How do you decide which one is a better one when you have two seemingly good and worthwhile things to do???
It'll be impossible to be at both places at the same time and I know it is unlikely that things will change in the near future...
And time is running out and so I need to make a decision real soon! ... Hmmm....
I think I know which one I want to choose... which one I'm more inclined to choose... Question is, am I making a wise decision??? Would God care???
But I did bind myself with a promise before... maybe, now is the right time to keep it... (not that I haven't kept it so far... =) But this is just "going that extra mile" =))
Thursday 30 August 2007
Comforting warning passage...
It is funny how most of the times a passage can serve both as warning and comforting passage...
Read 1 Corinthians 4 this morning and found its first paragraph (v.1-5) to be extremely comforting! ... Not that I didn't take the warning bit - I did, and was reminded to be a trustworthy steward and to be faithful...
And yet, in my current situation, somehow... I feel that it is a greatly encouraging and comforting passage... A very timely and kind reminder from God! =)
Read 1 Corinthians 4 this morning and found its first paragraph (v.1-5) to be extremely comforting! ... Not that I didn't take the warning bit - I did, and was reminded to be a trustworthy steward and to be faithful...
And yet, in my current situation, somehow... I feel that it is a greatly encouraging and comforting passage... A very timely and kind reminder from God! =)
Monday 27 August 2007
Black Google
Do you know that Black Google would save 750 Megawatt-hours a year?
Well, I didn't, until this afternoon. But apparently, that's the case - at least, that seems to be why Blackle was started.
Must admit it's a bit funny to use a black coloured search engine at first. I mean, it gives you a very different feel to Google! =) And not sure how easy it would be to the eyes... But I am willing to give it a try. =)
It might be a small step in the bigger scheme of saving energy etc, but most people start doing things in small ways, right? =)
Anyway, if you would like to give it a try as well, you can set Blackle as your homepage, or add it to your list of search engines. =)
Not sure about IE, but if you want to add it to your firefox search engines list, you can follow this link - and install the plugin. That site also has plugin to add Bible Gateway to your search engines, btw...
Well, I didn't, until this afternoon. But apparently, that's the case - at least, that seems to be why Blackle was started.
Must admit it's a bit funny to use a black coloured search engine at first. I mean, it gives you a very different feel to Google! =) And not sure how easy it would be to the eyes... But I am willing to give it a try. =)
It might be a small step in the bigger scheme of saving energy etc, but most people start doing things in small ways, right? =)
Anyway, if you would like to give it a try as well, you can set Blackle as your homepage, or add it to your list of search engines. =)
Not sure about IE, but if you want to add it to your firefox search engines list, you can follow this link - and install the plugin. That site also has plugin to add Bible Gateway to your search engines, btw...
Sunday 26 August 2007
Psalm for illustration...
Wondering... What kind of illustrations / artworks the artist in one of my previous posts would come up with if he were asked to illustrate Psalm 33...
I think it's such a great Psalm to be used as a source of inspiration for illustrations!!!
Such an expression, and imagery languages, and... just something that would be great to be illustrated! I mean, look at verses 7, 9, 13ff, and even 5 and 6 - oh, all of the verses!!!
I wish I can draw........
I think it's such a great Psalm to be used as a source of inspiration for illustrations!!!
Such an expression, and imagery languages, and... just something that would be great to be illustrated! I mean, look at verses 7, 9, 13ff, and even 5 and 6 - oh, all of the verses!!!
I wish I can draw........
Punchline...
Josh asked us today during the talk - "Do you know how to catch a monkey?"
And then he told us - "Well, you make a box, with a banana or something inside the box, and a hole on the side of the box - just big enough for the monkey to put its hand in but not big enough for it to pull its hand out again - without letting go of the banana. And that's how you catch and kill a monkey! - with its hand still trapped inside the box! Because of course the monkey would prefer banana than its life..."
And I was really waiting for Josh's punchline! I was hoping he would say it with an impact, too! I mean, it was such a great story! It surely should be given a dramatic ending!!!
But no... =( Josh didn't say it... =(
Well, he did proceed by reminding us how sometimes, we too are like that, unwilling to let go of our possession, without realising that it might cost us our lives... Which was still a great challenge to give! =)
But I guess, I was just waiting for him to say. . . "Now.... Don't be a monkey!"
I think that would make the story's impact on people even greater! But maybe, I will change my mind after reading my new storytelling book... =)
And then he told us - "Well, you make a box, with a banana or something inside the box, and a hole on the side of the box - just big enough for the monkey to put its hand in but not big enough for it to pull its hand out again - without letting go of the banana. And that's how you catch and kill a monkey! - with its hand still trapped inside the box! Because of course the monkey would prefer banana than its life..."
And I was really waiting for Josh's punchline! I was hoping he would say it with an impact, too! I mean, it was such a great story! It surely should be given a dramatic ending!!!
But no... =( Josh didn't say it... =(
Well, he did proceed by reminding us how sometimes, we too are like that, unwilling to let go of our possession, without realising that it might cost us our lives... Which was still a great challenge to give! =)
But I guess, I was just waiting for him to say. . . "Now.... Don't be a monkey!"
I think that would make the story's impact on people even greater! But maybe, I will change my mind after reading my new storytelling book... =)
Saturday 25 August 2007
Let's do something different! And why not try this for a start? =)
Signed up a petition online today. One linked to this web-news.
Do sign up if you have time.
I mean, you don't want to have an open wound untreated. This world and all that there is have been entrusted to us by God. Wilberforce cared for animals and was involved in what is now RSPCA. Christ died for us (yes, we were below Him... not that we are "just animals like them" - but hey, He was God, we are His creation - greater difference than us and the animals in terms of order, I think...)
