This is my space

2008-05-29T19:54:00.000-07:00

Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. This hope is a strong and trust worthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God's inner sanctuary.

Hebrews 6:18-19

I am really a perfectionist who is not so perfect

2008-05-28T20:45:00.001-07:00

Valerie's Online Shop

2008-05-28T20:24:00.000-07:00

Miracle on the River Kwai by Ernest Gordon

This is a true story of a group of POWs working on the Burma Railway during World War 2. At the end of each day, the tools were collected from the work party.

On one occasion, a Japanese guard shouted that a shovel was missing and demanded to know which man had taken it. He began to rant and rave, working himself up into a paranoid fury and ordered whoever was guilty to step forward.

No one moved. "All die! All die!" he shrieked, cocking and aiming his rifle at the prisoners.

At that moment, on man stepped forward the guard clubbed him to death with his rifle, as he stood silently to attention. When they returned to the camp, the tools were counted again and no shovel was missing. That one man had gone forward as a substitute to save the others.
(Nicky Gumbel)

In the same way that man in the story did, Christ died as a substitute in our place that we might live. There is no life apart from Christ because He is the way, the truth and the Life.

With love,

Jackyln

http://mydressingroom.livejournal.com

2008-02-14T05:18:00.000-08:00

I always thought you understand me best,

and thought your patience with me is like a well that will never run dry.

I thought wrong.

I forgot that change is the only constant variable.

People change.

And nothing lasts forever.

I feel so alone all of a sudden.

P.s I love You

2008-02-10T01:32:00.000-08:00

"One could not count the moons that shimmer on her roofs,

Or the thousand splendid suns that hide behind her walls."

I just finished reading A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. I think its a great book, just like The Kite Runner. I felt so sad when I finished reading it. Should have savour it slowly. haha. The story does not lack in originality that is for sure. Thumbs up!!!

2008-02-04T05:15:00.000-08:00

hello everybody!!! My friend has recently setup an online store!!! If you are in need of some nice clothes, do visit and lend your support k!! thank u!!

http://mydressingroom.livejournal.com/1135.html

2008-02-03T06:04:00.000-08:00

Sometimes I ask the question, "My Lord, is this your will?"
It's then I hear You answer me, "My precious Child...be still."

Sometimes I feel fustrated, caused I think I know what's best.
It's then I hear You say to me, "My busy Child...just rest."

Sometimes I feel so lonely and I think I'd like a mate.
Your still small voice gets so clear and says, "My child... please wait."

"I know the plans I have for you, the wondrous things you'll see;
If you can just be patient, Child, and put your trust in Me.

I've plans to draw you closer. I've plans to help you grow.
There's much I do you cannot see and much you do not know.

But know this Child... I LOVE YOU. You are precious unto Me.
Before I formed you in the womb, I planned your destiny.

I've something very special I hope for you to learn.
The gifts I wish to give to you are gifts you cannot earn.

They come without a price tag, but not without a cost;
At Calvary, I gave My son, so You would not be lost.

Rest Child, and do not weary of doing what is good.
I promise I'll come back for you just like I said I would.

Your name is written on My palm, I never could forget;
Therefore, do not be discouraged when My answer is... Not yet."

2008-01-31T00:29:00.000-08:00

The world's deadliest weapon is the human mind.

It is so complicated that it is capable of self destruction.

Really.

2008-01-20T06:26:00.000-08:00

Letters to God

2008-01-16T05:35:00.000-08:00

"Great shining tears stood in the Lion's eyes. They were such big, bright tears compared to Digory's own that for a moment he felt as if the Lion must really be sorrier.. than he was himself

'My son, my son', said Aslan. I know. Grief is great"

-The Magician's Nephew by C.S Lewis-

In times when it hurt so bad, I know that God knows the hurt I am feeling.

In times when I cry till tears run dry, I know that He weeps together with me.

