#116

Because this is how we should live lives.

God doesn't give us the strength to stand up once again, just to fall down once more. He wants us to learn and grow. 

Xx

#115

He who owes us NOTHING yet gives us EVERYTHING; including laying down his life for us.

Our Saviour, Our Messiah.

How blessed are we!

#114

Teach the kids to realize their blessings too.
When they start counting those blessings already received and are still coming, they will realize that those blessings are ENDLESS and UnCOUNTable! 

So, count those blessings, not the problems.

Be grateful for small things, big things, and everything in between. 
Xx

#113

A panda researchers in China, wear panda costumes to give mother-like feeling to a lonely baby panda who lost her mother.

How nice!!
Moral teachers may want to use this issue/example as ABM for nilai 'kasih sayang' and Bidang 3: Alam Sekitar especially nilai 'peka terhadap isu-isu alam sekitar'.


Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness.
Xx

#112

John 11:40

Rely on His power and faithfulness, we shall see the glory of God, and be happy in the sight. Call God Father, in prayer, and to draw near to him as children to a father, with humble reverence, yet with holy boldness.

With His glory, you will shine. So sparkly that you don't need a spotlight!

In His Grace and Peace

#111

John 11:25
He is the Resurrection and the Life. In every sense he is the Resurrection; the source, the substance, the first-fruits, the cause of it. 

When our Master comes, He calls for us. He comes in His word and ordinances, and calls us to them, calls us by them, calls us to Himself.

Trusting Him brings life. Believing brings rest. 
So, stop trying to figure everything out. 
Let God be God in your life.

In His Grace and Peace

#110

Oh, hi! 
I'm a Royal Cat. 
My King took a crown of thorns so that I may have a crown of righteousness.

I've been moody and grumpy lately.
I need to constantly remind myself that my mood shouldn't dictate my manners! 

Happy Mid-autumn festival to all my family and friends; far and near! 





Xx

#109

John 11:9

God never brings his people into any danger but he goes with them in it.
Amidst the temptations and snares that are laid for us, we shall not fall because His light will surround us if we follow His will and glory.

Never doubt in the Dark what God has shown you in the Light.

In His Grace and Peace

#108

As I now write articles and compile a journal for my Man of Steel, I realize how important he is to me and how much he means to me. 

When we ate, we thought of you. Unconsciously, when we were about to have lunch yesterday, I said "Kongkong chiak." 
It has been a habit all these years.

When we watched the daily dramas, we thought of you; us fighting over the channels. 

I now take over your place to cook rice.

There's no one who would wake us up from our afternoon nap, if our handphones fail to do so.

There's this sense of emptiness at home.

We still need time to adapt.

You leaving isn't the ending, but the beginning to many more happy stories. Because a happy man like you would want us to sow and reap the fruits of happiness too.

Whisper prayers for us from above ya.


xxx

#107

A mask to wear; our masks in life:

A facial mask keeps your skin radiant and young. It's our vain friend. Our Vain Mask.

A mask also serves as a camouflage or for dress-ups/costumes during parties. This is the Entertainment Mask.

There's also a mask to put on that gives you a strong front. It gives you courage when you're weak so you will not break your defenses. Some call it the Ego Mask. It is my fort; my defense system.

Another mask available is this: the 'False Humility' mask. In life, some would put on this mask. We do too, sometimes. Why? To attract and garner the public's attention; acting all good and perfect, focusing on others' weaknesses and shortcomings. This is an ugly and unhealthy mask. We don't need this False Humility mask. Don't put it on. We don't need cheap tactics to get attention.

Be humble for you have the Father's attention. You have always been in His sight since birth.

#Masks
#FalseHumility
#Humble

#106

We multiply Love!

#105

What is ''40 Days for Life''?
Check out the link.
http://www.40daysforlife.com/getinvolved.html


''The greatest destroyer of peace is abortion because if a mother can kill her own child, what is left for me to kill you and you to kill me? There is nothing between.''
-Mother Teresa 

xxx

#104

"A man is but the product of his thoughts. 
What he thinks, he becomes." 
– Mahatma Gandhi

Perspectives.


xxx

#103

I believe in the power of prayers. It is the best way to draw strength from Heaven. 

During my practicum days, when I was asked to teach math in the last class of form4, I admit; it wasn't an easy task for me. Kids were less motivated and they gave up really fast. It was hard to get them to hold a pen! Let alone, expect them to follow the P&P for two periods.

But, God hears our prayers if we pray earnestly. "Ask and you shall receive."

I've got kids from that class, who now tells me they passed they math paper during their recent exams. And, they say that it's the first time they pass too!


