Time flies, I'm back in the States. It's been two weeks since.
SoulFest from August 1-4. It's a Christian music festival in New Hampshire featuring over 100+ bands. It was amazing, post more about it sometime.
Back at the Place of Promise now, it's been a week and it's just great. I can't believe how timely it is and how God works everything out. Will be leaving for NY on Friday before I head back to school next week for RA training all the way till classes begin on the 4th of next month.
God has been gracious and extremely comforting. He is Love. He is Life.
Till then. :)
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo
You might have believed for years but sometimes it takes a heartfelt, real account of an encounter with Jesus and a glimpse of heaven to remind you of what lies ahead. This book was just that: a true story of a boy who went to heaven and came back. But its so much more than that, it calls for what it means to have childlike faith, it calls for trust in the One above. It inspires and certainly gives us hope for the future that God has prepared for each and every one of His children.
To be honest, it took me awhile to really get into this book because I was trying to figure out the narrative structure and when things would happen. But as soon as I stopped doing that and allowed the story to bring me wherever it wanted to and for the Spirit to teach me what He wanted to through it, I enjoyed it thoroughly. To hear about heaven and Jesus from a young boy is amazing. It makes me want to have childlike faith all over again and reminds me of how much Jesus loves the children. This book isn't just about the future that awaits us but is about God's love. The details and events that are written in this book are there for a purpose, they all tie in to speak of how much God cares and that He truly knows what we are going through though we might think otherwise. A lot of things Colton (the boy) tells of heaven are biblically sound and expands on the vague descriptions.
Overall, it is a very good read and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Whether you have childlike faith or not, this book would be an encouragement to every heart. You will be blessed.
*I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. All opinions expressed are of my own.*
Monday, July 2, 2012
This has been one of the longest hiatuses in blogging for me. It's ironic though that I still manage to find time to blog even when I'm really busy as opposed to not posting anything even though I'm much more free right now.
That being said, I've only got a month left at home. I know this sounds cliche and as much as I want to avoid it, time really does fly. Half of my summer break gone, just like that.
Euro 2012 ended yesterday. Staying up till 5-6 am for a few nights every week wasn't really that difficult to be honest, since my regular sleeping hours (start) were between 2-4am. I caught more than half of the matches and thoroughly enjoyed most, if not all of them. Of course, only a few were particularly memorable and thrilling. I'm glad that Spain won and am also really glad that it's over although not having any match to watch in the morning now is weird. But that's okay.
I have to say that the final displayed all the reasons why Spain are world and Euro champions, creating history as well. The players gave their all, AS a team. They proved you don't need a Ronaldo or a Balotelli to score goals. And Torres proved himself to be selfless when he so generously assisted for the final goal which he could've so easily struck himself... The complete opposite of someone most of us know. Despite leaving the Reds, I still have great admiration for him as a footballer and I am glad he got the Golden Boot as well.
Been spending a lot of time with family and friends. It wasn't till a few days ago that I realized how much I appreciate my upbringing in this place... There is no coincidence, everyone I have come across in my life whether for just awhile or months and years, God has brought to my path for a reason. And I also believe that it works the other way round as well. I am grateful, extremely grateful.
Church camp was held in Taiping last weekend and it was great. The speakers talked about the Glory of the Lord over two sessions. It was quite a lot to take in but God definitely used them and spoke to all of us in His own way. I am still reflecting over what has been said and shared and pray that I will not forget.
As for this month, I'll be making a few trips to various places to conclude this break and meet up with people. And also, get working on that reading list.
I will be back soon. God bless!!
That being said, I've only got a month left at home. I know this sounds cliche and as much as I want to avoid it, time really does fly. Half of my summer break gone, just like that.
Euro 2012 ended yesterday. Staying up till 5-6 am for a few nights every week wasn't really that difficult to be honest, since my regular sleeping hours (start) were between 2-4am. I caught more than half of the matches and thoroughly enjoyed most, if not all of them. Of course, only a few were particularly memorable and thrilling. I'm glad that Spain won and am also really glad that it's over although not having any match to watch in the morning now is weird. But that's okay.
