THE SEVEN GREATEST WONDERS OF THE WORLD

It seems a group of geography students were studying the "Seven Wonders of the World." At the end of their course, they were asked to list what they each considered to be the "Seven Wonders of the Modern World." So all the students wrote the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

As the teacher was going over the results, he noticed that one girl had not turned in her paper. He asked if she was having trouble with her list. she responded, "Yes. I can't make up my mind because there seem to be so many." The teacher said, "Let me help. Read what you've got so far." The girl hesitantly started to read,

"I think the Seven Wonders of the World are:

To Touch

To Taste
To See

To Hear

To Run

To Laugh

To Love

Do we take more notice of the "wonders" man has built and tend to forget about the real wonders that God has given us? Yes, sometimes I think we do. We need to take the time to thank Him for the pleasure in His wonderful creations.For the delight of hearing laughter and music,For the delight of knowing and touching others around us.For inspiring us to reach toward new knowledge, and heightened awareness.And for blending all of these experiences into the excitement we call life.

God bless and have a blessed Christmas season!

Sincerely: dpyc

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In everything: gives thanks

IS IT A CAT??

Shape of a Cat??

Can you see it or is it my eyes playing with me??

Goodey nite and good day tomorrow!

THE WINDOW

Hello!! Christmas is just in a twinkle of an eye!! Wuhoo!! I am so excited simply because Christmas is my most favorite of all the other yearly events. =D

I am not sure whether you have already read or seen this story before. My younger sister once posted this beautiful story in her blog. If you have read it; that's great, but for those who have not read it before, hope you are able to set aside some time to read this story and see how God uses different people to bless another, inspite of great disabilities. I hope that through this wonderful story, you are able to bless others with all measure! =)

It now begins...

Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation. And every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.



The man in the other bed began to live for those one-hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside. The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color of the rainbow. Grand old trees graced the landscape, and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance. As the man by the window described all this in exquisite detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine the picturesque scene. One warm afternoon the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man couldn't hear the band he could see it in his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words.



Days and weeks passed. One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away. As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone. Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the world outside. Finally, he would have the joy of seeing it for himself. He strained slowly turned to look out the window beside the bed. It faced a blank wall.



The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window. The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said, "Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you."





Epilogue ... There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations. Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled. If you want to feel rich, just count all of the things you have that money can't buy. And share it. "Today is a gift, that's why it is called the present."

Good day to you and have a wondeful Christmas season! =)

Sincerely: dpyc

DON'T GIVE UP!

Feel Like Giving Up?? Read this and think about it...

One day I decided to quit...

I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality...

I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.

'God', I asked, 'Can you give me one good reason not to quit?'

His answer surprised me...'Look around', He said. 'Do you see the fern and the bamboo?

''Yes', I replied.'When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very goodcare of them.I gave them light.I gave them water.

The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor.Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed.

But I did not quit on the bamboo.

In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed.

But I did not quit on the bamboo.

He said.'In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed.

But I would not quit.

In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed.

I would not quit.' He said

Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant.

But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall. It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive.

I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle.

He asked me. 'Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots'.

'I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you.'

'Don't compare yourself to others.' He said.

'The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern. Yet they both make the forest beautiful.' 'Your time will come', God said to me.

You will rise high!!

How high should I rise?' I asked.

'How high will the bamboo rise?' He asked in return.

As high as it can?' I questioned.

Yes.' He said, 'Give me glory by rising as high as you can.'

With that, I left the woods and carried this wonderful message I had with the Lord to everyone!

Now the question is - Would you GIVE UP or STAND UP and MOVE ON??

The choice is yours!

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Quote of the day

- Don't tell the Lord how big the problem is, tell the problem how Great the Lord is! -

I hope that the story has blessed you! Take care and good day to you!

Sincerely: dpyc

REMEMBERING OUR LORD

God is just awesome!


God saw everything that He had created and it was very good!