I'm ever thankful for this bunch of practicum kids I have met. You all remind me of how loving He is; The Lord who listens to His people who seek His grace and mercy earnestly.

May this kids shine in His light. 
May teachers share His love with their kids.
May we play a role to shape them; His people.

#INeverThoughtIdBeACikguToo
#YourPlansAreAmazingLord
#OneOfTheBestDecisionIveMade
#BeingACikgu


xxx

#102

I always love going over to my grandparents whenever I'm on hols. 
There's always someone who will be waiting and looking forward to us coming; welcoming with arms wide open, loud voice and a wide smile plastered on his face.
We are so used to call "Kongkong" when we reach the gate.

This morning too. It's been a habit over these years.

All I have now are the memories and a photo of you smiling widely like you always do, placed on the table in the living room.

But, I still have a nenek who's 82 and still very healthy. She's my only grandparent now. We will treasure her like precious gem. What I can't do for and with my Man Of Steel, I shall; for her.

#WhenWeAreBusyGrowingUp #OurGrandparentsAreGrowingOldToo

xxx

#101

The best gift you could ever give someone is your 

time 

because you are giving them something you will 

never get

back.

#100

Rich VS Happy

Value VS Price

xxx

#99

I wrote and posted this on Facebook during Malaysia Day.

Happy Malaysia Day!

As much as I hope to see the tomorrows in my kids, I also hope to see a better tomorrow in my homeland.

Hope.

The Lord can make any country perfect if He wants too. But, He doesn't. Because He wants us to know that it isn't easy to run, rule a country. He wants us to learn.

Indirectly, to learn also to prepare ourselves to enter His kingdom- Heaven. This is where our true citizenship lies.

Lets start with love; for love overpowers hatred, discrimination, greed and revenge.

And, love whispers peace and unity.

HOPE

1. to want something to happen or be true and think that it could happen or be true.

2. to cherish a desire with anticipation.

3. trust

4. to desire with expectation of obtainment.

5. to expect with confidence : trust

xxx

#98

Because wherever I go, You'd always hold my hand. 
That's how and why I learn to see the sweetness of life- through Your grace and glory.

xxx

#97

“My, what beautiful blossoms we have this year. But look, this one’s late. But I’ll bet that when it blooms, it will be the most beautiful of all.” - Fa Zhou from Mulan

If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. 
With confidence, you have won even before you have started.

xxx

#96

Forgiveness, Confession & Repentance?

Forgiveness:
God loves us in a way no man does. His ways aren't our ways.
When humans punish, He forgives- if we repent and seek forgiveness.
''I forgive you. I love you. You are mine. Take my hand. 
Go in peace, sin no more, beloved one.''
He also searches for the lost sheep.
That is how He loves us -unconditionally.

Confession:
But, we should not take confession for granted.
Confession isn't a washing machine.
Confession doesn't give us a license to sin; where go for confession so as to be forgiven.

Repentance:
In fact, true repentance is needed for the forgiveness of sins.
We must be sincerely sorry for our sins if we want to seek forgiveness.
There is no sinner the Father won't welcome back as long as he sincerely repents.
Keep in mind, every saint has a past and every sinner has a future.

In His Grace and Peace

#95

''Look at life through the windshield, not the rear-view mirror."
- Byrd Baggett

Life is a journey where we keep on learning and growing. We believe each day will be better and brighter.

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#94

Heartfelt gratitude extended to all who came to visit and pay the last respect to my late grandfather; offering prayers and comfort during our bereavement. May God bless you all.

Ps: To all who texted wondering why I disappeared from Fb, thank you for your concern. I deactivated it for the past 7 days. We were preparing for his trip to Heaven happily and grandly.


Xx

#93

"To Wisma Kahong,
We go," says Kongkong.
Because today, 
You're getting your pay.

Tightly held my hand, 
We crossed the road.
When you get your pay,
I'll get my share.

Sometimes, candies.
But mostly, ice cream.

You watched me smile and whine
When I first learnt to cycle.
Every afternoon at the playground there,
There's a time, well, I fell into the drain as I cycled.
You picked me up, it's ok, you were always there.

All this happened when I was 5,
Some memories of you and I.
I am now 25,
You; white hair and 84,
It's been oh, very long ago.
To be precise, 20 years ago.

Back when my man of steel,
We believed was wow, so strong.
For this man, with strong will,
It's now my turn to be very strong.

#92

Life is a journey. Colorful, eventful, meaningful and peaceful, but not tearful; this is my only wish for you.

Xx

#91

#90

Sharing today's daily peptalk. 

Before we can take care of others, we must make sure we are alright first. 

When we give someone our time, make sure it is a valued good time, not your 'spare time' or 'no time'. 

