Finding Boomerang

Last Saturday, me and wifey played a game with our dear nephews Matt and Mick at their home. It was actually the age old “treasure hunt” with a twist. We called it mission “Finding Boomerang” just to make it more exciting for the kids. They, being police officers (with toy guns and all) looking for a hidden criminal.

Why Boomerang? It is simply because we are using Boomerang Bird (which Kong Kong bought in the morning at Chinatown) as the hidden treasure.

It was a hoot watching the kids search high and low for that hidden treasure amongst the most improbable of places… My choice of hiding the bird inside a toy doll house and inside a helmet was a tad too sneaky for them and grudgingly they have to accept the fact that they have failed both missions... ;oP

I hid Boomerang in places which I think the kids will not be able to find because I want to make the game more challenging and fun for them. As well as to get them to learn to explore more.

However, when it comes to the kingdom of God, our intention is not to make it more difficult for people to find salvation. On the contrary, we have to learn to do all we can to make it easier for people around us to find the hidden treasure. This is so that they would not have to look at all the wrong places only to find temporal happiness in relationship, wealth and self made success.

Jesus is the treasure. Can we point someone towards Him this year? Can we help someone draw closer to Him in 2012?

Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it. Matthew 13:45-46

Its the Most Wonderful Time of the Year...

Wishing One and all a Blessed Christmas and a fruitful year ahead!

Highlands Holiday!!

Last month, i finally did something that i have been wanting to do for a very long time; going with my parents for an overseas vacation.
We chose Genting Highlands for a 3D2N holidays as that is a place which none of us has ever been to.
The nice cooling weather there is something which i enjoyed although overall there isn't much to do except for eating and walking around. The food there is also rather costly. All in all, it was a rather good family time spent together.

Thermometer vs Thermostat

Many times, we live our life as a thermometer. We know how to feel, assess and critique a situation or an environment. We think in our hearts and say things like "The group is too boring, We need to be more pro active... the people are very cliquish etc..." without doing anything to help or improve the situation. Many times this will feed and lead to a cycle of negativity which does not value add anything.

Either this, or we can choose to be a thermostat. By definition, A thermostat is the component of a control system which regulates the temperature of a system so that the system's temperature is maintained near a desired setpoint temperature.

In other words, a thermostat will take action. When the thermostat feels that the group is too cold, it will help to increase the warmth. When the thermostat feels that people around is feeling discouraged, he will try to lift up the spirits of all around. When the thermostat feels that there lack of support, he will increase the level of support.

A thermostat is invaluable.

So, would you rather be a thermometer or do you want to be a thermostat to make a difference...?

Be a thermostat!

Cockroach!!

There are somethings in life which we will never have an answer to. For example why did God create cockroaches.

Last night, another one of the creepy crawler entered our house again ( the second time in like 3 days )
It caused so much fear as wifey and myself tried to kill it. Never an easy thing to do as they have the ability to move so stealthily and sneakily. After like half an hour hunting high and low for it, wifey, with her super observant eyes saw it hiding behind our bottle of mouthwash.
I moved nearer and sprayed the insecticide right at the brownie and after awhile it turned turtle ( the best position to see a brownie in ). After making sure that the brownie has no more life left to spring a counter attack, i used some toilet paper to crush it and flushed it down the toilet. Phew...
After the whole episode, wifey began to clear up the clutter that has accumulated in the masterbedroom toilet while i clear up the area near the kitchen sink. Actually, a brownie attack almost always made us want to clear up clutter that we sometimes conveniently disregard. A kick up the backside for me to pack the house and clear up any mess. Perhaps thats what cockroaches are useful for. A reminder to stay clean and neat. No ?

Hero Zeng

This is Mr Zeng, he is from China and he is also THE MAN i call upon whenever things in my house needs a fixin.
Lighting, plumbing, painting, renovating etc... he can fix them all.
I can see that he is intelligent from the way he solve problems, always seeking ways for us to minimise our spending by his innovation and creative. Other than that, what impresses me most is his work ethos.. always serious, hardworking and a perfectionist.
Thank you Mr. Zeng!

Glenda and Gianna

Recently, we celebrated my nieces' Glenda and Gigi's Birthday at Swensens (Holland Village). G&G are very adorable but they are very different in terms of characters and temperament.
Glenda always thought herself as a princess while Gianna is a rugged gal who is deceptively tough beneath her tiny frame.
We love both to bits and just pray that God will continue to watch over them and that they grow up to be powerful powerful woman for Jesus.