Wilz' Kristos Thoughts

2011-11-05T12:51:00.003+08:00

Guess what. The one with the camera did not materialise. And the way I see the camera market after I got rejected, there is some cause for a collective sense of relieve. Why? The DSLR Market is shrinking and people are more receptive to the smaller interchangeable lens system albeit with some drop in picture quality.I am guessing that it is really God's way of telling me not to go in. He knows I

Jobs: The one with the camera

2011-08-10T00:14:00.001+08:00

Today saw the advertisement about the job I am aiming for the past month. Thing is after a few calls from the company, things are not moving it seems.Now I am seriously wanting God to do something but that seems like not trusting God at all.This evening is full of thoughts of why despite being in photography so long and have the knowledge things are not moving. I really need that inner

2010-12-15T22:10:00.002+08:00

Chinbeng sent a very good article and one of them is this piece by Chad Docterman who says that God is an impossibility and from his various arguments, it seems that the most weighted evidence is that one do not need to know everything to know that something won't exist. Well, I will try to refute his points as much as I can, following what apologists around the world would answer.I do this not

Interesting Quotes But Comes from the Same Email Source..

2010-10-29T12:52:00.002+08:00

...and what does it says?Are we the body of Christ has this sense of half-way belief/unbelief that we can't be sure what we can do in Christ?The quotes in question that comes from the same email that i have received from a Christian website"The Cause of the weakness of your Christian life is that you wantto work it out partly, and then have God help you. That cannot be.You must come to be utterly

The Joy Of fill in the blanks In The Presence Of The Lord

2010-10-23T15:38:00.002+08:00

Sometimes you never get to know the what the Lord can do just to get you not so pissed with the situation.Like for instance this new job. How would a person who has both Business and IT background able to get into a Law firm doing conveyancing work? Somehow or rather I have two inklingsa) The Lord wants me to use whatever I have learn in the area of Law.b) The Lord wants me to understand

Its Being A Long Time.

2010-09-01T18:05:00.003+08:00

I only get to say this because for the past 2 years, it was a financial nightmare akin to the people of God wandering in the desert for 40 years. Yes I know, comparing 2 years to 40 years is a bit of a stretch but Praise the Lord, He is a shepherd that no other shepherd can compare to.In short, thank God for a job. My criteria for jobs now is simple. Able to feed myself and family, and have time

Inception: The power of an idea

2010-07-20T02:00:00.003+08:00

This movie is seriously as though provocating as the Matrix. Why it will become one the best movie is because the premise is that whenever we are awake, we assume that the world around us is the truth. And as Pontius Pilate asked Jesus "What is the truth?" we are also struggling to understand the complexity of our being, of our existence and of our reason for being here. Hence our truth is really

An Affirmative Love of A Father Leads to Greater Motivation

2010-05-17T13:37:00.000+08:00

I thought that IRON Man 2 does speaks not just personal versus strength of technology, but also about the affirmation of a father's love and our own relationship with our earthly fathers and our heavenly Abba.The turning point for me in the whole movie was when Tony Start continued to see his father's movie clip for the Stark Convention and witnessed his father's admonition towards him when

Translations: Missing Verses is a big issue?

2010-04-16T20:07:00.003+08:00

Today I was forwarded a website that teaches about the the problems of other translations and the purported reference to the view that KJV is the only accurate translation of the Bible.To put things into perspective, I have always have the understanding that the content of the message is more important than the language to bring about the understanding of the content.That means, if a meaning of a

And Again...Now Pastor Rony Tan Part II

2010-03-12T14:17:00.002+08:00

I have now watched the videos in question. The content says as much why non-Christians, especially the Buddhist would be offended with the title "Pastor Ronny Tan Blasts Buddhism" for the video.I want to really see this video as a whole and here are my comments:Pastor Tan's 'humour' may have robbed the message's true power with the examples he has used. No doubt, the examples are logical

Modern Miracles

2010-02-26T01:29:00.000+08:00

Modern MiraclesAfter reading the above, it is really a confirmation of sorts that what we go through is not because God is evil, but God has prevented us from greater tragedy. It did not take a Christian but a Jewish rabbi to really understand that God's miracles is in the coincidences we face everyday and/or the luck that was bestowed upon us.On hindsight, God gave me on Christmas, 4 brand new

A Good Article On Tithing

2010-02-12T16:12:00.000+08:00

"Thy Kingdom Come" - Zac Poonen In Mathew 6:5-15, the Lord taught us to pray “Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the

Evangelism and The Iran Threat

2010-02-10T15:52:00.003+08:00

Today is another piece of news about Teheran's move to continue with the uranium enrichment program. Goes to show, when global events as predicted by the Lord is going to happen, Obama's appeasement move won't go anywhere.Abba has already made tons of announcement with regards to Iran's involvement in the battle of Gog and Magog and all these news about nuclear proliferation just highlights the

And Again...Now Pastor Rony Tan

2010-02-10T15:36:00.002+08:00

Just when Pastor Sun has rocked the boat with her dressing, Pastor Rony Tan of Lighthouse rocks the boat with his words. But one thing is for sure: the Christian faith is to rock one's beliefs about the world and also about the spiritual systems that surround this world.The Christian faith is an intellectually defendable faith. But before even we can convince people to consider the faith, it is

Ho Yao Sun Did It Again.

