hi,1st time blogging here^^ nice blog.
17When I planned this, did I do it lightly? Or do I make my plans in a worldly manner so that in the same breath I say, "Yes, yes" and "No, no"?18But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not "Yes" and "No." 19For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by me and Silas and Timothy, was not "Yes" and "No," but in him it has always been "Yes." 20For no matter how many promises God has made, they are "Yes" in Christ. And so through him the "Amen" is spoken by us to the glory of God. YongQing
LOVE
North A
wrote at ;; 4:08 PM
Friday, September 26, 2008
ok, as you know yishun sec will often hold prayermeet in the morning.
and i'm the only girl there.
and i feel so so so so so weird.
and is really, we must see CG08 coming past by end of 2008!
if not, you will find it hard to outreach later on..
sometimes you don't see the urgency until the urgency appears right in front of your face.
so it's not a time to slack anymore.
Let's give our best shot for God.
Vivien.North A
wrote at ;; 11:55 PM
And i've started tp realised that the weather is getting very bad in the afternoon.
I reached my house downstairs, the cloud is no longer sunny anymor. So during this period of rainy day, God spoke to me a song called "Still" it sings,
"When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with you above the storm"
God wants to tell me that whatever problems i have is the thunder and the thunder is the problem. And when i'm having my problems, God is the one who give me the assurance that he'll also with me when i'm settling problems and He'll be always there to help me, so what i've learn is that i want to learn to relax on Him always and don't treat Him as a spare tyre.
When you need Him you'll find Him and don't need Him you'll leave Him aside.
And lastly, what i wanna say here is that i also want to train myself not to rely on myself so much but to rely on God.
SherryNorth A
wrote at ;; 11:55 PM
I just can't find anyone who is as good as God. I want to thank Him for blessing me with the things i desire to have and also my life. Without God, i really cannot move on. Now i can't give anything in return but to study well. I can do everything because i know i'm studying for god and to glorify His name (:
LiyanNorth A
wrote at ;; 11:55 PM
exams in progress... jiayous to all! That day Celine shepherd me and Vivien and we really had a great time. time fly fly fly then so fast 5 plus le. i had tution that day and it starts at 5.30. i really thought that i would be late so i prayed to God to reach home before my teacher come. then
when i reach home, my teacher was late and would only arrive at 6! God answered my prayer! and that tution homework i did not do it very well however, the teacher was not angry at all still tell me stories during tution time.
God has blessed us <3
-YilinNorth A
wrote at ;; 11:55 PM
i only could think of blessings for studies.
my first thought was; Oh God! why no blessing on ministry?
and i knew that;
Our passion for God cannot run down.
like it' s exam time, but there is still many things we can do for God.
though exam times, God will show himself real,
but allow God to be real in every aspect of your life too!
:D
VivienNorth A
wrote at ;; 11:55 PM
it's been an EXCITING week for me.i didn't mind the packed schedule, i didn't care bout how tired i was, nor was i worried bout the naggings i would get when i reach home late.it's been a fruitful yet tiring week.still, i would like to thank God for all those who filled my days JOYCE, JOAN, VIVIEN, CELINE, YUWEN, SHERRY, HUANWEN, SARAH, ACE, TING2.... really sorry for not blogging much, im truly convicted, yet dead tired now, i'll blog again. soon, i hope so.-xinruNorth A
wrote at ;; 10:50 PM
at that time i am really very shock and happy at the same time, cause she bring 5 friends to come and feel God's love together with her! haha.
i really pary that God will soften these 5 contacts heart! to not pang seh and also recieve christ! tonight i am gonna call her again to confirm,wish that i can hear great news from her! at the same time, jiayou for everybody's confirmation! if you dare to dream, God will dare to give!
-sherryNorth A
wrote at ;; 10:38 PM
North A
wrote at ;; 10:05 PM
Long time nvr blog...lol
Hahaxx thx God for blessing me this week super happy!!!
Sarah had grow a lot!!!
Today when i giv her shepherding whenever i explain some stuff to her she will ask question to clear her doubt n i can see that she really wanted to know more about God ^^
JYJY!
