Times And Seasons

To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven. - Ecclesiastes 3:1

The Rev. Gardner Taylor has been called "the dean of American preaching." Born in Louisiana in 1918, the grandson of slaves, he overcame the segregation og his youth to become the pastor of a large New York congregation and a leader in the strunggle for racial equality. For 6 decades he traveled the world as a much sought-after preacher.

But at age 89, Rev. Taylor's health gave way and he could no longer accept speaking engagements. He told Rachel Zoll of the Associated Press: "I at first felt rather crestfallen." But then he spoke of his belief that "there are seasons and eras, and we have to see what they are are best as we can, and to find what is positive in them."

In an effort to face the challenges of life, we often turn to Solomon's words: "To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven" (Eccl. 3:1). But we readily admit that we would rather laugh than weep, dance than mourn, and gain than lose (w.4, 6).

Yet we know that as we embrace the lessons and opportunities of every season that comes to us, we find that "God is our refuge and strength" (Ps. 46:1).

Whatever season we're in, it's always the season to trust in Him. - David C. McCasland

Just as the winter turns to spring,

Our lives have changing seasons too;

So when a gloomy forecast comes,

Remember - God has plans for you. - Sper

Whatever the season of life, attitude makes all the difference.

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... We have joy, we have fun, we have seasons in the sun...

It is part of the lyrics of a song from Westlife... I like it, as it has describe the scene of the happiness moments...

When I was a little girl, I had alot of fun... whatever toy or any theme park, as long as I want it, mum will definitely get it for me... :P ... went to Sunway Lagoon, Genting, Singapore's biggest theme park, Perth...

However, too much fun makes me keep playing around and not study at all... that was my most happy time ever... after that going to secondary school... haha, still playing around... well, maybe I am quiet a 'clever girl', although I didn't study much, I can still get in to 'good class'... not the best but the worse of the best... :P

Anyway, from form 4 onward, I start study... not working hard on it but at least I can survive in science class... :P ... and now is my form 6... huh... T.T ... no time for fun now... but I had makes some fun in my co-cum... I join the Basketball club, so I can at least play for once every 2 weeks... and, become a libririan had give me mor opportunity to get closer to books... :P ... I am quiet a book worm... although I don't really like those text book, but I can read very fast... and I am very interested in those foreign books... :P

I am 18 and a half... still young, so my life's seasons had only past fun and study... as the spring time and summer time... now I am still in the middle of spring and summer...

... Spring is a very fresh and nice season, just like a new born baby... Summer is a very hot yet active season... I had go through the spring, and going to summer now...

No Fear In The New Year

Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine. - Isaiah 43:1

Hours before 2007 began, some friends of ours in the UK were aboard their boat, anticipating the arrival of the new year, when a violent storm struck. But they were able to send us this reassuring note: "John and Linda are sitting on board the good ship Norna, and happy to say that we are secure... The wind is storm force ten [48-55 knots]. Hope that all of you have a happy and prosperous new year."

Jesus' disciples also encountered a stormy experience. They were on the Sea of Galilee when a windstorm shipped up (Mark 6:48). The storm was so violent that despite being experienced fishermen who knew the lake well, they feared for their lives. But Jesus walked out to them and saved them.

No one can predict with certainly how stormy the new year will be. We do know, though, that everyone will face storms. But we who have Jesus have our future securely moored to Him. Jesus, who did not fail us in the past, will not fail us in the future.

Lewis Edgar Jones aptly described our situation in his old hymn:

I've anchored in Jesus, the storms of life I'll brave;

I've anchored in Jesus, I'll fear no wind or wave.

I've anchored in Jesus, for He hath power to save;

I've anchored to the Rock of Ages!

How will you fare in the storms of the new year? Id you're anchored in Jesus, you have nothing to fear. - C. P. Hia

Faith in Chirst will keep us steady in the stormy sea of change.

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Most of the time, I still handle stuffs with my own ability... but actually I should uphold to God... still learning about it...

I don't mind someone plan my life path for me... but I would also speak out my mind... anyway, God's decision is the best... I know He will have the best for me...

Rely on Father Lord, let Him be the master of life, a different yet better life will be...

Hearts And Banjos

Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You? - Psalm 85:6

While working my way through graduate school, I taught five-string banjo in a music store. The job provided me with the opportunity to buy a brand-new, professional-quality instrument for nearly half-price.

That was over 30 years ago, and that banjo has accompanied me in ministry efforts around the world. But despite its excellent craftsmanship, eventually it needed to be refurbished. A master repairman pointed out how imperfections had worn into the banjo. He was confident that his repairs would result in the instrument sounding better than new.

I wasn't disappointed. The action on the strings and the clarity of the sound are astonishingly superior to its original condition when I purchased the instrument.

In a way, our lives are like musical instruments intended for "the praise of the glory of [God's] grace" (Eph. 1:6). But over time, life wears us down. Our hearts cry out for renewal. The psalmist prayed: "Will You not revive us again?" (Ps. 85:6). The Hebrew word for revive means not only "to restore and refresh" but also "to repair."

It's vital that we submit our sould to the Master's restorative touch. Why not set aside some time for spiritual retreat, and ask the Lord to repair your heart? - Dennis Fisher

Revive us again -

Fill each heart with Thy love;

May each soul be rekindled

With fire from above. - Mackay

Time in Christ's service requires time out for renewal.

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Recently, I had improve my piano skill... I can play it better than last time... but, I lose something...

I used to be knowing nothing at all about piano, but now I can play some songs and not bad heard... at least people can enjoy the melody... however, I lost the 'first touch'...

Before this, I play piano is just for fun... simply playing it when I was bored... but now I learn some skills and I can play with both hands and queit smooth when I play... the problem is, I am playing praise songs... I prayed for playing better in order to worship Him... but I realize I am now focus on the skills but not the 'feeling'...

No use to play the praise song full with perect skills but no 'feel' at all... I just don't want playing a song without 'feelings'... Same goes to my spiritual life...

I can read Bible, have my 'daily bread' everyday... going to church every sunday and also for youth cell gathering... but, if I am just being there due to commands... I don't think that is what Father Lord wants...

