one thing we must never fast from

The answer is simple enough; I just never thought of it that way. This guy’s post gave me the idea. If fasting from food is to recreate in us a hunger for God’s Word, then it makes sense that we don’t fast from what we are cultivating a desire for.

If you haven’t noticed, we’ve been eating since the day we were born — our stomachs are conditioned to want food and the enjoyment of it, which is quite beside the biological necessity. Likewise, if we feed on God’s Word daily, then our souls will be conditioned to want God’s Word and to delight in his truth!

post-exam reflections

Remember when I said the Moore examiners are going to think I’m an idiot? Well, now I’m convinced they are going to think that all Singaporeans are stupid because of me. The thing is, it becomes so easy to study the bible for the exam, instead of for knowing God.

One essay question in the exam — What does Mark teach about the ‘Kingdom of God’ and the ‘Kingship of Jesus’ — is still making me think today… what does Mark really say about that? I had hurriedly spewed out an answer but do I really know what God reveals about himself in Mark and what is my heart’s response to that?

I had planned to take a break from reading the Bible today, just for a day, to get away from the exam mode (I read Mark at least 5 times in the past week). But I have this compelling urge to go back to the Gospel again to read it afresh, to wait on God in every page and in every word.

If you ask me “How’s the exam?”, my answer is “I don’t know, but I feel God is making my heart more tender, more humble through it.” That can’t be bad even if I fail the exams.

(But I would let you know I’m aiming for high distinctions in the next term ha ha!)

this is how I turned from dead to alive

 

When I tell Graham the story of how rebellious and lost I was, even while professing to be a Christian, he says, “How come your life so drama one?”

I laugh, amazed that this is the power of God, that his grace turned my life around. And now having tasted his wonderful love, I can only want more. 

This might be a good testimony to share with the youths — if God can have me, he can have any one of them. Oh yeah I’ve got plenty of stories to tell.

i spy with my little eye, something beginning with D…

What a fun book to introduce kids to classic art works with – I Spy: An Alphabet in Art! For an elective in school, I took Arts History and acquainted with all these lovely creations.

I suspect my kids will get a pretty liberal education at home.

the muppets with Mahna Mahna

To teach children the concept of musical improvisation, this might not be a bad video to start with! I find it so funny that the two girls stop and stare every time Mahna Mahna starts to freestyle.

Oh… for the love of improv!

happy birthday nick!

What started off as a girls-only bbq buffet night changed into a surprise birthday party for a friend, which he said really blessed and encouraged him. I’m so glad it happened that way (because of his girlfriend’s great idea) and not according to my plans. Praise God for the fellowship we had!

Meanwhile, I’m still mugging for my second and last exam paper.