Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Rom 8:31-39
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What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 33Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. 34Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. 35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36As it is written:
"For your sake we face death all day long;
we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered." 37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

This is a random post actually. It's also about love; not about loving others but rather, God's Love for us. I dont think I need to elaborate on that. Haha.
I agree with Jace, this blog idea is really great! Thanks XY for the effort and being efficient.
And since Jace started with the "first" post. We will have YeoMei blogging next wk. Followed by, Clarissa, then Iris, ... and the chain goes on.

Joshua(:

Monday, April 28, 2008

unfailing love

Adap0ted from NotReligion Insights

"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you would not!" (Luke 13:34, ESV)

Have you ever gotten an email or a letter from someone who poured their heart out to you? You could practically feel the emotion oozing from the words?
Today's verse is like that, offering an incredible glimpse of Jesus' heart for His people and His desire to love and protect them. But look at the last five words--"but you wouldn't let me." Five words filled with sadness.
You know, loving someone who doesn't love you back can be so painful. Ever been there? Maybe you've loved someone romantically who didn't share your feelings. Or you've loved a child who repeatedly turned his back on you.
Whatever the situation, love that's not reciprocated is maybe the most difficult love of all. I suppose God could've programmed us to love each other and Him, perfectly and completely--but that's not love; that's automation.
No, God created us to love by choice. You can choose to love other people or you can choose not to. You can choose to love God or not. There's great joy in the first choice, but incredible pain in the second. But it's pretty much all up to you.
So, Jesus will never force you to love Him. He'll never pressure you into having a relationship with Him. But why wouldn't you?
Look at the picture of His heart for you in the verse today! Yeah, He's talking to Jerusalem specifically here, but the Bible makes it clear that Jesus' love and compassion extends to everyone, regardless of race or religion (remember John 3:16, that "for God so loved the world" verse?).
Think about it: What's keeping you from loving Jesus--and opening up to His love for you?

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Hey there BFC! (: Sorry that my first post is like soooooo long. Because I'm just so excited.
=D Well, today God really spoke to me man. This morning, my devotion was about loving others. And I started thinking about the topic of loving God. And He placed this in my inbox. Yes, all in one day. I just feel that He was trying to tell me something. Which He did. Some people were making me feel annoyed today.. And I did flared up. That was when this struck me about what this whole devotion was all about. To simply ask Him to help us apply what He has taught in our very lives. Decided to share the above passage cause' it really spoke to me. (:
Anyway, I think this blog idea is really great. Especially when sometimes we feel uncomfortable abrout sharing in cell, we can pen our thoughts here. People who chance upon our blog may get blessed by it too. So don't let it die off! =D
Btw, the above devotion is from notreligion.com. You can subscribe for their devotion for free and it comes daily. Helps you to be diligent to read it. =D

Jace. (:

Let This Be A Oasis For Encouragement - Heb 10: 24, 25

This entry marks the birth of a new phase in our cell life!

A spanking new place we can pour our hearts out, share concerns that we dare not raise up when in person, transmit information/reminders, chat and go crazy. Our virtual cafe - only lack of the aroma of an espresso. Virtual space makes things a bit less threatening and it does give us freedom and anonymity - we encourage people to leave their names though...

I suppose my greatest challenge with the flock is getting you guys to go transparent so that I can leave guess work out of the picture. People problems are hard to solve and if I don’t even know what is bothering you, you can imagine how tough my job can be. With the aid of my Heavenly Father above, I hope that this little niche will be one that I can hear my flock better so I can be a better shepherd.

So, go ahead, talk, ya?

1 Peter 5:2-4 (NIV)
Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers - not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

Help me get my crown ok?

:)

Shepherd

Sunday, April 27, 2008

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God bless =)
more group pictures! :D
cell bonding(bbq) at Joe's place.

chinese new year at Joe's place.


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big thanks to XiYing for the time and effort in setting this up! :D

Easter Event (:


Cell dinner @ Serangoon Gardens (:

ELLO ELLO BFC (: HOPE YOU GUYS WILL LIKE IT!
Oh, just saw on YM's blog that Derek accepted Christ! WHOOHOO! PRAISE THE LORD! WELCOME TO THE FAMILY DEREK!

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