I hope I can get a feeling that I must be there... I can't miss any of them.... and etc... but I felt nothing... how to get the feeling?... anyone can answer me?...

I had get to know Jesus Christ, getting closer to Him, accepted Him, admited Him... but, why am I still feeling something is missing...

Soul Food

Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart. - Jeremiah 15:16

Grocery shopping with my wife, Martie, is like taking a seminar in nutrition. I'll often pick up a box of something that looks good, and she'll say: "Look at the label. Are there trans-fats? What's the calorie count? Houw about the cholesterol rating?" I have to confess that if she weren't the nutrition cop in my life, I'd look like Shamu the whale!

More important than making good choices in the grocery store is thinking carefully about the food we digest for our sould. I love the verse that says: "Your words were found, and I ate them" (Jer. 15:16).

When we read God's Word, we have to be doing more than checking it off our to-do list. We have to read it to digest it. Slow, thoughtful absorption of the Word of God with quiet reflection on its implications is high in nutrition. His Word provides all the ingredients we need to thrive spiritually:

- a direct connection to the sustainer of our soul

- brain food that makes us wise and discerning

- a daily check-up revealing the condition of our hearts

- preventive medicine keeping us from sin

- a spiritual shower of peace, hope, and comfort

Eat God's Word. It's a spiritual feast! - Joe Stowell

God's Word provides the mourishment

That Christians need if we're to grow;

But if we do not feast on it,

A vibrant faith we'll never know. - Sper

The Bible contains all the nutrients for a healthy soul.

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I only having my 'daily bread' now... had quiet a long time didn't read my Bible... :P

okok... I am making my promise here, I will read my Bible everyday from now on... that is one of the compulsary homework of being a Christian anyway...

Feelings - Deficient

I sought the Lord, and He heard me. - Psalm 34:4

Mallory doesn't feel loved by God. She received Jesus as her Savior several years ago and is confident that she is forgiven and will spend eternity with Him. She believes what God says in His Word, but she would also like to feel loved.

Her friends give her what she thinks is a pat answer: "It's not about feelings! Just believe and the feelings will come later." She says, "Okay, but when is later?" She believes she's "feelings-deficient."

God created us in His image to have emotions, so the longing the feel loved is legitimate and good. One way that many of us sense we're loved is when someone talks with us and listen to us.

God provides those needs in our relationship with Him too. He speaks through His Word to our heart (Heb. 4:12), and He wants us to pour out our heart to Him about everything (Ps. 62:8) - even our longing to feel His love. Besides a relationship with Him, he daily gives us our breath, clothing, food, and shelter. Like the psalmist, we can find Him to be our "rock" and "refuge" as we trust Him (w. 2,7).

God loves us. Now, we walk by faith. One day, when we're in His very presence, we'll never again be feelings-deficient. - Anne Cetas

Knowing that God loves us come by faith; feeling His love for us comes by relationship.

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Ya... I am someone like wants to 'feel' loved by God too...

Although my left-sided brain told me God had provided me every physical needs everyday and that is the way He shows His love to me...

Then I learn to be honor and humble... but honestly, I know I am still wanting for the 'feeling'... maybe I got it, but I don't know it... It seems like hard for me to know what "love" is about...

:P ... maybe I really got to get a bf... well not a best friend but boy friend... :P

He can Lead You Out Of It

After the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice. - 1 Kings 19:12

Almost everyone will at some time in their life be affected by depression, either their own or someone else's. Some common signs and symptoms of depression include feelings and hopelessness, pessimism, worthlessness, and helplessness. Although we cannot say for certain that characters in the Bible experienced depression, we can say that some did exhibit a deep sense of despondency, discouragement, and sadness that is linked to personal powerlessness and loss of meaning and enthusiasm for life.

Elijah is one biblical character who fits this description. After defeating the prophets of Baal, he received a death threat from Jezebel. His hope was shattered, and despondency set in. He wanted to die! God helped Elijah deal with his despondency in several ways. The Lord did not rebuke him for his feelings but sent an angel to provide for his physical needs. Then, the Lord revealed Himself and reminded Elijah that He was quietly working among His people. Next, He renewed Elijah's mission by giving him new orders. Finally, God reminded Elijah that he wasn't alone.

In our times of discouragement, let us remember that God loves us and desires to lead us to a place of a renewed vision of Himself! - Marvin Williams

Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side;

Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;

Leave to thy God to order and provide;

In every change He faithful will remain. - von Schlegel

The weak, the helpless, and the discouraged are in Shepherd's special care.

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I know He can lead me out... but the time is not now...

Asked and asked... but still remain unchanged... T.T ...

Didn't went to X'mas party... but went to her friend's house... she just don't want me to go church... I just wonder if I say I am going to some pub or disco, she will just let go...

A Gift Most Lavish

Though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich. - 2 Corinthians 8:9

I have a piece of old plaster on my desk that comes from the ancient site of the Herodium in the land of Israel. It reminds me of the humility of our Lord Jesus.

Herodium was a lavish residence that served as King Herod's summer palace, a sumptuous villa with opulenrt apartments furnished for the royal family and their guests. It boasted a Roman bath with hot and cold pools, surrounded by colonnaded gardens.

It's said that Herod built his palace to commemorate a victory in battle, but knowing Herod's selfish ambition it's possible he had another purpose in mind. Some have conjectured that Herod, despite inquiring of the scribes (Matt. 2:4-6), knew about Micah's prediction that Israel's Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. He may have wanted Israel's King to be born in his palace.

The Father's plan, however, was for our Lord to be born not in a castle but in a cave. It was in a lowly manger that the little Lord Jesus was born.

This is the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, "Though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich" (2 Cor. 8:9). This is the gift of lavish salvation - of all gifts, the greatest gift that you and I will ever receive. - David H. Roper

He did not use a silvery box

Or paper green and red;

God laid His Christmas gift to me

Within a manger bed. - Prentice

The goodness and love of God became incarnate at Bethlehem.

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The quote from Bible let me think of my mum... :P ... She used to be quiet rich... but she spent all her money on my study... and I as the receiver, I got the chance to study in a better school... and if, if I able to manage my study well, I might have a bright future and my mum will be 'rich' again then...