Y.wNorth A
wrote at ;; 9:08 PM
I've been running, trying to be one who sees
I've been working, this salvation out on my knees
There is nothing better than knowing
We are redeemed
I'm believing, trusting in creative hands,
I am praying for our world to bow to your plan
And this one thought is unmistakable
To take up my cross and follow You Lord
When You stand, the tall tress and mountains bow
When You speak, the fiercest of oceans is still
And I see the sinner seek devotion
The lost become chosen, and I fall to my knees
I'm forgiven by a Savior who did not deserve death
He was blameless and I was lost in shamefulness
Undelivered, but it doesn't seem right
Unless I keep my eyes focus on the Savior who gave His life
In the middle of a world that denies it believes
It is breaking apart at the very seams
There is one thing to be alive for
And it's to take up my cross and follow You Lord
When You stand, the tall trees and mountains bow
When You speak, the fiercest of oceans is still
And I see the sinner seek devotion
The lost become chosen, and I fall to my knees
I will take up my cross and follow Lord where You lead me
And I will take up my cross and follow wherever you go
When You stand, the tall trees and mountains bow
When You speak, the fiercest of oceans are still
And I see the sinner seek devotion
The lost become chosen, and I fall to my knees
Fall to my knees (3)This song simply touches my heart. Not because of the background music. It's because of the lyrics. This song always remind me of the reason why I am living for. That is to spread the love of Christ to everyone on earth,saving them from the kingdom of darkness. However, many times, we tend to forget how blessed we are to be living in Singapore with peace and harmony.And we simply just complain about not getting things that we want, or even complain that we are not rich. But think again, there are many people out there dying of hunger, extreme poverty and even rioting.
Singapore is just like our comfort zone,everyday living with high-tech stuff. Drown by greed and riches and forgotten what is the thing that really matters. We cannot live such a life anymore. We have to step out of this comfort zone and fulfill the Great Commission for God. The world will get even more corrupted if we don't spread the Gospel right away. People out there needs God's love and mercy. Don't just keep on saying I love God but does nothing about it. Let's all feel for the lost souls out there and share as many as possible. We cannot afford to let satan to ruin this world. But one advise, during this outreach process, you will face lots of discouragement. But fear not ! Cause we have a powerful God backing us up and cheer us on.
Somehow, while blogging, I was reminded of my very first step to say sinner's prayer and accept God as my Lord and Savior. The child-like faith that I had which causes me to grow so quickly. It's because of the person who outreach on me and shared the Gospel to me that's why I am here serving God now. Likewise, everyone needs someone to share about God's love to them so that they can be like us, serving God and enjoy the fun with God. Jiayou everyone ! With God, all the impossibilities will turn to possibilities XDLiYan (:North A
wrote at ;; 8:50 PM
Even though now is Exam period, heard from Xinru that Sherry will have 6 visitors coming from Sembawang land =] I'm very excited haha Xinru & Sherry, Jiayou ba .... Do update us more about them too =]
hmmm... CG08 has to be done, Last Lap Dash Team!!!
Anyway this SAT we will be having study group in Oceania room form 3pm-5.30pm. See you there!
-Joyce Tan is that SeedNorth A
wrote at ;; 8:33 AM
Thursday, September 25, 2008conviction
North A
wrote at ;; 10:11 PM
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
~ClaRa=D~North A
wrote at ;; 11:03 PM
i know it has been long seen i last blogged hahah... i'm here to challenge everyone to take up ur responsible in every role u have from God because i believe that if u really put in more effort and do it to ur best, God will definitely bless and pour down more than u expected. i know exams are around the corner but u still have to put God in the center of ur life no matter what happens! Today i had caregroup at the cc restaurant, i gave my people exams kit and encouragement cards. i just want to say that you have to do ur best then God will do the rest. one of my cg member ,vivian, even came for caregroup today, i was so amaze that she even make the effort to travel down although she was quite sick and tired i really want to thank her for her persevering spirit..i want to say jiayou to anqi,yilin,jessie,vivien,clara,vanessa,wenhui,vivian. Thanks for being a support to me..
celinehoNorth A
wrote at ;; 10:07 PM
TingtingNorth A
wrote at ;; 9:49 PM
Because ii was praying and fasting for my sheep and growth in northbrooks and northview sec but ii thank God that he really helps me alot. Know wad ??
