Cat and Dog Theology Part 2

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For those who missed out the part 1, Cat and Dog Theology is actually based on an old joke about the differences between cat and dogthat conveys their differences perfectly. A dog says "You pet me, you feed me, you shelter me and you love me, you must be God." while a cat would say "You pet me, you feed me, you shelter me and you love me, I must be God..."

In a cat perspective, they are into Christianity for themselves. If there's someone or something that could give them a better life, they would seriously consider it. Why? Because their focus is not on God but on themselves. Cats are into it far more for more what they can get out of it than for the opportunity to radiate God's glory and to advance God's kingdom. Dog says "No, It's all about God's glory"

Although there is only one way to heaven, there can be different reasons of wanting to get there.

For Cats, they see the option of hell and they want to run away from it. Cats are moving towards heaven but they are walking backward, focused on hell. A cat says "I don't want to go to hell" Their focus is on themselves, only their lives. Although it's not a bad start but it falls far short of what a dog wants.

Dogs want to go to heaven for different reasons. Dogs are also moving away from hell and towards heaven, but they walk forward. Hell is behind and heaven is in front. A Dog says "I've found Someone not only beautiful, but He is beauty. I found Someone not only powerful, but He is Almighty. I found Someone not only loving, but He is Love. I got to give my LIFE TO HIM"

A Dog's salvation is described in Matthew 13:44 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again,and then in his in his joy went and sod all he had and bought that field." The man had found a treasure that was of great worth than all the other things he possessed. He joyfully relinquished all of his other possessed to obtain this one great treasure!!

*taken from catndogtheology.com*

Why are so many Christian joyless? Because their salvation is basically fire insurance. They are merely walking away from hell, focused on themselves. they have never discovered the treasure. When your just walking away from hell,there is relief, but no joy. Dogs demonstrate their salvation by the fact that they hunger for God and want more and more of him in their livesand shine to their lives.

This is just a continuation of part 1 actually... haha.. Part 2 tomorrow.. Previous post click here ...

Move Forward!!

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Suppose to post about Cat and Dog Theology Part 2 i did in my cell group yesterday night, but due to my bad flu and cough, better write a short one... *cough cough* *sneezeeee* sighhh...~

I believe that what's done is done and not let the past ruin our future. Whatever mistakes or failures me might have made or faced are just part and parcel of life. Things in the past are meant to mould us to create a better future; to be a better person and improve on our weaknesses, and not to be kept in the heart blaming ourselves and do nothing about it.

*move forward!! swift, smooth, fast and smart, forget the past*

Like my 'endless' buddies always say "jou yan yiu hiong chin hon" which means "we must always look forward and move ahead in life"!! Agree??

Time waits for no man and we must really cherish the moments we have or we'll be sorry when it's too late. "too late to apologise..."

Tears vs Raindrops

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Tears are like raindrops. The darker the clouds, the heavier the rain will be. It reflects our tears in a sense the deeper our sadness and sorrows may be, the greater our tears flow from our eyes. But always look at the brighter side of life, for everything does happen for a reason and the more positive we look at things, the more cheerful we will be!

*think positive and be cheerful always!*

Don't mess up your life just because you lose something which you think is close to your heart for God has a better plan for you! =) Don't be so stressed up when things seem to go haywire for you need to be calm in handling things... Don't feel sad at times when you are alone for God is always there beside you... Here's another nice poem ya...

To make our lives more meaningful,
It takes a cheerful heart,
and loving life and living it,
each day as a brand new start.

It takes a positive attitude
when trials come our way...
and having the strength to carry on
and taking the time to pray.

Life is what we make it,
for the time that we are here...
so start each day with a cheerful heart
and see miracles appear. - Jill Lemming

Till then, cheerz everyone!

Peace Like A River

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What do we mean when we say peace like a river? Hrmm.. pretty tricky question though. How many of us really understands what peace like a river is? Anyone has any answer to it?

Well, I'm pretty sure most of us go through ups and downs in life pretty often and when things doesn't seem to go they way we want it to be, we will therefore fall into devil's trap!! Doing things then we should not do and just waste our lives like that...

*photo taken during Chiling Waterfall Trek in February*

It is only when we submit our brokenness to the good and great Shepherd of our hearts can we find the peace that allows us to respond to life: "Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disqueited within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance."

