IT STARTS WITH SOMETHING LITTLE

Yesterday, I picked up a book entitled "An Enemy Called Average." This book teaches and helps us to defeat the enemy called Average in our lives so that we will move on to a more dynamic, prosperous, and healthy life.

As I was flipping through the pages, I stopped at a chapter entitled - Everything Big Starts With Something Little, hence the title of this post.

Many want the "Big Things" but absolutely disdain starting with the "Little Things." It is right to dream big but wanting the big dream without taking the small steps of "little things", is not the right attitude because in the Bible, all of God's people were found faithful in the small things. We often read of the Parable of the Talents found in Matthew 25. It speaks of three servants who were granted different amount of talents. The first and second servants sow their talents and reaped double but the third servant hid his talent and was rebuked by his master.

In verse 23, the master said unto his servants, " Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over the few (little) things, I will make thee ruler over many things..." Without a doubt, there is power in taking small steps.

It is tragic that many people these days are not moving with God simply because they are not willing to take the small steps He placed before them. Whenever you receive a call into any particular place, always step in and grab the opportunity no matter how small it is.

Never ever be afraid to take small steps because the Bible has promised us that if we are faithful in the small matters, one day we will definitely be rulers over larger things.

There is a saying that goes - Be faithful in the little things, for in them our strength lies. There's so much truth here!!

There was this teenage boy whom I met a few years back. He enjoyed playing the guitar and whenever he had the opportunity to play the guitar, he would - be it for a cell meeting or a chapel meeting. Though he wasn't as skillful as his other church members, he had the opportunity to play for Sunday Morning Services, Sunday School, and Youth services; he gladly continued to serve in the little tasks that were given him.As the months went by, bigger tasks were granted to him. He was given the opportunity to even worship lead and play the guitar during prayer meetings.Grow wherever you're planted!

Eric Hoffer said, Fear of becoming a "has- been" keeps some people from becoming anything. Most people don't succeed because they are so afraid to fail. Never let the fear of failure stop you!

Many times in our life, when we have some goals that seem unreachable we immediately stop making efforts. However if you would press on, you are more than halfway there. God wants to begin with you today no matter how tough and difficult your circumstances are because nothing is too big for God to handle.

"Winning starts with beginning!"

Have a most pleasant day and God bless!

Sincerely: dpyc

JUST SIMPLY AMAZING

Do you agree that the starfish is both mysterious and unusual? I truly agree with that because what I am about to share with you is truly extraordinary. And to my surprise, many do not know of the unique abilities the starfish possesses.

I am pretty sure many of you know that when you cut off an arm of a starfish, another new arm will grow. That is not very difficult to comprehend! However, do you know that the piece of arm that was cut off from the body, does not rot and decay, instead that piece of arm forms another starfish, making it a total of two starfish. Erm, easy to comprehend? I hope so..

Now this might be hard for you to believe, but these are proven facts..

Now, if you cut a single starfish into 7 parts, there will 7 new starfish altogether and that goes the same for a starfish that is cut up into 10 parts! What if you cut a starfish into 100 parts ??!!??.....you know what the outcome will be!

There was once a team from an organization that wanted to reduce the population of starfish in the oceans. So this team set out into parts of the oceans where starfish was in abundance. When they found the starfish's natural habitat, the team began to cut and "kill" every starfish they could find.

Little did they know that they had caused the population of the starfish to multiply at an alarming rate! It was a fatal mistake to annihilate starfish by cutting them up or chopping them!!

Anyway, I felt that this was a rather interesting information to share with you! Oh yes, if you are wondering why starfish can be cut up into so many parts and yet do not die - well, this is the mystery. Starfish have no centralized brains! Well, I hope you have a better understanding of the starfish.

Till then adious! Have a blessed Sunday and week ahead, ya! And stay tune for more!

Sincerely: dpyc

THE PREDATOR

I just came back from a two-day conference - the National Social Works Conference that was hosted by Grace Assembly, in collaboration with CREST (Crisis Relief Services and Training). The HISG ( Humanitarian International Services Group) was the other organization that participated in this conference.

This conference has taught me the importance of being fully equipped and trained as a volunteer for relief work in a disaster/crisis. Without the proper training and preparation, a volunteer will not be effective in disaster relief work. Instead, it is disastrous for the volunteer worker. worsening the situation. Anyone can have a part in relief work after going through a basic relief handling course.

The last day of the conference, which is today, is much more interesting and informative with many video clips of relief works in recent Asian earthquakes, floods, and tsunami.

However, there is something that I would really want to share and show you! Today, one of the CREST members presented a very evocative image of a Sudanese child taken in the year 1993

This picture you see was taken by a photojournalist named Kevin Carter. He was a photojournalist to South Africa. He would travel often to South Africa to capture photos of the environment, the culture, the people, and the lifestyle of this South African natives and write about them.

