Today is a normal blessed Sunday, I was surrounded by cell group and church people the whole day. It's very nice to visit evening chapel with DMBC people, and to get to see the other side of Colin too, who doesn't only sing, but share this time.
Lord, I pray that whenever I speak, I'll always speak simply and clearly too, just like the many people whom I admired - Kaarina, Yum, Queendy, and Colin ... so easy to understand them...and so easy to remember what they say.
Well, yeah, so I needed quiet time too....surrounded by people the whole day...I am happy but I need this quiet time right now :) hm....
the growth of relationship (any kind of relationship) truly depends on that absolutely solid place where we leave for Jesus (the one spot on our hearts), otherwise, no genuine nurturing relationship can be formed. - time for solitude
Help me to surrender my pride, self-consciousness, and jealousy to you, God.
~*
Colin, the worship leader - I don't understand where comes his gentleness and serenity that always make people feeling so welcomed and respected Every Single time I see him.... unbelievable....I want to be like that too.... I think Colin really did draw people to the Lord rather than to himself...maybe, I'm not sure
Colin reminded me of Hudson Taylor's quote and my experience with OMF 3 years ago...
"God's work, done in God's way, will never lack God's supply." -Hudson Taylor
~*
I'm still remembering Queendy today.... .
Queendy's life is impressive because she was dedicated and her passion was simple - with such simplicity, it nurtured her own artistic signature in dance, music and drama arts
~*
Thank you for the quiet time, thank you for the friendship...tmw, I will need to shift my focus back to school work...
but yet, never ever ever forget to serve the needy, and be bold in giving....for if it is pleasing to the Lord, He will multiply....Don't forget to love others too....
Don't forget to turn your eyes upon the Lord, God, the creator of life.
Life is a wonderful gift. Love and live
"Be still, and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10)
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Queendy's funeral at RHCCC today
after the stage of feeling shock ... the mind is clear ... the heart is heavy, but a good kind of heavy
~*
Many many years ago, when I was still in Nexis - we used to have our fellowship in the Sanctuary. Every quarter, we also have celebration, a big music night event.
Today, in the same Sanctuary, we celebrated the life of Queendy in music and dance! The funeral was planned very well, even in such a short time and such great pain. Queendy is truly a charismatic leader. She brought many friends from different churches together once again.
She encouraged me to Truly be Bold and Live out the Passion inside of me.
She was an legendary artist, energetic leader, faithful servant of the Lord.
It was truly peaceful to reflect in the music, to remember you and to reflect on how I am going to live my life for the days to come.
"I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds." (John 12:24 NIV)
In your funeral, you brought back many friends, from many different churches all together to worship the One True God. You helped me to piece back together the two worlds of churches (RHCCC vs. DMBC) and reconcile with the memory of my past in a new self in Christ. Accepting the part of me which I tended to repress feelings, the part of me that was maybe pride and those friendship and relationship with people which I refused to accept because I felt that our interests, styles and ways of communication were different.
I was really out spoken in the past (because I didn't know much), and I became really really gentle and soft in DMBC, because I found my true self and the environment that so kind that I didn't even need to fight or strive.
Neither way is a state that I am satisfied with. I need to use all the resources I have now to glorify God. With the gifts and passion that I am given, you've inspired to me speak up and be bold last year when I met you for the last time at Refeel playback workshop. Thank you for giving me confidence to live out the life Christ has called me to! And at the same time, walk humbly with God.
I will love others and live for Christ.
"It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of every man; the living should take this to heart." (Ecclesiastes 7:2)
Queendy, thank you for the peaceful stillness that led us to experience God in intimate way today.
"Well done, thou good and faithful servant ... Enter thou into the joy of the Lord." (Matthew 25:21)
Although I don't know you well, thank you for your encouragement. I will live my life remembering the inspiration you've given me. I will try my best. We will meet again in heaven.
In Christ Jesus name, Amen.
不論我往那裡去 求祢與我同行
因祢的同在 是我蒙恩的確據
即使我身在曠野 只要得見祢面
有祢的同在 在黑暗中我得見光
在祢榮耀中在祢榮耀中
所有的一切不再重要 轉眼已成空
我別無所求 我別無所求
只願祢同在永遠停留
"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will ahve the light of life." (John 8:12)
~*
Many many years ago, when I was still in Nexis - we used to have our fellowship in the Sanctuary. Every quarter, we also have celebration, a big music night event.
Today, in the same Sanctuary, we celebrated the life of Queendy in music and dance! The funeral was planned very well, even in such a short time and such great pain. Queendy is truly a charismatic leader. She brought many friends from different churches together once again.
She encouraged me to Truly be Bold and Live out the Passion inside of me.
She was an legendary artist, energetic leader, faithful servant of the Lord.
It was truly peaceful to reflect in the music, to remember you and to reflect on how I am going to live my life for the days to come.
