Honestly, I never did write my Resolutions for 2012 on paper/note. I just wrote them...mentally. and i guess I edited some resolutions along the way, and yes, I'm aware that it's only February.
One of them is the challenge to read books, apart from the Bible. Not just read books but to read at least one each week. Now, it is obviously a challenge since it took me few months to finish a book last year. And it took me one week to finish a novel. So here I am, failing because it took me three months to finish ONE book. yeah i started reading that book in december.
Since Shanlyn is having a checklist of the number of books she has read so far, I feel i should do the same. At least I know what and how many books I've read this year. I'm (now) proud to say and post that I've finished one book! :D
Books read in 2012
1. Beyond Talent by John C. Maxwell
2. To Train Up A Child by Micheal & Debi Pearl
3. Drawing Near by John Bevere
4. Cultivating Your Inner Life by Edmund Chan
5. The 4th Dimension by Dr David Yonggi Cho
6. Prison Break by Mark Conner
7. The Fourth Dimension, Volume Two by Dr David Yonggi Cho
8. Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and John Townsend
9. Work, Love, Pray by Diane Paddison
10. Change of Heart by Jodi Piccoult
11. Walking from East to West by Ravi Zacharias
12. Women: God's Secret Weapon by Ed Silvoso
13. Life Without Limits by Nick Vujicic
14. God's Story, Your Story by Max Lucado
15. Solving Life's Problems Dr David Yonggi Cho
*as of August, I've failed much. forty two books to go!
*as of September, I've thirty eight books more to go.
*as of October, I've thirty seven books more to go
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Friday, September 21, 2012
To live without limits...
To live without limits...these are needed..
- A powerful sense of purpose
- Hope so strong that is cannot be diminished
- Faith in God and the infinite possibilities
- Love and self acceptance
- A courageous spirit
- Willingness to change
- A trusting heart
- Hunger for opportunities
- The ability to assess risk and to laugh at life
- A mission to serve others first
Friday, September 14, 2012
Trust and Fear
Joshua 1:9
God spoke these words to Joshua as he was preparing for battle, but they are just as applicable to our lives today. The key to overcoming fear at work, in relationships, or in parenting, is trust in God. Anyone who has raised a two-year-old or a teenager knows what it means to be terrified and discouraged! And yet God does not ask us to be courageous — He commands it.
How can we build the kind of faith that overcomes fear — fear that our kids will hurt or be hurt by others, abuse substances, make sexual compromises, or not come to know the Lord? Trust in God develops as we obey His Word and experience His love. We may not know God's purpose in many of life's events, but our peace comes from knowing Him.
Trust in God conquers fear in parenting.
I believe that this does not apply to only parenting (although I'm reading this Parenting by Design Daily Devotion) but applies to our everyday lives. It reminded me of the many events that has happened these past few weeks. A lot of uncertainties in my life as well the life of others and yet, somehow, timely message has been shared to assure that He is ever faithful.
Be it bad or the good that happens in our lives, we question and wonder if ever God is still with us. I'm thankful that we can hope when we are hopeless, have peace when we are uncertain, knowing that in the end, the things He wants for us is perfect. No matter where you are in life, know that Jesus loves you!
God spoke these words to Joshua as he was preparing for battle, but they are just as applicable to our lives today. The key to overcoming fear at work, in relationships, or in parenting, is trust in God. Anyone who has raised a two-year-old or a teenager knows what it means to be terrified and discouraged! And yet God does not ask us to be courageous — He commands it.
How can we build the kind of faith that overcomes fear — fear that our kids will hurt or be hurt by others, abuse substances, make sexual compromises, or not come to know the Lord? Trust in God develops as we obey His Word and experience His love. We may not know God's purpose in many of life's events, but our peace comes from knowing Him.
Trust in God conquers fear in parenting.
I believe that this does not apply to only parenting (although I'm reading this Parenting by Design Daily Devotion) but applies to our everyday lives. It reminded me of the many events that has happened these past few weeks. A lot of uncertainties in my life as well the life of others and yet, somehow, timely message has been shared to assure that He is ever faithful.
Be it bad or the good that happens in our lives, we question and wonder if ever God is still with us. I'm thankful that we can hope when we are hopeless, have peace when we are uncertain, knowing that in the end, the things He wants for us is perfect. No matter where you are in life, know that Jesus loves you!