Same goes to our Father Lord... He had died for us on the cross, and we all who believe in His name got salvation... and then one day when we all did our job to have a good testimony, His name will be glorify and rise up highly again... that is what He likes...

I read another special edition for Christmas, for today, it talk about the present for God... actualy it is just a simple question, that we all might remember it for everyone except Him... funny? but it is true... at least I never think of it...

The kid ask: "today is Jesus birthday, when are we going to give Him the present?"... what a simple and logic question but never flew through my mind... I will spent times to thinking what a present I should give away... but I never think of giving my lovely Father Lord a present... I think I should think back am I really love my Father Lord?... I remember His birthday but didn't think of giving Him a present...

I have no idea what to give... He is the creator of this world, what can I give?... well, I am going to marry Him one day if I am able to be in heaven, right?... then let's treat Him as my lover... :P ... and a lover shouldn't leave another one alone... I guess every 'on dater' will think so... so, I wish I can stay in church... doesn't mean like really 'staying' in church la... but I have no offence if I can do so... :P ...

What I meant is I won't leave church... church is the house of God, leaving it will causing a distance between God and me... I don't want that... I had tried once, and I am not going to repeat the mistake...

Christmas In Tokyo

The one whom you worship without knowing, Him I proclaim to you. - Acts 17:23

On Christmas Eve 2003, noted painter Makoto Fujimura gathered with other artists for a party at Sato Museum in Tokyo. Many had donated their works for a benefit exhibit to raise money for children in Afghanistan. After the meal, Mr Fujimura, an ardent Christian who lives in New York, shared some words about the true meaning of Christmas and their opportunity as artists to create works that help bring hope into the world.

Reflecting on that event, Fujimura wrote: "I was convinced, that evening in Tokyo, that Jesus invited Himself to be among artists who may not even know His name. Some of these artists, I suspect, have already sensed His presence in their studios as they labored to create peace via their paintings. All gifts of creativity, like the Magi's [star], point straight to a stable in Bethlehem."

Paul said that God is at work among people of all nations "so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us; for in Him we live and move and have our being" (Acts 17:27-28).

We should be alert for the Lord's presence where we least expect to see Him. Jesus may invite Himself to any Christmas party. After all, it's His birthday. - David C. McCasland

The star shines forth in its glory bright

To lighten the gloom of earth's darkest night;

And Calvary's Chirst will still impart

His comfort and love to the needy heart. - Richey

This Christmas, be alert for the work and presence of Jesus.

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Everyone could have a happy Chirstmas... despite me... not allowing to be involve... T.T

I just don't understand... how can she be that... when her friend invite her to have dinner on Christmas, she ask me to go along... but when I say what about let me go to the party at church?... and she can pick me up after her dinner, the timing should be ok... yet she say then both don't go...

She just don't want me to go church... I guess is because of the 'shark'... and another 'color-salted man'... T.T ... I did nothing wrong, why I have to deserve this... all my friend can go except me...

Another one is the last gahering of 2008 for cell group, the other day she say as long as there is transport, I can go... but when they confirmed with me, and tell to bring money as we have to pay the food, she just don't let me go... without a reason... just because she don't like it... T.T

I had missed alot of events... why I can't even join the last gathering?... I really hope that I will be there... I had promised my leader and I disappoint him again... I don't know how many times I had disappoint him... I shouldn't promise him... I can even feel it through his sound... and, if there is no one of my friend is going to the party, I guess I will not turn up in church until next year...

Don't know when is it... maybe after I get a good result for my study... or maybe after STPM... sad to be that, but that is what I had promised before... I said if I didn't get a good result, I will not going to cell group... I thought this will bush me up and make sure my study is ok... but I just got a challenge that a new game is installed in my laptop... I just lose control of playing it... and I got 'F' for my result...

Anyway, I wish I won't let the history replay, so I will be study hard... to go back my Father Lord's house... I will miss Him alot... I wish I can at least go the Sunday service... but now I just don't know what is in my control... T.T ...

Invisible Man

Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross. - Hebrew 12:2

As a boy, I was fascinated by the book The Invisible Man. The main character played an elaborate game of hide-and-seek, staying just out of reach of more mortals "cursed" with a visible nature. To have a physical presence, he wore clothes and wrapped his face in bandage . When it was time to escape, he simply removed everything and disappeared.

I wonder if we have similar thoughts about our unseen God. We feel He is beyond our reach and express it in song with one of my favorite hymns:

Immortal, invisible, God only wise,

In light inacessible

Hid from our eyes.

Yet, while declaring the wonder of God, the hymns speaks of a God who is not just invisible:

All praise we would render - O help us to see

' Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee!

We perceive that God is distant, far off, inaccessible, and hidden. But we need a God who is accessible, and we wonder how to have a meaningful relationship with Him.

We will never fully comprehend what God is like. Yet He Himself is accessible to us. In part, that is why Jesus came - to "show us the Father" (John 14:8-11) and to bring us close to Him, because "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation" (Col. 1:15).

Our God is an invisible God, beyond our limited comprehension. Thankfully, Jesus came to show us how near to us He really is. - Bill Crowder

God's presence with us is His greatest present to us.

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Forgot who told me... or read from where, I got to know that God is just beside me... whenever I need Him, I seek Him, He will always be there... He is someone I can fully rely on... I will do something that I think God will like it, and just do it... never think twice...

Someone may say it is too much, it is over, it shouldn't be in this way... and so on... But I trust the God that I believe... He is all over anything and being both my guidian and best friend... and, :P I wish some day later I will marry Him... :P... XP

December Desire

They need nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light. - Revelation 22:5

December is a month when people celebrate miracles. The Jewish tradition of Hanukkah - the Holiday of Lights - commemorates the time when a small amount of oil lasted 8 days and kept the light in the temple from going out. And Christmas celebrates the oming of the "Light of the World," God in human form - Jesus.

A miracle is generally thought of as something that contradicts nature. But a true miracle is the introduction of God's supernatural power into our world in a way that suspects the laws of physics as we understand them.

In December, it seems that more of us are willing to suspend disbelief and entertain the possibility that "nature" is not the final authority. Even the non-religious to believe that darkness, disease, and death can be overcome.

