It's Over

I have finally made up my mind today. It still feels weird inside me. But I believe God will cure. This is a wake up call. I should move on and do well in my life. Jia You Guan Xiong.

This Christmas..

Today is Christmas Eve..However, I am really not in the mood for Christmas as I was before, although of all occasions, my favourite is Christmas..Not really about the gifts and the cards..But the lovely atmosphere and the warming hearts..Lots of things doesn't work for me this year round, seems like I've got to pass this Christmas just like any other days..But I will stay strong cos I know even if the whole world abandon me, my God will not..So God, please continue to give me the strength to live on..I pray that the coming 2008 will be a better year ahead..Nevertheless, I wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year : )...

Youth Mission 2007

I really had a wonderful experience in China. There are lots of 'first' for me during the trip to China. Firstly, it was my first trip to China; also my first mission trip in China. Next, my first encounter boarding a 2B motorcycle with 8 passengers in the rear carriage (excluding the rider) on a coaster ride along the rocky mountainous path. My first experience staying overnight on the waters with the fishes (of course not literally). And my first time seeing Ming Wei cry so badly and Wei Jie falling into the sea during autumn with his normal outfit (i.e. not swimming attire). And the list of 'first' continues..

The simple life the people in the villages of China leads really makes me reflect how blessed I am. Though their lives are simple, I can still feel the happiness that's in them.

Also, I really can sense the love of Christ in the Christian villagers from the hospitality they have given us. See that even the young Christians there are very fervent about their belief. They would rather miss their lunch during recess for an hour plus of worship gathering session during school days. Wow...This is really something I need to learn from them. Choosing to worship God or filling stomach?

Looking back, yes, I may have been on a mission trip but the experienced I have gained, lessons I have learnt and the blessing I have received is alot more than what I can provide, teach and give. I thank God for giving me this wonderful opportunity to serve Him. Lord, may You continue to provide for the poor and needy in China and I ask for revival in the whole world that more and more people will come to know You, the One and Only True God. Amen.

Time Flies...

Time flies...

Another semester had passed, although holidays are round the corner, I still feel something missing. Emptiness...

Maybe, I'm tired out by my project work these days. Nevertheless, I am back blogging...

Ok, let's talk about some facts of my life...

I grew up in a christian family. However, I never like to go church back then when I was young. Neither did I like sitting down in a circle, listening to bible stories in a sunday school class. It was even worst at times when there was no class and I have to join my mum in a big and spacious hall, trying to pin my buttocks to the bench and zip my mouth up for approximately 1.5hours listening to somebody talking on stage. Often, sunday activities bores me off. Despite my unwillingless, mum's desicion is final. Hence, every sunday, mum would drag me to church without fail. This goes on till I was 16 years old. Then, I joined a youth camp. There are several talks held during the camp; one of which hits me. At that juncture, the feeling was just like waking up from my dream. I realise something...

God had been with me all the time; in times of difficulties and also happiness. I didn't realise Him because I had been taking Him for granted all the time. Yet, despite my ignorance, He still shows me how much He loves and cares for me. I encountered Him and broke into tears. My life was changed then. I do not hate going to church and sunday school for bible study anymore. Instead, I enjoy serving and sharing in church very much. I have found a new meaning in life and that is God. He is the one who has been guiding me as I walk through this life journey. When I think back, although I was born into a christian family, I too, have got a turning point. I did not regret knowing Him.

God always allows U-turn. He is always waiting for us to return to Him...

Ok, I gonna sleep already, I will end writing here.Good Night :)..

Is it safe to fly? - 4

Commercial aircraft pilots are also ranked like that of military pilots. However, the ranking system are different for both. It is not as complicated for commercial aircraft pilots as those in the military. There are 4 basic ranks for the former, starting from 1 stripe on the shoulder are commonly known as second officer, 2 stripes for first officer, 3 stripes for senior first officer and lastly 4 stripe for the captain. You may ask why did I talk about the ranking system of commercial aircraft pilots. Isn't the title about safety in flying? Knowing that there is a ranking system behind a commercial airlines tells how much important companies acknowledge the ability of pilots. In other words, pilots must meet certain criteria or standard before they can be hired to take control of the plane. In most flights, only senior first officers and the captains are approved to fly the jet. Flying with the more experienced may also means safer flights.
Do you know an interesting fact about pilots on board that the main pilot and co-pilot cannot have the same flight meal? For example, if the pilot ask for a choice chicken spaghetti, the co-pilot must have something different like grilled fish with rice. The reason behind having this rule is because if one choice is contaminated, there is still a 50 percent chance of the other pilot not running to and fro the loo. This is to ensure that there is a pilot in control in the cockpit at any one time when safety is concerned. The series of safety in flying will end here. However, whenever I come across any interesting information I will continue to update here. Thank you for your undivided attention. Cheers.

Where's The Baby?

Christmas is round the corner..I hope to take this opportunity tell forth the true meaning of Christmas..Below is an article I came across..Merry Christmas..

Two women, dressed in their finest, were having lunch together in an exclusive restaurant. A friend saw them and came over to their table to greet them. "What's the special occasion?" she asked. one of the women said, " We're having a birthday party for the baby in our family. He's 2 years old today." "But, where is the baby?" the friend asked. The child's mother answered, "Oh, I dropped him off at my mother's house. She's taking care of him until the party's over. It wouldn't have been any fun with him along."

How ridiculous - a birthday celebration for a child who wasn't welcome at his own party! Yet, when you stop to think about it, that's no more foolish than going through the Christmas season, with all of its festivities, without remembering the One whose birth we are supposed to be honoring.

And that's the way many people celebrate Christmas. In all the busyness - the party-going, gift-shopping, and family gatherings - the One whose birthday they are commemorating is almost completely forgotten.

During this holiday season, in all of your good times with family and friends, make sure you don't leave out the Lord Jesus. Give Him the honour He deserves. - Richard De Haan

As part of your family Christmas activities, plan a

birthday party for Jesus. Bake a cake, sing

"Happy Birthday," and encourage family

members to give a special gift to the saviour.

Beware of keeping Christmas but losing Christ.

Is it safe to fly? - 3

All, if not most big mordern jets have at least two engines(normally hanged below the airplane wings). Therefore, if so unfortunately one of the engine is down during the flight, there is still another to keep the plane running. In fact, with only one engine, the airplane is still able to accomplish it's mission given a suitable running distant. Safe landing is definately achievable with one running engine. Having two engines or more actually means less stress for the engines as the load is evenly distributed among them. Also, it means less chances for the plane to fly with no engine running.

What if both or all the engines are down? This is a big question. Fortunately, chances of occurance is slim. Nevertheless, if this really happens, then it is a big headache to pilots. In the case when there is no longer any thrust produce from the engine/s in a flight, it is not as fatal that most would think it will be. Although there isn't any more thrust to push the plane, pilots are still able to glide the plane to land safely. Depending on the altitude and the exact location of the plane and given enough time to react, pilots can execute emergency landing at the nearest airport. On the other hand, if the plane is flying above a huge water body, pilots can choose to land on the waters then seek aid immediately.

Travelling in jets is very much safer nowadays. In fact, almost everything in a modern jet comes in pairs to increase the safety aspect in flying. The controls in the cockpit(shown on the left) and the engines etc. comes in pairs. Even pilots comes in pairs for long haul flights too. In other words, there are two main pliots and two co-pilots to cater for long flying distant. There are also several emergency signals such as air turbulence warning signal to inform pilots of what is ahead or what has happened in order for them to react to the situation accordingly. In my next post about flying, we will talk of some interesting facts about pilots.