So, when he was in Sudan one quiet, hot evening in March, he came across a dying, emaciated Sudanese toddler (as seen in the image). He said the girl was struggling to get to a feeding centre that was nearby. And behind her stood a hungry vulture, watching and waiting for its prey. Kevin, who was there at that moment, saw a great opportunity to gain fame and glory with this "unusual" scene. He waited 20 minutes for the vulture to spread its wings, hoping that this would make the image more dramatic. Unfortunately, it didn't. Nevertheless, he took a couple of shots.

His dream finally came true in 1994 when he received the Pulitzer Award for this image:




Now looking back at the picture, we see how totally helpless and lonely the suffering, little child was. One wonders where the rest of humanity is.... When this image was published, hundreds of calls were made to the New York Times concerning the fate of the little child.

Several months later, Kevin Carter took his own life. Many said he was overcome by guilt - when he walked away from the dying child. In his suicide note, he wrote, "I am haunted by the vivid memories of... starving and wounded children..."


Jesus said,

"...share your food with the hungry and...provide the poor wanderer with shelter -

when you see the naked......clothe him,

and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood..." Isaiah 58:7

HE MAKES ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL

Recently, I've been snapping a lot of pictures, of which many are macro shots of insects and flowers. I've come to appreciate and marvel at God's amazing creativity. I remember that at the end of Creation, God looked at all He had made and pronounced that, "It is good."

One evening, I was walking with my camera around the neighborhood in search of something to capture. As I ventured into the backyard, I found a grassy area with little, white flowers scattered here and there, and of course, there were lots of greens. The sun shone with a brilliant gold. When the sunlight touched the little flowers and grass,the greens glistened, making the place beautiful.

In hope of finding some beauties, I squatted down and waited for them to fly by. To my amazement, I spotted ( after some research in the internet) a hoverfly hovering above the little flowers. I switched on my camera, set the mode to digital macro and waited for the perfect moment to snap. It did not take long for the hungry hoverfly to alight on the flower and began sucking the sweet nectarine off the flower.

Then a damselfly and a butterfly came along. I was delighted. I spent nearly an hour working at getting the best macro shots. Unfortunately, the wind was a little too strong, causing the flower to keep swaying and I did not carry along my tripod. What a big mistake!!!

Nevertheless, in spite of these slight disadvantages, I've managed to capture the details pretty well. The pictures are not as sharp or clear as I have wanted them to be, but I'm greatly satisfied! =)

Ever since I picked up a camera, I've learned to appreciate the beauty and wonder of God's magnificent Creation. On that day, I learned two important attributes God. The first is, our God is a God of order and completion. What He starts, He completes. The second attribute of God can be clearly seen and read in the book of Genesis. At the end of the six days of Creation, God pronounced all that He had made - good! His work is always GOOD!! As I was trying to snap the hoverfly, the closer I zoomed in to the hoverfly, the clearer the beauty of the Master's workmanship is!! I saw that God created these little creatures with utmost details. Even for such a little insect like the hoverfly, of which not many people would take notice, God created it so magnificently. He did not leave an eye out, or a leg shorter.

God could have thought, "Well since this hoverfly is so small and I'm pretty sure not many people would even take a second look at it, or care about it, it's okay if the mouth is a little crooked, an eye is bigger than the other, or a leg is shorter than the rest."

I am very sure that such a thought would never cross God's mind, because the Word of God states, "He makes all things beautiful..." Such an enlightening verse isn't it! It is really awesome to knoe that when God creates, His handiwork becomes a priceless masterpiece.

Here are some of God's masterpieces:

hoverfly with both eyes full of freckles

beautiful

look at those little sharp hairs used for gripping

when you look me in the eyes...

Oohh..this is heaven..

Lord Jesus, thank you for giving me nectar! Amen!

An ending note to you - take time to step out into God's wonderful world and feeds on its splendor. Bend over a little and look intently when you pass by a thick bush or a cluster of flowering blossoms. Look out your window in the evening, look up into the heavens. You will see beauty lingering all around, and that's a promise!

Have a fabulous week and stay blessed always!!

Sincerely: dpyc

ITS THE END OF HIGH SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3 - SENIOR YEAR

I was in a "big" dilemma today! As most of you know, if you have been following the movies lately, the most successful American Disney television film - High School Musical 3 is already in the cinemas.

My classmates planned to go out to the cinemas to watch HSM3 because they were really super "loyal" fans of HSM3, and enjoys musical dramas (films). As for me, I'm not quite that type of person who fancies musical dramas, and what more, HSM3! Anyhow, I thought to myself, maybe I could go tag along but instead of watching HSM3, I could go buy a ticket for another movie like Max Payne. It was a rather difficult choice, because I'm quite particular with how I spend my money on movies.

