Be Different.

What's It Like In Your Town?

2010-11-19T06:01:00.000-08:00

Once there was an old and very wise man. Every day he would sit outside a gas station in his rocking chair and wait to greet motorists as they passed through his small town. On this day, his granddaughter knelt down at the foot of his chair and slowly passed the time with him.

As they sat and watched the people come and go, a tall man who surely had to be a tourist – since they know everyone in the town – began looking around as if he were checking out the area for a place to live. The stranger walked up and asked, “So what kind of town is this that we’re in?” The older gentleman slowly turned to the man and replied, “Well, what kind of town are you from?” The tourist said, “In the town I’m from, everyone is critical of each other. The neighbors all gossip about everyone, and it’s a real negative place to live. I’m sure glad to be leaving. It is not a very cheerful place.” The man in the chair looked at the stranger and said, “You know, that’s just how this town is.”

An hour or so later a family that was also passing through stopped for gas. The car slowly turned in and rolled to a stop in front of where the older gentleman and his granddaughter were sitting. The mother jumped out with two small children and asked where the restrooms were. The man in the chair pointed to a small, bent-up sign that was barely hanging by one nail on the side of the door. The father stepped out of the car and also asked the man, “Is this town a pretty good place to live?” The man in the chair replied, “What about the town you are from? How is it?” The father looked at him and said, “Well, in the town I’m from everyone is very close and always willing to lend their neighbor a helping hand. There’s always a hello and thank you everywhere you go. I really hate to leave. I feel almost like we are leaving family. The older gentleman turned to the father and gave him a warm smile. “You know, that’s a lot like this small town.” Then the family returned to the car, said their thank yous, waved goodbye and drove away.

After the family was in the distance, the granddaughter looked up at her grandfather and asked, “Grandpa, how come when the first man came into our town you told him it was a terrible place to live and when the family came into town you told them it was a wonderful place to live?” The grandfather lovingly looked down at his granddaughter’s wondering blue eyes and said, “No matter where you move, you take your own attitude with you and that’s what makes it terrible or wonderful.”

-deborah-

Two Wolves.

2010-08-11T06:32:00.000-07:00

A native American grandfather was talking to his grandson about how he felt. He said "I feel as if I have two wolves fighting in my heart. One wolf is the vengeful, angry, violent one. The other wolf is the loving, compassionate one."

The grandson asked him, "Which wolf will win the fight in your heart?"

The grandfather answered: "The one I feed."

-deborah-

that's trust.

2010-07-12T05:14:00.000-07:00

An airplane on its return flight suddenly
encountered a turbulence.
Oxygen bags started to be dispensed so
all the passengers started to panic...
Except for one little boy who was playing
with his PSP.
They asked him why he was so calm and
why he was not afraid to die.
He answered,
"My dad is the pilot."

That's TRUST.

-deborah-

be thankful.

2010-06-01T07:48:00.000-07:00

BE THANKFUL

for the wife
who says it's hot dogs tonight,
because she is home with you,
and not out with someone else;

for the husband
who is on the sofa,
being a couch potato,
because he is home with you,
and not out at the bars;

for the teenager
who is complaining about doing dishes,
because she is at home,
not on the streets;

for the taxes you pay
because it means
you are employed;

for the mess to clean after a party
because it means you have
been surrounded by friends;

for the clothes that fit a little too snug
because it means
you have enough to eat;

for the shadow that watches you work
because it means
you are out in the sunshine;

for the lawn that needs mowing,
windows that need cleaning,
and gutters that need fixing
because it means you have a home;

for the pile of laundry and ironing
because it means
you have clothes to wear;

for weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day
because it means you have been
capable of working hard;

for the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours

because it means
YOU are alive.

-deborah-

thank you, JESUS

2010-05-22T06:50:00.000-07:00

You will again have compassion on us;

You will tread our sins underfoot

and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.

Micah 7:19

-deborah-

mom = ♥

2010-05-09T05:58:00.000-07:00

dear mom,

you mean the world to me & i'd never ever trade you for another.
thank you for establishing me on this earth. thank you for being my mom, mentor, friend, encourager, & counselor. a million thank you's wouldn't be enough to express my gratitude to you for all the things that you have done for me.

may GOD'S riches, blessings, favor, grace, joy, and mercy chase after you all the days of your life. may HE grant you the desires of your heart. i pray that you will have long life and good health.

BLESSED MOTHER'S DAY.

YOU ROOOOOCK!

♥ I LOVE YOU ♥
ik houd van u. je t'aime. ich liebe dich. ti amo. eu te amo. te quiero.

-deborah-

___________________________________

Mom, you’ve always been the best
A better mom than all the rest.
I’m thankful for all the things you do
I’m glad my mom is extra special you!On Mother’s Day, I want you to know
You’re the greatest mom, and I love you so.
There’s one more thing I want to say:
I wish you Happy Mother’s Day!

things we can do.

2010-04-30T09:37:00.000-07:00

" To hold our tongues when everyone is gossiping, to smile without hostility at people and institutions, to compensate for the shortage of love in the world with more love in small, private matters; to be more faithful in our work, to show greater patience, to forgo the cheap revenge obtainable from mockery and criticism:
all these things we can do. "

-deborah-

before.

2010-04-23T08:46:00.000-07:00

Before you speak = LISTEN

Before you write = THINK

Before you spend = EARN

Before you invest = INVESTIGATE

Before you criticize = WAIT

Before you pray = FORGIVE

Before you quit = TRY

-deborah-

i. love. you.

2010-04-16T09:04:00.000-07:00

BON VOYAGE.
TILL WE MEET AGAIN.

♥ MY GRANDMOTHER : DECEMBER 2009 ♥

♥ MY GRANDFATHER : APRIL 2010 ♥

i will always remember all that you have taught me & the things that you have done for me.
you'll always be in my heart. i miss you'll a lot.
♥ i love you. ♥

Abba Father, please take care of my kongkong & popo as they walk the streets of gold with you.
kongkong & popo, have fun back Home! :)

-yourdearestgranddaughter-

my REDEEMER lives!

2010-04-04T02:37:00.000-07:00

Almost 2000 years ago, there was a Man born contrary to the laws of life. This Man lived in poverty and was reared in obscurity. He did not travel extensively. Only once did He cross the boundary of the country in which He lived: that was during His childhood exile.

He possessed neither wealth nor infulence. His relatives were inconspicuous, and had neither training nor formal education. In infancy He startled a King; in childhood He puzzled doctors; in manhood He ruled the course of nature, walked upon the billows as if pavements, and hushed the sea to sleep.

He healed the multiudes without medicine and made no charge for His service.

He never wrote a book, and yet all the libraries of the country could not hold the books that have been written about Him.

He never wrote a song and yet He has furnished the theme for more than all the songwriters combined. He never founded a college, but all the schools put together cannot boast of having as many students. He never practiced medicine, and yet He has healed more broken hearts than all the doctors near and far.

Every 7th day the wheels of commerce cease their turning and multiudes wend their way to worshiping assemblies to pay homage and respect to Him.

The names of the past proud statesman of Greece and Rome have come and gone. The names of past scientists, philosophers, and theologians have come and gone; but the name of the Man abounds more and more. Though time has spread 2000 years between the people of this generation and the scene of His crucifixion, yet He lives.

Herod could not destroy Him, Pilate could not fault Him, the grave could not hold Him, & death could not conquer Him.

He is the INCOMPARABLE Christ. His Name is JESUS.

Happy Resurrection Day & God bless!

-deborah-

JESUS ♥ YOU.

2010-04-02T10:29:00.000-07:00

JESUS LOVES YOU.

It's Good Friday and we're once again reminded of what Christ did for us on the Cross of Calvary. He was whipped, mocked, spat on, accused, pierced, & crucified for our sake. So that we wouldn't have to die an eternal death. "Who am I, O God, that you are mindful of me?" That question strikes me sometimes. But God so loved you, He so loved me, He so loved the world, that He was willing to send His ONLY begotten Son, so that we will not perish but have eternal life. Jesus went through all that pain for us. Why? Because He loves us. Take some time today to thank Him for all He has done in your life. Thank Him for salvation. Thank Him for forgiveness. Thank Him for His shed blood. Thank Him for carrying our iniquities, our transgressions, our sorrows, our pain, our diseases, and our sins.

Below is a passage for you to ponder on.