Perhaps the most wondrous thing about miracles is that it is God's nature to do the supernatural. The closing chapters of Scripture assure us that this "December desire" for all to be well will become a reality: "There shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain" (Rev. 21:4). God will one day bring to an end the unnatural rule of Satan and begin His righteous reign as the rightful Ruler of the universe. - Julie Ackerman Link

Thank You, Lord, that althought we live in a world

where Satan's shadow obscures Your glorious light,

we eagerly anticipate the day when Your full glory will

once again illuminate all creation. Amen.

A miracle needs no explanation to those who believe in God; to those who don't, no explanation is enough.

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My desire in this December is jsut try to involve myself in all the events... I know it is impossible, so I just try as much as I can...

The table above is my church's event in this month... quiet busy, but alot of fun within it... sad to say that I could only involve not more than 5... T.T ...

Transaport is my biggest problem... T.T ... but still have to thanks God... at least I had joined some of them...

Another person asking me not to go such far church as there is another Anglican church near my house... I am hard to answer 'why'... but, changing a church means everything have to be new... I will have to comfort myself in the new church and the way they had for worship and service...

I am not saying that I can't or I don't want to do so... it just, it that something God prefer?... I am not sure is that God giving me a signal to change church... :( anyone can answer me?...

December desire... December despair... December Hope...

What Child Is This?

This Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel... that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. - Luke 2:34-35

One of our most beloved Christmas carols was written in 1865 by William Dix, an Englishman who managed a maritme insurance company and loved to write hymns. Sung to the English melody "Greensleves," some versions use the latter half of the first verse as a chorus for other verses:

This, this is Christ the King,

Whom shepherds gurad

and angels sing;

Haste, haste to bring Him laud -

The Babe, the Son of Mary.

But in other versions, each stanza is unique. The second verse, rarely sang today, look beyond the manger to the cross:

What lies He in such mean estate,

Where ox and ass feeding?

Good Christian, fear, for sinners here,

The silent Word is pleading.

Nails, spear shall pierce Him through,

The cross be borne for me, for you.

Hail, hail the Word made flesh,

The Babe, the son of Mary.

Simeon said to Mary, "This Child is destined for the fail and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against (yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed" (Luke 2:34-35).

The Child of Christmas came to be our Savior. "Joy, joy for Christ is born, the Babe, the Son of Mary." - David C. McCasland

The birth of Christ brought God to man; the cross of Christ brings man to God.

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For me, Christmas is a day of 'gift'... from 2000 years ago, God sent His only Son to earth; till 2008 now, people giving away gifts as a way of celebration...

It is same, one is gift from God, and another one is gift from human being... but many of us just don't know the meaning of giving gift...

Jesus Christ was sent to us as a gift... He died for us... and that is the most precious gift we had recieved... as He is the only one who is able and willing to give such a gift...

Hallelujah!

I know that my Redeemer lives. - Job 19:25

Composer George Frideric Handel was bankrupt when in 1741 a group of Dublin charities offered him a commission to write a musical work. It was for a benefit performance to raise funds to free men from debtors' prison. He accepted that commision and gave himself tirelessly to work on it.

In just 24 days, Handel composed the well-known masterpiece Messiah, which contains "The Hallelujah Chorus." During that time, he never left him home and often went without eating. At one point, a servant found him weeping over his evolving score.

Recounting his experience, Handel wrote, "Whether I was in my body or out of my body as I wrote it I know not. God knows." Afterward he also said, "I did think I did see heaven before me and the great God Himself."

"The Hallelujah Chorus" stirs my soul whenever I hear it, as I'm sure it does yours. But let's be sure we do more than resonate to that magnificent music. Let's open our hearts in faith and adoration for the Messiah promised in the book of Issiah (Isa. 9:1-7). He has come to us in the person of Jesus Christ be our Savior. "Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulder" (v.6). - Vernon C. Grounds

Beautiful Savir! Lod of the nations!

Son of God and Son of Man!

Glory and honor, praise, adoration

Now and forevermore be Thine! - Seiss (trans.)

God's highest Gift awakens our deepest gratitude.

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I really hope that mum will forget about my worse result... so that I can go church...

When I have my result, she was very angry and command me not to go church... as I spent almost 2 days time there... she think it is wasting time doing unbeneficial stuff... well, she is not a Christian... T.T

Now, her up-line is here... perhaps there is nothing for me to do during my church time... I don't want to miss any event in church...

Everything is God's... if the project fail, it is still within God's control... nothing to be complaint... as He is the Lord...

No Battries?

That you may know that is the hope of His calling... and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe. - Ephesians 1:18-19

My 2-year-old grandson was fascinated by the bubbling mud pool, the result of geothermal activity in Rotorua, New Zealand. On moving to another spot and seeing no bubbles there, he remarked, "No battries?" He was so accustomed to his electronic toys that he attributed even natural phrnomena to battery power!

Christians can make asimilar mistake - they look to their own puny power to live righteous lives. But the high moral and ethical standards of holy God prove impossible to live up to. The result is joyless Christians, hopelessly burdened and defeated.

Paul's prayer for the believers in Ephesus was that "the eye of your understanding [be] enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling... and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe" (Eph. 1:18-19). He wanted them to see that the power available to help them live God-honoring lives is the same power that "raised [Christ] from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places" (v.20).

The power to live according to God's standards comes only when we plug into His inexhaustible power. How fo we do that? By daily seeking His face and asking Him to fill us with His Holy Spirit. - C. P. Hia

Fill each heart and reign alone,

Break the idols we have known;

Lead us to confession true,

Give us strength Thy will to do. - Peterson

The Light of the World knows no power failure.

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Most of the time, we are doing stuffs in our own... yet when we face failure, we will start asking God for reasons... funny?!... that is what human beings love to do nowaday...

I had been told from early in the beginning, those who trying to solve problem with his own way will never be success... well, some of them may will, but it is not the perfect one... with God's strength, everything will be the finnest...

Everybody will need a recharge center... for me, it is church... house of Lord... this world is getting worse, tricks and lies... mum tell me I have to become wiser or someone like them in order to live when I finish my study... and I found that it is very tired... every second and minute I have to think about who will benefit the most if I do this or that... what would lead me to success without hard work... OMG!!! crazy with those stupid stuff...