Good day to you!

G.Y. CAMP 2007 - DO IT EVERYDAY (D.I.E)

- G.Y. Camp 2007 has finally came to an end -

How fast is that??!! Remember I made my departure post and now I am done writing my welcome back post! haha..=) Four days just flew by like 4 hours.

My, camp was fantastic!!! I had a really great time during those three days, not counting the first day because I was so sick. I was actually down with fever, cough, and flu. Before I went for camp, on the 7th, I was really sick. I was thinking whether it was a good idea for me to go, because the weather there is so cold, and if I feel terribly sick, I would be in big trouble and spoil the whole camp.

Nevertheless, determined to go, I took really good care of myself, try every possible way to bring the fever down. I tried my best but the fever still lingered till the camp day. In the bus I was so sick that when the person next to be asked me or told me anything, I gave him only two answer " Oh" and "Hehehe". That was all! I either said "oh" or just give a smile.

Sitting in the bus and doing nothing was "A TORTURE" =)


- I had a great time working with my "Christmas Skyland" members!!

- I THANK GOD for HOT water. I think that was the best thing in the camp for me. I would have died of frostbite if there was no hot water. =)

- What I absolutely enjoyed in this D.I.E Camp was: Pastor Henry's message. He's such a great, funny, knowledgeable, and prayerful pastor. I enjoy every message that he preaches, especially his "JOKES"!!! God bless you, Pastor!

- Food was great, place was very homely, scenery was beautiful, weather was cozy, waking up was "so difficult" hahaha..XD

Lastly, thank you to all who gave me the birthday wish, birthday "beatings" and foremost celebrating it. =) God bless as you have been a great blessing to me!

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I am very sorry that I do not have any pictures to post up because I was not allowed to take the camera to Cameron. However if you are interested to see the photos, here is the URL of my friends blog that has the pictures:

http://www.janielle7unique.blogspot.com

http://zlwin.blogspot.com/

I think that is about it...thank God all that was planned went well, and I am pretty sure that those who went, I pray, that they have been touched by the Lord in a special way. Hope to see you again..NEXT YEAR!! =)

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“If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.”

(Matthew 16:24)

God bless and have a great day ahead!!

Sincerely: dpyc

OFF FOR CAAMMMPPPP!!!

GY CAMP 2007

Grace Youth Camp 2007 is just 9 hours away!! Ah..I am so excited!! Time really flies!...I still remember the time when I was packing for last year's camp and NOW I had just done packing for this year's GY Camp ! -D.I.E (Do It Everyday).

At last, my group's tags and banner have been completed! Thank God! I will only be able to see them tomorrow! =) I hope that the other groups are able to prepare theirs...

Lastly, bye-bye to all of you dear blog viewers. Hope your holidays will be a blast too. Take care of yourselves and God bless abundantly.

As for now...ciaoz ..I'll be back.... after camp..=)

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Sincerely: dpyc

GOT TAGGED

Tag, tag, tag, and TAG!!!!

I got tagged by


1) Joyce Shamini

2) Janielle Beh

3) Bryan Ong also known as...... KIKILALA CHOCOLATE SWEET GARFIELD FATTYCAT!! XD

4) Rebekah Lynn..(princess)

and

5) Crystal Chin


TO ALL YOU WHO TAGGED ME...THANK YOU =)

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Woah..holidays are getting whackier and busier!! =) I love my GY Camp group.."Christmas Skyland"...I just absolutely love my group name!! =) haha..

It is only 2 days from the long-awaited 2007 GY Camp, and we are only half way in our preparation of the tags and banners!! However, we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us!!

For the past two days my camp group as well as others have been spending lots and lots of time, money, and effort on the tags and banners. In the Fellowship Hall, you can actually feel the tension in the air..haha..Some campers were on the verge of giving up, others were so so so absorbed in what they were doing, while others were sent to buy the items needed to do the tags.