Vivian my sheep she started to be more close to me and be open to me. Today she attended our caregroup and it was her first time she said it was fun and she willing to travel down always from yishun to khatib it might be near but she nid to travel down straight after her skool.I really want thank Her for writing encouragement to me [= She have alot of supp class but she still wanted to come and serve God during weekends and come for cg and shepherding during weekdays.
AnQiNorth A
wrote at ;; 9:31 PM
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Indeed, the primary reason why we think that 'it's impossible' , 'will never make it' or 'sure die', is beacause our focus is wrong. We think about the outcome, think about the things that we have to sacrifice in the process, think about how we should have worked harder or how things would have turned out better if we hadn't made the wrong choice when the last thing we'd consider to think and do about is to take hold of today. Ironic, isn't it?
I shall just stop allowing myself to dwell into the 'I should have..'' state of mind and start shifting my focus to 'Now I will..'' I want to have Faith. Not Fear. The last thing I want is to let Fear outweighs my Faith. Hahaha, I remember giving a teaching to my caregroup about Faith and Trust in the Lord and I can still recall vividly that I said something which made them laugh but yet nod in agreement - ''Shut up and trust God''. Haha, I shall do just that.
-Ariella JoanNorth A
wrote at ;; 8:17 PM
Friday, September 19, 2008
i love Jesus.the three simplest words anyone could ever say.as i was shepherding weiting and roshelle today, i became more convicted of this.they reminded me of my younger days in yhope.when i asked them to share what they learn i could see from their serious expressions as they were flipping the pages of their sermon books that they really learned a great deal. it was a simple teaching, yet cause of their desire to hear from God, they learnt much more than the superficial understanding of the teaching.though on the surface they are recieving a teaching from me and learning God's word through me, the truth is that i learnt much more from them than they did from me.it was much more than child like faith, it was more than the 100% they promised me they wanna give to God, it was their spirit. their spirit of eagerness to recieve from God, their hunger and desire. we wanna change change change in order to grow grow grow in quality and quantity. yes and amen. time to change, time to grow, NORTH A! -xinru North A
wrote at ;; 3:24 PM
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
A word often said and misused.
What’s the definition of love, really?
A strong feeling of fondness, one might say?
An act of kindness, perhaps?
I’ve been thinking about the true definition of this four lettered word
It’s not as if I’m insecure and am lacking love or anything like that (LOL!)
But I guess the definition I have of this four lettered word in mind is rather superficial
And being the ultimate ‘thinker’ myself, I went to do some thinking..
The definition of love in the bible:
1Cor13:4-8
''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 records of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails.''
I can’t help but shake my head after reading this verse. I guess the love I have for the people around me is just as superficial as the definition I have in mind. Yeah, indeed, true love is limitless and has no boundaries. A great classic example would be the Man who died on the cross some thousands years ago for undeserving people (I wanted to put morons) who does nothing but sin. If that isn’t love, then tell me, what is? They often say that if one wants to seek love, one has to first go back to the source of love. Now I’ve finally able to comprehend this statement.
Substitute the word ‘love’ , with the name of our Savior and you’ll know what I mean.
''Jesus is patient, Jesus is kind. Jesus does not envy, Jesus does not boast, Jesus is not proud. Jesus is not rude, Jesus is not self-seeking, Jesus is not easily angered, Jesus keeps no records of wrongs. Jesus does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. Jesus always protects, Jesus always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. JESUS NEVER FAILS''
It’s a simple and fundamental lesson learnt.
But I am just so glad that I’ve learnt it in a different way this time (:
-Ariella JoanNorth A
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TingtingNorth A
wrote at ;; 10:05 PM
Monday, September 15, 2008
Was happily munching and enjoying my drumstick from the sumptuous dinner that Grandma had prepared this evening and Mommy as usual, was having her meal and feeding my One year and 6months old nephew at the same time. She handed him a morsel of chicken and insisted him taking it with his own hands to consume it. And then again, it got me into thinking as I rewarded myself for the second drumstick (Haha!)
