Faith.

Church is not the house of saints.

I often heard people said that not all people who went to church is good, probably they are just the as bad as others who didn't go tho church. Who said about the requirement to go to church is someone who is good and never do any sin? He said in Romans 3:23, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. No one should ever judge about someone's choices about going to church because it is their action driven by their faith, not a symbol of how 'saint' they are. 

Matthew 26: 41, Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. The only action we have to do is constantly praying, and whenever we fall into temptation, we seek for God's forgiveness. 

'I've prayed for so long, but nothing happened.'

'Why the non-believers were showered with  wealth and good life while me who prayed and went to church were always the same?'

Some whines I heard and often they take all the blame to God. They claimed that God didn't hear their wails and prayers. 

This illustration changes my view about how God always be there for us. We often blamed God for not listening to our prayers and not granting every wish we have. The truth is, He always there for us. Where God guides, He provides. God always leads us to where we need to be, not to where we want to be. 

Sung Ha Jung Live in Sabah | 02012015

This is one of my most memorable moment in 2015, such a great starting of the year. I went to Sung Ha's concert on 2012 at Starcity (Asia City), and at that time I bought only the Silver ticket, which costs me RM98 and I was seated far behind the stage.During that moment, I was perfectly satisfied, even though I can't see very clearly but as long that I can listen to his music, I'm beyond happy. I didn't get the chance to get an autograph or photo session since it only applicable for those holding a gold ticket. On December 2014, when I was scrolling down my facebook feed, I saw a post about Sungha's second concert at Kota Kinabalu and I told to myself I really need to go since I'm enjoying my short break after finishing my diploma. I checked the ticket price, quickly decided which ticket I want to buy, even though I was reluctant at first to buy the VIP tix which cost me RM 238.I wanted to buy the Gold ticket, but then only VIP tix holder can participate a 'meet and greet' session with him. It costs me my last allowance but it was worth every penny :p

Life in a fast lane

It feels like yesterday when I first entered preschool, where the only things that matter that time was playtime.It was 1998 when I entered preschool. Cried during my first day  The only vivid details I remember about preschool.I guess memory deteriorates with age.Then yesterday we were celebrating New Year, waiting until the clock strikes 12, watching fireworks as a symbol of a new year. Now, it's already 2015. I feel slightly numb last night, I don't know how to react. Time is moving so fast and I started thinking about my achievements during the past few years and most important, my future. Where will I be posted, to serve our people? Not only about my future, I missed my dad even more. During my sister's wedding, looking at my Uncle Danial who walked with her at the aisle reminds me of him. He should witness his daughter's wedding but God loves him more than any love in this world.
New year, people will be busy making new resolutions, on what to aim this year. Honestly, the only thing right now on my mind is, getting my preferred state of posting which are Sarawak (1st choice) and Sabah as my second choice. Seniors keep telling us that at Sabah post for PPF is already full. I put this onto God's hands and I believe He will always give the best for us.
This new year, lets spread more love towards each other, stop all the negativity and promotes good vibes.Spend quality time on social media, search for inspiration rather than being a keyboard warrior, stop sharing something on Facebook without knowing the authenticity of the story, and whats your privacy, stays private.

Weddings

Andy & Jenney Wedding ceremony

 Is'l.ty & Kenny Wedding Ceremony

Axiang & Jessica

Engagements and weddings. I'm too occupied with invitations. Congratulations to the newlyweds and soon-to-be newlyweds. Your time will come!

I love attending weddings because I believe wedding is one of a sacred ceremony involving two hearts that are ready to be one and exchanging vows. Sincere smile and groom taking a glance to the bride, so lovingly.

Matthew 19:4-6

 "Haven't you read," he replied, "that at the beginning the Creator 'made them male and female,' and said, 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh' ? So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate."

1 Corinthians 13

 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails

p/s Love never fails :)

kickstart

Maybe I should start writing again. 

The Fault In Our Stars

Warning, there will be spoilers in this post, read at your own risk. 

I knew how the story ends, based on the spoilers people posted n social medias but I wanted to read and drowned deeper into John Green's writing, and here's how I reacted when I finished reading the book.

1. I cried, and it felt so good, finally all my mixed emotion rushed and I feel so much better after letting it all out, plus, I knew how exactly Hazel Grace was feeling in that particular time.

"I called Isaac, who cursed life and the universe and God Himself and who said where are the goddamned trophies to break when you need them,and then I realized there was no one else to call,which was the saddest thing.The only person I really wanted to talk to about Augustus Waters's death was Augustus  Waters"

Hazel Grace, TFIOS, page 262

"It was unbearable, the whole thing"

"My name is Hazel. Augustus Waters was the great star-crossed love of my life. Ours was an epic love story,and I won't be able to get more  than a sentence into it without disappearing into a puddle of tears. Gus knew, Gus knows. I will not tell you our love story, because-like all real love stories, it will die with us, as it should.I'd hoped that he'd be eulogizing me, because there's no one I'd rather have... " 

Hazel Grace, TFIOS, page 260

2. I love how Gus called Hazel her first and middle name, everytime whenever he answers her calls

"Hi, " I said

"Hazel Grace, " he said.

"Hi, " I said again.

"Are you crying, Hazel Grace?"

"Kind of?"

TFIOS,  page 121

"That's the thing about pain," Augustus said, and then glanced back at me. "It demands to be felt.

"I'm a grenade," I said again. "I just want to stay away from people and read books and think"

I can't wait for the movie to be released in Malaysia, very soon. Although reading the book gave me so much pleasure rather than watching the movie, but still, I want to see how Hazel Grace and Augustus Waters on screen. 

The Fault