my journey ...my journal ;>

God Always Answers Prayer

2010-11-12T18:51:00.000+08:00

If the Lord has you on hold... hold on!
If the Lord has said "NO" to you... thank Him!
If the Lord is molding your heart and mind... go with His change!
If the Lord opens doors that you have asked Him to open... Praise Him!
Be blessed wherever you are in your life today! God has His hands on the situation!

YOU SAY	GOD SAYS	BIBLE VERSES
You say: "It's impossible"	God says: All things are possible	(Luke 18:27)
You say: "I'm too tired"	God says: I will give you rest	(Matthew 11:28-30)
You say: "Nobody really loves me"	God says: I love you	(John 3:16 & John 3:34 )
You say: "I can't go on"	God says: My grace is sufficient	(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)
You say: "I can't figure things out"	God says: I will direct your steps	(Proverbs 3:5-6)
You say: "I can't do it"	God says: You can do all things	(Philippians 4:13)
You say: "I'm not able"	God says: I am able	(II Corinthians 9:8)
You say: "It's not worth it"	God says: It will be worth it	(Roman 8:28 )
You say: "I can't forgive myself"	God says: I Forgive you	(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
You say: "I can't manage"	God says: I will supply all your needs	(Philippians 4:19)
You say: "I'm afraid"	God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear	(II Timothy 1:7)
You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"	God says: Cast all your cares on ME	(I Peter 5:7)
You say: "I'm not smart enough"	God says: I give you wisdom	(I Corinthians 1:30)
You say: "I feel all alone"	God says: I will never leave you or forsake you	(Hebrews 13:5)

Believe God is there just for you...

I am back...

2010-05-15T22:21:00.000+08:00

God's extended arms ...Joshua obeyed & miracles happened.

2009-11-12T11:39:00.000+08:00

This is so AWESOME! Son Joshua's email... These things have been happening quite frequent and it happens every now and then, so whenever it happens I'll come back home and report the good work done by Jesus. BUT BUT this particular flight...

Josh came back from his Singapore Melbourne Singapore flight, put his luggage in his room and excitedly came into the living room where we were in ...and started talking on his memorable trip!
(Joshua's words in purple. Names not real.)

That flight... had the MOST healing and prayer opportunities so far!! ...said Josh.

Josh: Here's a brief account. I may get the sequence of events wrong, but what matters is that Jesus did it and He will continue to do it through those who are hungry and willing to just say, "ok God here I am, what will you have me do?" (cause that's basically what I said. Haha.)

* Singapore to Melbourne.

We were taking off and i was at my take off seat with my colleague, several minutes during our ascent, we heard what sounded like a baby crying. but it got louder and stronger. The passengers in front of us told me that "it must be that guy again, he was having some kind of seizure at the boarding room, but it lasts only for a few minutes." So I quickly got up and went towards the sound, at the same time praying in tongues because it's weapon given to us. And I saw a muscular Caucasian with a tattoo on shoulder behaving as if he was having a panic attack or a fit. As i prayed in tongues, the moment I touched the guy, he stopped and said "whoa whoa...where am i??"

I explained to him where we were.

The guy had a second attack, and news of it reached my galley(the kitchen work area in a plane) so the crew and myself went down. I wanted to pray for him for the seizure to stop, but my Chief-steward(red-color) stopped me from going to him and asked me to go back to work.

This time the guy was on the floor, his face forward, he was in a bowing position on the floor. His friend kept patting his back saying "it's ok it's ok..."

But I knew it's going to take a few more minutes before the seizure stops, so while walking away I prayed for it to stop and started to pray in tongues again. And He was ok again.

Don't underestimate the power of praying in the spirit!!! anything given to us by God is powerful because He is the ultimate!

* Melbourne to Singapore.

I was working in the rear galley this time. And after the first meal service was done, one of my girls, Ju, offered our leader Wah (leading-steward: green color) in the galley the king prawns from the appetizer. He declined saying he has gout. And he went on telling us how bad it was and all that. So I asked him how long has he had gout. And I proceeded to tell him that Jesus has used me to heal a lot of infirmities even on board the airplane. So he agreed for me to pray for him.

