Some random thoughts...

September 14, 2003 (2:02AM)

Roller hockey was fun *yesterday* =)  Hope we can play more often in the future!!  Life has been a little rough for me these days, various uncertainties...  But just like roller blading from Science World to Stanley park, we don't always get the nicely paved road with a gentle down slope.  There's times when the road is rough and winding and you feel brain dead (literally) blading on the rough surface of the road.  Sometimes it's those uphill climb that stresses you out (But we've got friends that may be biking and aid you in climbing those hard times).  What about you?  Are you going through some rough road?  Or a little stressed out at an uphill that doesn't seem to end?  Are you too focused on the path in front that you forgot the beautiful scenery that's just right next to you, or people who are cruising right next to you? 

Anyways, just some random thoughts that suddenly popped up in my mind.  I was originally planning to simply put an advertising link for some cool events that will be held in my church for the next 2 weeks.  Here is the poster.  The game of life is fun and inspiring if you haven't played that before.  Even if you have, I think you will always get some fun and inspiration out of it.  The other event is a touching story about a doctor who died from SARS in HK just the past summer. 

Here's a hymn I'd like to share for those who may be reading this and have been feeling distressed for a while.  Somehow, in some special way, he'll make a way for you who is special and unique and his eyes.

God will make a way
Where there seems to be no way
He works in ways we cannot see
He will make a way for me
He will be my guide
Hold me closely to His side
With love and strength for each new day
He will make a way He will make a way

By a roadway in the wilderness
He'll lead me
And rivers in the desert will I see
Heaven and earth will fade
But His word will still remain
He will do something new today.

July 29, 2003 (1:40AM)

This is not intended to be a scripture sharing site, but today when I continue on with Romans, I was once again reminded and inspired from the passage.  I was reading Romans Chapter 14 tonight and in short, the passage teaches about not to pass judgment on others.  Paul used eating as a teaching, saying that some look down at people who eat meat, and some look down on people who eat vegetable.  I guess that was relevant to the Romans church at the time where people valued what they eat to be utmost importance and that they somehow relate their eating practice to their Christian faith.  Extending to day to day life for us, this passage provides a very good reminder for me that a lot of times in church, we very quickly place judgment on things that may not really be relevant to our Christian faith.  For example, different types of Christian music like rock music, worship dancing, the way a fellowship program is run, the way the chairs should be organized.  Sometimes we are too obsessed in these details and become critical on what others do.  There's really much to learn!  I guess it all goes back to the previous chapter of Romans, which is to have a loving heart for others, that will probably solve some problems.  I really like this passage and it is a good reminder and lesson for me because a lot of times I fall into such trap.  I hope it serves as a reminder for you also!  Read it when you have time =)

Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters. One man's faith allows him to eat everything, but another man, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. The man who eats everything must not look down on him who does not, and the man who does not eat everything must not condemn the man who does, for God has accepted him. Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.

One man considers one day more sacred than another; another man considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. He who regards one day as special, does so to the Lord. He who eats meat, eats to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains, does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God. For none of us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself alone. If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of both the dead and the living. You, then, why do you judge your brother? Or why do you look down on your brother? For we will all stand before God's judgment seat. It is written:
   " 'As surely as I live,' says the Lord,  'every knee will bow before me; every tongue will confess to God.' "

So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother's way. As one who is in the Lord Jesus, I am fully convinced that no food is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean. If your brother is distressed because of what you eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not by your eating destroy your brother for whom Christ died. Do not allow what you consider good to be spoken of as evil. For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.

Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble. It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother to fall.
So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the man who does not condemn himself by what he approves. But the man who has doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and everything that does not come from faith is sin.

July 28, 2003 (12:37AM)

Read a very meaningful passage tonight from Romans Chapter 13 and would like to post it.  There's always so much to learn from God's words.  May this passage also benefit visitor of this website =)

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. The commandments, "Do not commit adultery," "Do not murder," "Do not steal," "Do not covet," and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this one rule: "Love your neighbor as yourself." Love does no harm to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature.

July 27, 2003 (1:02AM)

今天睌上, 和一個傷心的朋友談了一會.  很多 questions, 妳還雖要問麼?  妳知怎樣做的, 勇敢面對吧.  "前方是絕路,希望在轉角".  人總不能活在回憶當中, 請好好把握現在的一切.  為了自己, 關心妳的朋友,家人, 妳要活得更好.  有神與妳同在, 妳一定做得到!! =)  從今天開始, 起來吧!!

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians (4:6-7)

快樂 (許冠傑)

快樂是陽光普照的清晨
快樂是流水美妙的音韻
快樂其實分分鐘把您等
只要您識得點去搵

快樂是尋找天際的星辰
快樂是回憶沙灘的足印
快樂其實邊一位都有份
不管您是富或貧
 

July 15, 2003 (1:05AM)

今天睌上, 特然想起 "期待" 這兩個字.  還記得有個朋友寫過一句關於 "期待" 的句子.