Jesus of Nazareth, without money and arms, conquered more millions that Alexander the Great, Caesar, Mohammed, and Napoleon; without science and learning, He shed more light on things human and divine than all philosophers and scholars combined; without the eloquence of school, He spoke such words of life as were never spoken before or since, and produced effects which lie beyond the reach of orator or poet; without writing a single line, He set more pens in motion, and furnished themes for more sermons, orations, discussions, learned volumes, works of art, and songs of praise than the whole army of great men of ancient and modern times.

Philip Schaff

Jesus, thank You for dying for me.

-deborah-

SUPER HEROs!

2010-03-28T08:33:00.000-07:00

DEBBIE!♥ DeBAY ♥ DEBORAH ♥Debz ♥ DEBBY ♥Yi LING! ♥ DEBOLAH!!!♥

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

:) Awww, DEB! you're like a lil Sister I never had :) I Lurve you so MUCH! I Love the times we hung out! We ALWAYS and I repeat ALWAYS have fun whenever we are together.

I ABSOLUTELY ADORE YOU BECAUSE

You are so fun to be with!
You give GREAT advice
You and I are the Hottest-s ;)
YOU are sooo HAWT!
You are a friend :)

The List can go on and On and ON but I ain't gonna bore you :) so I shall end with :

Missy You are an awesome person and a VONDERFUL friend =)

I LURVE YOU!

xoxo,
Pink rocking ballet rocker

2008!!!!!!!!

isn't THAT sweet :)

let's all be a marine biologist...or scientist.

2010-03-25T05:52:00.000-07:00

#1 I ♥ my group members. thank you so much for cooperating. it obviously made my job easier.

#2 The ride back & forth was suuuper! :D

#3 I. am. so. tired.

#4 Good night bloggers! sleep well.

-deborah-

look out there.

2010-03-23T21:22:00.000-07:00

If you have food in the fridge, clothes on your back, a roof over your head, and

a place to sleep, you are richer than 75% of the world. If you have

any money in your bank, your wallet and some spare change in a dish

someplace, you are among the top 8% of the world's wealthy. If

you woke up this morning with more health than illness, you are more

blessed than the million people who will not survive this week. If

you have never experienced the danger of battle, the agony of imprisonment

or torture, or the horrible pangs of starvation, you are more fortunate

than 500 million people alive going through this suffering. If you

can read this message, you are more fortunate than the 3 billion

people in the world who cannot read at all.

We really have to learn to count our blessings.

-deborah-

there's a chipmunk in my house.

2010-03-20T07:43:00.000-07:00

BULLETIN FOR A
HAPPY LIFE :

More veggies, Less meat.

More vinegar, Less salt.

More fruits, Less sweets.

More water, Less soda.

More deeds, Less talk.

More sharing, Less desires.

More walks, Less rides.

More laughter, Less anger.

*MORE PRAYERS,
NO WORRIES!

-deborah-

all the colors of the rainbow...

2010-03-18T08:36:00.000-07:00

" When something bad happens, you have three choices.

You can either let it define you, destroy you, or you can let

it strengthen you. "

-deborah-

i asked a zebra...

2010-03-16T21:28:00.000-07:00

“I asked the zebra,

Are you black with white stripes?

Or white with black stripes?

And the zebra asked me,

Are you good with bad habits?

Or are you bad with good habits?

Are you noisy with quiet times?

Or are you quiet with noisy times?

Are you happy with sad days?

Or are you sad with happy days?

Are you neat with some sloppy ways?

Or are you sloppy with some neat ways?

And on and on and on and on

And on and on he went.

I’ll never ask a zebra

About stripes

Again.”

-deborah-

farewell, grade 5!

2010-03-15T06:33:00.001-07:00

THAT is exactly what i feel like doing right now. :D

i'm so glaaaaaad thats it's ovEEEEr.

thank you GOD, for being with me & bringing into remembrance all that i've learnt.

to my dad & mom: thank you for all the prayers & encouragement.

to my brother & sister: thanks too for the prayers & support.

to my teacher: thank you for all that you've taught me.

to my friends (renee, bekah, & joel): thanks for the wishes.

.grazie così tanto. merci tellement. vielen dank.

-deborah-

from italian to german...

2010-03-13T23:03:00.000-08:00

freedom ... soon

i'll be saying goodbye to Grade 5 and hello to Grade 6 tomorrow.

to all those who are taking your theory exam, we're all gonna do well, wait...scratch that out, REALLY well. trust in GOD, He'll surely be by your side.

ALL THE BEST & God bless! :D

-deborah-

beauty tips.

2010-03-09T00:40:00.000-08:00

you'll never find the passage below in Seventeen magazine or Glamour, that i can assure you.

Wanna know ways to make yourself look more beautiful? Read on.

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in other people.

To lose weight, let go of stress, hatred, anger, & contentment, and the need to control others.

To improve your ears, listen to the Word of GOD. Rather than focus on the thorns of life, smell the roses and count your blessings, giving thanks for each one of them.

For poise, walk with knowledge and self-esteem.

To strengthen your arms, hug at least 3 people a day. Touch someone with your love.

To strengthen your heart, forgive others & yourself. Don't worry & hurry so much.

For the ultimate in business, casual, or evening attire put on the robe of Christ; it fits like a glove but allows room for growth. Best of all, it never goes out of style and is appropriate for any occasion.

Doing these things on a daily basis will certainly make you a more beautiful person.

Follow these beauty tips and I assure that you'll be a more beautiful person. :D

God bless & have a great week ahead.

-deborah-

S before W

2010-03-05T04:49:00.000-08:00

" The only place in which "success" comes before "work"

is in the dictionary. "

-deborah-

60.60.24.

2010-03-02T00:56:00.000-08:00

"Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the

same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller,

Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo Da Vinci,

Thomas Jefferson, & Albert Einstein."

-deborah-

to d' ballerina. :D

2010-02-27T00:21:00.000-08:00

miss rebekah,

BLESSED, SWEET 16TH TO YOU!!! :D

-deborah-

prayer succeeds when all else fails.

2010-02-23T22:37:00.000-08:00

What Satan fears most

Is a man on his knees;

Not vast marching armies

With great weaponry.

He knows he can stand

Against the power of men;

To engage us in battle

Is mere sport for him.

But a man on his knees

With his head bowed in prayer

Is something quite different

To the prince of the air.

For when he sees us in prayer

To our GOD Most High,

He knows we have seen

Through his devilish lies.

That's why Satan fears most

A man on his knees;

And we'll keep him trembling

If our prayers never cease.

Talking to man solves nothing. Talking to GOD solves everything.
Prayer IS powerful. It IS effective. Prayer succeeds when all else fails.
Prayer is what Satan fears most. He trembles when he sees the weakest Christian on his knees.

Pray more - it is the best way to fight against sin.

-deborah-

peace.

2010-02-22T01:24:00.000-08:00

Peace is not the absence of trouble but the presence of GOD.

-deborah-

what if?

2010-02-20T03:36:00.000-08:00

What if,
GOD couldn't take the time to bless us today because

we couldn't take the time to thank Him yesterday?

What if,
GOD decided to stop leading us tomorrow because

we didn't follow Him today?

What if,
We never saw another flower bloom because

we grumbled when GOD sent the rain?

What if,
GOD didn't walk with us today because

we failed to recognize it as His day?

What if,
GOD took away the Bible tomorrow because

we would not read it today?

What if,
GOD took away His message because

we failed to listen to the messenger?

What if,
GOD didn't send His only begotten Son because

He wanted us to be prepared to pay the price for sin?

What if,
The door of the church was closed because

we did not open the door of our heart?

What if,
GOD stopped loving and caring for us because

we failed to love and care for others?

What if,
GOD would not hear us today because

we would not listen to Him yesterday?

What if,
GOD answered our prayers the way

we answer His call to service?

What if,
GOD meet our needs the way

we give Him our lives?

But GOD is long-suffering, He is patient.
His love towards us is from everlasting to everlasting.

-deborah-

.it is dearness only that gives every thing its value.

2010-02-19T05:03:00.000-08:00

The paragraph below called "The American Crisis" was written by Thomas Paine during the time when George Washington's men withdrew into New Jersey. They were in a bad shape and lacked proper food and clothing. During this bleak hour, he wrote this essay that until today stirs the hearts of those who must face unexpected hardship in fighting for what they believe.

THESE are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot

will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now,

deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily

conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the

more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too

lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a

proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as

FREEDOM should not be highly rated. Britain, with an army to enforce her tyranny, has

declared that she has a right (not only to TAX) but "to BIND us in ALL CASES

WHATSOEVER," and if being bound in that manner, is not slavery, then is there not such

a thing as slavery upon earth. Even the expression is impious; for so unlimited a

power can belong only to God.