2010-02-08T18:18:00.003+08:00

Pastor Sun has just attracted unnecessary attention to herself and cause much grieve to the Christian community in Singapore by putting on a revealing dress for the Grammy's red carpet so much so a slit ran across her right breast and the breast line can be seen.My reaction?I have seen tons of people revealing unnecessary parts of their body for no reason whatsoever but to gain some 10 seconds of

2010-01-26T01:41:00.000+08:00

Today read the reply from government MFA about their donation. Am really sadden by how calculative our government is when it comes to compassion. I guess it is time for Singaporeans to wake up and ask oneself. Why are we so self serving? Why are we as a nation has come to a point that no one except oneself should benefit from anything? What has happened to the kampong spirit?For goodness

Avatar: Another Matrix Like Movie?

2009-12-25T23:55:00.001+08:00

One thing that I really appreciate Hollywood Jesus and kept my subscriptions with HWJ is simply because you see the good in everything just as Jesus has done to the people around Him.And so in this film, I see a lot of spiritual parallels as well.I am talking about rapture. That God will give us a new body to house our reborn spirit. Yes it is a second birth in spirit but I am particular

And Again A Proclaimation of Judgment From Shekinahtoday.org

2009-12-07T14:46:00.002+08:00

Today I read 2 very different news articles. One deals with the planned ordination of a openly gay priest to be an assistant bishop and the other article proclaiming doom and gloom for the house of God especially with regards to the pulpit.Those who knows me understand that I do not subscribe to the notion of 'lucky' nor 'coincidence'. There are things that are, no doubt, bad and if we are to

2012: Why the Mayans stop at this date?

2009-11-16T14:07:00.006+08:00

Having just watched the movie 2012 with all its spectacular special effects and loud sounds, one would be hard pressed not to be entertained by it. The funny thing about it all is this: What would one think about it if you are inside the reality of the movie?Let me get this straight. The movie predicts that a super huge tsunami will hit earth higher than the roof of the world but the Bible did

Yesterday...And the best Psychologist

2009-10-22T12:07:00.003+08:00

Yesterday was one of those rare days where no matter how you go about doing things, mentally it just couldn't cut it. I was not sharp enough, I was not fast enough and depression starts to creep in. 'Weird' couldn't explain it.So today, I decide to proclaim the good forecast for my life. I am in the Lord's favour. I shall be favoured by those I met today. I shall be filled with joy, not of

Michael Belk...good photographer...but

2009-09-16T16:54:00.002+08:00

I was given this link about Mike's project, portraying Jesus in photography. I must say it was really well done (600K USD of his own money. If it is not well done...goodness!)The link: http://www.thejourneysproject.com/Gallery.aspxThen I happened to click on 'Embrace' in his Parables Collection and this is what he says"Jesus’ statement, “No one comes to the Father except through Me,” has been

Vance Havner asked...

2009-08-31T13:34:00.002+08:00

"And what is wrong with the old method of scaring the ungodly witha sermon on hell?" - Vance HavnerWell the old method says something about God that is true but not the image the God wants to portray.Let's look what Moses has done in Numbers 20. God told Moses to command the rock to bring forth water but instead, Moses was so angry he struck the rock twice. Look at the Grace of God. Despite

A Band, A Jersey and Childish reaction.

2009-08-15T15:52:00.002+08:00

Let me be straight about this. I am a Liverpool fan. But as fans goes, I think there is a fine line between being a supporter and being a hard arse about how the jersey was treated.To equate the jersey as a national flag is bordering on being ludicrous. No wonder girls are wondering why boy are still boys when it comes to such things. There are better things to fight over and this to me, if

Today I seen 2 'deaths'

2009-06-26T11:22:00.000+08:00

Today I seen 2 deaths.One of which is of course the passing of Michael Jackson and the other is the passing of Kodachrome.Yes both are unrelated but they are significant in a way that shape the world culturally.MJ is of course the King of Pop, and his music will be forever remembered. I grew up in his music from Billie Jean to his Egyptian inspired MTVs. At 50, it is an age where youthfulness

2009-06-12T23:40:00.001+08:00

This is really a good piece!THE QUESTION that CHANGED MY LIFE-by David Ryser.A number of years ago, I had the privilege of teaching at a schoolof ministry. My students were hungry for God, and I was constantlysearching for ways to challenge them to fall more in love withJesus and to become voices for revival in the Church. I came acrossa quote attributed most often to Rev. Sam Pascoe. It is a

Truly Great Quotes

2009-06-12T23:24:00.002+08:00

"the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing - andthe main thing is Christ."~Clay Peck"Salvation is a helmet, not a nightcap."-Vance Havner"Craving clarity, we attempt to eliminate the risk of trusting God."-Brennan Manning.These are truly great quotesQuote 1: The main thing is Christ, and as Paul preaches, Christ crucified!Quote 2: Salvation is a helmet and it is not 'sloppy' like a

More "Great Quotes"?