"I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds." (John 12:24 NIV)
In your funeral, you brought back many friends, from many different churches all together to worship the One True God. You helped me to piece back together the two worlds of churches (RHCCC vs. DMBC) and reconcile with the memory of my past in a new self in Christ. Accepting the part of me which I tended to repress feelings, the part of me that was maybe pride and those friendship and relationship with people which I refused to accept because I felt that our interests, styles and ways of communication were different.
I was really out spoken in the past (because I didn't know much), and I became really really gentle and soft in DMBC, because I found my true self and the environment that so kind that I didn't even need to fight or strive.
Neither way is a state that I am satisfied with. I need to use all the resources I have now to glorify God. With the gifts and passion that I am given, you've inspired to me speak up and be bold last year when I met you for the last time at Refeel playback workshop. Thank you for giving me confidence to live out the life Christ has called me to! And at the same time, walk humbly with God.
I will love others and live for Christ.
"It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of every man; the living should take this to heart." (Ecclesiastes 7:2)
Queendy, thank you for the peaceful stillness that led us to experience God in intimate way today.
"Well done, thou good and faithful servant ... Enter thou into the joy of the Lord." (Matthew 25:21)
Although I don't know you well, thank you for your encouragement. I will live my life remembering the inspiration you've given me. I will try my best. We will meet again in heaven.
In Christ Jesus name, Amen.
不論我往那裡去 求祢與我同行
因祢的同在 是我蒙恩的確據
即使我身在曠野 只要得見祢面
有祢的同在 在黑暗中我得見光
在祢榮耀中在祢榮耀中
所有的一切不再重要 轉眼已成空
我別無所求 我別無所求
只願祢同在永遠停留
"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will ahve the light of life." (John 8:12)
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Go Silent Friend
Queendy Lee - Rest in Peace
I'm feeling very sad, very sad, even though I don't know her well and even I know now she is in the care of our most loving Father in Heaven, embrace in the care of Christ Jesus...
I'm feeling very sad, because I didn't expect the last time that I saw her in refeel playback theatre was the last time. (at least for now) that hug that we had was the last hug that we had on earth.
Queendy passed away last Friday. We lost her to cancer.
Even though I had never been in her cell group, I knew she was a leader. I knew she's a friend of my friend. Her passing will yet still bring a lot of old friends together...in Unity. She will still leave a legend and a legacy to those people who has witness her passion inside of her.
Love and be kind to others - that is the most important thing.
Queendy is now in the care of our most loving Father in Heaven.
One day, we'll see each other again in Heaven.
I'm feeling very sad, very sad, even though I don't know her well and even I know now she is in the care of our most loving Father in Heaven, embrace in the care of Christ Jesus...
I'm feeling very sad, because I didn't expect the last time that I saw her in refeel playback theatre was the last time. (at least for now) that hug that we had was the last hug that we had on earth.
Queendy passed away last Friday. We lost her to cancer.
Even though I had never been in her cell group, I knew she was a leader. I knew she's a friend of my friend. Her passing will yet still bring a lot of old friends together...in Unity. She will still leave a legend and a legacy to those people who has witness her passion inside of her.
Love and be kind to others - that is the most important thing.
Queendy is now in the care of our most loving Father in Heaven.
One day, we'll see each other again in Heaven.
Monday, January 24, 2011
something people say that impacted me
I'm wandering off to other things now ... again because.....I'm trying to finish my assignment at home! >.<
anyway...
Sometimes... some people...
what they say - are extremely impactful and important....
there're so many people who are influencing me - and what they've spoken to me.....are so very precious:
Kaarina - Life keeps on going, but Jesus has compassion to the people.
Yum - Happy new year~~! May u exp n seek Him greatly this yr :)
Nicholette* - Happy new year! HAPPY NEW YEAR. I hope u encounter a beautiful life transforming experience this year. God bless you. Nicholette.
Nicholette* - Merry Christmas MERRY CHRISTMAS Regine. You are a wonderful person to know. God bless you.
Amy - her expressions were all shown through practical cooking and helping
Janice - =) too many things that she said have life transforming power :P
Hannah =) too many
Salina - quite many
Alan Ma - :) calling anyone who're lost or wandering to become part of the group - just like a tennis coach who'd yell across the tennis court lol
My Mom
My Dad
My brother
anyway...
Sometimes... some people...
what they say - are extremely impactful and important....
there're so many people who are influencing me - and what they've spoken to me.....are so very precious:
Kaarina - Life keeps on going, but Jesus has compassion to the people.
Yum - Happy new year~~! May u exp n seek Him greatly this yr :)
Nicholette* - Happy new year! HAPPY NEW YEAR. I hope u encounter a beautiful life transforming experience this year. God bless you. Nicholette.
