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Speaking Truth and Listening

Just looking at people the way God looks at them changes what we see and perceive about them. When that takes place, we see a person according to how God sees him/her, and the best part is when we begin to treat them as who they are in Christ, the way Christ sees them and treats them [ refer to Who Am I from previous post]. Sometimes, who we think/perceive we are might just be a little distorted from who God really sees us as. Plus, it is really encouraging to see people shaping to be more and more like Christ. What's the best and also the worst part of it all is, we get to play a part in the transformation of people's lives, be it for the better or for the worst. I think it's good to give a little bit more emphasis now on 'how powerful our words are'. Something called "character assassination" is frequently found in our every day chatters easily distinguished by the fruit of our lips. Something so subtle like gossips about others can cause severe misconc...

New Year New Life New Ways

It's a new year and a new start to life. Just a couple of things I've learned and am still learning. A Matter of Trust Firstly I just came back from Cambodia. It was a great 6 weeks there with the kidz, with Steve and with Reuben. I believe God 'took the opportunity' to mould me while I was there =P . I had loads of fun while I was in Cambodia. Teaching the kids guitar and just being able to share life for a short period of time with them is refreshing. When I was there in Kratie, the highlight was really the simplicity of life. If there's one word I can sum up my trip to Cambodia it will be "priceless". And if there's one general theme to what God's been teaching me throughout the trip is [Trust in Him]. Trust is one of the foundation to any growing and healthy relationship. It is a vulnerable foundation coz once it is broken, it's really hard to build it back again. Trusting God is always easier said than done. When you don't see the logi...