There is nothing more important than spreading the Good news or the Gospel. For those that do not understand, the Good news is that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came down on earth to die for our sins that we can have an eternal R/S with God if we accept Jesus as our Lord and Saviour. Jesus rose from the dead and is seated at the right hand of God and that is why we celebrate Easter Sunday.
Therefore, let us GO and give others a chance at knowing this wonderful Saviour and letting them experience a life where God is leading us every step of the way.
Please read your bible everyday and remember to pray for those who are less fortunate, needy, and have not heard to gospel. Pray for your friends that they have open hearts that they would be willing to hear from the Word of God.
As for Doorstep Missions, there are 1 million foreigners (not born in Singapore) currently living in Singapore. 80% of them have not heard the gospel b4. Let us pray and make efforts to care, not to be prejudiced and live lifes that show that God loves them too. Let us tell them of God's love and grace.
Let us remember the Great Commission and not make it the Great Omission:
Matthew 28:19
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"
Nations here does not mean countries but it means people groups (ethnic groups/ people of different race/background).
Let the Mirror Youth Ministry be one that aims to glorify God and be like Him. As in our theme verse (for those that dunno) 2 Corinthians 3:18 :
" And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed in his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit."
Joke of the day:
What kidney can never be used for transplant?
Answer:
KIDNEY BEANS!
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
10 new things I have learnt about myself in the month of June!
1) I seem to work as well with kids as well with youths (children are just so cute, needing to be loved and smiling at you, so innocent and faithful...no wonder God wants us to have a childlike faith)
2) I can't stay up as late as I used to (I couldn't last past 2am in the church retreat, kept feeling sleepy and same for the children's camp wiv the LCCS)
3) I can roundhouse kick a height of 1.8m (during the 3rd lesson of muay thai)
4) I have better stamina and fitness (being able to play with youths from 10am till 6pm at sentosa, then 1 week later playing soccer from 10am till 4pm, all under the blistering sun)
5) I am still learning with regards to preparing bible study
6) I'm eating alot less than I used to
7) I am more mild-mannered than I was in army and JC
8) I am able to like someone for 1 and half years but still keep it from her (to guard her heart and to allow God to work in mine)
9) Reading ain't so bad
10) Yesterday was history, Tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that's why its called PRESENT!
Joke of the day:
If a durian dropped from the sky, would you catch it with your right or left hand (this is to test your natural hand, sometimes it may not be the hand you write with)
Answer:
So who said left or who said right? Either answer you must be crazy, I wouldn't catch a durian falling from the sky AT ALL. I would be mad to do so. LOL....sry just being boliao
2) I can't stay up as late as I used to (I couldn't last past 2am in the church retreat, kept feeling sleepy and same for the children's camp wiv the LCCS)
3) I can roundhouse kick a height of 1.8m (during the 3rd lesson of muay thai)
4) I have better stamina and fitness (being able to play with youths from 10am till 6pm at sentosa, then 1 week later playing soccer from 10am till 4pm, all under the blistering sun)
5) I am still learning with regards to preparing bible study
6) I'm eating alot less than I used to
7) I am more mild-mannered than I was in army and JC
8) I am able to like someone for 1 and half years but still keep it from her (to guard her heart and to allow God to work in mine)
9) Reading ain't so bad
10) Yesterday was history, Tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that's why its called PRESENT!
Joke of the day:
If a durian dropped from the sky, would you catch it with your right or left hand (this is to test your natural hand, sometimes it may not be the hand you write with)
Answer:
So who said left or who said right? Either answer you must be crazy, I wouldn't catch a durian falling from the sky AT ALL. I would be mad to do so. LOL....sry just being boliao
Monday, June 2, 2008
Muay thai is really really tiring! But rewarding!
Wah itz been a while since i blogged and I just want to say....Muay thai could be the key to me losing the weight that has stuck wiv me all my life and I can be fit when I go to Nepal for missions...
And another thing...you have to listen to this gal sing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QUh6CLBZN8&NR=1
search for all her songs...she will melt your heart and she made me tear...she's only 6 but sings as good as anyone...