Xx

#89

John 10:29-30
The gracious disposition and happy state of his sheep:
They heard and believed His word, followed Him as His faithful disciples.
And none of them will perish; for the Son and the Father are one. 
Thus, He was able to lovingly defend His sheep against all their enemies.

There is no love sweeter than the love He has poured on us.
He may make us Bend, but not Break!

In His Grace and Peace

#88

Appreciate the people/things you have before they become who and what you once had.

I want to buy you roasted duck when I get my first pay. I want to see you smile. There are still many things I want to do with you and for you, my Man of Steel.

#87

Hahhaha!

A good laugh. Good morning too!

Wrote and sent in a new topic for this Friday.

"Life is Nowhere VS Life is Now Here."

It's good to dream. Dreams open many doors and lead us to many unexpected, unexplored opportunities and adventures. Dreams challenge us and our limits. But, bear in mind; dreams only start when we wake up and work towards it.

Life is always better from behind a smile and clouds of dreams.

Dreams do come true. This; I believe.

Xx

#86

John 10:14-15

He knows whom He has chosen, and is sure of them; they also know whom they have trusted, and are sure of Him. 

It's like saying 
EITHER
>> Lord, I stand behind You because I trust You to lead the way.
OR
>> Lord, I am not afraid to walk because I know You always have my back.

This is grace; for the Savior willingly offered himself for the Sacrifice. He was both the offerer and the offering. Such an inexplicable union of Him and His people.

Notice that God has made life so good that even if we don't get exactly what we want, He makes us realise that what He has given us, is still the best for us.

In His Grace and Peace

#85

>>Did grocery. Saw Chupa Chups and thought of the kids. 
I remember when I first taught 1Z- Decimals, most of them couldn't answer the worksheet. But, when I brought Chupa Chups to the next class, everyone amazingly, miraculously, perfectly understood. Such tamchiak kids. Chupa Chups; my miracle candy.

>>One way to learn to practise patience - Spending time with the grandparents. 
Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. 
When I was younger, my grandparents always said Yes to the things I wanted and hoped for when my parents said No; secretly. 
So many secrets between grandparents and grandchildren!

Xx

#84

After the heavy rain,
Comes the rainbow.

No more pain, no more tears.
During this phase of time,
The child has learnt to grow,
From those struggles, from those fears.
It is now insecurities no more.

It's Goodbye and it is time
When the child; ready and right
To put the past behind.
The future ahead shines so bright,
The journey is still so long.
From the start, she's in His sight.

Why did she even wonder,
''Why's life so wrong?"
She used to grumble, almost stumble.
Now, she knows, finally knows.
She holds His hands, sings a song.

Together; the King with her,
She starts to notice the blessings
Once overlooked.
Security and Confidence tell her,
The past shouldn't be controlling
The Self-esteem in her,
The path she now takes,
The adventures she now seeks,
The future she now anticipates.

Now, she smiles.
Now, she knows.
All this while
and miles,
The love she seeks
She now knows.
That love
Is a gift sent from above.

#LoveIsntDestructive #LoveIs1Corinthians13 #4to8
#LoveIsntRevenge

>>Whoever said revenge is sweet, has never tasted the sweetness of letting go, moving on, living life and loving it.<<

#GrowingUp #HelloLife
#EveryonesAVictor

#83

The child used to
beam at the sight of sunflowers.
Not knowing that it is now,
one of her least favourite flowers.

This time, that child
isn't stupid to run back 
to that same point. 

The child will not be shaken anymore.

She has walked away.
You should too.
Stop coming,
Stop looking,
Stop asking.
No more another chance,
No more another time,
When you were the one
who left her that way.

The child now, looks back, and says,
''What an experience.''

You are a lesson.

When the child trusts you,
Don't make her regret it.
She has moved on
Maybe faster than you.
And, you should too.

Don't come back,
Don't look back,
Don't ask to come back.

She knows what she wants,
She doesn't want you back.
She has found what she wants,
With Him watching her back.

As for you, she hopes you
move on with life.
Sincerely,
May happiness follow you
all the days of your life.

>>People come into our lives for a reason.
And when they leave, we remove them from our lives for a better
reason.<<

#BecauseTheyAreNotMeantForEachOther #NoMatterHowHumansPlan#ItsGodWhoDecides #LoveDramaIsntMyCupOfTea#IShouldHaveWatchedRunningManInstead

#82

John 9:38
Every weakness we have is an opportunity for God to show His strength in our life.
Just like the blind man. 

So, before we give up, look up. He has made everything beautiful in its own time. 

In His Grace and Peace

#81

Unexpected setbacks, sidetracks, ...

When you reach the end of the rope, tie a knot and hang on. Then, swing!







Xx