Everyone love to live in a peacefull place... ( i guess)... yet everyone is causing troubles and problems... what kind of human mind is this?!

For me, people in church are like kid... that doesn't mean they are babyish... or not mature... I mean they are keeping a clean, pure heart... they won't have tricks or lies... someone that I won't worry they will be harmfull for me...

Twice a week for 'charging'... loads for week is lessen... thanks God... love You...

Desert Pete

The word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith. - Hebrews 4:2

In the 1960s, the Kingston Trio released a song called "Desert Pete." The ballad tells of a thirsty cowboy who is crossing the desert and finds a hand pump. Next to ot, Desert Pete has left a note urging the reader not to drink drom the jar hidden there but to use its contents to prime the pump.

The cowboy resists the temptation to drink and uses the water as the note instructs. In reward for his obedience, he receives abundance of cold, satisfying water. Had he not acted in faith, he would have had only a jor of unsatisfying, warm water to drink.

This reminds me of Israel's journey through the wilderness. When their thirst became overwhelming (Ex. 17:1-7), Moses sought the Lord. He was told to strike the rock of Horeb with his staff. Moses believed and obeyed, and water gushed from the stone.

Sadly, Israel would not consistently follow Moses' example of faith. Ultimately, "the word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith" (Heb. 4:2).

Sometimes life can seem like an arid desert. But God can quench our spiritual thirst in the most unlikely circumstances. When by faith we believe the promises of God's Word, we can experience rivers of living water and grace for our daily needs. - Dennis Fisher

Drink deep of God's goodness, His faithfulness too,

Leave no room for doubting and fear;

His Word is the water of life pure and true,

Refreshing and cooling and clear. - Hess

Only Jesus, the Living Water, can satisfy our thirst for God.

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A lot of people are looking for a comfort in their heart... ways and methods tried... emptiness deep in their heart never away...

However, when they were being told that Jesus Christ is someone they can rely on, they refuse to listen... ignore the words they heard...

Quiet sad, but it is also a way to glorify His name high on the top... once these people really come in front of Lord, they will know how much of His love on them... as when we were sinners, He came and replace our life with His holy body... and these people will begin to love Him more...

Discovery

God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. - 1 Corinthians 2:10

Imagine Christmas morning without wrapping paper! The joy would be short-lived, for much of the excitement is the anticipation of finding out what's in the package.

Apparently God created us with a "normal" setting that causes us to enjoy the process of discovery, because finding something is often more exciting than having it. That is, after all, why we wrap presents.

Many passages in Scripture allude to this concept. In Proverbs we read of wisdom: "Those who seek me diligently will find me" (8:17). And the prophet Jeremiah wrote of the Lord: "You will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart" (29:13).

God could have revealed all truth to all people at the very beginning of time, but He chose to reveal Himself gradually (1 Cor. 2:7-8). Perhaps that's because we value things more when we have to search and wait for them.

God is not playing a cruel game of hide-and-seek. He is allowing us to enjoy the process of discovering who He is and what He is up to in the universe.

So don't be discouraged over what you don't know about God. Be excited about unwrapping all there is yet to discover. - Julie Ackerman Link

More about Jesus let me learn,

More of His holy will discern;

Spirit of God, my teacher be,

Showing the things of Christ to me. - Hewitt

God's gift of Himself to us is a present we will always be unwrapping.

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When I just became a Christian, I love to ask questions... until I feel like it is quiet bother other people, then I stop asking... but try to find out myself...

DIY is not easy, yet when no one guide me, I will become lazy easily... anyway, I had try to come out my time table now... for next year I guess should be a busy year for me... I need to balance up myself between God and school...

huh... anyone... just pray for me ya... I really do need Father Lord's help...

The Task Remains

He will not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. - Psalm 112:7

Our life had always been rather simple. When my wife and I were first married, we were not looking for riches or fame - just want to glorify God with whatever He gave us to do. In all arenas of our life, that purpose stayed clear. As our children grew and I began working at RBC Ministries, our goal continued to center around glorifying God.

But then, in 2002, came bad news of the worst kind. Our third child, 17-year-old Melissa, was unexpectedly ushered into heaven. Suddenly, we were forced to rethink things. Could we, in our new identity as bereaved parents, still find a way to glorify God? Or perspective and goal?

We've spent a lot of time pondering that question. When the One you've entrusted with your children allows one of them to be taken, it would be easy to stop trusting, serving, and pointing others to God. But the psalmist's words showed us the way. He said that the person who fears God "will never be shaken... His heart is steadfast" (Ps. 112:6-7). And so we - and you, no matter what you are facing - can continue to be "steadfast, trusting in the Lord."

Even in the face of "evil tidings," the task remains: Glorify God. - Dave Branon

Griefs bravely borne may serve Him

And richly glorify,

As quiet waters mirror

The beauty of the sky. - Nicholson

Trust through sorrow brings triumph over sadness.

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Ya... no matter what happen, no one will stop their life journey because of something... even though everyone died today, the sun will still rise from east tomorrow... quiet sad, but true... you may be facing some trouble right now, but the task given by God never pause...

Well, the most simplest task given is to get closer to Him... (i guess)... read the Bible, have prayer everyday... these are the basic...

I always get caught of not doing my work... quiet shame of it as I am almost 1-year-old in Christ... but now, I think each and everyone of you who reading this can be my witness... the date of posts could not be change...

Too much stuff that drawing away our attention from God... this are something we need to solve it right... for example, I always do this, posting in my blog, in the morning, around 2-4 a.m. ... but yesterday, I make it at night, before going to bed around 11 pm... :( ...T.T ... just because I am felt very sleepy and don't want to wake up...

I then realize that this is a test, testing my honor... and it is clear enough, I fail it... :( ... T.T...

Never Disappointed

There has not failed one word of all His good promise. - 1 Kings 8:56

As an avid baseball fan, my favorite team is the Chicago Cubs. The interesting thing about being a Cubs fan is that the team has a way of letting us down. They have not won a Word Series since 1908. And while they often have great promise at the beginning of the season, they usually disappoint their loyal fans in the end. One die-hard fan had it right when he said, "If they didn't disappoint us, they wouldn't be our Cubs!"