Joke of the day:
A little girl and a little boy went to the doctor. The girl went in 1st and came out crying. The boy asked, "Why? What happened?" The girl said "I came for a blood test and the doctor cut my finger to take out some blood" Then the shocking thing happened, the boy started crying. The girl asked "Why are you crying?"
Want to guess the boy's reply?
Answer:
The boy replied " I am coming for a urine test today!"
And another thing...you have to listen to this gal sing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QUh6CLBZN8&NR=1
search for all her songs...she will melt your heart and she made me tear...she's only 6 but sings as good as anyone...
Joke of the day:
A little girl and a little boy went to the doctor. The girl went in 1st and came out crying. The boy asked, "Why? What happened?" The girl said "I came for a blood test and the doctor cut my finger to take out some blood" Then the shocking thing happened, the boy started crying. The girl asked "Why are you crying?"
Want to guess the boy's reply?
Answer:
The boy replied " I am coming for a urine test today!"
Monday, May 12, 2008
Thanks and kudos to u all
REally wana thank God for His guidance and blessings for the 1st half of a year of my full-time ministry as a youth worker...He has really pulled me through and led me every step of the way...And for the youths, really would like to thank you all for all your encouragement and love and care and concern...you know who you are...and its usually those that read my blog...thanks...
Yesterday, I had the urge to compete once again...I have not had this feeling since last year... I wanted to quit playing pool competitively because I knew it would take alot of time and affect my ministry...But the adrenalin rush and the feeling of playing well at something you excel...that feeling is indescribable...I dunno...but sometime soon, if God permits, I would like to play in a major tournament once again...not for glory or money or whatever...just the feeling of using the gift God has blessed me with...I don't care about rankings anymore...I just want to play my best...losing also is fine...as long I compete...
Joke of the day:
Knock, knock who's there?
Answer:
(Someone shoutst) No one's home.
Yesterday, I had the urge to compete once again...I have not had this feeling since last year... I wanted to quit playing pool competitively because I knew it would take alot of time and affect my ministry...But the adrenalin rush and the feeling of playing well at something you excel...that feeling is indescribable...I dunno...but sometime soon, if God permits, I would like to play in a major tournament once again...not for glory or money or whatever...just the feeling of using the gift God has blessed me with...I don't care about rankings anymore...I just want to play my best...losing also is fine...as long I compete...
Joke of the day:
Knock, knock who's there?
Answer:
(Someone shoutst) No one's home.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Pain in my heart, but burden lifted
Finally...after praying and letting God talk to me...I have finally decided that although the gal of my dreams may be sweet, caring, kind and kinda angelic...she isn't the one for me...
Pains my heart but i guess its for the better before I do anything i will regret...i finally saw the light when i just feel i'm not able to communicate with her at a level where i can get to know her better...I seem to talk to all my other female frenz and communicate so much better with them than her...I guess its just finally I let God wake me up from this year-long dream and opened my eyes to the focus which should be on Him...
Therefore, I doubt you will c the happy happy go lucky josiah for a while...He's taking a holiday...you will c a more toned-down and maybe even boring josiah...He's trying to get rid of his pain in heart and focus on serving God...
Pains my heart but i guess its for the better before I do anything i will regret...i finally saw the light when i just feel i'm not able to communicate with her at a level where i can get to know her better...I seem to talk to all my other female frenz and communicate so much better with them than her...I guess its just finally I let God wake me up from this year-long dream and opened my eyes to the focus which should be on Him...
Therefore, I doubt you will c the happy happy go lucky josiah for a while...He's taking a holiday...you will c a more toned-down and maybe even boring josiah...He's trying to get rid of his pain in heart and focus on serving God...
Monday, April 7, 2008
Bible Study and Prayer group!
Hi, this is to all the youths in the Mirror Ministry...I would like to know the interest level of you all with regards to small group bible study and prayer....the bible study would be done by an area basis. Meaning I will meet whoever is interested depending whether you stay in the north, west, central or east of Singapore, I will go to your area (maybe eg is like east I meet you all at tampines mall). If anyone is interested in having bible study to learn more abt God, please indicate to me.
As for the prayer group, I'm finding youths who are interested to pray for our ministry as a whole. It will be done before/after youth meetings. If interested, please indicate to me too.