However, strangely, we have "some" who were so super FREE !!! They were walking around, looking at those who were trying hard to finish the task, distracting others, commenting..haha..and lastly..LYING DOWN... in the presence of music.

Only two more days to complete the tags and banners. All the best to all who are working hard to finish their camp group projects. Do your best and leave the rest to God =)

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Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good!

Good night ya'll and have a pleasant day tomorrow!!

YAH-HOOOOO!!!

CHRISTMAS IS DRAWING NEAR!!!

The best time of the year is near!! Are you excited..cause I definitely am!! But one thing saddens me, I wish there was SNOW..but no point dreaming or wishing because it will never happen!!(The Principle of Acceptance!) So hope you'll have a great Christmas time...=D

Till then..bye-bye and GY Camp is in 4 days time!!!!

Sincerely: dpyc

LIKE A GARDEN

Friendship is like a garden. Watered by love, care and encouragement, it becomes beautiful

Hope you'll have a pleasant day tomorrow and good night!!


Sincerely: dpyc

DIFFERENT FOOTSTEPS

I was looking for some beautiful stories for you dear viewers to read, and I found this title, "DIFFERENT FOOTSTEPS" - a collection of Christian poems and stories about "footprints" .

It speaks about our journey with the Lord Jesus Christ. And there are always 2 pairs of footprints: Jesus's and ours. I once posted up the poem, "Footprints in the Sand" and today, I am once again going to post on footprints, but this is in a story form. Honestly, I prefer this version of footprints.



When I read this story I was so touched by what the author wrote. I can't tell you why, because I want you to experience it for yourself! XD


I hope you will enjoy it..and be touched by the story..=)

Go ahead and read now..

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Imagine you and the Lord Jesus are walking down the road together. For much of the way, the Lord's footprints go along steadily, consistently, rarely varying the pace. But your footprints are a disorganized stream of zigzags, starts, stops, turnarounds, circles, departures, and returns.

For much of the way, it seems to go like this, but gradually your footprints become more in line with the Lord's, soon paralleling His consistently. You and Jesus are walking as true friends!

This seems perfect, but then an interesting thing happens: Your footprints that once etched the sand next to Jesus's are now walking precisely in His steps. Inside His larger footprints are your smaller ones, you and Jesus are becoming one.
This goes on for many miles, but gradually you notice another change. The footprints inside the large footprints seem to grow larger. Eventually they disappear altogether. There is only one set of footprints they have become one. This goes on for a long time, but suddenly the second set of footprints is back. This time it seems even worse! Zigzags all over the place. Stops. Starts. Gashes in the sand. A variable mess of prints. You are amazed and shocked. Your dream ends.

Now you pray: "Lord, I understand the first scene with zigzags and fits. I was a new Christian; I was just learning. But you walked on through the storm and helped me learn to walk with you."

"That is correct."

"... And when the smaller footprints were inside of Yours, I was actually learning to walk in Your steps; followed you very closely." "Very good. You have understood everything so far."

"... When the smaller footprints grew and filled in Yours, I suppose that I was becoming like you in every way."

"Precisely."

"So, Lord, was there a regression or something? The footprints separated, and this time it was worse than at first."

There is a pause as the Lord answers with a smile in his voice. "You didn't know? That was when we danced."

To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: A time to weep, a time to laugh, a time to mourn, and a time to dance.

Ecclesiastics 3:1-8..

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Isn't that a wonderful story??!! I hope it was!! =)

A story with many lessons!! Firstly, we got to walk in the path of righteousness then can only our footprints be in the footprints of Jesus. When we do not walk according to the path that Christ has laid before us, then as you have read in the story, our footprints become messy, there is not a single, neat, pair of footprints. There are circles, turnarounds and so forth.

When we obey him and follow His ways, then slowly our footprints would become parallel to the footprints of Jesus. When we go through storms of life, and when we see that there is only one pair of footprints, do not worry, because He is carrying us.

