Blessed Chinese New Year, My dear sisters!! :)

Hope that you are enjoying a great reunion where-ever you are! :)

Hugs and Kisses! :)

Love,
Chin Chin!

Hi my dearest i just posted an entry privately...have a read and any UPDATES from all you girlies pls fill the entries!! it's been 'dusty and rusty' for awhile..

I moved into my new house! It's beautiful..it's HUGE! Enough room to have caregroup retreat. I'm good but still adjusting to being back in Melb once again..haha. This coming from someone who once wanted to never leave Melb. :p i'm really missing all of u. Come back! Hehe. Sigh...My stars ala TLG style are missing..but nevermind. I'm sure u guys are shining wherever u are..bright as can be. I pray that u will be blessed Continually in the abundance of His love and peace..keep growing into those beautiful women of God that u all are. Hugs!

Dear all, I hope that all of you have been doing good :) well, as oli mentioned in her post...we've all moved on and I hope we've all moved towards the better. Yeap, its going to be almost a year since I started working..and I've been through a few stages... the stage of struggling between the world and following his path. Its definetely much easier to fall in the ways of the evil one... But God's promise for me have always been so true and faithful. His promise of never letting me go even when I am in the verge of letting go is one that has been so evident in my life. I've come to a point to realize that this true joy can only be found in following Jesus, listening to his spirit and walking by his words. and this have to happen at a conscious level..every minute of my life. TImes where i stumble or not hear that still small voice are times where i felt so terrible.

Things between chiwern and I are going well too. We've had our rough edges but we're working it out. He's been absolutely patient with me during times where it was so hard to go through..where i looked into the mirror and cannot bear even being with myself...he's been there with me through the way. :) Well...i woudl not omit the times where he almost broke my heart into pieces! 

Well, life's been alright... through the good and the bad, i do still think of the times we've spent together... and how we've encouraged through the way..through the misunderstandings, the tears, the joy, the pain, the loving times, I still thank God that he placed each and everyone of you in my life..that I may learn to realize how truly precious friendships are...despite the distance.

Peri and Susan has been in constant contact with me and they have been a great encouragement even in my walk here. And at times, when we talk, they make me miss them and all the things in melbourne so much! I pray I would be able to pop by soon! :) Maybe we should go back there for our honeymoon in future! :) Hopefully I would still be able to catch a glimpse of the old Hope Melbourne when I return :)

But, I still like to seize this opportunity to thank God for each and every one of you. You've truly made a difference in my life.

And for those of you who are having exams... i'm praying for you and do know that it is all in his hands! :)

I love u!

With Hugs and Kisses,
Chin Ling

Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to Miss Prettyyyyyyyyyyy...................
Happy birthday to Chin!


Thank God for Friendster birthday reminders!!! hehehehehe! I got home JUST IN TIME to wish our dear Chin a very happy birthday.

Dedicate a song to you!!! And all of you too.... :)

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On Sunday, as Ps Simon was preaching his sermon, my mind suddenly began to remember all the days we had together...those 'together' moments in Campuswalk, Pancake Parlour, BBQs, beach, caregroup, GRAMPIANS, praise and worship, girls' fellowship dinner & sharing, praying together, conventions, star gazing...all came crashing into my mind. I especially was reminded of you, Chin. I remember the days when you first came and when you first started opening up your life to me...I was encouraged to see how you stood up for what you believed in and did not succumb to peer pressure...And what followed is quite an amazing turn of culture as you became the "INFLUENCER" who changed the culture of the group...you know, not many have this gifting. Thinking back now, it really was quite amazing!! From you having to resist to join others to go clubbing and drinking, it turned around to ppl joining you to go church instead...And YOU made the difference, Chin. I remember how this little girl would fervently call as many visitors as possible 'herself' and was so convincing in convincing them to come to church or caregroup...All that was needed was the Chin Ling "Come lahhhhh!" I remember how Chin cared for everyone...giving time to those who needed her. Often, she craved for more personal time, yet others were always placed ahead of herself/her own needs. Thank you for touching my life and many others.

And my thoughts began to drift to the times where we were spending time doing different things together...I couldn't help but smile because those very moments were reflective of the sermon that Ps Simon was preaching on - about the kind of Spirit that a church should have...Wait! Lemme check. Yes, the title of the sermon was "Elements of Good Spirit" (Phil 2:19-24). Particularly, there was a part when pastor descrived the characteristics of a 'Family':

1) Closeness; Oneness We were very close...doing all kinds of things, whether in church/cg or outside church/cg. Our actions were consistent of a caring community, which determined the spiritual atmosphere of the caregroup and relationships.

2) Strong cooperation It was not a huge effort to build closeness in caregroup. We loved to tie each other up as much as possible and do things together. And whenever we did things together, no matter how tiring, we did it together. And there was always so much joy in each others' company. It was refreshing...really! There really was a 'different' synergy then.

