Just wanted to let the WHOLE WORLD know that my beloved sister and my best friend are finally married after 7 long years of courtship. It was such a beautiful wedding at the Hillsong Chapel. They are 2 of the finest people I know and I’m so glad that they found each other to love and cherish till death do them part. 
"All I need is you…All I need is you Lord…" - Hillsong United
The phrase above is from a song written by Hillsong United. I used to think that this song was a little unrealistic. It sure gave me 2nd thoughts because I’m so tied down to this world. I don’t want to make a pledge I can’t keep. There’s so many things that I "need".
But tonight, I’m listening to the song again…with a new understanding. The lyrics are more from the perspective of someone who has probably lost something in life. Rather than a "boast" unto God, it is more like a cry unto God. As though we are clinging on to Him because our lives depend on it. "God, despite what happened, it’s ok…i still trust in you…you hold the universe…you’re all I need".
I think I desperately need to renew my trust in God and my adoration of His greatness. If merit in this life is given based on my relationship with God and the things that blossom from it, then I’m not doing very well.
Over the months I’ve become someone who prefers to hold on to everything and trust my own false sense of security. Why? I dunno. Maybe that’s just human nature. To want to control everything. There I’ve said it! I’m quite the control freak. It’s weird…I know He loves me, yet I don’t trust Him to provide the best for me.
But today, I want to say it all over again. Just like the time that I first accepted Christ into my heart. I don’t want to cling on to anything else anymore. Your promise of love is sufficient for me.
"Lord, take your place in my life. I know you love me, so I put my trust, hope, and future in your hands. All I need is you…"
Hello people, missed me?? Errr…maybe not 
Well how’ve you been? Life has been a little unpredictable for me lately. I’m having my current mindset challenged. Maybe by God…I dunno…but I sure hope so. I’m currently a lil tired of where I am and I’m looking forward to moving on to the next level…in my relationship with God and myself as a person.
So, what’s else has been happening? Well, I watched TRANSFORMERS!! If u haven’t seen it, you desperately need to. Oh, and there’s another movie on the list for me. It’s called "Amazing Grace". It’s the story of William Wilberforce, the man who fought for the abolishment of slavery in Britain. If I’m not mistaken, he was a friend of John Newton, the guy who wrote the song Amazing Grace. Apparently it’s a really great movie.
Oh, and recently I went to Adelaide on the 1st of July for the Australian Medical Students Association (AMSA) convention. Was pretty cool. Altho I gotta say, Hillsong is still the best and most well planned convention I’ve ever been to. But anyway, it was good fun and I experienced quite a few new things. These include med students dancing half naked in the club, harmless gambling in the casino, watching ridiculous debates, traveling around Adelaide, and attending medical skills sessions, inspirational talks, and educational lectures.
I’m a bit emo atm, keke…so listening to music from my all time favorite anime: Rurouni Kenshin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt2-nniC1AE
First of all I wanna say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my dearest Mommy!! You are truly beautiful inside and out. You’ve been an amazing influence on my life, and I wanna thank you for taking care of me all these years. Seriously, you’re the awesomest mom in the whole wide world!! Thank you again - for always being there!!
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Today, Ps Ashley Evans fr Paradise Community Church in Adelaide (www.paradise.asn.au) preached at Hillsong. When I laid eyes on him, I didn’t think his message would be anything special…but how wrong I was!!
Rather than give a sermon with several key points, he told more of his life experiences. And I think that’s amazing. You know, if there’s one thing people can’t deny, it’s when you tell them your testimony…what God has done in your life.
Story no 1:
His first story was in the U.S. He was visiting a church there, and God put it in his heart to bless someone. God pointed out a woman seated 5 rows in front of him. Ps Evans then put a lump sum of $$ in an envelope and passed it to her. After the service, the woman approached him and told him her story. A few years back, she was attending Bible college and wanted to serve God. Then 1 fateful day, the car she was in was blown away by Hurricane Andrew. It hit a pole and she was heavily injured. All the $$ she had was spent on surgery. She was so poor she resorted to eating dog food to servive. She was so bitter about it that she swore never to serve God again. That night (for some reason), she went to church for the 1st time in 5 years. That night, what she needed most was $$. And God met her need. God sent someone half way around the world… and out of the hundreds or thousands of people in the crowd… God picked her out. So, the next time u think God doesn’t care…think again!
Story no 2:
He lived across the street from someone who was wheelchair bound. God had impressed upon his heart to go visit that man. However, Ps. Evans kept putting it off. So for 2 weeks he did not go. Then one day, he couldn’t take it anymore. His heart was too troubled. So he asked his wife to bake a pizza for him to bring over. When he went over, he found out that the man had motor neuron disease. He had only 4 weeks left to live. The man knew that Ps. Evans was a Christian and went to church. He had been watching Ps. Evans from his window. And he prayed this…"God, if you are real, send that man (Ps. Evans) from across the street to come visit me". There and then, Ps. Evans led him to the Lord. A few weeks later, that man went home to a better place…to be with God. With a simple act of obedience, a man’s soul was saved for eternity. How awesome is our God!!
First, I wanna say thanks to the friendster team for their quick response. Over the past few days I haven’t been able to post anything on my blog for some reason. So I sent a message to the friendster team and a day later, it’s all fixed!
