different sources, from the man on the street to official sources to his own family members, I come to respect this man even more. ----------------------- The death of Jeremy was a shock to all who knew him, one that had so much zest for life itself, his fun-loving antics and dedication as a friend..he was so gregarious and sporting and came as a Star War...

This passage was given by my pastor at the start of 2014, where he prophesied that in the natural 2014 will be  filled with darkness and that there will be a strain of virus being prominent. Pastor Prince also shared about a renewed focus on the matters of Israel in 2014. Attending the last service for the year, it was definitely a time of reflection on all that has happened. Ebola, Crimea, ISIS, missing air planes (MH370, MH17, QZ8501), S.Korea sinking ferry etc. As believers, we have the promise that His glory will shine upon our faces and we will be radiant as long as we behold Him. Truly I thank God for the year of greater glory which I have seen myself, truly I have been blessed to be a blessing. Blessings on its own are meaningless when it's all self-fulfilling only.  ' If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it.' Matt 10:39. It's all about Jesus! Isaiah 60  New King James Version (NKJV) Arise, shi...

It's been quite awhile since I last update, it has been my practice especially in Dec to reflect on the year that just flew past. Its been a year truly of greater glory. So many things to give thanks for, good health and strength, a good circle of family and friends, good work environment and a deeper understanding of His love and grace. Recently, my pet just passed on to animal heaven. Though primarily it belongs to L, I also felt pain, pain of losing a loved one. Its also this pain that causes me to reflect more on what's truly important, at times we forget while we are chasing for material gains or fleeting pleasures or momentarily distractions. I had to push aside a friend's wedding because of it. :( Funny thing is that in the past, I will not think of myself being so 'feeling', perhaps over the years I have also changed. Well, I guess I am still learning about myself and how everything that happen will worketh towards my good in the end, Romans 8:28. ...

Isaiah 60:1-5 Amplified Bible (AMP) 60  Arise [from the depression and prostration in which circumstances have kept you—rise to a new life]! Shine (be radiant with the glory of the Lord), for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you! 2  For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and dense darkness [all] peoples , but the Lord shall arise upon you [O Jerusalem], and His glory shall be seen on you . 3  And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. 4  Lift up your eyes round about you and see! They all gather themselves together, they come to you. Your sons shall come from afar, and your daughters shall be carried  and  nursed in the arms. 5  Then you shall see and be radiant, and your heart shall thrill  and  tremble with joy [at the glorious deliverance] and be enlarged; because the abundant wealth of the [Dead]  [ a ] Sea shall be turned to you, unto you shall...

4th of March...3 months flew past once school started, went for my MRI scan of my right knee today at CGH. Really appreciate the help from health-care givers even late into the night where my appointment was scheduled, of course L being in the sector helps me understand more about the working conditions and sacrifices that health-care givers faced in their course of work. Thank God for His grace, everything was subsidized considering I am under outpatient, this was an unexpected surprise. Trusting God for a good report for my MRI scan, I really want to go back to badminton.. Yesterday was also a day where my recently graduated batch of students came back for their results, thankfully most of them did well by the grace of God and their own hard work. My heart goes out to some of my students who did not do too well and possibly may select a alternative education route. However, I know that if they don't give up and continue to pursue their dreams without feeling the need to confo...