Rememeber, bible study and prayer are vital for the growth of the youth ministry. Because without it, we would not be even able to call ourselves part of the Christian church. I will be praying God will instill the passion of His word in you and ignite the hunger for prayer.
Josiah
As for the prayer group, I'm finding youths who are interested to pray for our ministry as a whole. It will be done before/after youth meetings. If interested, please indicate to me too.
Rememeber, bible study and prayer are vital for the growth of the youth ministry. Because without it, we would not be even able to call ourselves part of the Christian church. I will be praying God will instill the passion of His word in you and ignite the hunger for prayer.
Josiah
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Sorry for the slow update! Thank God for the CSI event!
Firstly, I would like to praise God in the way He helped me get well so quickly last saturday...I was feeling weak, feverish and had a bad flu...and i had to act in the CSI youth event...amazingly...just half an hour b4 the event...God took all my pain and illness away...it just reminded me how wonderful God is and itz so symbolic of the cross...how Jesus took away the sins of the world..by showing how much He loved us and died on our behalf...I appreciated Jesus so much more after that day...
Really wana thank God also for the newcomers that came for the CSI event and the people behind the whole event...the hardwork really paid off...because i totally believed God was truly glorifed throughout the event...
Oh yar..now for the update of the weight loss programme..
Stats as of 25th Feb 2008 (will be updated bi-weekly):
Chest - 44 inches
Waist - 36 inches
Stomach - 39 inches
Hips - 46 inches
Biceps - 14 inches
Stats as of 18th March 2008: (BLUE means shown improvement)
Chest - 45 inches
Waist - 35.5 inches
Stomach - 38 inches
Hips - 42 inches
Biceps - 14 inches
Actually, I have been kinda slack on my exercise liao...been too busy..Thank God I still showed abit of results..
Joke of the Day:
What did the monkey say to the human being?
Answer:
God told you He made you and you would rather think you descended from me? You MONKEY BRAIN!
Really wana thank God also for the newcomers that came for the CSI event and the people behind the whole event...the hardwork really paid off...because i totally believed God was truly glorifed throughout the event...
Oh yar..now for the update of the weight loss programme..
Stats as of 25th Feb 2008 (will be updated bi-weekly):
Chest - 44 inches
Waist - 36 inches
Stomach - 39 inches
Hips - 46 inches
Biceps - 14 inches
Stats as of 18th March 2008: (BLUE means shown improvement)
Chest - 45 inches
Waist - 35.5 inches
Stomach - 38 inches
Hips - 42 inches
Biceps - 14 inches
Actually, I have been kinda slack on my exercise liao...been too busy..Thank God I still showed abit of results..
Joke of the Day:
What did the monkey say to the human being?
Answer:
God told you He made you and you would rather think you descended from me? You MONKEY BRAIN!
Monday, February 25, 2008
Six pack? Is it a dream?
For people that has known me my whole life...I have always been fat..other than maybe the time when i was hit by my thyroid where i drastically lost weight to 67kg...
But as of 2008...I want to make a honest effort to lose all those unwanted fat...and be as healthy as I can be...giving my all to God and making youth ministry a wonderful place where God can guide and lay His hands on and bless...
I'm writing this entry as a personal challenge to myself...if you find it irrelevant...the X is at the top right corner of your screen...but if not..just read on...
I'm forcing myself to lose the unwanted amount of fat in on my body...since 30th Dec 2007 till now...I have been exercising everyday(weights training and HIIT) and sticking to a strict diet (no fried food, no fast food, only water, lean meat and more veggies and fruits pls). I have gone from wearing XXL/XL to L and from a 39 inch waist to a 36 inch waist.
But I feel...i want to go one step further...for the next 7 weeks...I wana push as hard as i can to c my abs and even wana to have a six pack ab by my birthday. I am very serious and for those around me...hope you can give me as much encouragement as u can...
I hope i don't sound too self-centred as i'm not..I just wana fulfill this lifelong dream and goal...i'm not getting any younger and i hope the effort i put will go a long way in leading a healthy and fruitful life for God...
