DISC

SG & Karen went for a seminar "Uniquely Yours" by Bible Society of Singapore 2 months ago. Based on DISC, the most useful part of this serminar is it will link your personality to what are the strengths/weaknesses in your ministry work. Very interesting.

They udpated the survey recently, so SG took another it again (from Management Centre of Asia website). Here's the result.



So, no doubts about it. SG is definitely D-C, or what term "Choleric" & "Melancholy".

The main thing is how can a D-C person be more effective in a people-oriented, intercessary role! Really have to rely on the super-natural.

Scars

SG got a nice email from Karen, and it reminds him of one of the 3 key verses that melted his heart 3 years ago....

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ~ Jesus (Matthew 11:28)

Source: http://www.devotions.co.uk/scars.shtml

Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator was swimming toward the shore.

His mother in the house was looking out the window saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In utter fear, she ran toward the water, yelling to her son as loudly as she could.

Hearing her voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to swim to his mother. It was too late. Just as he reached her, the alligator reached him. From the dock, the mother grabbed her little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched his legs. That began an incredible tug-of-war between the two. The alligator was much stronger than the mother, but the mother was much too passionate to let go.

A farmer happened to drive by, heard her screams, raced from his truck, took aim and shot the alligator. Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived.

His legs were extremely scarred by the vicious attack of the animal, and on his arms, were deep scratches where his mother's fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved.

The newspaper reporter who interviewed the boy after the trauma, asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his pant legs. And then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter, "But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my Mom wouldn't let go."

You and I can identify with that little boy. We have scars, too. No, not from an alligator or anything quite so dramatic, but the scars of a painful past. Some of those scars are unsightly and have caused us deep regret. But, some wounds, my friend, are because God has refused to let go. In the midst of your struggle, He's been there holding on to you.
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Home

Home is not a bed or house;
But one where the heart belongs,
And which is filled with tears, joy & love.

Welcome to a brief look at our humble place...

Chinese Traditions and Weddings

Chinese Traditions and Weddings

SG was tasked to write a short portion on Chinese Traditions for the church’s Marriage Preparation Class. After much pondering & reading the only book he can lay his hands on, he’s ready to draft some stuff.

But he thought he should give some formula (yes, good old engineer) to help the couples along. So, he came up with

 P + D + A

where
 P= Pray
 D= Deposit (into the parents’ accounts)
 A= Anticipate the incoming arrows

From SG’s experience, many people can do A, and even P. But few really do D. And it’s really important. In fact, it will continue even after the wedding day. Often, Christians got very involved in church but neglected their families. Of cos, church family is important. But we need to spend some effort in maintaining the relationships with our siblings & parents too right?

Now, to pray before writing the first draft…

Blessed Is the Man

Blessed Is the Man….

… who has loving church friends as neighbours.

SG’s birthday is round the corner. And beside a nice pair of crocs shoes (which is the ‘in’ thing now) from Karen, he received a very touching gift too.

You see, Karen decided to cook for SG.  And she went lots of trouble to get the lamb, special ingredients, etc.  After spending some time labouring in the kitchen on Sunday afternoon to come up with some very tasty food, we could sit down to enjoy a good, lovely meal. Then….

Then, the door bell rang!

And guess what, a surprise present from Mingfeng & Lynette!! It was a delicious tiramisu made by Lynette. Such a nice gesture. Hey, who says having great church friends got no benefits? yummy ..

But the thing that really touches SG heart is the thought. And it reminds him of the church in Acts and that in the book “In His Steps”.  When people shared & really display love to one another.


… who has brothers willing to bare their hearts out.

Last Friday night after Care Group (or cell group), the guys hang out at the suggestion of Andrew. We drove to Mt Faber and boy it was crowded. Lots of cars. The food is so so. The view is good. But even better is the conversations.

Seldom do we had chances just to sit down together & chat. To catch up on married lives, joy, struggles and issues potentially we will face.

Really excited that we sort of explored the possibly of bring Wilson’s dad to Lighthouse for healing. Not only can we help to expose the rest of the family to His love, we can also eagerly await for miracles to happen. Andrew also shared his experience of going there for his healing. It’s a process of building up one’s faith so that healing can really come. I now await eagerly for the time we will go…