Here's a lovely poem from scottishwarriors:-

My peace is like a river
Winding slowly to the sea
My heart is deeper than the ocean
Filled with love He gave to me

Oh love that knows no end
Rise up and set me free
I shall sail forever on this ocean
Forever, ever closer unto thee

God bless and have a good day!

(Still down with fever and flu, gotta sleep... nitez...)

What Are You Doing In Life?

*saja DIG back a photo i took back in January and upload it, super like it*

*ahemm...* anyway, back to today's post...

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short-note: In conjunction with "World Earth Day" - Sunway Pyramid FREEZE tomorrow @ 8pm. See you there!!

I really wonder if the things that you and I are doing in life, at least for the moment, is really of our own choice?? Or simply because we have no choice?? Or perhaps you don't really care what you are doing as long as it looks or sounds good?

The "thing" I'm saying here is either study or work...

Frankly speaking, I didn't really get to choose what I wanted to study though but I'm glad that my parents gave me the opportunity to excel in engineering field and I did had a great great Uni Life and met a lot of good good friends which pretty much made my life so colourful. Without their support and guidance I wouldn't have made my way to Ireland for my Uni's Overseas Research Program under the Engineering Society. No doubt, I explored a whole new experience in life that time.

But is that what I really wanted? A definite no I guess. Engineering has never been my type of job and my kind of interest. At least not for the rest of my life though. My mom just talked to me about it just then "Why not you try?" How can she expect me to try something which I know I don't like and I have no interest at all? Well, at the end she gave up and gave me few other options which I kinda relieved what I heard about it. hehe..

Come to think about it, am I really wasting my years of studies in engineering by doing something else?

I really wonder if there's anyone who's in the same shoe as me? Didnt get to study what they wanted and after finishing studies, doing things that they don't like to do. Do we go for jobs that give us high pay?? Or do we go for jobs that give us satisfaction and that we enjoy doing them? What are you all doing out there?

To be continued... (Apart from working, what else are we doing in life?)

Defining Moment

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Today as I turned the pages of my daily devotional book, I came into a very meaningful passage and words that encouraged me alot and I thought I would love to share them.

About a year ago, many were stunned by a shooting rampage that left 32 victims dead o the campus ofVirginia Tech University. In the aftermath, the mother of one critically wounded student who survied said she did not want the ordeal to becoe the defining moment in her son's life. Instead, she hoped it could be "something positive, some great celebration in life."

And you wonder why..?

When something unimaginable happens, it may seem impossible to believe that anything can overcome the emotional scars. Yet, the life of Joseph, offers a powerful illustration of God's transforming power (Gen 37-50).

The brothers who sold him into slavery were sure he would take recenge on them. But Joseph told them "You meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bing it about as it is this day, to save many people alive" (Gen 50:20)

When we place our desire for revenge in God's hands, we become participants in the remarkable process described by Paul: "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good" (Roman 12:21)

And here's what I like...

The defining moments of our lives are not determinted by the evil done to us, but by our response through the grace and power of God. - David McCasland.

When rough the path from day to day,
When sorrows fill our eyes with tears,
Our choice to find our hope in Christ,
Can lift our soul and calm our fears. - D. De Haan-

Have a good day and week ahead

Pure Life Orphanage Visit #3

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It was supposingly Goshen's final visit to Pure Life though before we actually pass our baton to the next cell that is going to continue our reaching out activity to the less fortunate kids. Unfortunately, the other adult cell couldn't joined us today coz of some last minute arrangements. Anyway, I was late that night though thanks to a super last minute car break down back at home. *sighhh*~

I did not give up. Though I was a little late, I quickly get my car done with the help of Auto Assist from my insurance company and then drove my dad's car off to the Orphanage Centre. All the kids and of coz my lovely cell members applaud when I arrive. hahaha.. They were happy indeed to see me though I was late. Everyone was asking if my car ok anot. swttzzzz...

Anyway, that night we had some sharings about our personal walk of life and the kids was so attracted to our story that they kept 100% focus on our sharings. All of us came from different backgrounds and I understand that the kids, all of them, come from really tough background. Yet, the perseverance and commitment that they have towards their own life sparked my thought and I said to myself "Am I taking my life a little for granted?"