God's will is
Totally sovereign,
Gloriously redemptive,
Sometimes puzzling,
ALWAYS PERFECTThursday, September 6, 2012
a day's meal
Antipodean sure does serves the best breakfast in town, and in a huge portion. A morning spent with the bestie was one of the privileges as both of our time seems to always clash. So blessed to be able to spend time on that special day too.
A meal that took me close to two hours to finish every bit that's left on my plate. I ended up not eating for the rest of the day.
The things we shared form our hearts; our current lives, future, plans, guys, problems with people, reminded me that I'm not alone going through life. And that what both of us go through, seems to be similar, and it has always been that way. The many times how both of us helped each other out, I'm glad it still stays the same way. How we realized that the things that resonates in our hearts are for the same purpose and same goal.
Friends like these are hard to find. Especially when it comes to having a best girl friend. I've found that there are some who just put some walls just cause they are afraid some secrets might be leaked. Then I realized that it comes down to the level of trust.
Finding friends is easy. Keeping the good ones and maintaining the relationship, takes effort, and definitely, trust.
A meal that took me close to two hours to finish every bit that's left on my plate. I ended up not eating for the rest of the day.
The things we shared form our hearts; our current lives, future, plans, guys, problems with people, reminded me that I'm not alone going through life. And that what both of us go through, seems to be similar, and it has always been that way. The many times how both of us helped each other out, I'm glad it still stays the same way. How we realized that the things that resonates in our hearts are for the same purpose and same goal.
Friends like these are hard to find. Especially when it comes to having a best girl friend. I've found that there are some who just put some walls just cause they are afraid some secrets might be leaked. Then I realized that it comes down to the level of trust.
Finding friends is easy. Keeping the good ones and maintaining the relationship, takes effort, and definitely, trust.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Monday, August 20, 2012
Girls weekend away
Finally managed to get away from the city life, and spend some time with nature and many new 'friends'; bees uber huge lizard, mozzies, frogs, etc.
The trip to Awan Mulan was surprisingly smooth unlike what others told us that traffic would be horrendous.
waiting for the sunrise
I was so glad I could join this trip away from city life, even if it meant for just one night. Had many naps here and there; on the hammock, couch...I still can't float what more swim. *insertssweatface* This is the first trip ever that I didn't prepare food or cook or organize food. Felt good and thank God for awesome friends who are good cooks too! Barbeque was quite atas and fun. Even though we weren't in Penang hunting for tons of food, we were eating non-stop! Had lotsa fun, laughter, screams, running away from insects...at the end of it all, I'm thankful for each and everyone of the girls. We've come so far since school and have stuck together. Here's to more trips and many years of friendship to come! <3
Time to burn all that was gained!
The trip to Awan Mulan was surprisingly smooth unlike what others told us that traffic would be horrendous.
with the girls.
this was where we stayed.
picture taken from a pool nearby
lazing around on the hammock. best feeling ever!
our breakie
morning dip with the twin (:
nomnom
the one dessert we'll never forget
and eating it close to midnight!
pretty colours
waiting for the sunrise
waterfall nearby
I was so glad I could join this trip away from city life, even if it meant for just one night. Had many naps here and there; on the hammock, couch...I still can't float what more swim. *insertssweatface* This is the first trip ever that I didn't prepare food or cook or organize food. Felt good and thank God for awesome friends who are good cooks too! Barbeque was quite atas and fun. Even though we weren't in Penang hunting for tons of food, we were eating non-stop! Had lotsa fun, laughter, screams, running away from insects...at the end of it all, I'm thankful for each and everyone of the girls. We've come so far since school and have stuck together. Here's to more trips and many years of friendship to come! <3
Time to burn all that was gained!
Friday, August 17, 2012
L.O.V.E
There are five positive facts about love and nine facts which shows how love does not behave.
The positive facts are that love :
The positive facts are that love :
- suffers long
- is kind
- rejoices in the truth
- bears all
- believes all
On the other hand, love :
- does not envy
- does not parade itself
- is not puffed up
- is not rude
- is not self-serving
- is not easily provoked
- thinks no evil
- doesn't rejoice in iniquity
- never fails
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