Nicholette* - Merry Christmas MERRY CHRISTMAS Regine. You are a wonderful person to know. God bless you.
Amy - her expressions were all shown through practical cooking and helping
Janice - =) too many things that she said have life transforming power :P
Hannah =) too many
Salina - quite many
Alan Ma - :) calling anyone who're lost or wandering to become part of the group - just like a tennis coach who'd yell across the tennis court lol
My Mom
My Dad
My brother
Henri Nouwen
Dear Regine,
Today we remember and celebrate Henri Nouwen's 79th birthday.
We would also like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all of you who supported us during our recent Advent fund raising campaign. We were encouraged by the number of first time donors and please know that each gift is much appreciated.
Henri shared the following thoughts on the importance of remembering birthdays:
"Celebrating a birthday reminds us of the goodness of life, and in this spirit we really need to celebrate people's birthdays every day, by showing gratitude, kindness, forgiveness, gentleness, and affection." from Here and Now
On the occasion of Henri's birthday we have set up a special e-mail for any of you who would like to share your thoughts on Henri's life and the impact his work may have had on you.
Please take a moment and click on the e-mail link below to send us a short reflection: rememberinghenri@gmail.com.
Thank you again for your continued support of the Henri Nouwen Society.
Sincerely,
Mike Walsh
Executive Director
Today we remember and celebrate Henri Nouwen's 79th birthday.
We would also like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all of you who supported us during our recent Advent fund raising campaign. We were encouraged by the number of first time donors and please know that each gift is much appreciated.
Henri shared the following thoughts on the importance of remembering birthdays:
"Celebrating a birthday reminds us of the goodness of life, and in this spirit we really need to celebrate people's birthdays every day, by showing gratitude, kindness, forgiveness, gentleness, and affection." from Here and Now
On the occasion of Henri's birthday we have set up a special e-mail for any of you who would like to share your thoughts on Henri's life and the impact his work may have had on you.
Please take a moment and click on the e-mail link below to send us a short reflection: rememberinghenri@gmail.com.
Thank you again for your continued support of the Henri Nouwen Society.
Sincerely,
Mike Walsh
Executive Director
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Girl cell group Extraavaganza Night tonight at le montmartre
Dear all (including Elizabeth in my heart),
My heart is so overflowed with joy....Every time, in unexplainable way after our girls group extraavaganza...
You know that I don't have words to thank you enough for all the kindness you girls have shown in my life. The kindness that dissolves my whole heart, melts it, and gets it ready to be re-shaped and ready to be moulded.
Thank you, all of you...The world is a better place because of Every One of you! You've made a difference in my life. I pray that you'll always be encouraged to know that your love and kindness do make a very lasting impact.
You've encouraged me to focus and recognize what is important. I pray that this precious shared memory will never be forgotten. :)
Love,
Regine
My heart is so overflowed with joy....Every time, in unexplainable way after our girls group extraavaganza...
You know that I don't have words to thank you enough for all the kindness you girls have shown in my life. The kindness that dissolves my whole heart, melts it, and gets it ready to be re-shaped and ready to be moulded.
Thank you, all of you...The world is a better place because of Every One of you! You've made a difference in my life. I pray that you'll always be encouraged to know that your love and kindness do make a very lasting impact.
You've encouraged me to focus and recognize what is important. I pray that this precious shared memory will never be forgotten. :)
Love,
Regine
Friday, January 21, 2011
My Favorite - Music
Czarda - Vittorio Monti - Performed by Josef Sakanov, Violin
Trio Op. 119 (1st Movement) - Friederich Kuhlau - Performed by Jeanne Baxtresser, David Carroll
Good books that haven't finished
C.S. Lewis Through the Shadowlands
PR 6023.E926 Z89 1985
C.S. Lewis Letters to Children
PR 6023.E926 Z48 1985
Trio Op. 119 (1st Movement) - Friederich Kuhlau - Performed by Jeanne Baxtresser, David Carroll
Good books that haven't finished
C.S. Lewis Through the Shadowlands
PR 6023.E926 Z89 1985
C.S. Lewis Letters to Children
PR 6023.E926 Z48 1985
Henri Nouwen - Daily Meditation
http://www.henrinouwen.org/
Solitude is the garden for our hearts, which yearn for love. It is the place where our aloneness can bear fruit. It is the home for our restless bodies and anxious minds. Solitude, whether it is connected with a physical space or not, is essential for our spiritual lives. It is not an easy place to be, since we are so insecure and fearful that we are easily distracted by whatever promises immediate satisfaction. Solitude is not immediately satisfying, because in solitude we meet our demons, our addictions, our feelings of lust and anger, and our immense need for recognition and approval. But if we do not run away, we will meet there also the One who says, "Do not be afraid. I am with you, and I will guide you through the valley of darkness."Let's keep returning to our solitude.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
No other
many insights and inspiration throughout the day
lovely friends
lectures are amazing
professors are Good!!! very good!