Thankfully, God is not like the Cubs! You can count on Him. He will not disappoint you in the end. He always keeps His promises, and His Word provides comfort, hope, and wise advice that never fails.

When King Solomon dedicated the temple, he attested to the fact that God had not let His people down: "Blessed be the Lord, who has given rest to His peopla Israel, according to all that He promised. There has not failed one word of all His good promise" (1 Kings 8:56).

Thousands of years later, those words still ring true. And better yet, we are heirs of the greatest fulfilled promise of all time - Jesus! The longer you know Him, the more compelling He becomes.

So if you are looking for someone who won't disappoint you, look no further. Jesus never fails! - Joe Stowell

All that I need He will always be,

All that I need till His face I see;

All that I need through eternity,

Jesus is all I need. - Rowe

Looking for someone who won't disappoint you? Look to Jesus.

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Father Lord always keep His promise... never fail to do so... what about we as His children?...

Honestly, I think I had disappointed Him for few times... although it is not purposely, but still have to say 'sorry' to my lovely Father Lord... beside, I thin I also had disappointed my leader...

He is quiet a good leader, just a bit busy and hard to spend extra time with his cell group member... the thing I think I make him disappointed is, not going to cell group...

He asked me to join the cell group gathering, I agreed but my mum not allow me to go... so, I tell him I can't go... for many times I say I can go but then can't go later... he even arranged transport for me...

After these 'experience', I learnt not to give away any promise unless I am sure I can make it... too many 'blocks' need to pass through, tired but neccessary... unless I give away the salvation given by Father Lord, other wise I have no choice...

The Glory Of Humility

The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together. - Isaiah 40:5

I remember sitting one Christmas season in London listening to Handel's Messiah, with a full chorus singing about the day when "the glory of the Lord shall be revealed." I had spent the morning viewing remnants of England's glory - the crown jewels, the Lord Mayor's gilded carriage - and it occurred to me that just such image of wealth and power must have filled the minds of Isaiah's contemporaries who first heard that promise.

The Messiah who showed up, however, wore a different kind of glory - the glory of humility. The God who roared, who if He so desired could order armies and empires about like pawns, this God emerged in Bethlehem as a baby who could not speak or eat solid food. This God who created all things became dependent on a teenager for shelther, food, and love.

Rulers stride through the world with bodyguards, fanfare, and flashing jewelry. In contrast, God's visit to earth took place in a shelther for animals, with no attendants present and nowhere to lay the newborn King but a feed trough. Indeed, the event that divided history into two parts may have had more animal than human withness. As Philips Brooks put it:

How silently, how silently, te wondrous gift is given!

So God imparts to human hearts

the blessings of His heaven.

In most religious, fear is the primary emotion when approaching God. In Jesus, God made a way of relating to us that did not involve fear. - Philip Yancey

In Christ, God veiled His deity to serve and to save humanity.

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A gift, doesn't must be in a way of very clear to everyone... but it also can be given silently...

When I was new believer, I thank God for giving me chance of living... thank God for good weather... thank God for friends... and alot... I feel like everything shall be thankfull for God given me all this...

But, although I know I can't live without God's present, I seldom thank God for this stuffs anymore... but replace with 'wishing...', 'asking...', 'hoping...'... seems like I lost the heart of being thankfull...

No wonder God prefer kids compare to adult... kid's mind is pure, clean... the adult's mind is just too complicated...

Lose..

Didn't get into the final...

Well, it can be say like nothing to be surprise... since that is my first time dancing ribbon dance... I never use it as a performance or what so ever before... this is the first time and had practice for about one month...

Haha... 'one month' here is not really means 31 days... i only practice it twice a week... that is saturday and sunday... that's all... and everytime not more than 2 hours... :P

ehmmm... for me, the result is not the point... as pastor said today, we are doing it for God, to worship Him, to glorify His name as He given us these ability to make the things out...

I enjoyed the process... as I look back, although it is quiet tired, but I do learnt something... I didn't warm up before my first practice... and that caused my legs pained for 2 days... T.T ... the time when I asked comment from others... the moment when I feel like God is dance with me... and asking those who know ribbon dance to teach me... :) ... I had fun and bitterness during the practices... and here I am... I got the technique and better movements...

And I also have a deeper understanding about the song we use... there is only one verse, 1 chorus, and a bridge... we planned to have one verse, chorus, bridge, and go back chorus... I feel like the 1st verse is the period of getting to know God... 1st chorus is to accept it, acknowledge it... bridge is the time of sharing with others... and when go back to chorus again, it is time for announce!...

And I really hope that there are someone get to know that not only those modern songs or dance is 'hot'... those in church are 'HOT' too... and may their heart open and get to know Jesus Christ more... perhaps there are some new comers touched by the song wrote by 'N'... and for those unbeliever, hopefully they will give us a chance to share gospel with them...

You are my support for all one's life...
You give me warm's hug...
I would like to love You forever... and follow You...

For all one's life, I smile because of You...
When Your Spirit surround me...
I give away myself as living sacrificial offering...
Serve You through out my life... My Master...

Whodunit?

God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness." - Genesis 1:26


The word whodunit is actually in the dictionary. It means "detective story." The most important whodunit of all time is the question of creation.

Some people wish the Bible said, "In the beginnning, God wasn't needed." To them, it's unacceptable to say, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth" (Gen. 1:1), or "Let Us make man in Our image" (v. 26).

No need for God, they say, for it all happened naturally. On an earth and in an atmosphere not of anyone's making, forces with a blueprint designed by no one joined together to place the earth perfectly for life to thrive.

What we do with "In the beginning God" is at the center of it all. We must either believe His Word - and everything His Word claims - or we must believe that our meaningless lives resulted from an accidental, mindless chain reaction. What a stark contrast to "Let Us make man in Our image"!

In the beginning. Was it God? Or was it chance? Our answer to this whodunit reveals whether or not we truly worship the awesome God of creation. - Dave Branon


Only God could create the cosmos out of nothing.