And in times when I feel that no one cares, a friend told me that God stores my tears in bottles.

Sigh...

2007-12-30T06:05:00.000-08:00

Auld Lang Syne

Life is really like a rollercoaster ride, you never know what to expect. There are times when one plunges deep down after a long steady ride up, there are times when the ride becomes fast and days flew past like seconds.

Nevertheless, Your love has seen me through all my days, I stand here now by Your grace.

At the threshold of a new year, I pray that I will stand by your promise. Learn to trust in You more. And love You the way You love me.

I know deep down that the rollercoaster ride is going to be more challenging, its going to be even more scary. But I will tighten my seatbelt, hold on tight and really learn to trust in You.

"Dear Lord, I pray that you will be the one sitting beside me on this ride"

hehe

2008 I pray will be the best year yet for everyone!

Have a joyful year ahead!

Please give me a reason to carry on

2007-12-20T06:09:00.000-08:00

Christmas

Matthew 1

The Birth of Jesus the Messiah18 This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit.19 Joseph, her fiancé, was a good man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so he decided to break the engagement* quietly. 20 As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. "Joseph, son of David," the angel said, "do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit.21 And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus,* for he will save his people from their sins." 22 All of this occurred to fulfill the Lord's message through his prophet:23 "Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son,and they will call him Immanuel,* which means `God is with us.'" 24 When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife.25 But he did not have sexual relations with her until her son was born. And Joseph named him Jesus.

Because of the above, hence, Christmas =)

From disbelieve, to curiousity, to interest in christianity as a religion, to faith in God almighty. I think I had come a long way. Very long way. The walk had never been easy. And I often feel as if I am hanging on to a thin thread for my dear faith (instead of life).

Many times, I consciously allow the circumstances to take over me, and that caused me alot of heartaches. Its really not easy to move on. But now, I am going to make a conscious effort to not let my circumstances have the upper hand.

However, saying is a thing, but doing is another. Sigh...

I need strength. I am so tired of being sad.

Isaiah 40:31

But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

2007-12-07T05:12:00.000-08:00

Do we really look alike??

Recently, been watching WHYWHYLOVE from Youtube. My silly sister (The one on the right) introduced it to me. haha. And I kind of got hooked to it. I think these taiwan dramas are really good at making girls day dream. And the script writers never fail to come up with something that everybody knows will never be the reality.

WAKE UP!!!

Nevertheless, I still enjoyed it.

So when will my knight in shining armour come?

haha

The weather is getting cooler.

I think winter is coming to Singapore.

Yay! Yipee!

P.S The climate change may not be that bad a thing after all.

2007-11-23T04:35:00.001-08:00

"Where is God when it hurts?"

"He is in you, the one hurting, not in it, the thing that hurts."

-Dr. Paul Brand-

2007-11-19T05:05:00.000-08:00

Worth

Many times, we place our self worth in things. These things may be our achievements in life, our career, the amount of wealth we have, the clothes we wear, the cars we drive, the schools we attend, the praises we receive from others...

And one day, when we lose all of these things, we start to think that we are worthless. It is then that we reduce ourselves to nothing.

However, I came to realise that our lives are worth much more than what we think it is worth. It is worth so much that God gave His only son's life in exchange for ours. Someone died so that we can live. Now, how much are you worth?

You are worth the life of Christ.

2007-11-17T06:32:00.000-08:00

Attended my cousin's wedding..

Here are the newly weds.

Very sweet husband who sang a song to her during the wedding banquet dinner that brought her close to tears. I can really see that they are very much in love and I am sure they have a lot to look forward too.

_________________________________

And it was love at first sight for me.. who can resist such a cutie??!!!

Sigh..On that fateful day, he stole my heart away..

2007-11-14T05:08:00.000-08:00

Prayer answered within 2 hours.

God is good.