Personally, the way Thomas Paine wrote it was absolutely brilliant. Which is no wonder how it stirs the hearts of many people.
I hope you were blessed.

-deborah-

chinese new year...♥

2010-02-15T19:21:00.000-08:00

photos from the eve to the second day of CNY. enjoy! :)

we had mega fireworks!

and lotsa POP POPs.

we didn't forget that it was gonna be v-day too. ;)

1 way. 2 say. 3 words. 4 you.

I LOVE YOU.

the tagline says it all. :D

guess where this place is! hehe :)

the sisters. <3

I sure had an oh-so-fabulous/fantastic/great Chinese New Year spend with my family. :)
I hope you did too.
So again, HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!

-deborah-

GOD is GREAT!

cny.nyc.ync.

2010-02-13T08:24:00.001-08:00

GONG XI FA XAI!!! :D

hope you have a prosperous one. GOD bless!

-deborah-

p/s: pictures are coming up sooooon.

seven days without prayer makes one weak.

2010-02-12T06:41:00.000-08:00

CNY is in two dayyys!

" Prayer does not change the purpose of GOD.
But prayer does change the action of GOD. "

Chuck Smith

-deborah-

keep them positive.

2010-02-10T23:00:00.000-08:00

" KEEP YOUR THOUGHTS POSITIVE, BECAUSE YOUR THOUGHTS BECOME YOUR WORDS.

KEEP YOUR WORDS POSITIVE, BECAUSE YOUR WORDS BECOME YOUR BEHAVIOR.

KEEP YOUR BEHAVIOR POSITIVE, BECAUSE YOUR BEHAVIOR BECOME YOUR HABITS.

KEEP YOUR HABITS POSITIVE, BECAUSE YOUR HABITS BECOME YOUR VALUES.

KEEP YOUR VALUES POSITIVE, BECAUSE YOUR VALUES BECOME YOUR DESTINY. "

-Mahatma Gandhi

-deborah-

everything is connected.

2010-02-05T06:58:00.000-08:00

yeap, it's real...beautiful ain't it?

you never realize how important your neck is until you've got a terrible stiffneck...
...which i realized :)
or just about any part of your body.
or, how other parts of your body hurt just because you have a stiffneck.
___________________________

If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
(1 Cor 12:26)

God bless & have a great weekend!!!

-deborah-

...in a blink of an eye

2010-02-01T02:53:00.000-08:00

sweetest-looking house everr! :D

oh my, it's February :O
we're already done with January.

time seriously flies.

-deborah-

can we find a friend so faithful?

2010-01-30T07:47:00.000-08:00

What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry everything to GOD in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.

Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer.

Are we weak and heavy laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savor, still our refuge;
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms He'll take and shield thee: thou wilt find a solace there.

Joseph M. Scriven

Personally, this is one of the most touching songs I've ever heard. Hear it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLAg2NDcOt4
You'll be touched. :D

Good night all! God blesss!

-deborah-

=D

2010-01-27T05:42:00.000-08:00

if you're reading this...congratulations, you're alive.

if that's not something to smile about, then i don't know what is.

-deborah-

what's my greatest purpose?

2010-01-05T07:01:00.000-08:00

First of all, a BLESSED NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU!!! :D
God, indeed, has been awesome. He brought us through 2009 and I believe He will also bring us through 2010. Amen? :)

I read a devotional book on Monday called Every Day with Jesus by CWR and I was certainly blessed by it. The book started with a verse taken from Romans 8:28-39:

"From the very beginning God decided that those who came to Him...should become like His Son..."

It struck me there and then. This has always been God's greatest purpose for us - to be like Jesus. Right before the creation of the world, right before we were created, this has always been God's greatest purpose for us, and that is simply to be like Jesus. You know, sometimes, we ask God this question, "What is my greatest purpose?". Well, there you go, THAT is YOUR greatest purpose, to be like Jesus.

2009 was full of challenges, opportunities, obviously tears and discouragement, but not to forget success and happiness. I believe that through all these, God is making & molding us to be more like his Son, Jesus.

I believe that if you have lived a 100 years on earth, you die, and still are not like Jesus, I believe that you have just wasted 100 years on earth. You could have been the best doctor, the best teacher, the smartest man alive, or the most influential person. But at the end of the day, when you are still not like Jesus, you still have not completed your greatest purpose. God doesn't want you to be a pastor or apostle or a missionary, that's important but that is secondary to his GREATEST purpose - to be like Jesus.

That was my first devotion and it certainly spoke to me very much. I'm sure many of you write resolutions for the year, so why not add this to your list of resolutions? It sure is going into mine. We may not be LIKE Jesus at the end of this year but we CAN be MORE like Jesus. So take it as a challenge, we're gonna be MORE like Jesus at the end of this year!!! :)

-deborah-

2010's going to be great!

2009-12-31T04:50:00.000-08:00

this is my last post for the year 2009. :D
and i'm off to church to welcome the year 2010.

GOD is AWESOME!

-deborah-

o.n.e.

2009-12-01T05:01:00.000-08:00

I am only one, but still I am one.

I cannot do everything,
but still I can do something;
and because I cannot do everything,
I will not refuse to do something that I can do.
Helen Keller

-deborah™-

Mom, It's your birthday!!

2009-11-27T02:01:00.001-08:00

Being a mom is learning about strength you didn't know you had
and
dealing with fears you didn't know existed.

Moms are the treasures of the world.

Mom - your love covers me like a quilt on a rainy day.

HAPPPPY BIRTHHDAYYYY, MOM!!!
YOU ARE THE GREATEST!
I ♥ YOU!!

From: Your daughter...=)

____________________________________________

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
(Proverbs 31:30)

2009-10-14T05:55:00.000-07:00

Today is my beloved pastor's birthday!!! I'm very proud of him. He loves Jesus. He has GIGANTIC faith and a HUGE heart for the lost because his ears hear the heartbeat of God. My dear pastor is a man after God's heart. I pray that God's manifold blessings will pursue him all the days of his life. I am really, really proud of my spiritual grandfather!!!

Blessed birthday to you, dear Pastor Henry!

Love always,

-deborah-

Smile. Jesus ♥ You!

2009-09-11T07:05:00.000-07:00

It's simple. Just 3 words. Jesus ♥ You!

You know how sometimes we think that just because we THINK we aren't good enough or because things doesn't go our way, we think that Jesus doesn't love us. Actually, He doesn't care whether you're fat or thin, whether you're wealthy or poor, whether you're able to play the piano very well or can just play simple chords, He still loves you. Isn't that why God sent His only Son to die for us???

When things don't go the way we plan, it doesn't mean He doesn't love us. God knows everything, he sees the future. We can't. And since He's our Heavenly Father, I'm sure He knows what's best for us. God's thinking ain't the same as ours. Our mindset goes until this far only, but His goes further! Isn't that what trusting in God is?? Believing that He knows what's goood for you.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Smile always! Jesus ♥ you!

God bless!!

debssssssss™

09/09/09

2009-09-09T06:00:00.000-07:00

the ninth day of the ninth month of the year 2009

i believe that today is a very, very significant day. a day that will only come a millenium after.
3009.

i've been waiting for this day since the beginning of this year and now since it's here, i just want to write the date every.where.

today's been a very joyful day for me. i've got what i've been praying for.

all glory seriously goes to GOD!

May God shower his blessing upon you so that your barns will be overflowing. =)

debsssssss™

faith.

2009-08-04T22:10:00.000-07:00

yeap, it's painful...

BUT guess what?? I serve a GOD who does MIRACLES, a GOD who can do the IMPOSSIBLE.

and because I serve a GOD who is AWESOME, a GOD who answers my prayers...

you'll see me running on Saturday. =)

I believe my GOD can heal my knee.

-debs-

.indescribable.

2009-07-17T01:09:00.000-07:00

I'd really encourage you to watch the videos.

Indeed, we serve an indescribable GOD.
A GOD that is AWESOME!
A GOD that is POWERFUL!
A GOD that is GINORMOUS!
A GOD that is ENORMOUS!
A GOD that INCOMPARABLE.
A GOD that is UNCHANGEABLE.

Truly, we serve an AMAZING GOD!

I hope you were blessed by this song and the sermon just as I was.

God bless! =)

-debs-

L.O.V.E.

2009-01-18T04:07:00.001-08:00

You wanna know what love is??? Well, I'll tell you.