2009-06-12T22:39:00.003+08:00

Today just received another email from Revival, and with the judgment of the author, he or she deemed fit these quotes as being 'Great'Quote No. 1:"Phone Interviewer: “Say you were asked, Leonard, to speak forthe annual convention of the National Religious Broadcasters,and the Lord directed you to accept that invitation, what messagemight you bring to that group?”Ravenhill: “I believe I’d preach

Why Pray?

2009-05-17T23:11:00.003+08:00

Partial Excerpt from an article from Christianity TodayWhy Pray? True to his character, God appears inclined to heal and bless as many as possible. It is as if he can barely restrain himself—though he often does—from supernaturally intervening and disrupting the nature of the universe to care for those he loves, whether they acknowledge it or not. Did God answer the prayers of the study's

The reality of Rapture...

2009-05-17T22:20:00.004+08:00

I don't think I want to base my faith in Abba by the the words of mere men especially if it is presented in quote form without the witness of the context from that which is taken from. A text taken out of the context, will just leave a con for others. There are basically 2 types of tribulations. The tribulation of the daily kind and the tribulation that heralds the coming of the Lord. So

AWARE: A Post by Pastor Peter Youngren...

2009-05-06T23:01:00.002+08:00

My thoughts on AWARE saga has struck a very similar gong in the post of Pastor Peter Youngren. I would venture to say that Jesus' is in both of us saying the same stuff. Praise be the Lord!The post in question: Easily Offended Christians Written by Peter Youngren on April 8, 2009 There are a lot of offended Christians these days. Some of the

AWARE: Is the fight justifiable?

2009-04-29T04:50:00.005+08:00

Right now in Singapore there's this big fight over the rights of who should control AWARE, short for Association of Women for Action & Research.It started off fairly dramatically. A takeover like we would have seen on Hong Kong serials where an enemy family takes over another family's business through stock acquisition. And in this case, new members came in and voted in a group of unknowns and

The Mist...Depravity of Men

2009-04-13T13:04:00.002+08:00

I have watched The Mist over the weekend and I find myself very very angry and surprised myself when something bad happened. But when I cooled down I realised that Stephen King did reflect his opinion of overly fearful Charismatic/Evangelistic preaching when one face death. Time for some explanation.One Mrs Carmody when trapped in the supermarket by The Mist was praying fervently to God about

The Blasphemy Challenge

2009-03-21T12:24:00.004+08:00

Does God Exist? That's the question put forth before Kirk Cameron with Ray along with the team from the Rationale Response Team.Does not need a rocket scientist to know which side I am on.After watching the video in Youtube, I gingerly 'walked' over to the blasphemy challenge website and take a look.One of the video took me by 'shock'....a lady just say "Well I guess...see you in hell."I was like

Psalm 91 - Pastor Prince Message Redux!

2008-12-12T18:45:00.000+08:00

PSALM 91 for the ECONOMIC MELTDOWN-by Paul van der Hoorn.This morning I felt the Lord telling me to re-write Psalm 91... I hopeit may inspire you all to continue to trust in His grace and mercy,for a time such as this.PSALM 91 - paraphrased by Paul v d H. - 30.11.08: Subtitle - THE ECONOMIC MELTDOWN & HOW to OVERCOMEThose who live in the

So Now We Need to Earn God's Protection?

2008-12-09T02:32:00.005+08:00

Derek Prince ministries sent one of its emails titled "True Security" to encourage people to know that God surrounds the righteous with favour like a shield. What's amazing is that the same email has in a way disqualifies its readers to say that the favour needed to be earned in order for the Lord's grace, the unearned and unmerited favour, be upon us.The bible verse in question:For You; O

2008-11-03T12:37:00.000+08:00

One way is to react selfishly and therefore ask selfishly and pray in the name of oneself. This is akin to making God a genie in a bottle. The other way is to react to God’s promises of blessings, of honour, of health and of wholeness positively. How do we do that? Then faith is of hearing, and hearing through the Word of God. (Rom 10:17) And since we have the faith through hearing then what

2008-10-24T12:33:00.001+08:00

Received thisSteering through the Storms, by Rubel ShellyThese are challenging times, and it is difficult to find a silverlining to some of the darker clouds visible to everyone. Aselection-year rhetoric morphs from harsh to rancorous, the economy ofrecession continues to take its toll. All of us know lots of people whohave lost their jobs. Who will be next to suffer?One of the interesting

2008-10-24T11:47:00.002+08:00

BIBLE means:Basic Information Before Leaving Earth.I really like it...especially we are going to get raptured soon.