So I proceeded to pray for him. And he thanked me.

Then after a while the leading-stewardess Irene, working at the suite class came down to ask me for to pray for her. She came down because Wah had told her what I did for him.

So i prayed and prophesied over her. I told her that God really loves her, and that he wanted to help in her relationship with her husband. Irene's husband, Paul, was on board working as well, he was the inflight supervisor for this flight. God mentioned that she thinks that it's difficult to talk to him, and that he does not listen. And I asked her if it was accurate so far. She said yes, and she explained to me that she feels that her husband is stubborn and doesn't listen to her. Then a God gave her wise counsel, saying that it's not because Peter doesn't listen it's because he becomes defensive when Irene shares with him how she feels about things. And God gave a lot more, if I continue typing I might as well write a marriage counseling book.

So God prophesied that her husband and her own parents are not very close... and she said "yea, my parents feels Paul is not making effort to get close to Them." Then God gave His wisdom again, and I prayed that wisdom over Irene.

Then Rina, one of the stewardesses, shared that her back hurts when she goes shopping for long. I asked if her back hurts when she's running, and she said no. So I said well let's pray for your back. Ju came with me so that I wont have to pray for a girl without anyone else around. As much as I can, i want another person around when I'm praying for ladies.

While praying for Rina's back to be healed, God gave me the word "Forgive". But I told God, "Erm...everyone also needs forgiveness what.....! More specific please" And then He gave the word "Father"

So when we went back to the galley, I asked Rina, "Hey how are you and your father? God told me while healing your back that you need to forgive your father..."

Rina replied, "My father? I have to forgive me father?.........wow.....it's been a long time already." And she didn't want to say much. So I shared with her how much Jesus loves her and her family. and that He came down to die for our sins, aah you know the story quite well.

Then another leading steward, MARK appeared in my galley. Guess what? now it was Irene who went to tell everyone. (HAHAHAHAHA!!! both Wah and Irene are "witnessing" for Christ but they don't know it. Don't tell them ok? it's the love of christ that brings joy and people will run around telling of how good jesus is!)

So Marm explains, he hurt his back while doing some drilling at home. the doctor says he hurt it in three of his discs and that in certain positions it hurts bad. So I prayed for him. immediately I asked if he felt his back getting warmer, and he said yes it is. I explained that it's the holy spirit doing surgery on him and it's hot because the spirit of God is described as a fire. Then after that He asked for me to pray for his thinning hair. And I did telling Him I'm also praying for my hair!

Then he went back, and guess what he tells everyone as well.
so the next to come visit my galley was Kia. Kia explains that he has back problems and doctor said it was related to his legs. So I said ok and I'll pray for him. The moment I touched Kia, God told me that his right leg is shorter than his left, that's why he has pains in his back. So I got him to sit down with his back straight against the back of the seat. And brought his legs up. And we could see that his right leg was shorter. Rina, Ju and Wah was there to witness that his right was about 3/4 inch shorter. So I told him, God is going to grow out his leg. In the name of Jesus, I commanded the right leg to grow. And to Rina and Ju's amazement the leg grew out. They didn't know how to react when they saw the miracle taking place.

Then Kia who was as stunned as them, thanked me, and he too spread the good news to the others.
So next was a stewardess, Chris, who has a sore throat. she said, "Can you pray for my "Rod Stewart" voice." We all laughed because she sounded so husky. I prayed for her to be healed. Then God showed me that her boyfriend was going to buy a ring to propose to her. Then she was like, "OH how you know!?! ya ya, my boyfriend said next flight we going to London together and that he's going to buy me a ring." So I prayed to bless their relationship. After 15min, Chris came back and she said, "see see my voice ok already!! Rod Stewart has been cast out from my body!" Haha we all laughed again and her voice was smooth and not painful anymore.