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When I first read the word 'whodunit'... I thought it is a words combination... 'who', 'dun' = done, 'it'... means 'who done it?'... :P quiet fun and maybe because of my poor english...

The next thing come out in my mind are all the incidents happened today... ( it is 0052 of 13th Dec, but I just came back.) ...

I accompanied my mum to Papar this morning... when we are on the way back to KK, we saw 2 women standing along the road side... so we picked them up and continue our way back to KK... well, they are going to KK too...

Later on we found that both of them come from Rusia... it is quiet a bad communication as they may not understand my English + they keep speaking their own language... only have a few English words I am able to catch it... (tired for that.)

After that I went to church and I thought my mum will drop them at CP (bcos they want to change their cash to Ringgit)... but, when I finished my reharsal in church, they both still in the car...

Well, we went to massage and dinner and they invited us to the resort they live for the another coming 9 days... They gave me a box of chocolate... I guess is from Rusia... :P

On the way to home, mum's car something wrong... can't get start... pray and pray... and now I am at home... :P ... we met 2 nice men to help us... although they din't really gave any help but at least they tried... just because they are not in this career... :)

'Who done it?'... for me... I will say God done it... without God, I am not able to write my blog now... maybe still at somewhere else... who knows?!...

Really thanks God for everything...

PS. wishing tomorrow's show will be ever the best of my record... everything is for God, hope to show others not only those dance with XXX movements is nice and more prefered... a simple ribbon dance can do big praise as long as I am humble enough in front of God... I will only dance for Him...

Ebenezer

Samuel tool a stone... and called its name Ebenezer, saying, "Thus far the Lord has helped us." - 1 Samuel 7:12

In Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, the central character is Ebenezer Scrooge. As a boy, I enjoyed watching the old black-and-white version of that movie with Alastair Sim portraying Scrooge. Sim did a phenomenal job presenting the heartless, miserly, self-centered Scrooge. I still look in the television schedule each Christmas to learn when I can watch that particular rendition of Dickens' tale.

Years of watching the travails of Scrooge have spoiled something for me though - the name "Ebenezer." I have associated it with Scrooge, but its original meaning was light-years away from that. In 1 Samuel, following a decisive battle with the Philistines, the Israelites erected a stone as a reminder of the Lord's help in the battle. They named that stone Ebenezer, which means "Stone of Help," to remind people of how God rescued them from their enemies (7:12).

What a contrast! A name that I had come to associate with man's selfishness can actually serve as a reminder of the readily available help of God. As we move through life, may we focus on the faithfulness of the Lord and not the selfishness of man. Let's look to Him as our true Ebenezer - our help in the challenges of life. - Bill Crowder

God's faithfulness we've known throughout the years,

His oneness with us in our joys and tears;

So many times the Lord has helped ud through,

Has answered prayer and given strength anew. - F. Hess

Our only hope here below is help from God above.

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When a problem occur, not each and everyone of us will turn to God... Most of us love to handle it ourselves... even when they look for help around, they will not look for it from God... but blaiming the God giving them such trouble... It is sad, but it is also a way to show God's glorification...

Someone may have quiet a number of position, and you may feel tired... had you ever ask God for a break?... God is not someone cruel... but with all the love for us... however, God is giving you such job is because He wants to have you there... no matter what is in His plan, just make ourselves as 'nobody' in order to serve the Lord with all we have...

When there is no one borrowing you their shoulder for you to cry on, got it from God...

When there is no one giving you their love for you to spend off, got it from God...

No one is perfect... but we can be the best if we are in God's path...

Absolutely Nobody

Surely I am more stupid than any man, and do not have the understanding of a man. - Proverbs 30:2

He wanted to be a nobody. In 1992, a Seattle man running for the office of Washington State's lieutenant governor legally charged his name to "Absolutely Nobody." As he entered the race, he said he wanted to greet the voters, saying, "Hi, I'm Absolutely Nobody. Vote for me." He later admitted that the purpose of his campaign was to abolish the office of lieutenant governor.

This man used a name as a gimmick, but the Bible has a lot to say those of us who present ourselvesto others as a nobody. The right kind of humility is healthy. The songwriters of Israel knew how important it is to see our foolishness apart from God (Ps. 73:22; Prov. 30:2). Jesus Himself showed us that without God we won't accomplish anything of lasting value (John 5:30; 15:5).

But we read a warning in the story of Moses. There's a downside to insisting that we are "nobody" if it is to avoid doing what God commands (Ex. 4:1-7). Our motives make us into somebody who resists the loving purposes of God.

We may treat ourselves and others as having no worth. But remember, God doesn't make nobodies. Like Moses, if we surrender to God, we can do anything God wants us to do - in His strength. - Mart De Haan

Lord, take my life and make it wholly Thine;

Fill my poor heart with Thy great love divine.

Take all my will, my passion, self and pride;

I now surrender, Lord - in me abide. - Orr

Without Christ we can do nothing. With Him we can do everything He wants us to do.

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Father Lord, I am here for You...

Is there anything I can be done without You?... I don't think so... means, I have to live with You no matter what...

I thought I am someone quiet independent... I can do a lot of stuff without any help... but now, I am just being remind once again, I am not doing things individually... You are always there be with me...

I do know that You prefer those who present themselves as 'nobody'... I am still learning about it... it is something seems to be easy, but quiet hard to make it... as I need to find a point to balance between God's will and mine...

Get in Your way is the right way... but, I am not sure am I in it... or I am somewhere else...

Come Holy Spirit... fall on me now...

I need Your anointing... come in Your power...

I love you Holy Spirit... You're captivating my soul...

And everyday... I grow to love You more...

I am reaching for Your heart... You hold my life in Your hand...

Drawing me closer to You... I feel Your power renew...

Nothing compare to this place... Where I can see You face to face...

I worship You... in spirit and in truth... - City Harvest Church

Marred

She will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins. - Matthew 1:21

During an all-night festival in Paris, five young people, apparently drunk, broke into the Orsay Museum and left a 4-inch gash in a priceless painting by Claude Monet. Culture Minister Christine Albanel said the paiting could be restored, but she was deeply disturbed at the damage done by "a purely criminal act."