Who Is Christ to me?

2008-10-21T20:59:00.000+08:00

Who is Christ to us?Very good question. It is a question that in our heart we do know but our flesh just refuse to acknowledge. If He is the King of Kings, why are we looking at Him with earthly eyes, looking at Him as though He is still on earth? Still Jesus is:- Personal Friend- King of Kings- Shepherd- Wisdom- Righteousness- Shield- Finisher of my faith- Everything- Strength- Provider- The

Does 5 pillars means....

2008-10-21T12:26:00.002+08:00

Oh. Someone replied to my thoughts about Muslim radicals dated 2006 November and I was led to a website that defends Islam. Played the video and the man in the video says, "Surrender...submit...obey...sincerity...peace". And his conclusion? Peace is in Islam....salaam or shalom in Hebrew.I am basing this piece based on the video and I may be quoting out of context but if the video is the

2008-10-12T13:20:00.002+08:00

"Worrying is carrying tomorrow's load with today's strength--carrying two days at once. It is moving into tomorrow ahead oftime. Worrying doesn't empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it emptiestoday of its strength." - Corrie Ten BoomThat is so true. Seems like all the economists, investors, stockbrokers and banks are worrying 2 and 3 years in advance with the strength of today.We Christians should do

Die in Coffin for A better Life?

2008-10-11T00:15:00.003+08:00

Read this really interesting articlehttp://www.asiaone.com/Travel/News/Story/A1Story20081010-92935.htmlIn short, it is a coffin ceremony where people pay money to climb into the coffin to 'die' so as to ward off bad karma and then they will inherit a clean karma and then good luck will come.Mental rewind: Aren't we Christian born again? Aren't we died to our old self and reborn in Christ? Isn't

Dow Jones down 777.7..Hey Isn't that...

2008-09-30T22:58:00.002+08:00

With Dow Jones plunging 777.7 points the very first reaction is this - Is God's number an indication that the current situation is a work of God?That is a very good question and I believe, to us believers it is another indication that God is indeed in control of the situation. Putting numbers that is so evidently clear to Christians can only mean that He is telling us "Son! Behold that I will

There is No better Hope than In Christ!

2008-09-29T13:34:00.002+08:00

Have you ever wondered why there is so much turmoil in this world? Have I ever wondered why I have to go through so many trials and tribulations including what seemingly a very winding road in my career?There is a very simple reason for it.Just to recap, the Word He has given me since 2004For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give

2008-09-29T13:32:00.001+08:00

Taken from Robert Ricardelli Of VisionariesAdvancing Through Adversity Comfort, disappointment, and fear are three of the greatest enemies of our souls. We can be lulled into ineffectiveness for the Kingdom of God in the comfort of our lives. We can become weary and stagnant from affecting our spheres in this world because of disappointment. Fear can paralyze us so that we retreat

Do Not Worry

2008-09-23T21:52:00.002+08:00

(Mat 13:21) but has no root in himself, but is temporary, and tribulation, or persecution occurring because of the Word, he is at once offended.(Mat 13:22) `And that sown toward the thorns, this is he who is hearing the word, and the anxiety of this age, and the deceitfulness of the riches, do choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.The reason that why we have trials and tribulations is

God's Plans for Us...and He is With Us!

2008-09-01T14:41:00.001+08:00

From Robert (Robby) RicciardelliI AM WELL PLEASED..... When you are walking through the darkest of days, I am there. Listen for My voice, and expect for me to communicate to you in ways you have yet to realize. I have not left you and continue to speak of my Love for you. There are times and there are seasons. But in each season, I demonstrate my glory through each of my people in

What's Our Expectation of Prayer?

2008-08-22T13:26:00.002+08:00

What are our expectations of prayer? Morgan Freeman was portraying Godin a movie a few months ago. "Evan Almighty" is a spoof about amodern-day Noah, played by Steve Carell. As the movie opens, the wifein this story prays that in the midst of everything going on in theirlives, God might help their family become closer. Later as her husbandis being transformed into this barge-building animal

There's No Such Thing as Coincidence...

2008-08-03T23:32:00.001+08:00

Yesterday and Today received 3 emails that has nothing to do with each other but it came at a time I was feeling really really down.First Email:[/b] God has seen you struggling. God says it's over. A blessing is coming your way. If you believe in God, please re-send this email to any number of people.Second Email: [b]At Just the Right Time!, by Tom Norvell You see, at just the right time, when we

No Matter What The Coffee Cup is....