Then another leading stewardess, Jarel, yes Jarel is a lady. She came to ask that I can pray that the plane make it to singapore on time, or at least so that her passenger can make it to his connecting flight. So I told her that because of the long delay at Melbourne, My girlfriend and I had already prayed for a huge tail wind to blow the airplane back to Singapore so that I can see her before she leaves for Frankfurt

So in the galley in the midst, of everyone who was present, I prayed the same prayer that God will send a huge tail wind to bring the plane back to Singapore to help everyone catch their planes and that I can catch my girlfriend before she leaves. I prayed that everyone will be safe as well. 5 minutes later, there was turbulence and why? Because GOD SENT THAT WIND and we touched down in time for EVERYONE to get on their connecting flights and I got to see and hug my girlfriend before she left for her flight!!
God is an AWESOME AWESOME GOD!

Then Jarel, asked me to pray for her thyroid condition. Her glands in her throat are already dead. But I prayed for her to be healed and asked her to go get a check up.

Then Irene came back and asked for more healing. She explained that her neck and back has injury, and her right hip is higher than her left and so she's been seeing a Chiropractor and it's really expensive. So I prayed for her hips to be re-adjusted and whatever needs to be set right. No immediate healing, but I told her that Jesus loves her and will continue to do his surgery in her, and She said thank you.

Then Ju asked for prayer for her sore lump on her right shoulder and for her sore throat. And I prayed for her as well. No immediate healing as well, but I know they are going to be healed.

Then Chelle came down, to be prayed for. Chelle explained that she is a Christian, and would like to be prayed for. I prophesied over Chelle, and God gave her words of encouragement and wisdom to follow. She was really intrigued and asked for more. Even after the plane landed she wanted to know more about what God had said.

When the children of God move in the power of God like we are supposed to, it stirs up both the spirits of believers and non believers alike. It also causes a new found hunger to know more.

I have nothing but praise and thanks giving to our Savior Jesus Christ who did more than just taking our Sin away. He did so much more and it's all in the Word of God.

Love you mom, I hope this encourages you to want to know more about what Jesus has done for you as well. I'm also learning more, and it's fantastic. Please send this to Pastor Swee Kee (Josh's aunt), because her heart is wanting and the lord has a lot for her.

A Different Type of Church

2009-10-18T06:53:00.001+08:00

Jesus' Disciples

Baptist Community Church

A different type of church.

Building House Church for Christ

Bringing Christ's love into homes

Acts 5:42 - "Day after day in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the Good News that Jesus is the Christ!"

Rom 16:5 - "The Church that meets at their house".

Philemon 2 - "The Church that meets at your home."

We are living in the end times. A great Revival (like New Testament days) will soon hit the world. House Churches will spring up every where. Thus, in preparation, we are building house-churches.

* Come and experience, see for yourself!!

Joyous, exuberant worship...

Loving and caring fellowship..

Powerful testimonies..

...Spirit-filled Prayers!

My son Joshua's email to me...

2009-10-18T06:22:00.000+08:00

Hey Mom,

As you know Jesus has been using me to pray for the crew that I'm working with. Many have felt the power of Jesus healing their bodies instantly, some other have reported back after a week or so that their pains are gone. Many have also thanked me for praying for them.

"4ever friend"

2009-07-11T03:41:00.003+08:00

So I am still awake at this time 3:57am ...and I got to be up and ready for a 9.30am wedding at the Fullerton Hotel!

It could be that last coffee of the day ...the 3rd big tall glass of ice-coffee from Doris' home ...tnx for remembering me, Doris :) It was all ready waiting for me, so sweet :* ...so blessed, so pampered, haha! "tnk God from Whom ALL Blessings Flow!"

Anyway, the 14 of us adults (4 kidos) really had a wonderful time at 2nite's praise/pray service. I truely appreciate all the honesty that came out of our mouths; sharing our lives -in & out happenings of the week; opening our mouth... praying for one another.

We miss. . .
. . .Mark, usually there but 2nite OT;
. . .Uncle Chin, Mark's father;
. . .Daniel Yang, noodle stall close at 8:30pm, thus by the time he travels back, its already 9:30pm. We pray for God's revelation to you & Doris on other job alternatives;
. . .Lydia at work, usual nite shift. God willing, we pray you'll be out of this sooooon ...its been 10yrs already;
. . .Mei Ching -just started her "bubble-tea" business, June 15. We pray as the Lord bless her, she'll remember to come for praying mtg :>
. . .We prayed for the rest of JDBC folks to come join us every Friday nite ...it is so rich in learning from one another and from the Word of God. Amen!