3) Able to resolve differences and unite... At this point, i began to feel sad for many who left us and fell away. It's very difficult to recall those times following the amazing year we had together as 'Crosswind'. Even until today, I wish things could have been different. Yet, I guess all things work out for its reasons. Perhaps we may not be where we are now if things had not happen as it did. God is in control. He is holding each of our lives even now....We've all learned to lean more on our God.


Dearest Chin,

On your birthday, I pray that God will continue to mould you into His beautiful Princess...whose beauty in the Lord will continue to shine and attract many to the love of Jesus. I hope that you will continue to discover your call in Him even as you walk with Your Father, intimately, each day. I pray and hope that you and Chi will be a power-couple for Jesus...in whatever way He uses you.

AHHHHHH! Just read your update on your blog. Congrats Pastor Oh! Really very happy for you! * sniff sniff *

Love you and miss you, Chin!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!! :)

thank God for oli!! and her beautiful heart for His kingdom!!! i pray God will bless u abundantly and may u also continue to shine for Jesus and make a difference in this generation!

lovelove,missmiss....BIG HUG!!!

WOW. Check this video out man. It's soooo touching. My heart just broke and I was bawling when I saw this. HAHA...

BTW, HELLO to everyone. I haven't been here for ages but I think there are MORE that haven;t been here! HAHAHA... miss ya alll mannnn...

OLIEEEEE...

Thanks for keeping this blog alive ang going!! i miss you all too VERY MUCH...all my sisterly supports..now things are just so different. EVERYONE have moved on to another stage all busy and all. but i thank God we are all still similar in one area~ the love for Jesus Christ...and serving Him daily.
wonder what stage is everyone in? wellz...for me i have been packing my place. but not very well...cos i am so occupied with other things like the conference and my friends visiting one after another...my parents are HITTING THE ROOF with my way of handling things...as usual! whats new>!>! i sure hope when i am left alone to fend for myself. i really can improve and do them SOOO SOOO proud! i am moving to toorak a tiny little studio~ with a gym,spa, and sauna...wonder wld i use them..? hmmm... And there's 5 more months for me to go...wonder if i would stay on after which didnt relly make and plans for it. So home it maybe~ i am looking forward but a lil worried abt the whole new change after almost 5 yrs..
what else is new??? guess what i am in the process of changing a shepherd again..well tentatively. i am taking it alright. like i am neutral abt it. i guess i have learn we cannot always remian in our comfort zone...subject to changes...change seasons too...anyhow i better continue packing or if not sleep- conference tmr... i LOVE YOU ALL...you all have made a difference in my life and i thank God for eveyone of u....sweetest love! MUAKZ

Hellloooooo!

Just dropping by to say that I really miss each and every one of you. And I hope that each of you are still growing in God - that your relationship is deeper than it was yester-months, weeks, years...

Even as we busy ourself with everyday life, work and even ministry. Don't let the cycle of life entangle you. Remember the BASICS...Remember Jesus. Remember His goodness. Remember that it is Jesus who gave us life. Remember that we are called to be set apart. Remember that He is always there with you and always will be. Remember that you are a child of God, not of this world but of a promise to come. Remember that above all, He loves you...completely, totally and abundantly.

My dear Princesses, hope that each of you are doing well and living the life that God desires for you and that you desire in your heart as well. No matter what you are doing, you are there because God allowed you to be. Don't worry...but just give your best and live the best for yourself, for the people you love and for God.

Missing you.

Love in Christ,

Oli :)

Hellloooo.....How is all???

Had a good time with Kam when we visited Hope Kuching. We were so pampered by the people and were so well fed we literally were carrying our tummies everywhere we went. hahaha! Kam is back in HK / China now.

Lemme show you the photos...





HUGS!!

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Just want to share this song that really encouraged me today....it's an old hymn. Beautiful...

What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilage to carry
Ev'rything to God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
Oh what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Ev'rything 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 Saviour, still our refuge;
Take it to the Lord in prayer:
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer;
In His arms He'll take and shield thee;
Thou wilt find a solace there.


HUGS!!!