Love is patient.

Love is kind.

It does not envy.

It does not boast.

It is not proud.

It is not rude.

It is not self-seeking.

It is not easily angered.

It keeps no record of wrongs.

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

It always protects.

It always trusts.

It always hopes.

It always persevere.

LOVE NEVER FAILS!

I guess you know what love is now.

God bless!

debs =)

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And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

(I Corinthians 13:13)

Eagles in a Storm

2009-01-06T01:45:00.000-08:00

Did you know that an eagle knows when a storm is approaching long before it breaks?

The eagle will fly to some high spot and wait for the winds to come. When the storm hits, it sets its wings so that the wind will pick it up and lift it above the storm. While the storm rages below, the eagle is soaring above it.

The eagle does not escape the storm. It simply uses the storm to lift it higher. It rises on the winds that bring the storm.

When the storms of life come upon us - and all of us will experience them - we can rise above them by setting our minds and our belief toward God. The storms do not have to overcome us. We can allow God's power to lift us above them. God enables us to ride the winds of the storm that bring sickness, tragedy, failure and disappointment in our lives. We can soar above the storm.

Remember, it is not the burdens of life that weigh us down, it is how we handle them.

God bless & take care!

(= debs =)

We Were The Reason

2009-01-02T05:27:00.000-08:00

We were the reason that He gave His life

We were the reason that He suffered and died

To the world that was lost He gave all He could give

To show us the reason to live

Hope you were blessed!

Sincerely,

-debs-

It's 2009!

2009-01-01T04:33:00.000-08:00

It's 2009!!!

A BLESSED NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU!

2008 has been a wonderful year to me. A year filled with new challenges and opportunities. A year filled with good times and not so good times. But it's fine, whoever said that life will be easy?? 2008, for me, is truly a year with many new beginnings.

I trust and believe that just as God has brought me through 2008, He CAN also bring me through 2009!

There's gonna be the depressing times but if you honor the Lord and follow Him, He will bring you through whatever circumstances or problems you are facing.

Hope you have a fruitful & prosperous year!

Sincerely,
...deb...

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Who is the reason for this season?

2008-12-26T23:15:00.000-08:00

Santa lives at the North Pole.

JESUS is everywhere.

Santa comes but once a year.

JESUS is an ever present help.

Santa fills your stockings with goodies.

JESUS supplies all your needs.

Santa comes down your chimney uninvited.

JESUS stands at your door and knocks, and then enters your heart.

You have to stand in line to see Santa.

JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.

Santa lets you sit on his lap.

JESUS lets you rest in His arms.

Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy or girl, What's your name?"

JESUS knew our name before we did.
Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our head.

Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly.

JESUS has a heart full of love.

All Santa can offer is HO HO HO.

JESUS offers health, help and hope.

Santa says "You better not cry"

JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you.

Santa may make you chuckle but

JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.

It's clear.

JESUS is the reason for this season.

God bless!!!

Always,

...deb...

CHRIST - mas

2008-12-26T23:01:00.000-08:00

It's CHRISTMAS time!!! My awaited season of the year has finally came!

Wishing all of you a...

BLESSED CHRISTMAS!!!

Christmas is such a wonderful season because we are reminded of how our Lord Jesus Christ came to die for us. CHRIST is the reason for this season NOT christmas trees, pressies, Santa Claus, mistletoes, or Rudolph the Rednose Reindeer.

Have a fabulous Christmas!

God bless & take care!

Sincerely,

...deb...

The Cocoon

2008-12-15T04:12:00.000-08:00

A man found a cocoon of a butterfly, and he brought it home. One day, a small opening appeared in the cocoon.

The man sat and watched the cocoon for several hours as the butterfly struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making progress. It appeared as if the butterfly had gotten as far as it could, and it could go no farther.

The man decided to help the butterfly in its struggle. He took a pair of scissors and snipped off the remaining bit of the cocoon and the butterfly emerged easily.

As the butterfly emerged, the man was surprised. It had a swollen body and small, shriveled wings. He continued to watch the butterfly expectating that, at any moment, the wings would dry out, enlarge, and expand to support the swollen body. He knew that in time the body would contract, and the butterfly would be able to fly but neither happened!

In fact, the butterfly spend the rest of its life crawling around with a swollen body and shriveled wings.

What the man, in his kindness and haste, did not understand was that the restricting cocoon and the struggle were required for the butterfly to be able to fly.

The butterfly must push its way through the tiny opening to force the fluid from its body and wings. Only by struggling through the opening can the butterfly's wings be ready for flight once it emerges from the cocoon.

Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our life. If God allowed us to go through life without any obstacles, it would cripple us. We would not be as strong as what we could have been and we could never fly!

God bless!!!

Sincerely,

...deb...

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"No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."

(1 Corinthians 10:13)

The Donkey in the Well

2008-12-15T00:58:00.000-08:00

One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally he decided since the animalwas old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway, it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey. So, the farmer invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed shovels, and began to shovel dirt into the well.

All the other farm animals were very upset about this, because the donkey was their friend. But they discovered there was nothing they could do to help him. At first, when the donkey realized what was happening, he cried horribly. Then, to everyone's amazement, he quieted down. A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well, and was astonished at what he saw.

With every shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off, and take a step up on the dirt as it piled up. As the farmer's neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well, and trotted off!

Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. But each trouble can be a stepping stone. What happens to you isn't nearly as important as how you react to it. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not giving up!

Shake it off, and take a step up!

God bless!!!

Always,

...deb...

Sunway Pyramid

2008-12-14T20:20:00.000-08:00

The grand Christmas decoration

They were playing ice hockey.

* God is good all the time, and all the time God is good! *

God bless!!!

Sincerely,

...deb...

SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-12-14T04:00:00.000-08:00

"SURPRISE"!!!! chorused me, Crystal, Rebekah, Renee, Riley, & Graham, as David walked in.

Well, we had a surprise for David Poh. I want to thank God that everything went REALLY well. He didn't suspect anything. We ate and then we had our oh-so-famouse WATER FIGHT!!!!

I won't really go into detail about what we did...but I hope the pictures will paint the thousand words. =)

The oh-so-beautiful cake

Setting d' food

marshmallows

color-full jelly babies

Caramello Koala

ooooh...i looove this the best!

the food...

we had fried chicken, pizza, sweets, snacks etc.

filling water balloons

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This 2 pictures are connected....

This is how the conversation went.......

Me: Riley, could you please help me tie?

Riley: What?? Again?!

Me: Graham, could you please help me tie?

Graham: No.

Me: Fine.

Graham: What would they do without us aye Riley!?

Me: We can do lots of things. *laughs*

*turns around and passes the balloon to Renee*

The 4 Muskateers

Wet Girls =P

everyone looks like they're praying...haha!

Before I end I would like to say this,

THE ANDALAS GANG ROCKS!!!!! =)

God bless!!!

Always,

...deb...

Keep On Asking. Keep On Seeking. Keep On Knocking.

2008-12-09T04:27:00.000-08:00

When Colonel Harland Sanders retired at the age of 65, he had little to show for himself, except an old Caddie roadster, a $105 monthly pension check, and a recipe for chicken.
Knowing he couldn't live on his pension, he took his chicken recipe in hand, got behind the wheel of his van, and set out to make his fortune. His first plan was to sell his chicken recipe to restaurant owners, who would in turn give him a residual for every piece of chicken they sold - 5 cents per chicken. The first restaurateur he called on turned him down.

So did the second.

So did the third.

In fact, the first 1008 sales calls Colonel Sanders made ended in rejection. Still, he continued to call on owners as he traveled across the USA, sleeping in his car to save money. Prospect number 1009 gave him his first "yes."

After two years of making daily sales he had signed up a total of five restaurants. Still the Colonel pressed on, knowing that he had a great chicken recipe and that someday the idea would catch on.

Of course, you know how the story ends. The idea DID catch on. By 1963 the Colonel had 600 restaurants across the country selling his secret recipe of Kentucky Fried Chicken (with 11 herbs and spices).

In 1964 he was bought out by future Kentucky governor John Brown. Even though the sale made him a multi-millionaire, he continued to represent and promote KFC until his death in 1990.

Colonel Sanders' story teaches an important lesson: it's never too late to decide to never give up.
Earlier in his life the Colonel was involved in other business ventures - but they weren't successful. He had a gas station in the 30's, a restaurant in the 40's, and he gave up on both of them. At the age of 65, however, Harland Sanders decided his chicken idea was the right idea, and he refused to give up, even in spite of repeated rejection.