*Chris's first visit there and showing some tricks*

*Mel's first visit as well and clicked well with the kids*

*my cell leader wrapping up the night with a "kite" story*

My cell leader shared that there were once a beautiful kite, belonging to these 2 kids. The kite was the most beautiful of all among others up in the sky. And the kite said "I wish I could get off the string that is holding me back so that I could go further and see more things and be as free as the bird." One day there came a heavy rain with a strong wind. The string holding the kite broken and the kite flew off happily higher and higher. Just as the kite thought he was free joyfully, it suddenly fell downwards and landed on a tree. Birds came and tore the kite apart and use its body to build nest. The kids then came looking for the kite and found it on top of a tree and they said to the kite. I had a string to hold u back is because I don't want you to fall yourself helplessly. All I wanted was to keep you flying as high and as beautiful as you can be. I want the best for you.

Sometimes we ponder, there could be someone that is always guiding us as we grow up. We may think negatively and that the someone always hold us back. But our loved ones only want the best for us!! And I think this applies to all parents and even guardians. Time to think twice and love your family more ya!

Why? Why? Oh, Why?

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Today's word came just in time for what's deep inside me.

"Why must I suffer disappointment, sorrow and tribulation? What have I done that God should send me trials? Is He displeased with me?" These questions are constantly asked by God's dear children.

Much of this fear and questioning is due to our misunderstanding of God's dealing with His own. He has His good reasons.

"If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons." Hebrews 12:7.

"No chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it" Hebrews 12:11.

When blades of distress cut deep in the soul,
Breaking up ground that was untouched before,
The Lord is preparing soil to bear fruit,
Fit for the harvest to feed many more.

All sunshine and no rain make a desert...

Cat and Dog Theology??

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Life. It's not really about us, me, I, mine, my......... It's all about Jesus!!

I went for cell meeting just now and we started to learn about this "Cat and Dog Theology" and it really captured my mind and struck me hard. It gaved me a whole new paradigm shift on how it really reflects on our lives, even as Christians. Being the "cat", it's always about me and me alone, but on the "dog"'s perspective, it's always about God and Him alone!!

The first lesson started of with Genesis Chapter 1, and the speaker went on to read the whole passage of Chapter 1, from day 1 itself to the creation of heaven and earth. Most of us might be thinking why is he speaking all over again as if we don't know the passage. Some might even get bored and wonder why? Well, the answer to it could be because "we were not even there" at the creation of heaven and earth, so why bother?? Or.... why is it important to me?? People will only be interested from chapter 3 onwards coz only then it involves "ME".

Who is the main character of the Bible?? ME or God?? When we do our quiet time, is it because of what I can get out of God?? or because we wanto praise and honor God?? In "cat" theology, it's always about WDIG - What Do I Get?? But "dog" theology will be WDGG - What Does God Get?? Many of us might do quiet time for the sake of doing it, which i sometimes did but hey.... Some might do it because he/she is looking to get something out of it!! It's really time to change into a whole new perspective!! It's all about God!!! We wanto honor and praise and glorify HIM!!

John 3:16 - "For God so love the world that he gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Why did God sent His Son Jesus to die on the cross?? Many of us will say, to die for our sins... to save us from eternal death... for US..... But Jesus died on the cross primarily is to honor God. To glorify His name. What does God get?? Praise, Honor, Worship, Glory!! It's all about Him!! Eternal life so that we can worship Him in Heaven!!

It was really awesome to learn this "cat and dog theology" as it makes me think differently and experience Jesus and my walk with Him in a whole new perspective =) All praise and honor to the Lord!

Happy April Foolin' Around Day!!

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Do you still remember when you last fool a person? Or maybe when was the last time you said same lame joke/lie that actually made people believe in you, only to find out that you were making fun out of them? hehehe... Well, I supposed all this April Fool thingy is too lame for people like my age d lor..

I still remember those dayz when we were little, back in primary school, it's really fun to fool our friends with some of the lamest "lie" you can ever think of. Perhaps some of the common trick sentences are like "you forgot to zip your pants", "there's some dirt on your shirt", or even "there's a cochroach below!" hahaha... so lame when we actually come to think about it. But, that's the essence of our childhood life. It brings meaning and good old memories when we grow older. =D

In fact, there's still people who trick me though today with better "lies"!! haha.. How adorable! Once again, Happy April Foolin around to all! ><

Day Off~

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Life is always full of ups and downs... dark and bright... like the sky, when there are dark clouds there's still a glimpse of light that gives us hope... When we fall, we have to learn to stand up and move forward...