2008-08-03T23:30:00.001+08:00

A Good reminder of what is happening to our lives since we left school. The things around is to support the life that we have but the quality of life do not depend on the things that we have or use as well. Ultimately, life is about being with people. Be real and be a blessing unto others. Hope this story reminds us what is really important in life.'The happiest people in the world are not those

2008-07-24T15:25:00.002+08:00

"Oh, If only once we could be convinced of God's goodnesstowards His children and of His desire to reveal Himself to them!We would no longer seek out own selfish desires. We would notbe so quickly discouraged from pursuing what He is so long togive us:Romans 8:32 (kjv) - He who spared not His own Son, but deliveredHim up for us all, how shall He not, with Him, also freely give us allthings?We

2008-07-14T22:07:00.000+08:00

Wilson+Wong took the free ColorQuiz.com personality test!"Needs release from stress. Longs for peace, tranqu..."Click here to read the rest of the results.

God is a Giver Not Because Gave First

2008-02-22T09:50:00.001+08:00

"You may wonder why certain things happen to you, or why some things promised you in God's word, seem to be missing from your life. Is it possible that you haven't been obedient in your GIVING ?" Art Beebe.My response:God's promises can never be broken in view of Christ's sacrifice on the cross. Not all of us are givers, that much we know because in our sinful flesh, we give out of expectation,

God's Guidance

2007-12-19T15:05:00.000+08:00

A lot of people are talking about God's Will and God's direction in my life. Upon reflection of the past year of 2007, it is a testing year where Job is scarce for me and when I find one, it is so mismanaged that it is difficult to fathom how in the world they survive. And when I decided to leave, I was smacked with a fine that is so ridiculous.I wonder if God uses Job with full pun-intended in

The Gay Debate in Singapore

2007-10-10T00:52:00.000+08:00

SINGAPORE (AP) -- Hundreds of Singaporeans are calling for the government to decriminalize homosexual sex, ahead of a parliamentary debate on the most extensive revision of the city-state's penal code in 23 years.Under the proposed changes to be debated Oct. 22, oral and anal sex between consenting heterosexual adults will no longer be considered an offense. But Section 377A, which deals with the

Another Bullet Into Evolution Theory, But Why A Title Like That?

2007-08-09T14:45:00.000+08:00

Just saw this" Fossils paint new picture of human evolutionCHICAGO - AN ancient skull and upper jawbone from two early branches of the human family tree - Homo erectus and Homo habilis - suggest the early human ancestors may have lived close together for half a million years, researchers said on Wednesday.The fossils, discovered in eastern Africa, challenge the understanding that humans

Potter & Magic Points to Christ

2007-07-22T20:55:00.000+08:00

Harry Potter I must say reminds me of my time that I was really into Dungeons and Dragons, Dragon Lance and some fantasy story books during the late 90s. Looks like the magic never did disappear when the countless young people are clamouring for the last book of the series which funnily enough ends at the seventh book.As the author rest the story at the seventh instalment, God also rest after

To Be Happy or To Have Joy?

2007-07-10T09:25:00.000+08:00

From today's Company Email sharing:Most of us suffer from this seemingly insatiable hunger that is an ongoing source of stress and vexation. So how can we escape from this hungry life? Can we live a life where we're constantly fulfilled?The answer is Yes. The only way to stop hungering for something else the moment our hunger for one thing is satisfied is to be constantly nourished by everything

Upon Reflection: God's Providence

2007-06-16T13:49:00.000+08:00

Today just got another of those daily Sermons by Pastor Prince and he quoted this verse Matthew 6:26 26Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?It is very easy to see that the birds just fly here and there and eat when they are hungry. They just gather at a field next to my place

Wear Little Clothing is Sinful?

2007-04-27T18:16:00.000+08:00

Got this Email 'Sermon' today about how women should dress. And the email quoted 1 Tim Chapter 2 to substantiate that women should always dress decently. My initial reaction is this: What is the accepted 'level' of decency? What do we mean by being decent?Here is my reply:Looking at 1 Tim 2 as a whole, I must add that a particular verse should be included1Ti 2:8-9 Therefore, I desire the men

The Bearean Has Does It Again: Eternal Salvation Not Possible?

2007-04-26T18:31:00.000+08:00

One reason I subscribe to The Bearean is to see, how much wrong can a Christian website be when it comes to interpreting scriptures. This website is not a cult but sometimes it is their teachings that put fears into the believers and doubt their salvation!The Highlight of Today: http://theberean.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Home.showBerean/BereanID/1255/Hebrews-10-26-31And the key passage is this:

The Sign of the Jews

2007-04-11T00:28:00.000+08:00

Received an email on a comic strip about the Holocaust that speaks of the remembrance of evil not for the vengeance but for the education of the young.It really speaks through to me in view of Jeremiah 29:11 whereby God promised that who trusts in Him will have plans made by God that will not bring destruction but only good.For I know the purposes which I am planning for you, says Jehovah;

To Quit Or Not To Quit, That is the Question!