He knew that if he kept on knocking on doors, eventually someone would say "yes." This is how Jesus has commanded to approach life. He said, "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." (Luke 11:9) This verse follows a story Jesus told emphasizing the importance of a "never-give-up" attitude in prayer. Jesus is saying, "Ask - not just once, but as many times as is necessary. Keep on knocking till the door is opened." If you have made half-hearted attempts at doing God's will in your life...if you have given up too easily in the past...remember: It's never too late to become persistent. It's never too late to decide to never give up.

Keep on ASKING. Keep on SEEKING. Keep on KNOCKING.

May God bless you & have a great time during the holidays!!!

Always,
...deb...

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"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. "

(Matthew 7 : 7 - 8)

A Drop

2008-10-29T02:30:00.000-07:00

We ourselves feel that what we are

doing is just a drop in the ocean.

But the ocean would be less

because of that missing drop.

- Mother Theresa -

God bless!!!

Always,

...deb...

Food for Thought

2008-10-23T03:48:00.000-07:00

Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.

(Proverbs 6:6 - 8)

God bless!!!

Always,

...deb...

(This picture was officially taken by me.)

2008-10-14T01:55:00.000-07:00

When one door closes.

another door opens.

God bless!!!

Always,

...deb...

A few things to think about Pt.3

2008-10-13T07:14:00.000-07:00

1. If you fill your heart with regrets of yesterday and the worries of tomorrow, you have no today to be thankful for.

2. We take for granted the things that we should be giving thanks for.

3. You are richer today if you have laughed, given or forgiven.

4. For every minute you are angry with someone, you lose 60 seconds of happiness that you can never get back.

5. Do what you can, for who you can, with what you have, and where you are.

God bless!!!

Always,

...deb...

2008-10-12T02:10:00.000-07:00

A word of encouragement during a

failure is worth more than an hour of

praise after success.

God bless!!!

Always,

...deb...

A few things to think about Pt. 2

2008-10-01T19:04:00.000-07:00

1. Laughter is God's sunshine.

2. Everything has beauty but not everyone sees it.

3. THANK GOD for what you have, TRUST GOD for what you need.

4. Man looks at outward appearance but the Lord looks within.

5. Take time to laugh for it is the music of the soul.

6. Harsh words break no bones but they do break hearts.

God bless!!!

Always,

...deb...

A few things to think about! Pt.1

2008-09-26T17:59:00.000-07:00

1. Anger is a condition in which the tongue, works faster than the mind.

2. Love ... and you shall be loved.

3. God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with Him.

4. All people smile in the same language.

5. A hug is a great gift, one size fits all. It can be given for any occasion and it's easy to exchange.

6. Everyone needs to be loved, especially when they do not deserve it.

God bless!!!

Always,

...deb...

Word of Wisdom

2008-08-29T02:12:00.000-07:00

Wisdom is knowing what to do next.

Skill is knowing how to do it.

Virtue is doing it.

Always,

...deb...

We Make A Difference IF We Choose

2008-08-15T05:26:00.001-07:00

One day, a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a figure in the distance. As he got closer, he realized the figure was that of a boy picking something up and throwing it into the ocean.

Approaching the boy, he asked, "What are you doing?" The youth replied, "Thorwing a starfish into the ocean. The sun is up and the tide is going out. If I don't know them back, they'll die."

"Son" the man said, "don't you realise there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish? You can't possibly make a difference."

After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish, and threw it into the surf. Then, smiling at the man he said, "I made a difference for that one."

ONE for us, may not be a lot. But for God it is. Jesus left the 99 sheep to go for that 1 sheep which was lost. All of heaven is rejoicing even if 1 non-believer is saved.

God bless & take care!

Always,

...deb...

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I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. (Luke 15:7)

Word of Encouragement

2008-08-10T00:42:00.000-07:00

Use what talent you possess:

The world would be very silent if

no birds sang there except those

that sang best

Henry van Dyke

God bless & take care!

Always,

...deb...

Mountain Moving Faith

2008-07-27T01:56:00.000-07:00

A small congregation in the foothills of the Great Smokies built a new sanctuary on a piece of land willed to them by a church member. Ten days before the new church was to open, the local building inspector informed the pastor that the parking lot was inadequate for the size of the building. Until the church doubled the size of the parking lot, they would not be able to use the new sanctuary.

Unfortunately, the church with its undersized parking lot had used every inch of their land except for the mountain against which it had been built. In order to build more parking spaces, they would have to move the mountain out of the back yard.

Undaunted, the pastor announced the next Sunday morning that he would meet that evening with all members who had "mountain-moving faith". They would hold a prayer session asking God to remove the mountain from the back yard and to somehow provide enough money to have it paved and painted before the scheduled opening dedication service the following week.

At the appointed time, 24 of the congregation's 300 members assembled for prayer. They prayed for nearly three hours. At ten o'clock the pastor said the final "Amen". "We'll open next Sunday as scheduled," he assured everyone. "God has never let us down before, and I believe He will be faithful this time too."

The next morning as he was working in his study there came a loud knock at his door. When he called "come in", a rough looking construction foreman appeared, removing his hard hat as he entered.

"Excuse me, Reverend. I'm from Acme Construction Company over in the next county. We're building a huge new shopping mall over there and we need some fill dirt. Would you be willing to sell us a chunk of that mountain behind the church? We'll pay you for the dirt we remove and pave all the exposed area free of charge, if we can have it right away. We can't do anything else until we get the dirt in and allow it to settle properly."

The little church was dedicated the next Sunday as originally planned and there were far more members with "mountain-moving faith" on opening Sunday than there had been the previous week!

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
(Hebrews 11:1)

God is faithful and will always be faithful; He will never let you down!

Hope you were blessed!

God bless & take care!

Always,
...deb...

Is Your Hut Burning?

2008-07-15T06:53:00.000-07:00

The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions.

But then one day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened. Everything was lost. He was stunned with grief and anger.

"God, how could you do this to me!" he cried.

Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him.

How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers.

"We saw your smoke signal," they replied.

It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad. But we shouldn't lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering.

Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the ground, it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God.

Hope you were blessed by this short story!

God bless and take care!

Always,

...deb...

He Knows My Name

2008-07-11T05:27:00.001-07:00

Hope you liked the song and the video!

God bless!

Always,
...deb...

Why would God want ME?

2008-07-10T04:43:00.000-07:00

I'm not perfect. I have all kinds of problems. I have no ability. I have no gifts. I'm just not worthy.
Why would God want me?

Well, did you know that

Moses stuttered.
David's armor didn't fit.
John Mark deserted Paul.
Timothy had ulcers.
Hosea's wife was a prostitute.
Amos' only training was in the school of fig-tree pruning.
Jacob was a liar.
David had an affair.
Solomon was too rich.
Abraham was too old.
David was too young.
Peter was afraid of death.
Lazarus was dead.
John was self-righteous.
Naomi was a widow.
Paul was a persecutor of the church.
Moses was a murderer.
Jonah ran from God's will.
Miriam was a gossiper.
Gideon and Thomas both doubted.
Jeremiah was depressed and suicidal.
Elijah was burned out.
John the Baptist was a loudmouth.
Martha was a worry-wart.
Noah got drunk.
Did I mention that Moses had a short fuse?So did Peter, Paul - well, lots of folks did.

But God doesn't require a job interview for salvation. He's our Heavenly Father. He doesn't look at financial gain or loss. He's not prejudiced or partial, not judging, grudging, sassy, or brassy, not deaf to our cry, not blind to our need. He know who we are and what we are and loves us in spite of ourselves.

SATAN SAYS, "YOU'RE NOT WORTHY."
JESUS SAYS, "SO WHAT? I AM."
SATAN LOOKS BACK AND SEES OUR MISTAKES.
GOD LOOKS BACK AND SEES THE CROSS.

He doesn't calculate how you failed in '99. It's not even on the record.

Sure, there are lots of reasons why God shouldn't call us. But if we are in love with Him, if we hunger for Him, He'll use us in spite of who we are, where we've been, what we have done, or the fact that we are not perfect!

God bless & take care!

Always,
...deb...

THANKS!

2008-06-16T03:51:00.000-07:00

I want to thank my Father in heaven for enabling me to do this BIG assignment, answering my prayers, giving me the boldness, & blessing me with this opportunity.

I want to thank Him for blessing me with a family who gave me all their support & prayers. THANK YOU PA, MA, JIE, & KO!!