Haihh~ was kinda busy this 3 dayz... Optoelectronics and Optical Communication Exam yesterday night... Screwed up though.. sobsss... =(

Spiritual Warfare~

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There are many things in life that we would not understand. Life is always full of surprises. Good or bad. Life is a mystery that will only be revealed when the time comes. Perhaps most of us will complaint life is unfair. But I think God is fair. It's all about the way you see things past, present and future. When we are lost in this wicked world, that is when we have to cry to God and ask Him to lead us back to his light.

Breaking down...

He is the only one who can heal the pain I'm having inside.

I have a longing, only He can fill.
A raging tempest, only He can still.

The reality of life.

"Growing is the adjustment of facing the reality of life everyday"

Which Category Are You In?

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Are you of those do the right things for the wrong reasons?

Or do the wrong things for the right reasons?

Could you be one of those who do things for no reasons?

Or do you have all the reasons to do anything?

Are you simply the one who do not do anything for your own reasons?

Or you do not have any reason to do anything?

Perhaps you have reason to do nothing?

Maybe do nothing for plain no reason?

So.... where do you really stand in?? most of the time?

What Life Really Means To You??

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Is life really about being born, study hard, work harder, play hardest, get a name for yourself and then die off just like that? Or is life to you is about making money and enjoy the best things in world?

Everyone has their own walks of life. Some fortunate ones will be categorized as "enjoy life". Hardworking ones will have "good life". Lazy ones will go through "hard life" Less fortunate ones will have "miserable life".

What is the ultimate goal and the purpose of us living in this place called "Earth"? Does driving luxury cars, living in a huge mansion, wear the most expensive clothes and enjoy night life brings the true meaning of happiness in life to you? Does achieving the top position in the corporate world or at least in your company gives u the utmost satisfaction in life? Will fame and glory, wealth and richness guarantees you peace?

Is there anything that we are really missing out in life apart from all those earthly obsessions? Have we not forgotten that there's a place called heaven where we can have a life that is eternal?

There's only one source of love, peace and true meaning of life; and the source is God. In Jesus I find my way when I'm lost. He gives me hope when I am hopeless. He brings peace in my days of sorrow. He lights when I'm in the dark. He picks me up when I fall. In Him I found the purpose of life. To bring good news to the people.

When we follow Him faithfully everything else will fall into places. He is always by our side allowing challenges to mould us, events to teach us and provide good friends to accompany us. To live our lives according to his plans and will; then we won't be lost.

So what life really means to you?

The beginning of a new chapter...

blog blog blog..... Why is everyone around me, or maybe most of the people around me (if not everyone) were blogging since long long time ago... I did not really figured it out until one fine day.........

What inspires me to start up my own blog?? It actually strucked my mind that maybe someday, in the future, I could actually on my laptop/desktop and start to read back what I have typed into this system called blog and then recall all the good old days of my life. Life is too short to be bored and to "live a life spent making mistakes is more honorable and useful than to live a life spent doing nothing"... There are just too many beautiful and meaningful moments in life that we often enjoy and that's about it. Wouldn't it be better if we could cherished it in our hearts and share it with our friends through blogs and talk about it for the rest of our life? hehe =)

As I began to work for my industrial training (internship), I begin to learn and experience a different perspective of life. I began to think. Deeply. I'm taking life a little too easy. I did not make full use of whatever time that is left. I did not value all that is around me. Im so silly... And today I gonna make a difference...

The cooling breeze of the air. The moving clouds in the sky. The beautiful plants that i pass by without staring at. The living things on land, air and sea. The people i get to meet everyday. My family that watched over me through the years. My Heavenly Father that knows me so well. All of them are so beautiful that i often failed to cherish.

"momentzofmylife" will be a place for me to express myself... a portfolio of my photoshots... a space where my friends and people i love can share the many moments of our lives together! *its gonna be only once in a lifetime blog*

"live life to the fullest, walk in faith with Jesus and complete the race"

-andrew wong cheng fai-