When we were singing, in one of the songs, I could hear little Marcus (5) leading the others (2, 4, 7) in singing "hallelujah"! I turned my head to look at Shirley (Marcus' mum) & we smiled ...my heart, praising the Lord ...and I am sure, Shirley's too :) And I remembered... Jesus said, "let the little ones come to me" :) Awesome!

Hmmm... the other two cups of coffee were: 1st cup was my "wake-up" cup; 2nd cup was with SP during our lunch.

Tnx SP! Enjoyed our "two-some" lunch celebration ...great lamb-chop & the pretty "4ever friend" cushion. It will do great for my fav chair, esp when I do my readings, it will help my "54 yrs old" back!

Anyways... we only meet once or twice a year, and we are good friends ...hahaha! Yes, we are!! Well, we sms-es and chat some in-between la ;> ...and good mutual mature friends understand you when you are busy ...but time flies lor!!

I am still up at this hour ...4.30am!! "chiam-liao" ...It could be the excitement of the day that is keeping me awake ...or its the good "8hrs' sleep" that I had the nite before ...with 2 interuptions ...toilet la ;> but I better go bed now! Oso wanto look good at the wedding hor ...LOLs!

Will try and post pic later of yesterday's ...etc, etc...
Good nite...

ps: miss Lilian, oso a good friend ...it's two weeks since she left us for Gloryland.. I oso need to do some more posting for Lilian :)

~ the joy of the Lord is my strength ~

MIA ... time flies! ...now BIA!!!

2009-06-25T05:22:00.002+08:00

I realised its been two years since I last blog. Two years is not long; and not short either... many things have had happened - praise the Lord!

I thot of my good friend Lilian, and I was brought here... once again ;>

Nick's Testimony on Video

2007-11-28T17:09:00.000+08:00

This is a short clip of Nick's Testimony with Mandarin sub-titles.

I have had the privilege of hearing Nick speak in person last year.

"wow" ...to God be the Glory!!!!!!

mother & daughter "heart2heart"

2007-11-16T07:40:00.000+08:00

I want to sing to the World what the Lord is doing in my life!!

When I email Charity. . .
Pray for mum ...the fear of "RISK in making new friends" is slowly lifted up; as I trust God to clear my fear of "stretching my arms to people around me" and am able to put my faith in God once again and let Him lead me ...and make avail myself more to Him and His ministry.

You know Charity, your trust and faith in God is helping me clear that 'fear' ...as I see you stretch out your arms to people around you ...feeding them and reaching them for Christ, has gave me the confident to once again ...minister to the people who needs the Lord. I see me once again ...in you! Yes! ...people with vision will not look back!! ...or will turn into a pillar of salt - hahaha! God is so good to our family ....I am so happy to be alive!! At 50 I told God to give me another 20years (& in good health) ...to be able to see the wonderful blessings He has for us as a family and my next generation!!!!!!! Hallelujah!!!!

ps: wanted to just ask you on the frames ...and God led me to share so much with you ;>

Charity Faith wrote back. . .
Praise God that JDBC will have a place at SOK's and Sum's for 3 months! :)
("Sok-sok" in our dialect is someone's father's younger brother,
& "Sum-sum" is "sok-sok"s wife)
But must start praying now about where God wants JDBC after 3 months!!
Don't overstay their welcome. :) God has His hands on His Church!
Wow Praise God that Caleb's friends accepted Christ!!! God is Amazing!
Must keep encouraging him to bring friends!

Yes the youth must grow. It is our responsibility to equip the next generation to carry on the work of the Lord. I am glad that Josh is rising up to take his position! I will pray that Caleb will rise up to take his position and respond to his calling too!