P.S. I had an interview with Ogilvy & Mathers, a very big advertising company. Today, second interview...meeting the GM of the company. Please keep me in prayer as I ask God for directions. Not sure if this is an open door...if it is, it has always been my 'dream' to work in an advertising company...it's also an international firm, so there are offices EVERYWHERE in the world, making it possible to perhaps be transferred to Paris or Tunisia???? Will place it in God's hands....HUGS!

thank you JAs and Oli for your consistency in filling our blog with ur "how's life" entries...
i've been pretty MIA and "busy" lots to do but dun seem to be doing them hahahha esp now! stressful period...but my motivation is not there. Easily distracted by other things like day dreaming...or doodling things that has nothing to do with my assignments...so bad..yeeks! even now!! RIGHT NOW meant to be doing my assignment...some of my friends are done i am still DOING..sigh! i really need to learn the art of discipline and no more procastinating...i REALLY WANT to GRADUATE this yr with NO hiccups! please pray for me...thanks dearies..
i was pretty sick the last few weeks which adds to my "laziness" but now i am much better! praise God but i lost the momentum =( help God help!...
so far nothing new in my life...daily with God, assignments on the list, deadlines coming, parents packing...leaving by august. and i am vacating this house by end of june i am moving in with YOYO! heehee...cheaper by TWOs. found a SPLENDID apartment in chapel st..applied for it..prayfully despite it's demands We will get it! i can walk to uni! and COLES and SAFEWAY ar right at the door step! waaahhh!anyhow thats not on my list yet i got 3 ASSIGNMENTS to Stress abt! i better get bk to it! love u all very much!
the JOY of the LORD is OUR STRENGTH!!!!!!!!! claim it believe it...i will rejoice thru my sufferings! PERSEVERE!!!!! aja aja...hi yak! back to work

hehehehe...a fatter me in Shanghai!!! After 8 days of eating and eating in China.



I've been ok....came back for a week, helped out at Jenny's Pre-School, met Ps Simon, then it's 8 days in China and back for an old classmates wedding. Back to work again. But it's pretty fun! The kids are ultra cute, except when they get cheeky or disobey purposely, then it's tiring to try to get them to do what you want them to do.

How is everyone??? Chin and Gwen, you guys must be well into your jobs by now. I'll come and visit soon. Kam is coming to Malaysia from the 22-27 of June. If you guys want to drop by, let me know. Then i can arrange to go Kuching together. Or arrange for you guys to come and stay with me in KL for a night or 2. Let me know yah! Jassss! hehehe...slogging over assignments now but it's ok. It beats working life. Trust me!

Coming back here, it's so different. My everyday consideration is now so different. Even the things I come across...Still not fully into church in KL yet. Ps Simon suggested it's a good idea to just spend some time with family. So, just do a lot of daily family things - dinner, fetch mum and grandma around, watch TV....etc. At the same time, also the challenge of answering a lot of questions like - personal life how? Career how? Need to think about getting married first before think about Missions. Want to go back Melb or stay in KL to work after end of yr? etc etc...

Basically it's just one day at a time. But at the same time, there will come times to make important decisions. When that time comes, God will lead, I'm sure...

HUGS!!!!

Thank You, Lord for always cheering me up whenever I feel discouraged. Thanks soooo much. You made my night again. ;)

Ok! Back to tute! Heehe... I CAN'T WAIT TO SLEEP. HAHAAHA... -hugs all- Hang in there, people with assignments! Enjoy whatever you're doing, people without assignments! :)

WAH... No one blogging already is it? Hahaha.. Sorry, Oli. You were the only one blogging. I came by a few times but always too lazy to type. Today I'm forcing myself to do it. Hehe..

Haven't heard from you, Oli! How've you been? Busy??? Let us know how it feels being home in M'sia k! :D When are you in SG? :)

I miss all of you man! I still talk to Gwennie once awhile and Chin sometimes also but hardly get to talk deep stuff coz it's always so brief! Let's know what's been up! My exams are around the corner... 6, 14 and 19 June. :) then I'll be headed to Hillsong Conference! Wheeee... ;)

El just got a job in Sydney! Congratulate her when you talk to her k! She's leaving soon though.. -sigh- More people leaving... Oh well... Hope all is well wherever you are! I've many assignments due! Better get back to them now! -hug- Love ya all!!! Blog pls!!! :D

Been pretty quiet...How is everybody??? Gwen, congrats on the new job!!!!

i'm just absorbing the last few days in Melbourne with a lot of peace in my heart. God's been amazing to me. Really thank Him so much for His grace...He's fulfilled His promise to bring me confirmation. I almost forgot my prayer made about a month or so ago when I was prompted to pray for confirmation about my departure and embarking on this journey to go visit Tunisia at this time. Since convention, when I layed down my life once again and surrendered everything to Him, God's spoken in a marvelous way...almost every word of encouragement and vision for me has been doubled up, ie, 2 people confirm the same thing...best was the identical verses from Ps Ian and Ps Denis from Numbers 6:24-26. Both Justin and Ps Denis saw a white flower / yellow flowers in bloom...at during convention. 2 people who prayed for me said very very similar things...

The other thing that has brought peace is the words of encouragement and prophetic words that confirms that God is indeed moulding the church and bringing it to a new season in God...and the promise that "your work is not in vain". 

So, i have peace not only regarding my own journey but also God's promise that "this is my church, I will take care of it!" Praise God!

Took out suitcases today...pack pack pack!!!!!