Love

2007-11-06T23:33:00.000-08:00

Love really Grows, Changes and Dies =( Just like human beings on this earth, we also Grow, Change and then Die. I don't believe anyone on this earth can love someone today and still love the person the same forever and ever. The love we have for others will never remain the same. I know some may argue that our love can become stronger, we can be more in love than before, we can fall head over heels all over again, we can reignite the passion we have just like when we first met... but is there ever a guarantee that all these will happen? What about those we broke up after many years in a relationship? What about those who divorced? What about those who no longer talk to their spouses although they are living under the same roof? Love is really more fragile than it already seems to be.

Just when I was feeling sorry for myself for having to live on a planet in the universe where there is no everlasting love. I decided to ask God what is love, and what is His love for us is like.. After all, I always felt that I have never truly understood what His love for me is like as I always thought it to be too complicated for me to understand, and I always leave it as that.

And I got my answers in Romans 8: 38-39

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow- not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below-indeed nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Hence, I came to realise that God's love for us unlike the "Human being love" never changes. He have loved us ever since the beginning of time and it will remain the same till eternity. Its amazing to know that there exist such a powerful love that will never stop loving the way it did just like before.

And yes! all hope is not lost! God is the same yesterday, today and forever more. And His love for us is the same yesterday, today and forever more. Amen!

2007-10-20T06:59:00.000-07:00

I think I am in love

2007-10-19T02:22:00.001-07:00

Its only after walking in this dark tunnel for so long,

did I learnt to appreciate the Light better.

2007-10-14T00:28:00.000-07:00

To: My dearest clique from Jc

I MISS YOU ALL!!!
After yesterday's gathering at Mayling's place for Hari Raya, I came home thinking of you all for the whole day! I didnt know I miss you all so much till I saw all of you.

Mayling, I miss your company to school and you sharing your MP3 with me in the train!
Kayal, I miss listening to all your sound advice! You are indeed wise beyond your years!
Nazia, I miss listening to your gossips!
HuiQi, I miss discussing with you about drama serials!
Xinni, I miss our slow talk!
Debra, I miss seeing you doze of during lecture!

I MISS BEING YOUR BOSS!!! hehe

Haiz.really...the memories in SA will always be a part of me...

Once a Saint, Always a Saint

2007-10-01T23:26:00.000-07:00

I will not let this be a grander defeat.

I smell victory.Salvation.Redemption.

2007-09-25T05:14:00.000-07:00

"Children aren't colouring books. You don't get to fill them with your favorite colors"

From The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

2007-09-23T01:26:00.000-07:00

Dear Lord,
Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like you have loved me
Break my heart for what breaks yours
Everything I am for your kingdom's cause
As I go from nothing to Eternity
Amen

2007-09-21T07:03:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!

2007-09-20T01:35:00.000-07:00

I have been wanting to type this for the longest time. But time and again I procrastinate. There just always seem that there are more important things to do other than blogging.hee.

This post is dedicated to Nick Vujicic-The coolest person I have ever seen.
Nick was born without limbs, yet he gets on with life with so much happiness and joy that it makes me feel ashame myself :(

Check out his website:
http://www.lifewithoutlimbs.org/

To watch a short video clip of his life and the one of the most touching testimony he gave in church:
http://www.chc.org.sg/english/video_sermons/index.cfm

This is basically what I got down after watching service online again (from the above website) Just thought of sharing it.

How to have victory through your circumstances, even if your circumstances do not change.

Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.

-Have faith in God. Don't give up on God. As God will never give up on you as long as you don't give up on God.
-So what kind of hope and future do we have? When we don't see the light at the end of the tunnel, when we don't see the plans that prosper us and we are just seeing the things that harm us???
-God's ways and thoughts are higher than ours, There is a perfection to God that is not comparable to anything else. God is so perfect that He cannot make a mistake. God is so perfect that He will never forget you. God loves you so much that He hears your prayers.

Jeremiah 29:12-13
Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. I will be found by you, says the Lord...

