Malaysian Christian Writes

Before I begin on with my second post about church I thought it would be appropriate to start of with what of 2015. Being in Malaysia we are all well aware of what has been going on last year. I need to bring it up. I observe the country's ebb but apparently it is not only Malaysia but some worldwide phenomenon. The world is ebbing if I were to bluntly put it. But while it may seem discouraging it need not be a reason to be in despair. Here is a short short summary of my 2015. It was definitely a year of much preparation for when I leave my life as a university student. I was pushed out of my comfort zone. Stretched more than my body would want to but at the same time being enabled to do so because it was not by my strength but the power of the Holy Spirit who enables. If success ensues I have nothing to boast in but only claim that The Lord was with me . Because it was Him after all. What I would do then is that in my weakness show my dependency on Him and how by abiding in Him...

First of all I am not talking about The Church of Christ in which every one is part of. Second I am a Christian who attends church faithfully although no amount of church attendance will make me a better Christian. Third I am not talking about something new but rather a reminder with attemps to make it more relevant. Finally I am not dissing any church (But if it really really strikes a bad chord in you well....er.... siapa makan cili dia yang rasa pedas lah ya) . Ooh Ooh and another thing, this does not undermine the real reason and true value for having a church and going to one. So I am laying all the disclaimers down. Phew.... Before I continue, I am just sharing my thoughts. I am no expert in church administrating, church building, church growing. With my limited knowledge I decided to write this down because it has been weighing in my heart. I am ready to be corrected and rebuked. Ready to learn.  For the past two weeks I have been encoutering Christians who do not atten...

That is the question ain't it? What is it with uni life? Your cliche " Oh it is the best time of your life ". I would agree and disagree at the same time for me. This will not be some long post. This will just be the summary of it all. Personally for me it is everything. To specify, it is the journey of it all from the minor events to the big picture. The big picture helps you not to lose sight while the minor events aids you in putting the puzzle pieces together that do make up the big picture. For me I could not extract either one of them. Both lenses needed to co-exist to make this life fruitful. All right I am probably confusing you. Haha Let me make it simpler. There were only two things basically for me that mattered. One is the failures and wrong decisions I made. No matter how painful the experience was or how messed up I am. If I had the chance, I would not change a thing. It was those wrong decisions that steered me, with the right attitude to the right di...

Before anything let me put a disclaimer and lay down the picture. My grandfather has returned to the Lord on the 11th of October 2015 and this testimony of mine is in no way trivializing anything . And thank you for all the encouragement from all my friends who constantly journeyed with me along the way.  I miss my grandfather yes. I mourn for him yes. I have regrets wishing I did more when he was around. But the actual fact is, he is no more on this earth.  It has been a hectic 3 weeks for me. Overwhelmed with everything, I knew I quickly needed to find rest. Rest in Him. So I decided to go back to Malacca to be away for awhile and also because my grandfather went through an operation at that time.  Conversing with the Lord, in prayer as I went back to Malacca. Upon arrival, we immediately decided to visit my grandfather. It was not what I had in mind. H e was weak and could barely move. Immediately my brain switched to spend time with him. to try to be t...

I am at a bus stop Waiting for my transport to my next destination. Running in my mind all the preparations. Being all "calm" as I look at my watch and tap my feet Breathing heavily as I clench my fist Growling as I say "where is the bus?!" when it has only been 5 minutes. I am at a bus stop I come here every day, Going back and forth using the same way Sitting on a bench in heat at times in rain Frustrated by the inconvenience, circumstances and delays. Sitting down I start to pray, With an angry heart "God where is the bus?!" I say. I am at the bus stop In the end I have no choice but to wait The world does not revolve around me since GOOOOD is sovereign =/ Suddenly I heard it loud and clear, PAUSE...A voice I heard "Stay silent, stay still, and draw near" What do you mean?! It's hot, I'm sweating, looking at my watch I can't just be waiting. "PAUSE...and trust me, just look at what you're missing....

I cry Because as much as I seek happiness, it doesn't last long.  The moment I think of it, the emotion is gone.  Life never seem to go as expected with its ups and downs. Dreams seem to be shattered, where is my glory and crown? I believe I deserve certain things life for all the hard word I strive. They say that is life for you. Such an ignorant answer no matter how true. Because it does not seem to explain the void, being on this cruel earth, being toyed. (And then...) I cry Because my best efforts still can't seem to bring me where I desire Because I realize that as much as I try I will eventually fail.  When I am called to be the head I feel so much like a tail.  I succeed awhile only to fall. To fall short of it all. As much as I weigh the good it some how never covers up the bad.  God's standard is too high and mighty to ascribe to. I cannot possibly measure up.  Is this a trap? (And then...) I cry Because looki...

Some of you may have heard this be CF before. But basically being the Cf president this is really the only story I can tell. God will raise up his people in the right time and place according to His will . If you knew me back then, you would not have believed who I was today. The person I have become is because of how God has shaped me. I know some people do not like to attribute it to God in which they claim it is by their own effort. Let us not go there shall we =). It is my belief as a Christian. But the fact that I was so out of character, broken, and unready only made it clearer of God's grace in my life. So I stand here proclaiming that whatever achievements I have had is because of God's work in me and not me. His power was made perfect through my weakness and I can't help but reinforce my point in which I am not able to take one bit of the glory here. I am grateful nonetheless the road that God has put me on. I could have had another route in life. Had a band ...