I could recall how happy the whole family was when BabyDaryl began crawling from one end to the other. We were even more ecstatic when he was able to stand up and walk during his First birthday before falling down and starting it all over again. And then I began comparing it to myself. I am a seventeen year old and I could walk, run, jump, roll and better still, I am able to do it all at the same time, let alone crawl. Then how come my family aren’t as excited for me? Why didn’t they cheer and spur me on like how they did to my (naughty) nephew?
Haha I wasn’t being insecure and self-centered, but I know there are more behind all these thoughts. So I began asking God to help analyze my thoughts. And this was what I’ve got:
Baby Daryl’s every ‘firsts’ in his life is just like our every breakthroughs in our lives (Be it physically/ spiritually)Our leaders and siblings in Christ are often spurring us on and pushing us to our utmost potential whenever we are in- the- process of having our own baby steps in raw areas which we’d never ventured or stepped in before. But yet each time when we’ve successfully hopped over the hurdles of fear, the people around us are proud of us. Imagine this. If Man are already so happy for our breakthroughs and victories, what more about God? Months and years after our breakthroughs and victories, we forget about it. It’s rubbed away from our memories. We forgot how we actually wanted it coming to pass sooo much at the first place. We forgot how much God was moving then and how he remained so faithful towards us. However, the truth is, even after the first breakthrough, the many breakthroughs coming along would still be precious to God. Remember the part when I said my family was so awed and happy when Baby Daryl took his first step? That’s the joy God has for us. Multiply it by hundreds and thousands. In the long run, those breakthroughs we once had and were once so proud of, would mean nothing to us. The scariest part is that we’d start pushing God out of the picture, thinking that we had all managed to achieve it not by the strength of God, but ours. Not by the ability of God, but ours. Man, it’s indeed scary.
I have no idea what’s the exact point I want to put across is. But I was very much reminded of God’s faithfulness and love for us. Presently, CG08 is the goal we are striving towards to and want it to come to pass so badly and desperately. I’d like to encourage you all to journal down your feelings and conviction. Man are absent minded. Whatsmore, feelings fade after a short period of time. Therefore, pen down how God had been so so faithful towards us. The many blessings and fruits He’d poured down. CG08’s gonna come to pass, for sure. I know it’s still early, but let’s continue to keep this thankful heart towards Him even after CG08 ends. At least, when we think ‘bout this victory, there’s a journal for us to refer to and know that it was God who used and equipped us to win this battle. Not the other way ‘round.
-Ariella JoanNorth A
wrote at ;; 9:21 PM
Friday, September 12, 2008
during Amaths lesson,
my teacher called me to do a question.
at first when i tried to do the same question at home, i couldn't get the answer.
so i just take the transparency [my teacher use OHP],
and went back to my seat and stared at that question.
i panicked.
then God just said: Hey, trust me arh.. [God knows singlish],
I can help you with this question, just follow what I say.
so i relied on God and He coached me step by step.
and i finally get the answer! i only put the wrong sign.
God created Amaths, of course He knows how to do it.
It's kind of a same thing.
God allowed problems in our life,
of course He knows how to overcome it.
and what we need is just TRUST in God.
seriously, i admit that it's not easy,
problems seems to crush us down.
like how i was crushed by the tough question.
but at the end, it is God who will pull us through the situation.
I'm still learning to trust God,
are you?
VivienNorth A
wrote at ;; 8:22 PM
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Today caregroup this is wt God spoke to me in Malachi 2:6 - True instruction was in his mouth nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with me in peace and uprightness, and turned many from sins.
Everthing God say is the truth we should obey his instruction
Do not doubt on him but trust him with your 100%
Coz he had the perfect plan for everyone of us
Together with God than peace be with us since he turned us away from our sin...
Thx God you're our saviour...