And I'm sure there are many other reasons you can think of as to why it's a worthwhile thing to do... Even if it is just something like - I've been a spectator to things most of my life, why don't I do something about an issue - any issue - even this one - for this one time? Just trying to do something different? It won't take 5 minutes of your time after all...
So, do check out the news and sign the petition! =)
Do sign up if you have time.
I mean, you don't want to have an open wound untreated. This world and all that there is have been entrusted to us by God. Wilberforce cared for animals and was involved in what is now RSPCA. Christ died for us (yes, we were below Him... not that we are "just animals like them" - but hey, He was God, we are His creation - greater difference than us and the animals in terms of order, I think...)
And I'm sure there are many other reasons you can think of as to why it's a worthwhile thing to do... Even if it is just something like - I've been a spectator to things most of my life, why don't I do something about an issue - any issue - even this one - for this one time? Just trying to do something different? It won't take 5 minutes of your time after all...
So, do check out the news and sign the petition! =)
Wednesday 22 August 2007
Mesmerising artworks...
There is something about his artworks that's oddly familiar.... Something that just seems to draw you in, taking you into the world that he created....
Not sure if it is his illustrations, or if it is his story lines and ideas... But somehow, there is just something enchanting in them.... powerfully enchanting....
They just draw you in, bringing you in to be part of the story, to be there - with the characters who move around within the pages of his books....
Praying that I can come across an artist whose artworks are similar to his, but whose allegiance belongs to my Lord....
Not sure if it is his illustrations, or if it is his story lines and ideas... But somehow, there is just something enchanting in them.... powerfully enchanting....
They just draw you in, bringing you in to be part of the story, to be there - with the characters who move around within the pages of his books....
Praying that I can come across an artist whose artworks are similar to his, but whose allegiance belongs to my Lord....
The Many Uses for High Heel Shoes
Ok, I admit, they're not that many... I haven't even reached 25 yet! =( But this is my first attempt at thinking creatively, so I'll post them up anyway! =)
1. As shoes (to be worn on feet)
2. To boost your self confidence by making you feel taller
3. To make someone feel short
4. To help you get stuff from the top shelves (with the added height)
5. To announce to people that a lady has arrived (with all that noise the shoes are making...)
6. To make music / tapping sound
7. To kill cockroaches / bugs
8. To find a bride (Cinderella)
9. As self-protection - to hit someone on the head with it or step on someone with an intention to harm
10. To break emergency window (maybe, if the window's not too strong - at least it would be more worthwhile trying using high heel shoes than sneakers, right?)
11. To help in gardening - making holes to put seeds in
12. As a den / sleeping place for your small pets (e.g. hamsters, maybe?)
13. To hurt someone you don't like 'accidentally' - stand in front of them and then step back - and just so happen - stepping on their foot with your high heels of course!
14. As water container to get water and drink from - in emergency and desperate situation (again, these are better options than sneakers!)
15. To get rid of someone who persistently tries to make a move on you in a bar (take off one of you shoes and put it on the table in front of him) - might work better if you have smelly feet
16. As a hammer - I mean, to hammer things in / put things in place
17. To pass the minimum height requirements for certain rides in amusement parks (might need to wear long pants to hide the heels, though)
18. As a door stopper
19. To ruin your "best friend"'s perfect wedding - especially when you get to be one of the bridesmaids (by falling and spraining your ankle badly during the bridal procession)
(run out of ideas... might think some more at another time or might try a different thing... feel free to add something creative to the list if you feel like to =))
1. As shoes (to be worn on feet)
2. To boost your self confidence by making you feel taller
3. To make someone feel short
4. To help you get stuff from the top shelves (with the added height)
5. To announce to people that a lady has arrived (with all that noise the shoes are making...)
6. To make music / tapping sound
7. To kill cockroaches / bugs
8. To find a bride (Cinderella)
9. As self-protection - to hit someone on the head with it or step on someone with an intention to harm
10. To break emergency window (maybe, if the window's not too strong - at least it would be more worthwhile trying using high heel shoes than sneakers, right?)
11. To help in gardening - making holes to put seeds in
12. As a den / sleeping place for your small pets (e.g. hamsters, maybe?)
13. To hurt someone you don't like 'accidentally' - stand in front of them and then step back - and just so happen - stepping on their foot with your high heels of course!
14. As water container to get water and drink from - in emergency and desperate situation (again, these are better options than sneakers!)
15. To get rid of someone who persistently tries to make a move on you in a bar (take off one of you shoes and put it on the table in front of him) - might work better if you have smelly feet
16. As a hammer - I mean, to hammer things in / put things in place
17. To pass the minimum height requirements for certain rides in amusement parks (might need to wear long pants to hide the heels, though)
18. As a door stopper
19. To ruin your "best friend"'s perfect wedding - especially when you get to be one of the bridesmaids (by falling and spraining your ankle badly during the bridal procession)
(run out of ideas... might think some more at another time or might try a different thing... feel free to add something creative to the list if you feel like to =))
Flip Side...
Well, there is always a different side to the story, right? =) So, this will be a space reserved for my less-carefully-thought stuff and ideas and personal musings etc! =)
For posts that would probably show the another 'side' of me as opposed to the 'side' presented on consider-the-flowers... =)
But just like a coin that has two sides - although both might be two sides of the same coin, one side is called called the obverse (head), while the other is called the reverse (tail). Well, consider-the-flowers is the obverse, this is the reverse. =)
For posts that would probably show the another 'side' of me as opposed to the 'side' presented on consider-the-flowers... =)
But just like a coin that has two sides - although both might be two sides of the same coin, one side is called called the obverse (head), while the other is called the reverse (tail). Well, consider-the-flowers is the obverse, this is the reverse. =)
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