I want to thank Him for blessing me with 2 aunties who blessed me.

I want to thank Him for blessing me with great friends who supported me.

THANK YOU, GOD!!

God bless & take care!

Always,

...deb...

Funny Isn't It??

2008-06-10T03:10:00.000-07:00

Funny how a $100 "looks" so big when you take it to church, but so small when you take it to the mall.

Funny how long it takes to serve God for an hour, but how quickly a team plays 60 minutes of basketball.

Funny how long a couple of hours spent at church is, but how short they are when watching a movie.

Funny how we can't think of anything to say when we pray, but don't have difficulty thinking of things to talk about to a friend.

Funny how we get thrilled when a baseball game goes into extra innings, but we complain when a sermon is longer than the regular time.

Funny how hard it is to read a chapter in the Bible, but how easy it is to read 100 pages of a best selling novel.

Funny how people want to get a front seat at any game or concert, but scramble to get a back seat at church services.

Funny how we need 2 or 3 weeks advance notice to fit a church event

into our schedule, but can adjust our schedule for other events at the last moment.

Funny how hard it is for people to learn a simple gospel well enough to tell others, but how simple it is for the same people to understand and repeat gossip.

Funny how we believe what the newspaper says, but question what the Bible says.

Funny how everyone wants to go to heaven provided they do not have to believe, or think, or say, or do anything.

I hope you will think about what I just posted.

God bless & take care! =)

Always,

...deb...

Remember the Duck

2008-06-05T23:38:00.000-07:00

There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. And he was given a slingshot to play in the woods. He practiced in the woods, but he could never hit the target. And getting a little discouraged, he headed back to dinner. As he was walking back he saw Grandma's pet duck. Just out of impulse, he let fly, hit the duck square in the head, and killed it. He was shocked and grieved. In a panic, he hid the dead duck in the woodpile, only to see his sister watching. Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing.

After lunch that day Grandma said, "Sally, let's wash the dishes." But Sally said, "Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in the kitchen today, didn't you Johnny?" And then she whispered to him, "Remember, the duck?" So Johnny did the dishes. Later Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing, and Grandma said, "I'm sorry but I need Sally to help make supper." But Sally smiled and said, "Well, that's all right because Johnny told me he wanted to help." And she whispered again, "Remember, the duck?" So Sally went fishing and Johnny stayed.

After several days of Johnny doing both his chores and Sally's, he finally couldn't stand it any longer. He came to Grandma and confessed that he killed the duck. She knelt down, gave him a hug, and said, "Sweetheart, I know. You see, I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing. But because I love you, I forgave you. But I was just wondering how long would you let Sally make a slave of you."

I don't know what's in your past. I don't know what one sin the enemy keeps throwing up in your face. But whatever it is, I want you to know something. Jesus Christ was standing at the window. And He saw the whole thing. But because He loves you, He has forgiven you. Perhaps He's wondering how long you'll let the enemy make a slave out of you. The great thing about God is that He not only forgives, but He chooses not to remember!

Hope you were blessed by this short story!!

God bless & take care! =)

Always,

...deb...

The Shadow of the Cross

2008-06-02T19:59:00.000-07:00

A young man who had been raised as an atheist was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came from his outspoken Christian friend. The young diver never really paid much attention to his friend's sermons, but he heard them often.

One night the diver went to the indoor pool at the college he attended. The lights were all off, but as the pool had big skylights and the moon was bright, there was plenty of light to practice by. The young man climbed up to the highest diving board and as he turned his back to the pool on the edge of the board and extended his arms out, he saw his shadow on the wall. The shadow of his body in the shape of a cross. Instead of diving, he knelt down and asked God to come into his life. As the young man stood, a maintenance man walked in and turned the lights on. The pool had been drained for repairs.

Wow!! Imagine if he had jumped in!!! That would be the end of his life!

Hope you enjoyed this very short story!!!

God bless & take care! =)

Always,

...deb...

wonderful & beautiful creatures

2008-05-29T20:49:00.000-07:00

And God said, "Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the sky." So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living and moving thing with which the water teems, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. God blessed them and said, "Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the water in the seas, and let the birds increase on the earth."

(Genesis 1:20 - 22)

Our God is creative, wonderful & magnificient!!! I hope after you see the pictures, you will agree with me! =)

God bless and take care!!!

With loads of effort,

...deb...

Aquaria KLCC

2008-05-29T19:52:00.000-07:00

Day before yesterday, which was on the 28th of May, my church's children church had a trip to AQUARIA KLCC. We went there by bus. When we reached there we had to walk through a long passage, go through the parking lot, and go into another passage. Everyone was looking at us, and I guess they were thinking what was this bunch of orange people doing...=P

We went in and the first thing we did was TOUCH A SHARK! For the first time, I actually felt the skin of the shark. It was kind of rough like sand paper. Then we saw other types of fish, reptiles, and amphibians. When this was over we went to tunnel where you could see all the types of huge fish. I saw a really huge sting ray and shark. After that, we needed to wait for 15 minutes until it reached 12:00 so that we could see the divers feeding the fish. It was really cool!! After the trip to Aquaria, we had our lunch, and the younger ones could go and play in the swimming pool. While they were playing, me and my sister went...SHOPPING!!!

After that we went home!!

I saw some sea creatures that I hadn't seen before....it is the:

1. huge stingray

2. leopard shark

3. sand ________ shark

I always saw this animals on the televisyen but I never got to see them with my own eyes.

After this trip, I know that the GOD that I serve is creative, magnificient, & wonderful!! He created such wonder and unique creatures! He's truly CREATIVE!!

I want to thank God that He protected us in the bus, there, and back!

The pictures will come in the next post!

God bless!

Always,

...deb...

e.d.i.t.t.e.d. version

2008-05-24T02:30:00.000-07:00

A few pictures taken in our Family Sports Fiesta which I editted...=P

with loads of effort,

...deb...

one, two,.........

2008-05-23T04:48:00.000-07:00

One, two, buckle my shoe...

Three, four, open the door

Five, six, pick up sticks

Seven, eight, lay them down

Nine, ten, a BIG FAT hen!

This was just random...hehe!

God bless and take care!

Always,

...deb...

reaping...&...sowing

2008-05-21T05:25:00.000-07:00

"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows."

(Galatians 6:7)

If you were to look at the verse above, it's actually very true. The law of sowing and reaping is very important. If you sow dishonesty while you are in school, well, when you go to college you will have to suffer. You may ask God to forgive you for being dishonest, yes, he WILL forgive you, but the law of sowing and reaping will still take place.

When you sow a papaya seed, I'm sure you will get papayas. You won't get apples, right? haha! It's the same! If you sow honesty, when you go to college, you will enjoy yourself and not suffer. So, remember, WHATEVER YOU SOW, YOU SHALL ALSO REAP!

God bless and take care! =)

Always,

...deb...

for thy viewing pleasure...

2008-05-18T23:22:00.000-07:00

with loads of effort,

...debs...

Sports Fiesta 2008

2008-05-18T04:27:00.000-07:00

The Homeschooling Association's Family Sports Fiesta was held on the 17th of May. My family and I went. I had a very, very fabulous time there! It was held in the 3K Complex, Subang Jaya. We had telematches, raffle draws, fun fair games, jumble sale, and FOOD SALE!!!! I came back to my house with tons of stuffs!! That's the summary of the whole sports event! haha! The pictures will come later! So tune in more often to see the pictures! =)

God bless!!!

Always,

...deb...

My Amazing Mom!!

2008-05-12T05:10:00.000-07:00

To my AMAZING mom:

On this mother's day, I want to thank you for the great things that you do. You cook, you clean, & you work! THANK YOU!

M arvelous, creative, incredible & fun

O utstanding in so many ways

M ultitasking

Thank you again for bringing a heart into my life.

BLESSED MOTHER'S DAY!!!

I LOVE YOU, MUMMY!!!

God bless & good night!

Always,

...deb...

pictures - CROSS COUNTRY RACE!

2008-05-08T22:52:00.000-07:00

Here are the pictures of the CROSS COUNTRY RACE!!!

God bless and good night!!

Always,
...deb...

CROSS COUNTRY RACE!!

2008-05-08T06:12:00.000-07:00

We had our CROSS COUNTRY RACE on the 6th of May!!!!! We had our CROSS COUNTRY RACE in P.J. and this time I had to do 2.5 km!!!! Before I started, I was praying so hard that I could get either the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place. Well, I want to thank God that I got 3rd place!!! After that, we came back and continued our work.