I have to say that the final displayed all the reasons why Spain are world and Euro champions, creating history as well. The players gave their all, AS a team. They proved you don't need a Ronaldo or a Balotelli to score goals. And Torres proved himself to be selfless when he so generously assisted for the final goal which he could've so easily struck himself... The complete opposite of someone most of us know. Despite leaving the Reds, I still have great admiration for him as a footballer and I am glad he got the Golden Boot as well.
Been spending a lot of time with family and friends. It wasn't till a few days ago that I realized how much I appreciate my upbringing in this place... There is no coincidence, everyone I have come across in my life whether for just awhile or months and years, God has brought to my path for a reason. And I also believe that it works the other way round as well. I am grateful, extremely grateful.
Church camp was held in Taiping last weekend and it was great. The speakers talked about the Glory of the Lord over two sessions. It was quite a lot to take in but God definitely used them and spoke to all of us in His own way. I am still reflecting over what has been said and shared and pray that I will not forget.
As for this month, I'll be making a few trips to various places to conclude this break and meet up with people. And also, get working on that reading list.
I will be back soon. God bless!!
Friday, May 25, 2012
It dawned upon me today that if things had worked out the way I wanted it to back then, I would not be where I am today; I would not have gone to the States.
Those tearful nights, days, years, were not in vain. I lost something dear to me but I gained everything else... I realized what I had in Him, I realized how close He was, I realized how He was there to pick me every time I fall...
Nothing is ever wasted, nothing.
Those darkest moments, those times where you think you've had enough; He's a purpose for each and every one of them. It's beautiful..
Thank You Lord, thank You...
Those tearful nights, days, years, were not in vain. I lost something dear to me but I gained everything else... I realized what I had in Him, I realized how close He was, I realized how He was there to pick me every time I fall...
Nothing is ever wasted, nothing.
Those darkest moments, those times where you think you've had enough; He's a purpose for each and every one of them. It's beautiful..
Thank You Lord, thank You...
Thursday, May 17, 2012
It's been close to 2 weeks since I've got home. Although 3 months seem quite long, I do believe it will go by quickly.
Thus far, I've just been spending lots of time at home, meeting up with friends (lots more catching up to do), serving in church, and the usual eating sessions. Church camp's next month and there will be some trips to various places. The other thing I really hope to accomplish this summer is working through my reading list, there are lots of books I want to finish.
And most of all, some down time. The various demands being a college student took away lots of personal time which is not as bad as it sounds but now that I have the time to just relax, I'd gladly take it.
But most of all, I'm just really grateful to be back. He made it all possible.
Hopefully, I'd find the time to blog regularly, there is definitely alot to say.
Till then.
Thus far, I've just been spending lots of time at home, meeting up with friends (lots more catching up to do), serving in church, and the usual eating sessions. Church camp's next month and there will be some trips to various places. The other thing I really hope to accomplish this summer is working through my reading list, there are lots of books I want to finish.
And most of all, some down time. The various demands being a college student took away lots of personal time which is not as bad as it sounds but now that I have the time to just relax, I'd gladly take it.
But most of all, I'm just really grateful to be back. He made it all possible.
Hopefully, I'd find the time to blog regularly, there is definitely alot to say.
Till then.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Home
After 8 months of being away, I'm finally home. For 3 months.
I have so much to say about the past year and how I feel about being home, all in which I'll leave for a later post.
Right now, I am glad, grateful to be back.. It's still hard to believe that I'm actually here - it feels strange.
Hit me up if anyone wants to meet.
Till then. :)
Thank You.
I have so much to say about the past year and how I feel about being home, all in which I'll leave for a later post.
Right now, I am glad, grateful to be back.. It's still hard to believe that I'm actually here - it feels strange.
Hit me up if anyone wants to meet.
Till then. :)
Thank You.
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