The reason why we are Christians

Yes we can

"What do I want the group to become?"
"Where do I want the group to be?"

These questions made me realize the importance of a leader. At the end of the day, who's going to be accountable for the unit? Definitely, the unit leader. On my way home from Serangoon, I gave a serious thought to these questions. Where do I want the group to be in the future? What do I want the group to become? As I pondered through, one sentence reminded me of my ex-school's 'motto'. - "From boys to men; men of grace, wisdom, polish and stature; in favour with God and man."

Now I know where I want to bring my people. Now I know where to lead them. I'm going to nurture a group of boys, to become a group of spiritual men. I want to rise up a generation of God fearing men, ready to serve and ready to lay down their lives for the gospel.

But now the prominent question that comes to mind - How?

Goodbye Part 2

Reflection: Life is really unpredictable and vulnerable. Our lives here on earth may just pass like dust in the air. The bible describes our lives here on earth as dust being blowed by the wind. And what comes to mind is, "What am I going to do with this life?"

Going through this process of seeing someone pass away really makes me think... How can I impact people with this short span of time? (And by the way, time isn't a constant here. It is an unknown factor)

So think about it, compare this 'time' with eternity. It makes the whole equation seem negligently small. To add on to that, this 'time' is an unknown, a variable, a mystery. With these factors chasing against us, "What am I going to do with this life?"

"Only one life and soon it will pass, but only what's done for Christ will last..."

I've made up my mind. Whoever is still on this earth (family, friends, etc), I will give my best to serve them, and to show them the Way. I'm going to spread the love of Christ to them.

Goodbye Part 1

As the wooden coffin slide past the doors, our heart was overwhelmed with all the last goodbyes filled with heart-wrenching emotions of wanting him to stay longer. Every second, the wooden 'case' slides further and further away. Until a point when our hearts couldn't take it anymore. Tears streamed down our faces...

"Goodbye..."

It was truly a difficult moment for me to savor because I grew up together with him. Since young, I stayed at his house for days! He'd always bring us to the airport to have fun. And now, he's taken a step ahead. I'd really love to have him at my wedding in the future. I'd really love to have him raise my children. But all these wishes couldn't be fulfilled anymore...

But as I'm reflecting on these 5 days spent with him while he's in the wooden 'case', I felt God's peace, assurance and His heart for mankind. Throughout this whole experience, God has brought the Loke family closer together. Like yeast in a batch of dough, God is molding the family to become fine, sweet bread. I'm really very amazed by how God works. Whenever God wants to use someone powerfully, He'd always demolishes our ego, pride and self-esteem. Once through with that, He would raise us up on eagle's wings. One example, my dad.

To cut the whole story short, I felt that God is going to do a great work in this family! My father's heart was softened by the encouragement and the support he received from the church. (There's nothing like the church, when the church is working right. - Bill Hybels) I really do hope that one day, he will come into the sheep pen too.

And surely, at the end of the day, I can boldy declare, "me and my household will serve the Lord!"