Japanese lunch

We were blessed to a Japanese lunch at Bayan Baru, Penang recently.  We had a wonderful time celebrating God's blessing and goodness upon our lives.

Christians are like the several flowers in a garden that have upon each of them the dew of heaven, which being shaken with the wind, they let fall their dew at each others roots, whereby they are jointly nourished, and become nourishers of one another - John Buayan

WORRY

The most notorious faith killer in all of our life is WORRY.  "For this reason, I say to you, do not be anxious for your life, as to what you shall eat, or what you shall drink, not for your body, as to what you shall put on.  Is not life more than food and the body than clothing." (Matt. 6:25)

Worry occurs when we assume responsibility for things that are outside our control.  Jesus said, "..only a few things are necessary, really only one. (Luke 10:42) - All Mary wanted was time with Jesus.

The root problem of worrying is two-fold :-

a) trust and, (b) purpose.

Trust is faith.  Trusting in God is having faith that He will provide for our needs.

Trusting in God is also results in living for His purpose.

Worrying is so natural for us that telling people not to worry about the future is like telling a fish not to swim. 

WORRY  DOES NOT EMPTY TOMORROW OF ITS SORROW; IT  EMPTIES TODAY  OF ITS STRENGTH - Corrie ten Boom

DON'T  WASTE  YOUR  TIME  OR  SAP  YOUR  ENERGY  ON  WORRY.

Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow,
it only sap today of its joy - Leo Buscaglia

Worrying is like a rocking chair,

it gives you something to do,

but it gets you nowhere - Glenn Turner

Without God

Our week without God would be ...

               Sinday
             Mournday
              Tearsday
             Wasteday
              Thirstday
               Fightday
             Shatterday

     7 days without God
   would makes one weak

Promoter to SMART

As from today I am turning SMART - I mean my hand phone from NOKIA 3310 on the left to SAMSUNG [semi-smart] and the latest SAMSUNG Galaxie ACE.  I finally retired my prehistoric handphone (you know the type that can only make and receive calls and SMSes).  Thank God for technology.

A Privilege of a Parent

For the many years of my life, this is the first time that I celebrated Father's Day alone.  My spouse is away on a Mission trip to China while my son is travelling back to Labuan due to work commitment, where as my daughter in still stuck in Singapore, finishing up her graduating reports and assignments.

Today I have the privilege to spend some quality time in building up the relationship with my Father in heaven, and also a time reflecting the grace, love and mercy of the heavenly Father.

We use our time wisely when we combine the appropriate 'stop' with the proper 'steps'. According to Solomon, there is a time for all of God's purposes to be accomplished (Ecclesiastes 3:1)

Missionary J.Robertson McQuilkin said, "God has planned the strength and beauty of youth to be physical, but the strength and beauty of old age is spriitual."

Because God remains the same, we can rely on Him through the shifting seasons of life.  His presence is always with us (Psalm 46:1), His peace has the power to guard our hearts (Phillipians 4:7), and His love provides security for our souls (Romans 8:39).

Dessert at DOLCE

We were treated to Tiramisu, Mixed Fruit Cake Tart with Honey Lemon by a dear family friend at Dolce Dessert recently.  The cakes and dessert were good, and the place was cosy with greeny atmosphere.  A nice place to wild away time. 

All of us need at least one or two close friends.  Someone who knows all about you and likes you just the same."
Henry Durbanville - "A friend is the first person to come in when the whole world goes out."

Dinner at Zento Sushi

After spending 28 years together through thick and thin, in times of sickness and in health, in times of leanness and plenty, some times of sadness but many a times in joy - today we find some time to enjoy a simple Japanese meal at Zento Sushi.

Indeed the saying that "He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord" Proverbs 18:22 (NASB) is true.

My prayer is that God will continue to bless our marriage richly and fill it with love, peace and joy to overflowing so that we can bless others as we are blessed.  The faithfulness of God together with His guided presence will enable us to bear witness for Him in this world.

I appreciate and love you.  A  BLESSED  ANNIVERSARY!

Hon Kei Food Corner

Have a quite time enjoying grandmother recipe at Hon Kei Food Corner.

Started as a stall at a coffee shop, at the corner of the junction between Penang Road and Lorong Kampong Malabar.  They serve the half decade old recipe of bak moi (minced meat porridge), mi sua or vermicelli (bee hoon) with pork internal parts, like brain, intestine, kidney, liver, etc.

A daughter

A Daughter

A daughter is a wonderful blessing,
A treasure from above.
She's laughter, warmth and special charm,
She's thoughtfulness and love.

A daughter brings a special joy,
That comes from deep inside.
And as she grows to adulthood,
She fills your heart with pride.

With every year that passes,
She's more special than before.
Through every stage, through every age,
You love her even more.

No words can describe the warm memores,
The pride and gratitude, too.
That comes from having a daughter,
To love and cherish ... just like you!

A daughter is a gift of love - Unknown

A Day Trip to Alor Setar

Lembah Bujang Archaeology Museum

The church organized a one day trip on May 1, to Alor Setar where three bus load of passengers visited Lembah Bujang Archaeology Museum, Paddy Museum, Tunku Abdul Rahman Museum and the Alor Setar town.
We stop by for lunch before travelling back after a fruitful and enjoyable day.

Sugar Cane Juice

Carved Stone Staircase head

Alor Setar Tower

Paddy Museum

Tunku House