The purpose of this post is to thank God, my family, my girlfriend and all my loved ones. My year 1 results were released last friday. I scored 74% overall for my first year. That’s much higher than I imagined. Although it was only 1 mark short of a distinction, but I’m truly grateful to everyone who prayed for me, supported me, encouraged me, sms-ed me, called me, tolerated me, and stood by me through my first year at Bond.
And a great "thank you" to my Lord who brings me through trials & tribulations… allowing me to emerge victorious and stronger than ever before… relying not on my strength, but His alone.
I’m officially a 2nd year med student
Hello people! First of all, I wanna say, "Happy 21st Birthday" to Ashley Ho Yue Li! Your life has inspired so many people, including myself. Looking forward to continue doing life with u and Aaron 
Now, a bit about myself…i just completed my barrier exam not too long ago, so I’m currently on holiday!! woohoo!! Results are gonna be out soon, and I’m half scared and half excited as well. Very odd feeling indeed…
So what have i been doing since holidays started?? well, nothing much….muahahaha!! Can’t believe I can actually watch a movie and not have to worry about studying after. So last week itself I rented 6 movies!! Oh, and btw, i totally LOVED the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie! So cool! I don’t care if anyone thinks it’s childish, but let’s get this straight once and for all…..I LOVE THE NINJA TURTLES!!!! Oh, and another thing…I started training in other martial arts to complement capoeira…namely grappling, jiu-jitsu and hopefully some boxing/kickboxing. I found a really good deal too! Like…$20 for the first 8 consecutive days of training. So, that’s 1/3 of my holiday training for just $20! But of course after that it’s gonna be something like $20 per class. After the last class, I was covered in bruises.
Other than that, I’ve just been hanging out with my family and friends. Really having an amazing time. Honestly, I’ve really been blessed. If I count my blessings, it would amount to the size of a mountain.
Oh, and more good news. Over the years, I’ve been praying for a few of my friends. Recently (or maybe not so recent, but i only found out recently), 3 of them received Christ. To me, this was great news. Like the villagers who heard of Jesus through the samaritan woman, now my friends can say that they don’t believe because of what I’ve told them, but they believe because they’ve seen for themselves the goodness of God! So, make a note to yourself, prayer works! even if when u pray, nothing happens, take note of this…God cannot be mocked. He hears and He will answer in His own time.
Today I realised that sometimes I look to man/self for what only God can give. I seek every other solution, except God’s solution. I don’t do these things intentionally, but I do it nonetheless. I’ve heard it preached about a million times, but it’s just something that creeps in. Today, in the shower, a song came to my heart. A simple and old praise song. So, I sang, and worship brought me freedom. After so many days, I felt close to God. So note to self: When you feel empty or in need, look upwards…towards Heaven!
Hey everyone,
Last wednesday I shaved my head for the "World’s Greatest Shave" to raise funds for the Leukemia Foundation. Doesn’t look too bad right? 
I wasn’t the only one who shaved my head. So did the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine. He promised to shave his head if our faculty managed to raise $1000. And we did!!
So what else has been happening? Well, nothing much. Not this semester anyway. It’s all studies for me because we have a barrier exam at the end of this semester. That means I have to pass this exam if I ever want to be a 2nd year med student.
Sometimes I look back on my life, and I think…no, I’m sure…that it’s only by God’s grace that I’ve gotten this far. I mean, here’s this clueless boy fumbling thru life, facing impossible challenges and making so many mistakes along the way…yet somehow I’m still standing! Indeed God has really poured out His grace and mercy upon my life.
So I wanna encourage anyone who’s reading this. Sometimes if you feel lost, just call out and continue to trust in Him. It’s only when we’re lost that God can really "find" you…if you know what I mean. If we think for 1 sec that we have everything under control, then we have no need for God…and in that situation, even if we’re headed somewhere, we may be going the wrong way!
Anyway, hope all of that made sense. I’m going to sleep now. Take care people!
Hello 2007!!! It’s a new year! WOOOHOO!! 
ok ok…so I’m 11 days late. so what? :P Anyway, let’s just say 2006 has been colourful. So many unexpected things happened. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Anyway, I told myself some years back that I wanted to get into medicine by the time I was 21, and I did! Oh, and I received my new capoeira cord/belt in November. 
Ok…so what are my resolutions for 2007… I’m gonna keep them simple.
1. Fill myself with God’s Word. Bible, preaching, CDs, books etc. People’s opinions are important, and I treasure them. They do not, however, contain the power to change nor to set people free. This can only be attained from the Word of God.
2. Study consistently & sleep early. This is especially for my January semester where I am sitting for my barrier exam.
3. Shut my mouth. This year, I’m steering clear of negativity. Also, I’ll think hard before saying anything. That way, I’ll also refrain from saying the wrong/right things at the wrong times.
4. Trust God and not stress. When circumstances are stacked against me, I’ll remember that the facts may not be good, but there is a higher authority: God’s truth. At the end of the day, when it’s all said and done, as long as I hold on to God’s promises, the facts will have to line up with God’s truth.
5. Make time to serve in church.
So what do you think?? 
And no. I don’t have a wishlist. Most things I desire can’t really be bought with money. Ceh, sound so cool…but it’s true. I kid you not. I guess my wishlist is covered by point 1 and 4 above. However, I don’t mind any gifts or monetary donations that you may feeeeeeel compelled to give to me. keke…
Let’s make 2007 an amazing year!!