2007-03-30T03:34:00.000+08:00

Since I am the admin of the care group, I was 'forced' to remember what was said on Tuesday night.That hypothetical question of getting blessed but then have obstacles at work got me really thinking. This is just sharing but do put in what you think if the Lord leads.This is what I think and also through the sharing, after going through 9 years of working life. * Bite the bullet but through

Good Words of Wisdom.

2007-03-29T16:21:00.000+08:00

This is from John Piper's father...although a lot is said, still in the light of Lord's revelation in my life, have to take these words with care.Wilson Things I have Learned by Bill Piper with comments by John Piper 1. The right road always leads to the right place; therefore, get on the right road and go as far as you can on it. My father was

Another Berean Posting that Irks Me

2007-03-28T17:11:00.000+08:00

Here's another "The Berean" Email Posting that got me..well..heated up.The main gist of brother Earl Henn thoughts lies with this paragraph"In this verse (Romans 7:1) , Paul explains how the law has "power" over a human being only while he lives. He means the law has power to condemn us as a sinner and, consequently, condemn us to death only as long as we are alive. Once we have died, the

Contraceptives At the Top of Students' Mind?

2007-03-24T01:16:00.000+08:00

Goodness gracious...I read this article from AP"Birth Control Prices Soar on Campuses By JUSTIN POPE , AP Education Writer"Are students going to school to study or to have sex?!? This is ridiculous to the point bordering on nonsensical!Instead of worrying about grades, these people are actually worrying about getting pregnant? Oh goodness, is this what sexual education is all about? To

Dreadfulness Healed by 1 Peter

2007-03-23T00:14:00.000+08:00

Today...all of a sudden, depression sets in. It was some feeling of dread. I could not shake it, I could not exorcise it nor can I actually pin-point what is the shitty bloody wrong with me. I feel restless, I feel wasted and I certainly feel not really up to it in a lot of things. Things just doesn't feel right. Business moved but somehow, things ain't going what I thought would be ok.

C S Lewis & John Piper Views on God & Prosperity...so which is Correct?

2007-01-09T15:23:00.000+08:00

The past 2 weeks God has some way or the other, lead me to read these passages about Him, Wealth and Punishment. John Piper says:When you pause to consider that God is infinitely strong and can do all that he pleases, and that he is infinitely righteous so that he only does what is right, and that he is infinitely good so that everything he does is perfectly good, and that he is infinitely wise

God's Blessings for the New Year

2007-01-09T15:03:00.000+08:00

To Brothers and Sisters in Christ,I hope this message will be useful to you as I feel that as a Christian we ought to be mindful of who God is in our lives. When I mean by who, I meant it as the type of person God is.Although God is just, He is also love personified. That's the reason why God sent His son to die for us. That's the reason for the season.I do not know how you would have thought

Death, The Joy to Come, the meaning of Hope and the nature of Abba God.

2006-12-08T15:58:00.000+08:00

I enjoyed the metaphor of seeing a loved one at the airport. That feeling is always evident when I met my wife at the airport after prolonged absence from home especially during my 2 year stint in Australia for my masters degree. I believe the same would happen if Jesus receives me at the Pearly Gates of Heaven. I also believe that Jesus would be even happier than me when we meet.Recently, I

Faith fulfills the Law through Christ

2006-11-24T23:48:00.000+08:00

Berean sent another teaching today on Romans 2. You may want to check it out here:http://theberean.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Home.showBerean/BereanID/3690/Romans-2-12-13Generally this is what brother John W. Ritenbaugh is saying:- It is God's will that we live moral lives through living by the law- That law only applies to non-Christians and Christians alike- We will be judged according to

Islam Radicals Obsession with War

2006-11-10T11:06:00.000+08:00

Aish.com sent something over today which is quite interesting. It is promoting a movie that talks about radical Islam trying to take over the world. This is interesting especially the fact that I am living in the midst of fellow citizens who are Muslims and have friends who are Muslims. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,227393,00.htmlhttp://www.ObsessionTheMovie.comNow I read with interest

Is The Theory of Grace an invention of Martin Luther?

2006-11-06T14:23:00.000+08:00

I could not believe it that I saw something in Aish that is so blinded that I think the author, Rabbi Ken Spiro, should at least look at the claims that the 'theory' of Grace is not a theory at all...it is the Character of God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.(The link: http://www.aish.com/literacy/jewishhistory/Crash_Course_in_Jewish_History__Part_50_-_The_Reformation_and_the_Jews.asp)Here is my

The Coffee Parable

2006-09-22T13:43:00.000+08:00

The Coffee Parable: A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life.Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and an assortment of cups - porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some plain looking, some