Mum, please hear my heart... It is my greatest prayer that Pa and you be united. You MUST be united together, one heart and one mind! Both of you have a great responsibility to teach and sharpen the next generation! And I believe you must teach the next generation of female leaders. The enemy will bring disunity because he knows the HUGE power and blessings that come with Unity in the Lord!! (he is frighten of that, that's why he tries his best to bring disunity). It is time for our family to be UNITED and claim back everything that was lost 7-times more, and to claim our blessings for the family and the church!!

Mum, i've learnt that women have an amazing gift of intuition and discernment from the Lord, and you must learn to use that to pray and intercede for your husband (Pa) and the church body. God will give you great insight into things of the church. Keep spending time praying and singing in tongues!!!! It is a precious gift from the Holy Spirit, and as you use it more and more, the Holy Spirit will increase and give you more and more revelation!! And you can protect Pa from spiritual attacks. There is great power and strength in walking close with the HOly Spirit. Mum, spend some time to pray TOGETHER with Papa, just you and him. :)

Mum, please hear my heart.... It is time for you to rise up as a Woman and Mother of the church too!!! I believe the Holy Spirit will teach you many things in the coming days!! Love and Faith is the foundation to all things!! You are not a shadow, or "just a pastor's wife". You are a woman of God! You are a daughter of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!! You are a lady warrior, and a leader in your own right! The church body needs the wisdom and 'meat' from God's word from Pa the pastor and preacher, BUT the church body also needs the love and faith from you, the woman and mother of the House of God!!! You need to Lead (especially the ladies and girls) to be the best that they can be in Christ!! You can do it and you have to do it. No one can replace you!

So there,
love you heaps mum!
love your emails from the heart.

pss:
You can Hallelujah with me!!
I know you will be just as encouraged as I am ...especially (you know who you) those of you who knew Charity and her big bright "go-li" eyes from "goo-ing" times (still big and bright) ...will want to praise the Lord together with me ...all Glory to God!!

I can see now that all my kids have grown up ...and have grown much in the Lord!! This is my prayers for them all these years ...and now, I have much to learn from each and everyone of them. Praise the Lord!!!

They are so beautiful in the Lord. I thank God for His faithfulness towards me and my family. God never fails ...Amen!! Praise the Lord ...more Preachers in the family :b

...and dear Mums out there, "keep praying for your kids" - it works!!!

Cheerio...
...from a joyful Mum ;>

Dancing with God

2007-11-16T06:36:00.000+08:00

. . .a beautiful one!
You may need to "click" on the couple to see them dance ;>

When I meditated on the word Guidance,
I kept seeing "dance" at the end of the word.
I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing.

When two people try to lead, nothing feels right.
The movement doesn't flow with the music,
and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.
When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead,
both bodies begin to flow with the music.
One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back
or by pressing Lightly in one direction or another.
It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully.
The dance takes surrender, willingness,
and attentiveness from one person
and gentle guidance and skill from the other.

My eyes drew back to the word Guidance.
When I saw "G: I thought of God, followed by "u" and "i".
"God, "u" and "i" dance."
God, you, and I dance.

As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust
that I would get guidance about my life.
Once again, I became willing to let God lead.

My prayer for you today is that God's blessings
and mercies be upon you on this day and everyday.

May you abide in God as God abides in you.
Dance together with God, trusting God to lead
and to guide you through each season of your life.

And I Hope You Dance
^s^

The LIMs & LEONGs Meet the SNGs & Ongs :D

2007-11-03T03:17:00.000+08:00

The LAST LOT of Photographs taken at the Re-union Dinner
- 31st October 2007!!

Standing: From Left to Right...
David Ong, Caleb Leong, Elijah Leong, Joshua Leong
Faith Ong, Charisse Sng-Ong, Jacqueline & Karen Lim, "Da-Sau" Lily
Seated: Mae Lim-Leong, Aun Nee Sng, Aun Heng Sng, Michael Lim

Some of us have not met for 37 years!!

Joshua Leong & Uncle Aun Heng:
...we have not meet for about 20 yrs!!

