Lights on Me

Today was the last service for 2015 @ CHCKL. As I looked back on 2015, it was definitely a better year to the year before. Which fulfills the theme of 2015 -- "BETTER". I have decided to start writing more about my journey of faith from today onwards. Hence, the change of my blog name to "Lights on Me, Shine for Others." It didn't sound right to me for now, but I just want to remind myself that the focus is no longer on me, but on Him.  The reason I chose "Shining for Others" is because of my journey with Him this year. Cambodia mission trip, volunteering in school, teaching in the refugee school. I will continue to do His work for next year. And perhaps, as long as I live on this earth. As the scriptures says: Mark 9:35 He sat down, called the twelve disciples over to him, and said, “Whoever wants to be first must take last place and be the servant of everyone else What's in store for 2016? I do not know, but I know God will take...

So, this is what I have been doing for the past 9 months: Jan - New year,  Feb    - Preaching for the first time (Mark 2: 13-22) April  - Preaching 2nd time (Mark 6: 1-29); Moved back to Kelana Jaya May   - 1) Started Bible Study              2) Preaching 3rd time (Mark 9: 1-33) (We have been studying the Gospel of Mark throughout this year. Time to challenge myself to preach a free topic sermon). July 26th - Finally got baptized! Woohoo! Aug - CG multiplication & visited CWO Refugee School (with Deborah's help), wrote a proposal to church for outreach project. Sep - Mission trip to Cambodia. I guess this year is full of my spiritual journey. It will be a lie if I said that life as a Christian is smooth sailing. I was ridiculed, mocked and accused for standing firm on my faith by disagreeing on doing something against God's will. But I endured it, with the help from my spiritual family of cours...

After a long period of abstinence in Cinemas, I watched this movie last night with some of my CG members. Not for religious purposes, but just an entertainment for some city people.I did not know that ratings was high on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes, most probably its because of Russell Crowe's first debut as director. Maybe some Australian & Turkish pride in the mix. Honestly speaking, the movie is flawed, in terms of editing, plot, flow of the story. But, the message it is trying to send through, its tickling my brain and thus, I have to write this down. My 2 cents worth of thoughts: 1) Love of our Father. John 5: 20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. Yes, and he will show him even greater works than these, so that you will be amazed. Russell Crowe searched for his sons after they died in war for 4 years. Much to our dismay, he actually accepted that he is dead. It is the wife who couldn't let go and ask him to read stories from Ara...

1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Be thankful to God no matter what happens, for it is His will and not ours. Embracing these words, I understand that life consists of all ups and downs, just like a roller coaster. Why do we dwell so much in the negativity in life, while we are blessed with so many other ways by Him. Thank you dear Father Lord, for I have been blessed by Your love and grace. I had my ups and downs, but I am still alive, breathing and not having any life threatening illness. That is the best gift that I can ask for. I pray that 2014 will be the best in my life so far. I am going back to KK in 2 months’ time, I hope that I will be well and fit enough to conquer this fear in my heart and be triumphant in conquering Mount Kinabalu. I pray for wisdom and faith as well, to help me make some major decisions in this humble life. Amen.

Upcoming Runs: 1st December 2013  -TM Fan Run, Putrajaya - 10km (With Prana) 23rd Febuary 2014 - Midvalley Charity Run - 5km (With Prana) 16th March 2014 - Malaysia Women Marathon - 10 km (With Zura... anyone interested?) Upcoming Hikes: Somewhere in February 2014 - Gunung Nuang (With Kevin, Prana, maybe Mahendran) 1st March - 5th March 2014 - Mount Kinabalu (With Kevin, Prana, Mahendran) So many things to do and train for in the next coming months. :) Updated: 14/11/2013

Had a run today with Prana. Starting at Dataran Merdeka, running around Bukit Tunku, Jalan Mahameru, Jalan Kuching and back. This route is much tougher than Putrajaya night run, simply because the hilly mid section that really takes a toll on me. It just prove something to me, which I need to train my core muscle more and systematically.  Either fortunate or rather unfortunate, it was raining 20 minutes into the run. While climbing up hills, raindrops keep falling on our heads and its extremely refreshing at first. However, 15 minutes into it, it is becoming harder to run, especially when your shoes and clothes are wet. But it did not dampen our spirits. And so we moved on.. few hundreds people strong, braving the cold Sunday shower, step by step heading to the finishing line. It is exhilarating! As the run progress, I lost my energy to push further, especially from the hills around Bukit Tunku. Lower back and right knee starts to pain, breathing is getting harder and ha...

When you set goals, it is easier to achieve as you know what you want to do. I told myself to do 5km yesterday, and despite being stressful after work, I managed to push myself to it. Time  : 51:59 mins Distance : 5.00 km Calories burned : 385 Big improvement from the day before, and I can only say that it's definitely the best stress buster. This is what we called the runner's high. You feel so good after a good run, you forget the pain, the breathlessness, the tired leg muscles, the sweat that flows through. What exactly is "Runner's High" then? Why is running or exercise is a happy thing? Did some reading and this is what I have gotten so far. There are some hormones that our body will release during exercising: 1) Endorphins - hormones that was released to block feelings of pain and make you happy. 2) Estrogen - responsible in determining whether to burn fat or carbs for energy. Women tends to burn fat due to higher estrogen level. 3) Dopamine - ...