However, after considering and thinking over, I chose to watch HSM3 because the time for Max Payne and HSM3 was different and since I was following a parent, I did not want to cause the aunty to wait for me while I'm still in the theater. So, to prevent all the waiting and hasel, that was why HSM3 was my choice!

During the first 30 minutes, it was the french fries, coke, and popcorns that kept me awake. There wasn't much in the first half of the movie, just parts of singing, acting, and dancing here and there - quite similar to that of "Bollywood". It was quite saddening to think that I just allowed my RM 8 to go to waste.

However, everything change when Zac Efron (Troy) and Corbin Bleu (Chad) blew the screen with a duet dance and song. The dancing was very entertaining and the sort of dance that I love - a mixture of breakdance and hip hop. Very well organized.

From that point onward, I kept both my eyes wide open. It was getting better!

All in all, I have to say that, the songs were very well written, the choregraphers did a fantastic job in guiding and teaching the actors and actresses, organization and coordination was one thing I admired especially the closing end of the show. It even had some really good humor scenes. All in all, it was a good musical film. I give credit to the director- K. Ortega for putting in so much effort, time, strength, and sweat into this project!

The Seniors of HSM put up a brilliant show and really gave a big "BANG!"

Lastly, have a wonderful Saturday and God bless!

Sincerely- dpyc

RUN, KICK, JUMP AND PULL

SPORTS FIESTA 2008

Pictures for thy eyes...enjoy!

cute little Daniel

the Mini Games organized by the Royal RangerS PJ

I don't want!!!

What are you looking at, huh??

Love this!

SMILE!!!

I had a wonderful time!!

Sincerely: dpyc

FAITHFULNESS, LOYALTY, AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

When I was young, my dad would always tell me a story before going to bed. He would read up a very good story in the office, and at night he would share it with me. Sometimes when he had no stories to tell, we would make up one. His stories were usually very exciting and nice to listen too. However there was one particular story that he shared, it was so touching and heart-warming that till today I still remember it so vividly.

As I was searching my drawer today, looking for something to blog about, I found the story that my dad printed a few years back. It was pretty dusty! When I saw the story, I knew in my heart that this was the perfect post that I am going to post. Besides that, I thought that it would be appropriate to share this beautiful story with you! Moreover as far as I could remember, I have never posted this post before.

Enjoy the story and grab a tissue...just in case!

This true story dates back in the year 1923. It sets in Tokyo, Japan. Chu- ken Hachiko

( Chu-ken means the faithful dog Hachiko) was born in Akita in 1923 and was brought to Tokyo in 1924. He and his owner, Mr. Eisaburo Uyeno were inseparable friends right from the start. Each day, Hachiko would accompany his master, Eisaburo, a professor at the Imperial University, to the train station where he left for work. Upon returning home, the professor would find the dog patiently waiting, tail wagging. This happy routine continued until on fateful day in 1925, when the professor was taken ill on the job and unfortunately died before he could return home.

Despite the fact that Hachiko was less than two years old at the time, the bond between the dog and the master was strong. Hachiko continued to wait each day at the Shibuya Station for a friend who was never coming back. At times, he wouldn't return home for days at a stretch.

He kept waiting for over ten years! On March 8, 1935, Hachiko finally went to meet his master. He died on the very same spot he last saw his friend alive.

We see that loyalty, faithfulness, and unconditional love are qualities that have earned dog a title of "man's best friend." Hachiko may be gone but he will never be forgotten. The story behind the erected statue at the Shibuya Station is one that has endured and continually warms the hearts of locals and tourists alike and has kept that place for over sixty years!

Here's a photo of Hachiko taken during his waiting at the Shibuya Station:

Hachiko - Japan's Most Faithful Dog

Have a yappy and happy Sunday! God bless and stay blessed!

Sincerely: dpyc

MUMMY... ITS FOR YOU

Mummy, on this special day, I wish you a BLESSED MOTHER'S DAY!!! In my heart, there is not greater and better mum in this world than you! I truly thank you from the deepest bottom of my heart for guiding me and teaching me the right way.

May God grant you the strength of Samson, patience of Noah, wisdom of Solomon, speed of Elijah and the apostolic anointing of Paul! May you prosper in whatever you put your hands to do!! God bless abundantly!!

And to all the other mothers, a

BLESSED MOTHER'S DAY

to you

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Sincerely: dpyc

STAINGLASS LOVE

Yeeeeppppiiiiiii!!! I'm back

It's almost been a month since my last post which was posted on the 4th of April, and today is already the 3rd of May. May?!?! Oh my goodness, another month has arrived..and that leaves us with 7 more months, and we'll enter into a brand new year. =) Doesn't time flies??