Stats as of 25th Feb 2008 (will be updated bi-weekly):
Chest - 44 inches
Waist - 36 inches
Stomach - 39 inches
Hips - 46 inches
Biceps - 14 inches
Yes that's how brutally honest i'm gonna be because I want to motivate and "force myself to drop these numbers"...maybe other than the biceps one...
Joke of the day:
What chest can never store treasure?
Answer:
The one attached to your body.
But as of 2008...I want to make a honest effort to lose all those unwanted fat...and be as healthy as I can be...giving my all to God and making youth ministry a wonderful place where God can guide and lay His hands on and bless...
I'm writing this entry as a personal challenge to myself...if you find it irrelevant...the X is at the top right corner of your screen...but if not..just read on...
I'm forcing myself to lose the unwanted amount of fat in on my body...since 30th Dec 2007 till now...I have been exercising everyday(weights training and HIIT) and sticking to a strict diet (no fried food, no fast food, only water, lean meat and more veggies and fruits pls). I have gone from wearing XXL/XL to L and from a 39 inch waist to a 36 inch waist.
But I feel...i want to go one step further...for the next 7 weeks...I wana push as hard as i can to c my abs and even wana to have a six pack ab by my birthday. I am very serious and for those around me...hope you can give me as much encouragement as u can...
I hope i don't sound too self-centred as i'm not..I just wana fulfill this lifelong dream and goal...i'm not getting any younger and i hope the effort i put will go a long way in leading a healthy and fruitful life for God...
Stats as of 25th Feb 2008 (will be updated bi-weekly):
Chest - 44 inches
Waist - 36 inches
Stomach - 39 inches
Hips - 46 inches
Biceps - 14 inches
Yes that's how brutally honest i'm gonna be because I want to motivate and "force myself to drop these numbers"...maybe other than the biceps one...
Joke of the day:
What chest can never store treasure?
Answer:
The one attached to your body.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
F A M I L Y
Believe it or not...yesterday was the 1st time I watched I not stupid 2...wow that show really shows the heartache of singaporean youths and parents alike...the pursuit of education...the pursuit of monetary excellence...trying to make a better life for the family...love and care among true blue friends...owning up to your mistakes...parents taking time to understand their children...
Honestly....I teared quite abit...because the show made me understand how blessed God has allowed me to be...my family, my friends, my life...even though I have done so much wrong....God still forgives me and allows me to go forward with Him...
As for my family and friends, they have always been by my side through the hard times...and definitely we share the good times...therefore I say to all...appreciate your friends and family...because they DO care about you and want the best for you...
I cried when the little brother said: FAMILY, you know the meaning? It means FATHER AND MOTHER I LOVE YOU.
Such a simple sentence, yet so profound. Now I would like to emphasise, is V day so impt? To those who are looking forward to that day, Feb 14th happens to Friendship Day also. Remember your priorities and not focus all ur time on who you like...but the people around you who have been with you through thick and thin.....
Joke of the day:
Why did the pigeon cross the road?
Answer:
Because he wanted to be a chicken.
Honestly....I teared quite abit...because the show made me understand how blessed God has allowed me to be...my family, my friends, my life...even though I have done so much wrong....God still forgives me and allows me to go forward with Him...
As for my family and friends, they have always been by my side through the hard times...and definitely we share the good times...therefore I say to all...appreciate your friends and family...because they DO care about you and want the best for you...
I cried when the little brother said: FAMILY, you know the meaning? It means FATHER AND MOTHER I LOVE YOU.
Such a simple sentence, yet so profound. Now I would like to emphasise, is V day so impt? To those who are looking forward to that day, Feb 14th happens to Friendship Day also. Remember your priorities and not focus all ur time on who you like...but the people around you who have been with you through thick and thin.....
Joke of the day:
Why did the pigeon cross the road?
Answer:
Because he wanted to be a chicken.
Friday, February 8, 2008
YES! I passed my driving finally! But....
HAHAHAHAHA i passed my driving liao....WOO HOO....late nights don't need to take taxi liao!! But on the 1st day i drove..LOL i dented the back of my dad's car...He was not angry...but i super guilty sia...really not confident of my parking sia...hahah need more practice...
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