"沒有期待的日子, 可能會過得開心一點".  我想這話也有些道理.  也許沒有期待, 但帶有盼望的日子, 還好吧.

I was just talking with a friend and she mentioned about letting things go.  Yes, sometimes it's good to let go the things we grabbed on so tight.  Take a step back, let it go and God will care for us and show us the way.  I just realized that I've told my friends about this a lot of time and now I am reminded about it also =)  It makes me think of some lyrics of the song "Perhaps love"

Oh, love to some is like cloud
To some as strong as steel
For some a way of living
For some a way of feel
And some say love is holding on
And some say letting go
And some say love is everything
And some say they don’t know

What is love to you?

July 9, 2003 (12:48AM)

有些時候, 有害怕的感覺, 但一想到誰掌管明天, 我也只管靠着小小的信心去面對了. 

今天 driving 的時侯有點累, thank God nothing bad happened!!  我發現當人漸漸在成長, 有些愛好都會隨之而改變.  例如我對TV & 打機都完全失去興趣.  更有趣的是, 我越來越喜愛打鞦韆 . . .在寧靜的環境, 蕩來蕩去, 那感覺很好.  有時蕩來蕩去的時侯, 會想起那造我的, 還有. . . Anyways, 試試吧 =)  寫到這裡, 特然又想出去Ride bike and 打鞦韆 tim...

June 23, 2003

A phrase from a movie I watched today:  "前方是絕路,希望在轉角"

June 22, 2003

上個星期差唔多日日都有番 UBC, progress 就麻麻地, 仍雖努力!!  星期五番 Fellowship 就寫了一些 mid-year resolution, 希望我真的可以好好把握和運用神所賜的每一天!  有很值得歡喜快樂的事, 有個朋友願意接受耶穌為個人救主, way to go!! =)  星期六原本去 hiking, 結果因天氣唔好便改了去飲茶和 play at thompson.  今日 Children worship 都算ok, 我地整 crafts.  Each kid made a good-news symbol 去 remind about Jesus' resurrection. 睌上去了AFC辨的 praise & worship, 個 theme係 Revealing Revelation:  Tribulation. 令我對什麼是苦難有新的體會.  苦難不僅是生離死別, 或天災人堝.  也不知不覺地影響我們羣體的思想, 道德 和價值 (umm.. it's hard to explain).  原來我們無雖要面對苦難, 可能是因為我們只是永遠坐着而又不說話的基督徒.  你願意起來嗎?

Mystics:  我仍看見窗內的影子

June 11, 2003

過去一星期, 過得很充實! 學校stuff 都算有progress.  去了 Science World 玩 (See album) ,還整了個新 look for my hair.  星期六晚見番一些舊朋友 from McRoberts High School, 覺得好開心, 好難得我地坩多人仲响 Vancouver! =)  星期日 Children worship 都幾 fun (For the kids), 我就比兩個小朋友激死 =P  但見倒佢地的 Silly/Crazy acts 又真係好好笑 =D 

My album:  http://www.imagestation.com/member/?name=Mr_Right

June 3, 2003

Snapshots of my day.  http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290007431

June 2, 2003

Rollerblading/Biking pictures with Andrew and Vincent.  http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290014389

June 1, 2003

Today, a grade 2 kid at children sunday worship climbed/jumped on my back.  Interesting!!  Luckily, he is very lightweight and I gave him a short ride . . .  Uploaded a song:  Kenny G - Loving you.  One of my favorites . . .

May 13, 2003

終於交了份 report!!  希望佢地今次收貨啦 . . .  交完份垃圾之後一身都鬆哂, 仲喺downtown某條街唱歌, haha . . .  IP, 我們大家繼續努力吧 (你說得對, positive comparison is okay.  我加多句, self positive comparison even better!).  Lau, Nuckle 等你等到好心疼.   請不要 Slip & Slide 太多!

May 11, 2003

Happy mother's day!!  I saw an interesting mother's day card at hallmark last week and thought that it's rather meaningful.  This is what the front and inside cover look like.  Thank you, because I know this is something you do for me =)  I need to learn to do the same!

 

April 26, 2003

今天的天氣太好了!  又有excuse去delay writing my report.  今日同幾個朋友食lunch, 他們不知不覺地又開始討論宗教,真有趣.  其中一個非基督徒 friend 口吻令我猜他已信了主, 原來我猜錯了.  他對一些聖經內容很清楚,也對聖經關於未世的prophesies有好些見解.  他真令我佩服, 也使我慚愧和感到自己的不足.  原來人就算明白了,也未必信任或接受.  就算真的明白和相信聖經是神的話,有創造主,有救思,有審判, 有天堂, 有地獄, 也許我們還會說: "又如何?".  如果這創造主只是高高在上, 萬能無敵, 我或許也會說: "又如何?".  但呢個萬能無敵既神竟然同這個小小(卻自大)的我說:  "我愛你!"...我還可以無動於衷嗎?  我想我們的心硬, 傷透了他的心.  一首我喜歡的詩歌:

有一位神，有權能創造宇宙萬物，
也有溫柔雙手安慰受傷靈魂。
有一位神，有權柄審判一切罪惡，
也有慈悲體貼人的軟弱。
有一位神，我們的神，
唯一的神，名叫耶和華。
有權威榮光，有恩典慈愛，
是昔在今在永在的神。

有一位神，有權能創造宇宙萬物，
也有溫柔雙手安慰受傷靈魂。
有一位神，高坐在榮耀的寶座，
卻死在十架挽救人墮落。
有一位神，我們的神，
唯一的神，名叫耶和華。
有權威榮光，有恩典慈愛，
是昔在今在永在的神。

有權威榮光　 有恩典慈愛
是昔在今在永在的神

April 17, 2003

Here are a couple of phrases I heard or read that inspired me. 

"A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are for"
"Clarity of individual values is the gateway to commitment and initiatives"
"You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation"

I am reading a book that shares an example of a simple mechanism that overcomes our natural resistance to growth or change and helps us be our best.  It requires us to ask these 2 questions regularly:

1. What's the most exceptional thing you've done this week?
2. What's the most exceptional thing you will do next week?

You can define the word "exceptional".  eg.  As simple as a kind word or an unnoticed task.

March 21, 2003 (6:06am)

My heart was beating quite fast...  I am thankful I'm alive.  Below is a sharing I just wrote.  It reminded me again to cherish all aspects of life, with the theme of taking responsibility such as being a safe and law-abiding driver.  I am once again being challenged whether I'm striving to live a life in a God-pleasing way or am I continuing to live a self-centered life?  Black screen

願 . . . "我將你的話藏在心裡，免得我得罪你。 " (Psalm 119:11)

March 5, 2003

睇劇集時聽倒呢句說話:

"在戰場上死去一個兵,是微不足道的事.
但是,這個兵有多少人在等著,在盼着他"

March 4, 2003 (2:30am)

Thank all who emailed/ICQed/called for reminding me I'm now considered to be in my mid 20s...  Jo, thanks again and come back to Vancouver soon!!  真好, 終於可以寫中文啦!!=)

March 3, 2003

Somehow, I am swamped with emotion tonight.  Partly affected from watching a sad epic drama, partly because I was touched by a brother from church.  I always think that ICQ conversation can rarely convey much emotion, I was surprised by the fact that both of us weep at the same time on an ICQ conversation.  I really thank God for providing a brother so that we can support each other =)

Tonight, another friend of mine asked me "what will you do when you find out your gf is not the person you like the most? What if from the very beginning I just find this girl to be a substitute for my ex?"

It is sad that many of us hurt each other so much when dealing with relationships, including myself.  I think it's time for us to look at our attitude.  It seems that we all got into the culture of  romance and feelings.  Commitment, respect, and responsibilities seem to be fading away.  I acknowledge that it's always easier said than done, God help us to learn to love.

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."

(1 Corinthians 13:4-7) 

btw, thanks Eddy for the Chinese writing pad!!  After installing the SW, I can finally write chinese!

Feb 27, 2003

Sometimes, I feel discouraged.  Sometimes, the world does not give me peace.  Sometimes, I just feel so bored and tired of GLUT, x-ray, CT, MRI...!!!?? Sinful, helpless, restless...  But,

"Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you.  Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.  (John 14:27 NAS)

"These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace.  In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world."  (John 16:33 NAS)

Feb 24, 2003

Had a nice chat with mom tonight =)  One thing we talked about...

所以不要為明天憂慮．因為明天自有明天的憂慮．一天的難處一天當就夠了。
Matthew (6:34)

Feb 21, 2003

Am I willing to say:  陶造我一生? Are you?

I know I must carry on

Feb 19, 2003

Wow, I met some old Joy fellowship b/s today!!  They haven't changed much...  Jenny, why don't I post your unique experiences on the web? haha!!! =D

Feb 18, 2003

My car is finally home... 

Whenever you are discouraged...

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians (4:6-7)

Feb 17, 2003

I had a very boring bookkeeping class today...

Feb 16, 2003

Read this from Canaan fellowship website today...  A challenge for Christians!! 
A good reminder that we are accountable for what we think and do!! 

• 真愛等侯：來 13:4  
  婚姻，人人都當尊重，床也不可污穢；因為苟合行淫的人，神必要審判。 　

• 向神立志    
  我在聖潔的神面前立志要過貞潔的生活 — 對異性要以禮相守，並竭力在思想、言語及行為上活出真愛。

Someone asked me today:  "Why does God need us?  Why did he make us?"

I said because he's bored....  Okay, a better answer from Andrew:

"Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the
fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock , over all the
earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground."  Genesis 1:17

God has given men the most powerful thing in the world, He creates us in
order for us to enjoy, to govern whatever has been created.  And God sees
that "very good."