Well, first of all, its great to be back! I wasn't able to update my blog due to the fact that I was pretty busy the last month with all the activities and studies that need to be accomplished. Nevertheless, I will continue blogging because I love to and it makes my heart very glad when someone is blessed through blogs. Therefore, I will keep using my blog (as my mum always told me) a mission field to others. =)

A little touch- up had been made in my blog. As you can see the blog title, description, and image had been changed. There is a reason behind it; however, I will share it with you some other time. =) Its been a long time since I changed the interior my blog, therefore I decided that I will do it this time. I just absolutely love the colors white and blue. haha!

Isn't the blog title just "conspicuous"?? haha...well honestly I had this title because I could not think of a suitable title that would suit the picture and description. However, after a long thought, I decided and thought this was a rather interesting title: I LOVE YOU (Wor Ai Nee) hehehe...=) Looking at the title, I find that it isn't an awkward title after all! =)

Before I end this simple post, I came across this beautiful quote a week ago. It says:

- Love is most divine when it loves according to needs, and not according to merits -

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Have a fantastic weekend and don't forget to come back for the latest update!!!

God bless always,

dpyc

DOING OUR BEST

Daily quote:

"When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life or in the life of another."

Doing our bestest best is very important. The Bible even speaks about our attitude towards our work and how we should respond to it.

"Whatever you do, do it as unto the Lord." We should not and never do a half- done job. Nobody counts on or favors a person who does an uncompleted or messy job. Would you choose a person whom you know for sure that he/she will carry out a fantastic job or a person who will at the end of the day give you headache and heartache after seeing his/her work?? =)

If you would choose the person who does his best in every he puts his hands to, then you too should be the same. You should be a person who do your best to others around you - Do unto others what you would have them do unto you! =)

Lastly, doing your best might wrought a miracle in the lives of others. Through the way you respond to a duty or an assignment, it reflects the kind of person - (whether you are a diligent or negligent) and through you, God can change a person who is a lazy-"chin chai" person to a delegated and responsible leader.

Hope you will have a wonderful weekend!!

Sincerely: dpyc

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- Doing your best is the source that attracts opportunity to yourself -

A CHOSEN VESSEL

I am sorry for not updating my blog regularly. My apologies! Anyway, how have you guys been these few days (weeks)?? I hope that you are doing fine and well. Oh yes, we have now entered into another month - April! That is so fast! The year seems to move like an express train, shooting by, waiting for no one!

I was surfing the web, and I came across this wonderful and meaningful story written in the form of a poem! It is simply beautiful! When I read it, I felt I had to share it with you. I can't have you missing out something that is so well written! Just reading through the short poem. It reminds me that God does not look at the great, the rich, the mighty, the strong, the brilliant, or the bravest. He looks and chooses the smallest, the weakest, the ugliest, and the poorest! Anyway, I do not want to burst the bubble.

Hope you will enjoy it and always remember that you are the chosen vessel, called and chosen by Christ!

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The Master was searching for a vessel to use. On the shelf there were many which one would He choose?

"Take me, cried the gold one I'm shiny and bright
I'm of great value and I do things just right


My beauty and luster will outshine the rest
And for someone like you Master, gold would be the best
The Master passed on with no word at all
He looked at the silver urn, narrow and tall


"I'll serve you dear Master, I'll pour out your wine
And I'll be at your table whenever you dine
My lines are so graceful, my carvings so true
And my silver will always compliment you


Unheeding the Master passed on to the brass
It was wide-mouthed and shallow, and polished like glass
"Here! Here!" cried the vessel, I know I will do
Place me on your table for all men to view


"Look at me", called the goblet of crystal so clear
"My transparency shows my contents so clear,
Though fragile I am, I will serve you with pride
And I'm sure I'll be happy in your home to abide


The Master came to a vessel of wood,
Polished and carved, it solidly stood.
"You may use me dear Master", the wooden bowl said,
"But I'd rather you use me for fruit, not for bread!"


Then the Master looked down and say a vessel of clay,
Empty and broken it helplessly lay.
No hope had the vessel that the Master might choose,
To cleanse and make whole, to fill and to use


Ah! This is the vessel I've been hoping to find,
I will mend and use it and make it all mine.
I need not the vessel with pride of itself,
Nor the one who is narrow to sit on the shelf.


Nor the one who is big-mouthed and shallow and loud
Nor one who displays his contents so proud.
Nor the one who thinks he can do all thinks just right,
But this plain earthly vessel filled with my power and might.


Then He gently lifted up the vessel of clay
Mended and cleansed it and filled it that day.
Spoke to it kindly, "There's work you must do"
Just pour out to others as I poured into you!



Daily verse:

"Yet, O Lord, you are Our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter, we are all the works of your hand." (Isaiah 64:8)

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Wishing you a wonderful and happy weekend!

Sincerely: dpyc