Finally after journeying with the Lord, we begin to see our footprints in the footprints of Jesus and finally our footprints merge into His as ONE! Eureka !!!!

But all of a sudden, our footprints become messy and out of control, and we panic and worry. Do not be anxious, because we have become victorious in our Christian life journey. That was the time when we and Jesus danced and celebrated!!

In conclusion to that, remember Jesus is with you in your everyday journey and there is always a time and season for everything under the sun...=)

Have and wonderful holiday and God bless!

TO YOU ON YOUR BIRTHDAY

- HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU -

Thank you for being such a wonderful sister! You have grown one year wiser. As you celebrate your 10th birthday, may God bless you with the abundance of the gifts of the Holy Spirit that no man can buy or purchase. May you be the light that will shine brightly when all is dark!

Hope your birthday surprise will be a blast!!

Birthday girl: Deborah Poh

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May God bless you richly on this very special day!!

Sincerely: your brother

NO MORE!! NO MORE NO MORE CHILDREN!!!!! =(

THE YEARLY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2007

has finally come to an end!!

Though I am so tired, well not only me, I am sure all the facilitators of this event, Ranch Bosses of each Group, and Crew Leaders are absolutely EXHAUSTED, but I know this one thing for sure:

ALL OF YOU WILL MISS THE CHILDREN!!!.. CAUSE I MISS THEM TOO!!

Well honestly, eventhough you have to tell them again and again not to do this and not to do that, teach them how to do, take care of them so that they won't drown in the pool, SOME gave you so much STRESS and made you so ANGRY that your BLOOD PRESSURE shot up to its MAX, on the verge of EXPLODING, yet we all still MISS them and LOVE them!! Am I right?? Give me a "WAH-HOO" ??!!... if you agree!! haha..jk jk

I really really do MISS them. Knowing that I would miss them, I had to take individual shots of each child in my group, to keep it as memory. Hoping to look at it when I am old and laughing away when thinking of all the cute and mischevious acts commited by them..XD Well who knows, I might see this one child again??!! But I hope deep down in my heart that they will join us again in this wonderful yearly event by GCC!! =)

Just a brief picture of this years VBS - the AVALANCHE RANCH ADVENTURE - A Wild Ride Through God's Word.

There were five teams: Skye, Shadow ( my team), Ranger, Buc, and Boss.

This year, VBS made a new attendance record - over 280 children came!! That was a miracle and we thank God for that !!! God just knows how to draw children in =) He is just great!

But most importantly, many souls were commited to the Lord, souls were saved, and lives were recommited again!!

In conclusion to that,

I AM TIRED BUT I HAD A WONDERFUL, FANSTATIC, BOMBASTIC TIME!!

Thank you!!

Now for the pictures!!...one word..ENJOY!!

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ONG YEE KEN!! I will miss this guy man...one of the most obedient child in my group. The smallest size yet most cooperative!! See you next year, Ken! =) Glad to have met you!!

Xiang is his name!! He enjoys making fun of me for not being able to speak Mandarin..haha however, he loves to follow me everywhere! =)

This cute guy places a big smile on my face..cause he is always SMILING!! He acts like he is in the world of his own..XD

NO COMMENT!!!!

This guy can DANCE man!! His movements and styles are seen in many well-known dancers..and he loves hip hop..

This two..well CLOSETS FRIENDS OF MINE!!

Jay-Cee Chan?? No? Yes? Dunno??

I hope to post more of the things that were done during the 4 days!! Till then..buy buy and have a great day ahead!! To those who were involved in the VBS, job well done, have a good, peaceful rest and take care! =D

- GOD BLESS YOU AS YOU HAVE BLESSED OTHERS THROUGH YOUR SERVING (SERVICE) -

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RANDOM PICTURES!!

I have suddenly fell into the habit of drawing - messily. Better called as "sketching...Nothing special about it..but I like drawing it MESSILY!!

Haha..just a nonsense random post...God bless!