"I can see you... Little Faith" ;b

The Happy Family ...and "Bao Chin Tien" :p

The LIMs & LEONGs Meet the SNGs.. & Ongs :D

2007-11-03T03:01:00.000+08:00

Here is the 2nd lot of the Photos at the Re-union Dinner...

The LIMs & LEONGs Meet the SNGs.. & Ongs :D

2007-11-03T02:22:00.000+08:00

Hi Folks! ...here is the 1st lot of the photos...

Tonite... good people and good food!!!!!

2007-10-31T03:26:00.000+08:00

Tonite brings back lots of memories...

Tnx Folks!!
I really appreciate you guys for taking the time to meet
...it was truly a wonderful evening ...and the food too!!
Tnx to Jacqueline and Da-Sau Lily's recommendation!

When will we meet again ah?

Its kind of emotional for me tonite -30/10/07
(feeling sentimental la..)
..."click" "click" "click" ...have to take more photos,
don't know when we ALL can meet like that again lor.
Bro Aun Heng said tonite, it was 37yrs ago that he last saw my bro
Mike and his wife -- now you know how old and "big" they are!!
I mean the MEN.

So wonderful to be able to eat with the SNGs tonite
...waited so loooong for this to happen
...to just have the SNGs with me and family ...over a meal.
Tonite is so special, especially for me...
I guess it came a looooong way.
Aun Nee ah, remember the four of us -you & your mum;
me & grandma, sleeping on a bed "made for two"
-- where did your dad sleep ah..??

I only remember me and your dad sitting on those wooden boxes,
sorting out those mandarin oranges (boxes after boxes)
I was about 7 or 8 yrs old ...I can remember very clearly this part,
bcos I got to taste them ....hahaha!!
...many many sweet memories indeed
...that was like 44yrs ago!!!

TA is very close to my heart ...and stomach ;>
bcos, as far as I know... TA has the best "chee cheong fun" in the world!!!!!
and Folks... you know, Telok Anson (TA), now Teluk Intan,
is where I learned how to ride a bicycle :D

My other coz Brother, Aun Long,
I think he is THE guy with a world of patience
...running behind my "big people's bicycle"
...round and round the block of shop-houses ...every morning,
for almost a week!! ...until I can ride it - hahaha!!
"kam-sia" my dear brother Long ;b
...also tnx to Sister Aun Nee for the use of your bicycle.
I think I "wrecked" your bike cos I fell down (once or twice only la.. )
they say you have to fall from the bike
when you are learning to ride it b4 one can know how to ride it :D
Sorry, you have to walk to school
...or is it you borrowed the neighbour's bike (",)
Truely, the old good days!!

Looking back, I thank God for the good childhood I had
...tnx to my beloved Granny ...who is like a mum to me.
I grew up with Granny.
Who says growing up without a mother's guidance and
love have to be a wayward one.. ? Haha!!
It's all your own choice (God gave us the wisdom to decide ;b )
...I choose to be "free & easy" and keep clear of bad stuff :p

...you know, I think I have ALL THE LOVE in the world when growing up...
I have never lacked ...I even have a $99 doll when
I was only about seven in the 60's - that's a lot of money!!
I survived even with the absence of a mother's love too!!!!!!!

I thank God for a good and responsible Papa who loves us kids.
Papa died in 1996 ...I was delighted when Papa agreed to come and stay with me
...instead of in a old folks home - he could not walk by then.
I have wished for Papa to stay with me for at least five years
...so I can enjoy having him at home with me
(and my kids love having Grandpa around too)
-- having Papa at home was like "old times"
...when I was a kid :)

Papa was the only one who brought in the "butter and bread" - not kaya ;>
...and cooked our dinners!!
I always looked forward to Sundays
bcos we will all sit together around the "round marble table"
with the many dishes ...and soft drinks with ice, orange or cheery ah?

I better go sleep now ...cos tomolo I am meeting my cousins!!

ps: ask me more questions about meself if any :b
dear Folks... "Love Is The Only Answer To Life" !!!!

Cheerio....
"I survived ...you too can la!!!!!"

...that's the way of LIFE ;b

2007-08-28T21:44:00.000+08:00