Y.wNorth A
wrote at ;; 10:10 PM
Monday, September 8, 2008
heh. Found this picture in my old blog. This was taken at the beginning of sec3. See the difference in us hahaha.Cute right?:X Last time, Vivien's hair very long de lor.Yesterday, Vivien and I were talking about the past photos.While, this reminded me of my past. Think of it, i really think that all the things that i've done is really stupid. Heh.Sorry Joyce and Joan especially .I'm sorry for causing so much problems and i'm like a burden to you all in the past. Thanks for persevering and correcting me to who i am now. Anyway, I won't want to repeat my sins again (:
Those photos below were taken last sat after service. heh. Cam whore in CentrePoint Mac and Train.+%281%29.jpg)
LiYan(:North A
wrote at ;; 12:39 AM
Thursday, September 4, 2008
at some village area in xiamen:) seriously, that is where i wanna be now, and also, what i feel now.this week is really a fufilling week!!!tuesday: metamorphosisit was a great time of praising and worshipping God. and not to forget sending ppl off to hongkong:) wed:reached home at 8am and slept at 11.30am till 2pm.NORTH A PRAYER MEET!it rained and rained and rained. havier and heavier and heavier.so, it was held in my house instead:)i met God that day. i felt God that day. i ran back to God's arms that day.worship was POWERFUL. i cant explain it. unless u experience it:) thur:MCGit rained again. and by God's grace it stopped at 1.20pm just when it was about to startthank you Jesus. thank you that ppl enjoyed it. thank you Jesus! for EVERYTHING!-xinru North A
wrote at ;; 10:22 PM
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
This yearning deep within meReaches out to YouYour oil of joy for mourningSoaks me makes me newAnd I will go to Your secret placeBow my kneeTo Your glorious throneHave Your way in my heart O LordHave Your wayI need You Holy SpiritFire to my soulConsume my total beingJesus take control "have we really entered into God's presence today?"-xinruNorth A
wrote at ;; 11:00 AM
But I know I have to ‘’pen’’ this down before everything is forgotten the next morning.
During Metamorphosis, God spoke to me about this:
We are not working as hard as we could/should be.
My immediate reaction was -
‘Are you sure, God? But the majority of us are reaalllyy working hard know! Are you sure???’
As much as some of us would hate to admit it, this is the truth.
Perhaps we could contribute a wee bit more than what we’re contributing now.
Perhaps we could work a wee bit more than how much we’re working now.
Perhaps we could go the extra mile a wee bit further than what we’re – well, going now.
I know all these doesn’t sound logical as yet.
But you see, are we really seriously surely certainly whateverly putting in our 100%?
Same old statement- ‘Search your heart and ask yourself’
Many times, unknowingly, we always pray this prayer -
‘God, draw near to me!’
How wrong are we!
God is always with and within us.
We does not need to wave a sign of ‘Hello-God, This-way-to-my-heart’
Let us pray this prayer instead-
‘God, bring me closer to you!’
Let us too, take some time and plan alright?
Plan your group (One does not need to be a CL or above to plan)
Plan your time (This is key man. Especially for those who are having prelims and the O’ monster coming your way)
Plan your growth in Christ (Be deliberate)
Psalms9:10-
''Those who know Your name will trust in You.
For You, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek You''
-Ariella JoanNorth A
wrote at ;; 2:26 AM
Monday, September 1, 2008
i wanna start with..."i feel good! da la da la da la da"
and...."feel the rain on your skin!"haha, crap aside, i believe God has a specific word to say to each and every one of us.God convicted vivien and i ytd while we were praying, in our own houses and diff timing.today we met up at Bk, and viv started sharing that God prompted her to implement to have prayer meet as a whole north A.i was shocked cause i had the same strong feeling from God too.we started sharing more, and guess wad, God showed us the same verse too.Hosea 6:1-3. then, we asked each other wad day?then we answered at the same time with " i think... wed ba."lol. then we started sharing deeper,and knew that God gave us the same song too. "spirit touch your church"and viv got this 3Rs-repentance, responce,revival. it feels great to be walking in the light of God:) ---xinru North A
wrote at ;; 11:25 PM
Dont quit, cause Jesus didn't too.不管多艰难我也要咬紧牙根地撑下去。NORTH A, LET'S PRESS ON TILL THE END. -xinru North A
wrote at ;; 12:22 AM