To those who didn't get in the top 10, I would like to wish all of you'll, A VERY GOOD JOB, and that I'm proud of you that you even finished the race and didn't give up! Again,

GOOD JOB GUYS!!!!

I'll be posting the pictures later on and I'll let the pictures speak for itself! =)

God bless and take care!!

Always,

...deb....

JESUS LOVES YOU!

2008-05-04T03:39:00.000-07:00

When you think that nobody loves you.

When you think that nobody cares for you.

When you feel lonely and there is no one you can talk to.

When you think the whole world is against you.

When you are hurt and there is no one to carry your problems to...

Remember this,

JESUS IS ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU!!!!!

JESUS LOVES YOU AND HE CARES FOR YOU!

JESUS WANTS YOU TO TALK TO HIM!

JESUS WANTS YOU TO LAY YOUR PROBLEMS AT HIS FEET!

Once again,

JESUS LOVES YOU!!!!

and he will always do...

God bless and take care!!

Always,

...deb...

My beloved team - AMAZING GRACE!

2008-05-02T08:03:00.000-07:00

AMAZING GRACE!!!

My beloved futsal team!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just want to say "congrats" and "well done" to all my team members!!

WE WON!! WE GOT 2ND PLACE!!!

And btw, eventhough I don't think Samuel will be reading this, HE SCORED A HAT-TRICK!!

SAMUEL, THANK YOU FOR SAVING OUR TEAM!!! =)

AGAIN, TEAM MEMBERS OF AMAZING GRACE.....YOU ROCKED....AND WE WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"United we stand, divided we fall."

God bless & good night!

Always,

...deb...

PICTURES!!!

2008-05-02T07:29:00.000-07:00

Pictures for the futsal!!!

God bless and take care!

Always,

...deb....

Real Treasures

2008-04-30T22:50:00.000-07:00

The cheerful little girl was almost five. Waiting with her mother at the checkout stand, she saw them, a circle of glistening white pearls in a pink foil box.

“Oh please, mommy. Can I have them? Please, mommy please?” Quickly the mother checked the back of the little foil box and then looked back into the pleading little girl’s upturned face. “A dollar ninety-five. That’s almost $2.00”.

”If you really want them, I’ll think of some extra chores for you and in no time you can save enough money to buy them for yourself. Your birthday’s only a week away and you might get another crisp dollar from grandma.”

As soon as Jenny got home, she emptied her penny bank and counted out 17 pennies. After dinner, she did more than her share of chores and she went to the neighbor and asked Mrs. McJames if she could pick dandelions for ten cents.

On her birthday, grandma did give her another new dollar bill and at last she had enough money to buy the necklace.

Jenny loved her pearls. They made her feel dressed up and grown up. She wore them everywhere, Sunday school, Kindergarten, even to bed. The only time she took them off was when she went swimming or had a bubble bath. Mother said if they got wet, they might turn her neck green.

Jenny had a very loving daddy and every night when she was ready for bed, he would stop whatever he was doing and come upstairs to read her a story.

One night as he finished the story, he asked Jenny, “Do you love me?”

“Oh yes, daddy. You know that I love you.”

“Then give me your pearls.”

“Oh daddy, not my pearls. But you can have princess, the white horse from my collection, the one with the pink tail. Remember, daddy? The one you gave me. She’s my very favorite.”

“That’s okay, honey. Daddy loves you. Good night.” And he brushed her cheek with a kiss.

About a week later, after story time, Jenny’s daddy asked again, “Do you love me?”

“Daddy, you know I love you.”

“Then give me your pearls.”

“Oh daddy, not my pearls. But you can have my baby doll. The brand new one I got for my birthday. She is beautiful and you can have the yellow blanket that matches her sleeper.”

“That’s okay. Sleep well. God bless you, little one. Daddy loves you.” And as always, he brushed her cheek with a gentle kiss.’

A few nights later when her daddy came in, Jenny was sitting on her bed with her legs crossed Indian-style. As he came close, he noticed her chin was trembling and one silent tear rolled down her cheek.

“What is it Jenny, What’s the matter?”

Jenny didn’t say anything but lifted her little hand up to her daddy, and when she opened it, there was her little pearl necklace.

With a quiver she finally said, “Here, daddy. This is for you.”With tears gathering in his own eyes, Jenny’s daddy reached out with one have to take the dime-store necklace, and with the other hand reached into his pocket and pulled out a blue velvet case with a strand of genuine pearls and gave them to Jenny.

He had them all the time. He was just waiting for her to give up the dime-store stuff so he could give her the genuine treasure. So it is with our Heavenly Father. He is waiting her us to give up the cheap things in our lives so that he can give us beautiful treasures.

Isn’t God good? Are you holding onto things that God wants you to let go of? Are you holding on to harmful or unnecessary partners, relationships, habits and activities that you have come so attached to that it seems impossible to let go?

Sometimes it is so hard to see what is in the other hand but do believe this one thing…

" God will never take away something without giving you something better in its place. "

God bless & take care!

Always,

...deb...

champions, winners, warriors - you'll are all of that!

2008-04-29T07:27:00.000-07:00

Whatever happened, SCORING STATION & GAMMA-RATION, YOU ALL WERE GREAT!!!

Scoring Station: Dex, David Poh, Joel Bryan, Ian Lin, Neethu, Brandon, Joshie, & SherWyn ..... you all did your best! GOOD JOB!!

Gamma-ration: David Low, Jeffery Ng, Andrew Oon, Sarah May, Graham Chin, Isaac Aung, Ai Theeng, & Crystal ......... you all did your best!!! WELL DONE!!!!

It isn't the end of this world, don't worry, there is still a 2009!

PRAY HARD, PLAY HARD!

Again,

GOOD JOB GUYS! YOU ROCKED!!! =)

And before I forget, SUPPORTERS, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SUPPORTING AND SCREAMING FOR US! =)

God bless and take care!!

Always,

...deb...

Presents

2008-04-25T18:06:00.000-07:00

A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer's showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted.

As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the car. Finally, on the morning of graduation, his father called him into his private study. His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine son and he told him how much he loved him. He handed his son a beautifully wrapped gift box. Curious, and somewhat disappointed, the young man opened the box and found a lovely leather bound Bible with the young man's name embossed in gold.

Angrily, he raised his voice to his father and said, "With all your money, all you give me is a Bible?" Then the boy stormed out of the house leaving the Bible there. Many years passed and the young man was very successful in his business. He had a beautiful home and a wonderful family. But he realized that his father was very old and he thought perhaps he should go to make amends with him. He had not seen him since that Graduation Day. Before he could make the arrangements to go he received a telegram telling him that his father had passed away and that he had willed all of his possessions to his son. He needed to come immediately and take care of things. When he arrived at his father's house a sudden sadness and regret filled his heart.

He began to search through his father's important papers and there he saw it. The still new Bible, just as he had left it years ago. With tears he opened the Bible and turned the pages. His father had carefully underlined a verse. Matt. 7:11. "And if ye being evil know how to give good gifts to your children how much more shall your Heavenly Father give to those who ask Him?"

As he read those words, a car key dropped from the back of the Bible. It had a tag with the dealer's name on it. It was the same dealer who had the sports car he had wanted so many years ago. On the tag was the date of his graduation and the words PAID IN FULL.

How many times do we miss God's blessings because they are not in the package that we expect?

There are only 3 words fitting to this story.

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS

Hope you were blessed by the story!

God bless and take care!

Always,

...deb...

Jenny...

2008-04-15T02:01:00.000-07:00

Jenny was so happy about the house they had found. For once in her life it was on the right side of town. She unpacked her things with such great ease. As she watched her new curtains blow in the breeze. How wonderful it was to have her own room. School would be starting; she'd have friends over soon. There'd be sleep-overs, and parties; she was so happy It's just the way she wanted her life to be.

On the first day of school, everything went great. She made new friends and even got a date! She thought, "I want to be popular and I'm going to be, Because I just got a date with the star of the team!" To be known in this school you had to have clout, And dating this guy would sure help her out. There was only one problem stopping her fate. Her parents had said she was too young to date. "Well I just won't tell them the entire truth. They won't know the difference; what's there to lose?" Jenny asked to stay with her friends that night.

Her parents frowned but said, "All right." Excited, she got ready for the big event But as she rushed around like she had no sense, She began to feel guilty about all the lies, but what's a pizza, a party, and a moonlight ride? Well the pizza was good, and the party was great, but the moonlight ride would have to wait. For Dan was half drunk by this time. Then the room filled with smoked and Dan took a puff. Jenny couldn't believe he was smoking that stuff. Now Dan was ready to ride to the point but only after he'd smoked another joint.