-Sometimes when we feel that God doesn't answer us. And when people keep telling you negative stuffs like "you are not good enough", when nobody cares or loves you etc.. we get discourage.
-But when the lies come, "that you are not good enough" "that you wanna give up", hold on to the truth.
-There are times in your life when you feel that you just can't go on... but guess what? You are still here.
-If you are alive today, know that you can fight the lies with the truth.
-And the truth is:
1.) You are wonderfully and faithfully made
2.) You are a child of God
3.) "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"
-Scripture here is talking about being content, having grace, having strength which exceeds your own strength, to endure all hardships, to endure all trials, to go through the fire. And God is not gonna put out your fire sometimes, as He put you through the fire to test and refine you.
-Sinestimes there are reasons why we go through circumstances.
-During these times of trials, God is gonna ask you, "Will you trust me?" "Is Jesus enough for you"
-There is a purpose for all things. He is so big, and we are nothing. Yet He loves us so much.
-So start fighting lies with the truth.
-There are times when you fall down, don't feel like rejoicing etc..but when you fall down, what do you do? Just get back up again. How?
-Seems IMPOSSIBLE right? Why not take away the "IM" in the word? Yes, in your own strenghth, it is impossible, but when take out "you" in the equation, with His strength, it becomes possible.
-We are bless. When you have the right perspective. God does not make mistakes. There is a perfection in God when He says "no". One also got to know that there is no guarantee that circumstances will change.
-True, that when you "Seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness,, all things will be given to you" Matthew 6:33, And that obedience commands blessing.
-However, circumstances will not change until your heart is changed.
-Don't worry about your circumstances, as God is bigger than your circumstances. And God's grace is sufficient.
-Circumstances may not change. But first of all, one must see one's life in the right perspective.
-What can one rejoice about?

Philippians4:4
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!"

-what can one rejoice about? The fact that you can breathe, the fact that I have a saviour. One can also rejoice in your salvation.
-Embrace your circumstances as opportunities to give glory to God.

Philippians4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, peace of God, which transcend all understanding, will guard your heartsand your minds in Christ Jesus

-Don't be discourage when prayers are not answered, let the peace of God fall upon you. Faith is a gift from God. Grace and faith is a gift from God because of His love for us. And throug that grace, then we make a decision to trust in Him.
-By faith we understand who God is. Even of we don't understand what is going on, trust God. Trust the word of God. Hang on to God, and God will hold on to you.
-Sometimes, God allows you to go through these circumstances so you can relate to others.

2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness"

-We have a weakness for a reason.
-Jesus loves you. You don't have to go through it alone.
"When you go through the fire, do not fear, for I am with you" says the Lord.
-If you put your happiness in temporary things, your happiness will be temporary.
-No one can steal your joy if your joy is in your salvation.
-A conquer is one who defeats his circumstances and his circumstances change. But to be more than a conquer is when you have victory even in your same circumstance with that piece of God guarding your heart, that power, that joy.

I know that from point to point, sometimes it doesn't seem to link. haha. but that's because I omitted certain illustrations he made.Sorry about that! hehe.

2007-09-07T01:50:00.000-07:00

Many a times, we expect too much from people. And at the end of it all, we are the ones disappointed and hurt. =(

Psalm 13
How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?

How long will you hide your face from me?
How long must I wrestle with my thoughts
and every day have sorrow in my heart?
How long will my enemy triumph over me?
Look on me and answer, O Lord my God.
Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death;
my enemy will say, "I have overcome him,"
and my foes will rejoice when I fall.
But I trust in your unfailing love;
my heart rejoices in your salvation.
I will sing to the Lord,
for he has been good to me.

2007-08-29T05:50:00.000-07:00

For the past two days, I had been attending a gruelling accounting workshop. I am really glad its all over. And all I can say to all aspiring accoutants out there "Please think twice." haha. Maybe its not that bad. I don't know. But the workshop which was for those who have zero knowledge in accounting was not useful at all. The lecturer lectured as if we use accounting terms in our daily conversations. How do we understand concepts when we don't even know the meaning of words that are used??