The Tithing Perspective of Grace

2006-08-23T01:10:00.000+08:00

Goodness...was surfing on Choo Thomas and tithing when I suddenly chanced upon ANOTHER forum that speaks ill on the act of tithing.http://65.108.220.179/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=8&start=0And as normal, my replyDear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,Whatever is said, let's reconsider the act of tithing from the point of a biblical principle.Definition of principle: Principal is an

Prosperity Gospel: Part 3

2006-08-14T11:38:00.000+08:00

Deuteronomy 8:18 18“And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” Remember that it is God that give me the power to get wealth.Hmmm... I just realised that my previous posts highlighted the attitude towards a God that

Lina Joy: Contemplating the Truthfulness of Religion

2006-08-14T10:32:00.000+08:00

Being following the saga involving a malay ethnic woman named Lina Joy because of her choice to leave Islam for Christianity. Was reading one of those articles when it came to this part on why Lina Joy's case in the Malaysian Courts cannot win."If Islam were to grant permission for Muslims to change religion at will, it would imply it has no dignity, no self-esteem," said Wan Azhar Wan Ahmad,

Prosperity Gospel Part Deux

2006-08-12T02:00:00.000+08:00

Josh have some replies and feels that it is not really answering his questions. So I tried again...-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hi Josh,I believe we are on the same page, it just that it was not presented in a way to show some common grounds. I think I will answer through your reply. Perhaps that would help more."However, I

The Prosperity Gospel: Good News or Bad News?

2006-08-11T15:58:00.000+08:00

Was visiting GodFocus Community when the Administrator of the website, Josh, posed this very interesting question about "The Prosperity Gospel". Being a recipient of God's goodness and providence in a lot of things (in other words, I prospered under God's provisions), I think a response is needed. Here goes:---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Retrospective: A Gift of God

2006-08-03T00:16:00.000+08:00

Today just did something that I did not do for a long time: Google my nick 'wilswong'. This nick is unique because Wils is my first nick and my online ID for a very long time. Although it changes from Wils to Wilz, it still stays the same.Back to the main content: The google came back to a post did out of desperation a long time back and was solicitating some Christian views about my going or

The Tithing Issue, Another Perspective Part 2

2006-07-22T23:53:00.000+08:00

After the last post, I found that there are still some brothers and sisters out there who are still doubtful about the teaching behind the tithing issueLet me quote a long section of a book by Robert Morris "The Blessed Life""It is amazing to me how many people try to overlook this Scripture (Mal 3:8-9) or explain it away. Some say, "Well, that's in the Old Testament." But in the very same

The Tithing Issue, Another Perspective

2006-07-20T00:15:00.001+08:00

Being re-reading some notes on tithing and also to reflect the past arguments for and against the act of tithing. Then impressed by God to hunt verses in the New Testament that speaks of tithing.The first instance is when Jesus reproach the Pharisees. This is what the Lord saysMat 23:23(ASV) Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye tithe mint and anise and cummin, and have left

How to Get to Heaven...Just Do Good?

2006-07-17T23:26:00.000+08:00

Today was passing by the car park like any other days and something caught my eye. Normally I would see a Christian car sticker that shouts Lord's promises but today it is a Buddha image with the words "Heaven? Just Do Good" I wish I can take a picture of it because it really shows the main differences between the teachings of Buddha and Christianity.As you know, the Book tells us that human

And When You think the Issue of Tithing has simmered...

2006-06-05T22:35:00.000+08:00

It all started with a reply from Pastor Leslie about the previous Arguments:Hello,What's the problem with this issue of tithing? Cal it OT principle or NT principle. Fact is if you love God enough, then make sure your givings (in principle) amount to at least 10% of your income. That's the least you can do. And that's not asking too much. And for those who believe tithing is an "OT practice not

Marriage and Divorce

2006-05-27T22:03:00.000+08:00

The best way to actually discuss the issue of divorce from the point of a Christian is actually to see how God and Jesus taught about the issue of marriage. As divorce is the anti-thesis of marriage, a study of the institution of marriage would put divorce in a light that most people would not have seen. If we are in the position of counseling some couples, with me mostly for my parents

Astalavista Baby Jesus

2006-05-25T22:59:00.000+08:00

You gotta love this!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEnNr9AXZfYBoy, makes you wonder what will happen if someone like the terminator can go back to Jesus' time on earth and save Him? The clip is so good and best of all it actually shows the Grace of Jesus! When Terminator shot Juda not once, not twice but thrice and Jesus kept resurrecting Judas until He got fed up with the shooting!One scene

Ian McKellen Quote on Bible

2006-05-25T00:33:00.000+08:00

"I've often thought the Bible should have a disclaimer at the front, saying "This is fiction." I mean, walking on water? I mean, it takes an act of faith" Ian McKellan.Sometimes I wonder should I smile or should I be angry. Here is one man who acts in The Da Vinci Code movie as Leigh Teabing (yes I read the book just in case you are wondering), giving his take on one of the most telling

God's Plans

2006-05-22T20:33:00.000+08:00

Jer 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 hope and a future." Isaiah 55: 8-11 "It is the same with My Word. I sent it out, and it ALWAYS produces fruit. It WILL accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it." Now the Lord says that His plan is to help me in all ways and not to harm us,

What is Success?

