F.A.M.I.L.Y. denotes Father And Mother I Love You.
Deuteronomy 5:16 says "Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the LORD your God is giving you.
Although we are a Christian, it does not change the tradition of going home or gathering at home to celebrate Chinese New Year. Hours before the big day, relatives near and far file in for the reunion dinner - the most important event of the celebration. A sumptuous meal lies on the dining table, a tribute to a year well-lived and the opportunities that lie ahead.
I wish all our Chinese readers Gong Xi Gong Xi and extend my best wishes to you and your family. May your Chinese New Year celebration be filled with love, joy and peace. May the year 2009 bring you overflowing joy and happiness always.
During this time of great challenges, I pray that the favour and blessing of the Almighty God be upon you always. For us who are Christians, may this seasonal celebration brings a deeper meaning of "Xin Nian", "新年", a new year, as it represents a new year of new challenges, opportunities, hope and joy to serve and glorify God so that He can draw all men unto Him.
1 Corinthians 10 : 31 reminded us - "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. "
Let us rejoice and offer praise and thanks to God for this blessed season as there are much goodies and cookies to eat during this occasion.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Sexploits of Teens
Metro Ahad reported that a group of Muslim tudung-clad girls were not ashamed to say they were no longer virgins, which some admitting they became pregnant at 15. Some even said they lost their virginity at the age of 10, while others claimed they had multiple sex partners. They also told Metro Ahad they would ostracise schoolmate who were still virgins.
A 15-year-old from Johor told the paper she first had sex with her boyfriend when in Year Five and was now 'addicted to sex'. When she was in Form Three she started changing partners, and have done it with two guys at once.
Another 15-year-old girl from Selangor told the paper the term 'pure' or virgin did not exist between her friends and her. What is wrong if my friends and I want some fun and have sex while we are still young ? she told the tabloid. [The Star , Jan 5]
Hey, parents, isn't it time we took a serious look at ourselves and did something to overcome this problem ? We should be the one to teach our children that they are human beings with dignity and self-respect and not mere sex objects.
When God created the human race, He made man and woman according to His own perfect plan. God wants us to respect the body that He has given to us and for us to treat it in a way that will honor Him. Don't say that you can't control your desires. God has given us a spirit that makes us different from the animals. We don't have to be a slave to our feelings. We are to keep our body clean both physically and morally for three reasons :-
For God to live in us
For the sake of our family
For the sake of our health
1 Corinthians 6 : 19 - Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;
1 Thessalonians 4 : 3-5 It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God.
Romans 12 : 1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
A 15-year-old from Johor told the paper she first had sex with her boyfriend when in Year Five and was now 'addicted to sex'. When she was in Form Three she started changing partners, and have done it with two guys at once.
Another 15-year-old girl from Selangor told the paper the term 'pure' or virgin did not exist between her friends and her. What is wrong if my friends and I want some fun and have sex while we are still young ? she told the tabloid. [The Star , Jan 5]
Hey, parents, isn't it time we took a serious look at ourselves and did something to overcome this problem ? We should be the one to teach our children that they are human beings with dignity and self-respect and not mere sex objects.
When God created the human race, He made man and woman according to His own perfect plan. God wants us to respect the body that He has given to us and for us to treat it in a way that will honor Him. Don't say that you can't control your desires. God has given us a spirit that makes us different from the animals. We don't have to be a slave to our feelings. We are to keep our body clean both physically and morally for three reasons :-
For God to live in us
For the sake of our family
For the sake of our health
1 Corinthians 6 : 19 - Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;
1 Thessalonians 4 : 3-5 It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God.
Romans 12 : 1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Relationship with Christ
What a better way to usher in the new year, 2009, by praising & worshiping God in the house of God then joining street parties and countdown events.
As usual, the church watch night service started at 10-00 pm with praises & worship followed by special presentations by the youth group. Testimonies of the goodness and faithfulness of God followed before the countdown started 5 minutes before midnight.
The first message from God that lasted 25 minutes was taken from the book of John, Chapter 14 verses 6 and 7, Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him."
The challenge for 2009 is to have a relationship with Christ. As we have a closer walk with Him, we will grow closer to Christ and our faith will be strengthen - not circumstantial faith but relational faith.
To allow Jesus to walk with us on our journey through 2009 just like Noah did in Genesis 6, verse 9 - This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God - and God's promise to keep him and his family safe.
To allow His truth to set us free from bondages of the world and allowing His divine life to be joined to us both now and eternally.
A Blessed & Victorious New Year with Jesus by our side always.
As usual, the church watch night service started at 10-00 pm with praises & worship followed by special presentations by the youth group. Testimonies of the goodness and faithfulness of God followed before the countdown started 5 minutes before midnight.
The first message from God that lasted 25 minutes was taken from the book of John, Chapter 14 verses 6 and 7, Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him."
The challenge for 2009 is to have a relationship with Christ. As we have a closer walk with Him, we will grow closer to Christ and our faith will be strengthen - not circumstantial faith but relational faith.
To allow Jesus to walk with us on our journey through 2009 just like Noah did in Genesis 6, verse 9 - This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God - and God's promise to keep him and his family safe.
To allow His truth to set us free from bondages of the world and allowing His divine life to be joined to us both now and eternally.
A Blessed & Victorious New Year with Jesus by our side always.
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