From the workshop, I learnt..

A=L+OE (Assets= Liabilities+ Owner's Equity)
Since OE=C+P-D (Owner's Equity= Capital+Profits-Drawings)
A=L+C+P-D (Assets=Liabilities+Capital+Profits-Drawings)
Since P=R-E (Profits= Revenue-Expenditure)

Drumroll please.... A=L+C+R-E-D ( Assets=Liabilities+Capital+Revenue-Expenditure-Drawings)

A+E+D=L+R+C

Any increase on the LHS, will be Debit in nature
Any increase on the RHS, will be Credit in nature

Its really no wonder that accountants can find employment anywhere. Is it because of the above that nobody wants the job, hence creating an excess demand and shortage in supply?

Please excuse me for being boring.

Wisdom

2007-08-25T00:46:00.000-07:00

I went to the dentist today to have 2/4 of my wisdom tooth extracted. It was quite an experience.haha. After much drilling, digging, pulling n twisting using pliers, I suppose (i dare not look) , the bottom right wisdom tooth came out. It was really quite a problem tooth. The dentist's job of extracting the top right one was actually quite a brezze. And it took only about 3 minutes to remove it. My mouth is still partially numb due to the LA given and I haven't quite feel the pain, all thanks to the painkillers I took. BUT I wonder why my mom's tau-suan actually tasted salty instead of sweet??!! God Bless my mouth.

2007-08-23T06:19:00.000-07:00

I am suddenly overwhelmed by the emptiness of it all. I really have no idea what all this is about and what I am doing. and why I am doing it. I need a purpose so that I can go all the way out! To live my dreams, to whatever. I need to know where I am heading. Help!! Somebody help!! I am lost!!

2007-08-18T01:09:00.000-07:00

We human beings always have to learn it the hard way.

We will only miss it, when we have lost it.

We will only appreciate it, when it is no longer ours.

We will only learn our lesson after experiencing the worst.

WHY?

2007-08-14T07:05:00.000-07:00

The Joy of intimacy is the reward of commitment

All of us want intimacy. It means being close to someone. It's being vulnerable, open, and dependent. It's giving to and receiving from another person the deepest parts of who we are- our hopes, our fears, our secrets, our affections....You might say that intimacy between a man and a woman is the icing on the cake of a relationship headed toward marriage. And if we look at intimacy that way, then it becomes obvious that most of our dating relationships are all icing. They usually lack a purpose or a clear destination. In most cases, especially when we're younger, dating is short term, serving the needs of the moment. We date because we want to enjoy the emotional and physical benefits of intimacy without the responsibility of real commitment..Intimacy without commitment, like icing without cake, can be sweet, but it ends up making us sick.

Excerpt from "I Kissed Dating GOODBYE" by Joshua Harris

2007-08-12T20:56:00.000-07:00

The baker (centre) and her assistants.

Lemon Chiffon Cake

Banana Walnut cake

Hungry, anyone? To place an order, just drop me an email. I am seriously serious about it =

Creator of this Blog

2007-08-12T06:30:00.000-07:00

The creator of my Blog.Let's give it up for....(drum roll).. Jollin!!!!

My Newborn Blog

2007-08-11T01:45:00.000-07:00

hello.this is my newborn blog.credits goes to Jollin(she requested that her name be in bold).I am really a very reluctant blogger!! but upon seeing the completion of this beautiful blog, I can't help but feel excited !!! let me hear your comments, if any k. I will try to work on my content to improve it.I will improve my posting.. will try to improve my language and so on.. anything at all, just let me know! I am open to ideas. And I am in search of excellence!! haha.
Bubbye!

My new blog...

2007-08-10T07:16:00.000-07:00

Hey..This is my new blog...