They jumped in the car for the moonlight ride, Not thinking that he was too drunk to drive. They finally made it to the point at last. Then Jenny finally told him that she wanted to go home.

Dan cranked up the engine and floored the gas. In a matter of seconds they were going too fast. As Dan drove on in a fit of wild anger, Jenny knew that her life was in danger. She begged and pleaded for him to slow down, But he just got faster as they neared the town. "Just let me get home! I'll confess that I lied. I really went out for a moonlight ride." Then all of a sudden, she saw a big flash. "Oh God, Please help us! We're going to crash!" She doesn't remember the force of impact. Just that everything all of a sudden went black. She felt someone remove her from the twisted rubble, And heard, "call an ambulance! These kids are in trouble! Voices she heard...a few words at best. But she knew there were two cars involved in the wreck. Then wondered to herself if Dan was all right, and if the people in the other car was alive.

She awoke in the hospital to faces so sad. "You've been in a wreck and it looks pretty bad." These voices echoed inside her head, As they gently told her that Dan was dead. They said "Jenny, we've done all we can do. But it looks as if we'll lose you too." "But the people in the other car!?" Jenny cried. "We're sorry, Jenny, they also died." Jenny prayed, "God, forgive me for what I've done I only wanted to have just one night of fun." "Tell those people's family, I've made their lives dim, and wish I could return their families to them."

"Tell Mom and Dad I'm sorry I lied, And that it's my fault so many have died. Oh, nurse, won't you please tell them that for me?" The nurse just stood there-she never agreed. But took Jenny's hand with tears in her eyes. And a few moments later Jenny died. A man asked the nurse, "Why didn't you do your best to bid that girl her one last request?" She looked at the man with eyes so sad. "Because the people in the other car were her mom and dad."

I was so sad after I read this story. See how just going out just for a few hours can cause so many peoples lives. Well, what I've learned from this story is that, always tell the truth! Because Jenny didn't tell the truth to her parents, all this happened. If she told her parents that she was going out with a guy, they may not had let her go out but it was for her own safety too. So the next time you ask your parents to go somewhere and they say NO, it's not because they don't love you or whatever, it's just that they know better than you! There's a chinese saying that says your parents are better than you.

"Your parents have eaten more SALT than you have eaten RICE!"

God bless and take care!

Always,
...debs...

...

2008-04-14T03:24:00.000-07:00

I've added someone to "My Friends" list. Guess who??!!!! CHECK IT OUT!

God bless!

Always,
...deb...

FOOTBALL TRAINING!

2008-03-27T05:31:00.000-07:00

FOOTBALL TRAINING!!!!!!!

Today, 27th or March, a day that I will remember, I WENT FOR FOOTBALL TRAINING!!

FOOTBALL TRAINING is really so much fun and adding to that, the whole field was full of MUD!!! When you stood at one place, you could actually feel yourself sinking down. This was my first time playing in MUD! REALLY NICE!

And, by the way, not being proud or anything, I SCORED A HAT-TRICK!!! =)

Don't underestimate girls you know...the score was 3 - 0.....and I SCORED 3!!!

I'M SUPER HAPPY TODAY!!

haha...

anyway,

God bless and good night!!

Always,
...deb...

Jesus = the Son of the Living God

2008-03-22T03:50:00.000-07:00

Jesus = the Son of the Living God

Jesus died on the cross so that we might have eternal life. He had the power to call legions of angels to save Him when He was on the cross, but Jesus didn't do that. He loved us so much that he was willing to lay down His life for us. Jesus was obedient to death, EVEN DEATH ON THE CROSS! Jesus was whipped, a crown of THORNS placed on his head, and He was crucified. Jesus suffered so much pain on the cross and he died. But it did not end there. The Devil thought he had won a mighty victory. But he was wrong. On the THIRD DAY, Jesus ROSE FROM THE DEAD!!!

Of course everyone says that when Jesus rose from the dead it was the greatest miracle, yes, that is a great miracle. But there is one greater than that. The greatest miracle was the demotion (coming down) of Jesus, leaving all his power and majesty behind, he came down upon the earth. It was like a king becoming a slave or even worse than that. A king becoming a worm! Jesus controlled the whole universe. Jesus controlled all the atoms and molecules, EVERYTHING! But when He came down as a man, he placed himself to be in control of someone. He came as a baby and placed himself in the control of Joseph and Mary. That was the greatest miracle. That Jesus was willing to lay aside his splendor and come down as a mere man.

For Jesus to heal the blind, heal the lame, and raise people from the dead was nothing much because he is GOD. How could the grave hold Jesus back, HE IS GOD!

This is the true meaning of Resurrection Sunday and Good Friday. It is not about bunnies and eggs which people call Easter.

God bless and take care!

Always,

...deb...

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Do hear this beautiful and wonderful song...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyM2mJlIzeM

FINALLY...SWIMMING!!!

2008-03-20T06:11:00.000-07:00

Today....finally....

I WENT FOR SWIMMING!!!!!!!!

It's been a long time that I haven't swim, so it was so good that I could go today!!!

I swam so much that I'm really tired now..haha!

The pictures will come later.

God bless and good night!

Always,

...deb...

Everything is possible with God...

2008-03-18T02:58:00.000-07:00

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 3:1 6 & 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
(Romans 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)

Whatever is impossible for man, is possible with God.

"Man's impossibility is God's reponsibility."

God bless!

Always,

...deb...

Birthday Party!

2008-03-13T05:50:00.000-07:00

A blessed & happy birthday to a cute little princess.....

STEPHANIE!!!

On the 12th of March, me, Rebekah, Sandra, & Kajal went to Stephanie's house for a party. When we reached there, we ate and then we changed to our shorts to have our WATER FIGHT!!! It was really fun because we were sogging wet and because we used water guns and a hose. And also, their house had a big space to play. After having our water fight, we all went in groups and did our own things. It was like this:

Sandra + Daniel = playing Monopoly
Kajal + Stephanie = playing Cluedo Jr.
Rebekah + Cheryl = doing something with their phones
Samuel + me = playing Ping Pong

Oh yeah, before we started doing our own things, we ate again. Stephanie's mom's cooking was real nice!

Those in my group stayed in the house to do the report while the others went out to play basketball. After that my group too went out to play and then we came back into the house. And, that's all!!

It may seem boring, but it was REALLY FUN!!! =)

God bless!

Always,
...deb...

(I'm sorry but I don't have any pictures)

My Beloved Trip to Ipoh.

2008-03-04T02:33:00.000-08:00

On Saturday, 2 something, I left my house to go to Ipoh for my cousin's wedding.

When we reached there, we went to my uncle's house and bathed and changed.

Then we went for the wedding which was at 7:30 p.m.

THE FOOD WAS "YUM YUM"!!!! (delicious)

After the wedding, I went to my aunty's house and went back to my uncle's house because we were staying there for the night.

ZZZZZZZZZ....

In the morning we woke up and ate DIM SUM!!! yum yum...

After dim sum we went to Ipoh Parade and then we went HOME!!!

That was the schedule of our 2 days, 1 night in Ipoh.

THANK YOU and God bless!

Always,
...deb...

(By the way, all the "I's" means me and my family)

THE PICTURES WILL COME LATER!!!

Your Prayers Are Much Appreciated!

2008-03-02T06:55:00.000-08:00

THEORY EXAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I REALLY NEED YOUR PRAYERS!!!

THERE ARE REALLY MANY EXAMS THIS MONTH AND I ALSO WANT TO WISH ALL THOSE WHO HAVE EXAMS ALL THE BEST!!

God bless and please remember to pray for me!!!
THANKS!
Your prayers will be much appreciated by me.

Always,
...deb...

February Babes

2008-02-29T06:15:00.000-08:00

Wishing all the Febraury Babes,

David Low

Dexter Teh

Rebekah Lynn

A happy, blessed, joyful belated birthday!!! May you find favour with God and with man. And may you also excel in everything you put your hands to do. GOD BLESS!!

And now to my blog viewers...

God bless you too and have a good nights rest!

Always,

...deb...

YAHOO!

2008-02-14T04:52:00.000-08:00

Go check out the YAHOO! homepage, especially at the big YAHOO! sign.

The 2 birds are really cute!

Have a good nights sleep...sleep tight & don't let the bed bugs bites!

SEE YA!

Always,
...deb...