Goodness...its 26th September, 2009 already!!

It has been awhile since I blog. Well..a lot of things happened within the month of July 09-Sept' 09. As been told, my church TCC has finally moved to its own premise. We are now in our new place. Currently, everything is acoustic. Hopefully, by Nov', we'll get our new drums. I can't wait to have full band again. As much as I value simple settings, I still do enjoy the complexities of jamming with the full band. Its hard work actually, but when the result is good, I can't help but feel satisfied.

Other than the relocation of TCC, I went for my 2nd dose of Cleansing Streams. This year, the retreat was held at Goshen. The place is beautiful..minus the big ants and mozzies of course. At the retreat, I had some insights on what God is doing in the lives of the people and the church as a whole. I was encouraged that though TCC is small in numbers and somewhat lacking in many ways, God looks at us as 'roaches'. Yes, roaches. They are small but they are able to reach every nook and crannies of a home. They may not be the sophisticated among other creatures, but nevertheless, they are influential and their presence are always felt.Such impact!

Then there's the trial that I just had early September. I was facing a goliath. Far seasoned in comparison to myself. Surprisingly, I fared well in the fight. Its not over yet. But I trust God to lead me. Justice and righteousness is in His Hands. He knows who is right and who is wrong. I let go and let God.

Next week, TCC will have an opening ceremony. we'll be inviting our community to the event. Right now, I'm scrambling my head on what songs to perform. Hmm...the songs that came to mind was We are Broken by Paramore, Fix You (Coldplay), Everything (Life house) ...I need to choose positive songs. I think I'll go for Paramore and Def Lepard's two steps behind..one slow & one livelier number. I'll share on what happen to our performance.

Till then, good nite & pleasant dreams!

To our promised land we go!

This Sunday, TCC is having a gotong-royong at our new premise. At last, after 3-4 years of being a 'guest' at Good News Fellowship, finally we decided to move out early next month.

We have been greatly blessed by Good News. We are blessed by their hospitality and generosity. Throughout our stay, friendships have been developed..especially with their guard, whom we secretly call Awie and their musicians from BM service. Most of all, we will miss, I mean I will miss the comfort of having good instruments, PA system, the lift, the guard, the stage...among other things!

We can continue to remain at Good News. But we felt that it is time for us to move out. I believe God doesn't want us to remain in our comfort zone. It's not going to be easy for us. There are lots of things to carry out to the new premise. Moving would require monies to be spent. Not forgetting the monthly rent which would be more compared to what we're paying Good News right now. Monetary risk is inevitable. No matter what, it is time for us to learn to depend on God. Just like Moses and the Israelites going out of Egypt to the promise land, we need to learn to expect the 'clouds in the day' and the 'pillars of fire by night'. We need to seek the heavenly 'manna' again.

While writing this, I'm reminded of a song I wrote many years ago. The lyrics says: "I want to walk on the water, believing You'll hold me, I want to rise like the eagle, I'm gonna step, I'm gonna step in faith." TCC. Its time for us to walk on water! As we do so, let us fix our eyes on Jesus or risk, sinking.

Cleansing Stream Seminar

Beginning of month July, Trinity Community Centre started on the Cleansing Streams Seminar. Basically, its about inner healing and how to overcome bondages, bad habits/attitude/thinking in our lives. To know more go to www.cleansingstream.org. This week's session requires us to read the book of Psalm and John. So, during this season of cleaning up for me, I'll try to share my thoughts on what I gain from the seminar and from my own personal time alone with God.

I got one thought sometime around last week. Psalm 4:4-5 "Tremble and do not sin; Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and trust in the Lord." The words that really speak to me is 'Offer the sacrifices of righteousness..' All these while, I always thought that sacrifices speak of sacrificing time, money, effort and energy. But this verse tells me of a new type of sacrifice which is righteousness, meaning, to live right before God. Living rightly is definitely a tough one for me. Especially when faced with a situation whereby compromise(i.e more to sin) is concerned.Not only that. Things like gossip and slander which we would surely come across everyday would pose another challenge.Should we give in to the pressure or should we choose to sacrifice the gift of living rightly before God?

Another point is that sacrifice of righteousness is often required at the utmost difficult of circumstances. It requires us to face the risk of offending others, a falling out in relationship, even our career and business may be at stake. So great is this sacrifice that sadly I sometimes fall prey to it just to protect myself.

Well, what should we do when we know that if we stand for God and it would jeopardize our livelihood? The end of verse 5 says "..and trust in the Lord." That's just what we are to do. Lets be comforted that with God, all things are possible. Nothing is too big that He cannot handle.

The new comer

Behold..let me introduce the new comer and addition to my musical instrument collection. My first keyboard. Sweet!! I know its just Medeli. But I'm a newbie keyboardist so I decided that a Medeli would be the best starter keyboard for me. Another reason for owning this new born baby of mine is because of the price. For RM1700, with 61keys and touch response, 350 voices and 150 styles...its a good buy. No, make it GREAT buy. Besides that, the dealer says that he can fix the parts and the parts are not costly. Now that's a super save wow factor.

I'm still awestruck with my new baby..my Medeli. I've yet to master it though. Nevermind...there are stil days ahead of me...God willing.

Michael Jackson

I grew up to MJ's music. His song 'Ben' was the first song that I sang for family performances and for singing competition. This song spiraled me to grow vocally. It sort of thrust me to get serious in singing. This song also inspired me to play the piano and sing. I kinda know the pieces by hard.

The best MJ album for me is 'Thriller'. I remembered telling my parents to buy me the casette. I was just primary 1. Oh yes..don't forget his earlier years with Jackson 5. To me, the best Christmas album is from the Jackson 5. Check out MJ's solid vocals "I saw Mummy kissing santa clause.'

When MJ started to 'disfigure' himself, I became less and less disinterested. However,I can't deny the fact that MJ never fails to produce a good album...such as Black and White, Remember the time..and not only good album too. But also a good video.


His death really caught the world by surprise. Who would have known? Well, death is a master to none other than the Creator of course. Let MJ's death be a reminder to us that whether we are young, old, fit or sick, death lurks waiting to prowl. So let us remember our Lord Jesus lest it be too late.

Rest in peace, Michael Jackson and condolence to the Jackson family in their recent bereavement. May all of you find comfort and peace in Jesus.

Nice!!

Watched Transformer 'Revenge of the fallen.' I love this movie. Its quite long though, about 2hours. But it has to be. The details are solid and this 2nd transformer movies featured new autobots and decepticons.

I love the plot so much that I'm going to buy the DVD. I want to watch this movie at home, on my comfortable couch ..with superb sound quality and my big flat screen TV.

Bliss!! A must see for you Transformer fans out there.

Transformers..revenge of the fallen

I haven't been going to the cinemas for years. I believe the last movie that I watched was Transformers. That was year 2007, I think. Now that there's going to be a 2nd Transformers movie, I'm definitely going to hit the cinema this Wednesday to watch the premier.

I'm excited! Transformer-Revenge of the fallen..here I come. Oh please don't let Optimus Prime die. For sure, I'll cry. Cause I remembered crying my eyeballs off when Optimus died..and it was the cartoon version. Whatever! Call me an emo..