Dr. Helen Noh Really Respect People, human being from within her heart. I'm really inspired by her, not her just lecture, but. her...herself!
now....I'm home
Assignments and paper ... not fun
procrastination just increases the stress and pressure more and more..... >.<
Let me find a fun way to finish all my writing assignments!!
......
lovely friends
lectures are amazing
professors are Good!!! very good!
Dr. Helen Noh Really Respect People, human being from within her heart. I'm really inspired by her, not her just lecture, but. her...herself!
now....I'm home
Assignments and paper ... not fun
procrastination just increases the stress and pressure more and more..... >.<
Let me find a fun way to finish all my writing assignments!!
......
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
NTTH vs. Personality Theory
have finally decided on the one course that I need; even though the course load is the same, I feel much more at peace. A lot of stress came from decision making. I have consulted a lot of people and still I am the one who need to find out all the details, and make the final decision. Making decision is stressful, anticipating, and planning for the future is a lot of pressure.
Random thoughts (related thoughts) intruded most often at hours like these, but the mind is also trained to become more alert and fulfilling its fuller potentials.
I'm glad that decision is made and inner peace is stabilizing once again. There're a lot more things that are on the plate that needed to be dealt with, but yeah.....the process is not without joy, peace and support.
I'm praying for greater inner peace and sensitivity so that I can understand and support people around me better. Part of the stress comes from people who care so much about me, I pray, and pray and pray that they will know and experience the kind of peace, joy and love that surpasses all understanding that come only from the cross. I pray for strength and comfort for the hearts that are weary, and for the minds that are burdensome right now. In Christ Jesus, Amen.
Random thoughts (related thoughts) intruded most often at hours like these, but the mind is also trained to become more alert and fulfilling its fuller potentials.
I'm glad that decision is made and inner peace is stabilizing once again. There're a lot more things that are on the plate that needed to be dealt with, but yeah.....the process is not without joy, peace and support.
I'm praying for greater inner peace and sensitivity so that I can understand and support people around me better. Part of the stress comes from people who care so much about me, I pray, and pray and pray that they will know and experience the kind of peace, joy and love that surpasses all understanding that come only from the cross. I pray for strength and comfort for the hearts that are weary, and for the minds that are burdensome right now. In Christ Jesus, Amen.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Jan. 12, 2011 Nicholette's Birthday
It's such a wonderful night - of precious fellowship time! oh...Agape :)
Yay....another successfully organized event!!! yah! Everyone helps putting it together!! yah
I saw how Nicholette and Sam's lives proved and showed God's love and His soverign power, and they trust & follow.
"Many are called but few are chosen," that is, few prove themselves the chosen ones. The chosen ones are those who have come into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ whereby their disposition has been altered and their ears unstopped, and they hear the still small voice questioning all the tme...
Whether or not I hear God's call depends upon the state of my ears; and what I hear depends upon my disposition. ... " (From "My Utmost for His Highest", Oswald Chambers' Classic Daily Devotional)
Dr. Gary Nelson - our president :)
"is it possible to do all the right things for the wrong reasons?
Remember your first love - I remember how it's like when I first fall in love with my wife, and we are still in love :)
Remember your first love!"
Chapel worship:
Open our eyes, Lord
Yay....another successfully organized event!!! yah! Everyone helps putting it together!! yah
I saw how Nicholette and Sam's lives proved and showed God's love and His soverign power, and they trust & follow.
"Many are called but few are chosen," that is, few prove themselves the chosen ones. The chosen ones are those who have come into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ whereby their disposition has been altered and their ears unstopped, and they hear the still small voice questioning all the tme...
Whether or not I hear God's call depends upon the state of my ears; and what I hear depends upon my disposition. ... " (From "My Utmost for His Highest", Oswald Chambers' Classic Daily Devotional)
A couple things Sam said was so worth remembering, and he is actually modelling this through his life...
He said, he won't act now, before hearing God's guidance...and yes...the Lord is good and faithful
Chapel yesterday (Kairos on Thursday):Dr. Gary Nelson - our president :)
"is it possible to do all the right things for the wrong reasons?
Remember your first love - I remember how it's like when I first fall in love with my wife, and we are still in love :)
Remember your first love!"
Chapel worship:
Open our eyes, Lord
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
yes!
Identity: Daughter of God
Occupation: Servant of Christ Jesus
Task: Run as fast as I can to follow Christ, and see who'd join the journey along the way
1st day of class in my 2nd full time semester :) cya!
Occupation: Servant of Christ Jesus
Task: Run as fast as I can to follow Christ, and see who'd join the journey along the way
1st day of class in my 2nd full time semester :) cya!
Monday, January 10, 2011
林一峰 – 雙城記
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