One news headline read: "Monet Masterpiece Marred." To mar is to injured or damage; to spoil, disfigure, or impair. It's an apt description of sin's effect on us. We know well the results of our own choices made in ignorance or defiance of God.

As we approach Christmas, it's good to remember why Jesus was born. The Son of God did not come to establish a nostalgic, family-oriented, commercially successful holiday. The angel told Joseph: "[Mary] will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins" (Matt. 1:21).

Christmas began with a present from God to His sin-damaged world: "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Rom. 6:23).

The masterpiece of God's human creation, marred by turning away from Him, can be restored when we gave our hearts to Christ. - David C. McCasland

He came into this world a babe,

This world that He Himself had made;

He came to do the Father's will,

That ended on dark Calvary's hill. - Newstrom

Jesus came to earth to repair our sin-dameged lives.

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I loved to recieve present... that's why I would like to have a brithday party or whatever event that can makes me get a present... but I never knew that God had gave me the most precious present since 2000 years ago...

No matter what, it couldn't be compare with God's gift - the salvation - eternal life... No one can make it except Father Lord...

Sometimes I will think of... we sinners become a Christian is because of Jesus Christ had die for our sins that we should carry it ourselves or because we want to have eternal life?, want to enter heaven after death?...

I was giving myself a question without answer... yet I still think that it is important to identify my motif to become a Christian... I don't want just going to church every Sunday and just because of it is an order... I wish I could worship my God with all my heart, both soul and physically...

Later on I had ignore this question that without answer... I had think back, and I found that, no matter what kind of motif I had, I will worship my Lord...

But now, I clearly know that Jesus Christ is the gift gave by God... we should be happy with it as the He said He is knocking the door, who will come to reply Him?... Everyone will recieve this gift as it is prepared for each and everyone of us... therefore we should be absolutely happy, enjoy the gift given from heaven...

I don't know about other, but I will not really find out why other is giving me a present... but, there must be a reason... well, I think is because those people think I should recieve it, so they gave me... is like something that I am worth for it...

Same thing... we human being is the best creation of God, He loves us as He gave us everything we need even His own and only Son... just because He want all of us be safe when the day of judgement come... just because, for Him, we are precious, we are worth for it...

Lessons Of The Coke Bottle

Where sin abounded, grace abounded much more. - Romans 5:20

Pastor Louie was preaching on the pervasiveness of sin. "It's everywhere!" he stated emphatically. He told about waiting for a traffic light when he saw the man in the car in front of him finished his Coke, open the door, set the glass bottle on the street, and drive away.

"That was wrong!" Louie said. "It was a selfish sin! He could have caused someone to have a flat tire or even an accident." We don't typically think of littering as sin, but it is clear evidence of our inherent selfishness.

Later, as Louie was greeting people by the door, a Bible professor at a local Christian university said quietly as he walked by, "Sin puts the bottle on the street, but grace picks it up."

Now, many years later, Louie has not forgotten the lesson of that scriptural principle. It comes right out of Romans 5, one of the most uplifting texts in the Bible describing the grace of Gos. Adam's transgression brought sin into the world (v.12), and its consequences spread to all people. But God responded with grace, offering forgiveness through His Son to all who choose to believe. The human race sinned, and God answered with abounding grace (v.20).

God does much more than just "pick up the bottle," He cleanses the heart of the transgressor! - David C. Egner

Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,

Freely bestowed on all who believe!

You that are longing to see His face,

Will you this moment His grace receive? - Johnston

Confession of sin is the soil in which forgiveness flourishes

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It just like what I had right now... 2 fake Christian... ( in my opinion they are fake Christian)... come into my life... and when I get to know Jesus Christ, I think that is what it means... "Where there is sin, there are grace."....

God makes me learn to forgive, and maybe try to forget... Although I just keep ignore there present... but I do know they are there... and they care for me... well, I just don't know how to face them... so I choose to be a turlte... get in my own world as I don't know anything...

I am doing this due to I do know that it is God in control of everything... He have His own reason to allow it happen... so I can't comment on it... secondly... I am a sinner too... if it is not Jesus Christ, I will continue my sinner's life as I don't know the truth... so, I have no right to comment on other's business... thirdly, and also the most important one... every Sunday we will greet each other as we all had be good with Christ... so I think I should be good with "them" too...

But I still don't know how to be face to face with "them"... HEADACHE!!!... I have all the reasons... yet I still don't have any correction of my attitude toward "them"...

Here Comes The Boss!

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. - 1 John 1:9

A number of computer games come with a special feature called the "Boss Key." If you're playing a game when you're supposed to be working, and someone (like the boss) walks into your office, you quickly strike the Boss Key. Your computer screen changes immediately, hiding what you've been doing.

Trying to hide from others when we've done something wrong comes naturally. We may feel guilty, but our desire to avoid admitting our responsibility is often stronger than our guilty.

Achan tried to hide his sin. He had stolen silver and gold and hidden it in his tent (Josh. 7:20-21). But when the Israelities were defeated in battle, the Lord told their leader Joshua that the loss was due to sin in the camp (w. 11-12). The Lord identified Achan as the one who had sinned. And even though Achan confessed, he and his family were executed (v.25).

We may not understand why God dealt so harshly with Achan's sin, but we do know He was instructingHis people in His holiness and their need for obedience to His commands (Ex. 20:17).

If you've been disobedient, it's time to come out of hiding. God is lovingly calling you and offering His cleansing, forgiveness, and restoration. - Anne Cetas

O Lord, help me to come to You

When I would rather ide my sin;

Give me the courage to confess

So I can be made clean within. -Sper

Confession is the key that opens the door to forgiveness.

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I kept asking for a reason of something... and I got it clearly few days ago... it is because of sin...

I just don't understand how could such thing happen on me... but, I know Lord is in control of everything, I believe He knows my bitterness... since Lord allow it to happen, I will just ignore it as I don't know how to face it... however, I will ask God to stop it... I really do not feeling good with it...

When you have something that you think it is more important than God, you have sin... I do know that nothing is important for me now... well, maybe there are, but it is because of God, so it is important...

No matter what, I wish to hand in a good result when The Day has come... and that's all I live for...