2006-05-21T22:50:00.000+08:00

What we do equals to success? What is success?I no longer had confidence that blindly climbing the ladder of success was going to lead me to better and better places. I needed to know where "success" was taking me, and perhaps even more importantly, where it was stopping me from going. I realized then that if I couldn't take my soul along on the journey, then no matter how far I got, it was

Megachurch Association: No Joke!?

2006-05-21T21:51:00.000+08:00

Brother Chris K has shown me this letter from the so called Megachurch Associationhttp://www.chalcedon.edu/articles/article.php?ArticleID=293Before anything happens, it is a satire so it is not true. But it really calls into attention what is of God and what is not.Seriously...i can only say, not all Mega Churches are as spiritual ignorant as them, and not all traditional churches are weak too.

A Stingy God We Have?

2006-05-21T21:16:00.000+08:00

That is, the tithe is not of the law...the law reflect the importance of tithe and thus was included but Jesus still says what He says (render to Caesar what is his and to God what is God's) despite Him knowing of the redemption of the cross. If Jesus already know that His work on the cross would stop fulfill all laws including the tithe, why oh why did He need to say that since He will give on

Of Grace and Tithe, Never the Twain Shall Meet?

2006-05-21T21:12:00.000+08:00

Seems like I would like to add somethings with regards to Chris' response. I understand where he is coming from through the whole email although there's one sentence I am not very comfortable about "We are not saved by keeping the law but saved to keep the law."Even though we are saved so that we can keep the law in its essence is true since Jesus is in us who has fulfilled the law and God sees

Do We All Love Money?

2006-05-21T21:08:00.000+08:00

"The love of money causes all kinds of trouble. Some people want money so much that they have given up their faith and caused themselves a lot of pain. (1 Timothy 6:10)"The love of money is the root of all evil. I understand this verse totally BUT we as Christians should also be wary of the other extreme, that is to condemn wealth to a point that having wealth is seen to be having sin.And the

The Gnostic Empty Clang

2006-05-21T21:00:00.000+08:00

If the Gnostics is not able to take over Christianity in the first century, what are the differences that we have today that would make the Gnostic Gospel successful now?If my God is God of yesterday, today and forever and will never change, what would a heresy do to an all powerful God?Here , as brother Soo Inn has pointed out, is that our Churches are not teaching that flock well enough to know

The Da Vinci Bomb & The Gnostic Gong

2006-05-21T20:54:00.000+08:00

Makes you wonder isn't it?a) Davinci Codeb) Gospel of Mary and other Gnostic Gospelc) Gospel of JudasWhy would all these come during the last 6 decades after the find of the Dead Sea Scrolls? Seems like the devil thinks that the Dead Sea Scrolls lead legitimacy to the Bible we have on hand, he need to come out with these to debunk the faith.Watched National Geographic about the said Gospel. The

Of Bird Flu & Vitamin C (as in JC)

2006-05-21T20:51:00.000+08:00

Despite everything we do in life, it is God who prolongs a person's life. It is not His plan to cut short any of our lives. Jer 29:11 tells us God's plan for the Jews and indirectly for us as well. So what's the point of having a short life when we cannot enjoy God's plan to the fullest?Isaiah Chapter 53 verse 10 " But it was the Lord's good plan to crush him and filled him with grief. Yet when

To Have The Best Expectation from The Lord

2006-05-21T20:48:00.000+08:00

Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ,I totally agree with Brother Soo-inn that we as Christians are not of this world and thus we are always will be at logger heads with the powers of this world. However the bible did teach thatwho that is in us is more powerful than the one who is in the worldGod has plans that are intended for our good (Jer 29:11) If God is for us who can then be against us?

To Tithe or Not To Tithe...That Is The Question

2006-05-21T20:44:00.000+08:00

Regarding the Dispatch on "Don't Buy a Lie" and "A Question of Ownership" there's this intrinsic link I wonder if the rest of the brothers and sisters saw it.Truth:a) God is out to bless us even before the 1st coming of the Lordb) After the 1st coming of the Lord, the work on the cross and the subsequent arrival of the Holy Spirit, God's heart of blessing us tremendously still stays albeit a lot

Of Living Body of Christ

2006-05-21T20:35:00.001+08:00

If you can allow me to share, please bear with me on my views. I do not know if I am qualified to talk about churches in general but I feel that after being in a traditional Church and school for nearly 8 years followed by 5 years of non-denominational church in both Singapore and Melbourne, Australia, I can make some comments.Reasons why Churches are Dying: We Do Not Understand Who We Are and

2006-05-21T20:35:00.000+08:00