Friday, March 25, 2005

He died on this day

Today is Good Friday. It's the day that many of us believed Jesus Christ died. One unrefutable truth is that He DID die for our sins on the cross 2000 years ago. It was all in God's plan that He has to die, to exchange our sicknesses for His health, our poverty for His riches,our curses for His blessings, our agony for His peace etc. I was listening to one of my favourite Christian contemporary songs and tears just flowed. Wanna share this song to everyone and anyone reading this blog entry...

"I Don't Want to Go"
wriiten by Jess Cates & Yancy Wideman
Sung by 'Avalon' from the album "Oxygen"

You changed my world
When You came to me
You drove a passion
In my soul down deep
Lord, to follow You in everything

I don't want to go somewhere
If I know that You're not there
'Cause I know that me without You is a lie
And I don't want to walk that road
Be a million miles from home
'Cause my heart needs to be where You are
So I don't want to go

So come whatever
I'll stick with You
I'll walk, You'll lead me
Call me crazy or a fool
For forever I promise you that...

repeat chorus

Without Your touch
Without Your love
Filling me like an ocean
For Your grace is enough
Enough for me
To never want to go somewhere
If I know that You're not there

repeat chorus
Listening to: " I Don't Want To Go' by Avalon

posted by Jiatine @ 2:33 PM 1 Comments

Sunday, March 20, 2005

phoebe's wedding

19th March 2005, Saturday-Phoebe's wedding day. She got married to David, one of the God-liest man I ever know. I can still remember that Sunday night when Phoebe called from Bali (or is it Bintan??) to inform me that David proposed to her! She was so excited and I could sense the happiness in her voice. At the same time, I felt peace too. The indescribable peace. When I saw her tonight, in her gorgeous gown, she looked really happy and contented. I believe that this is a God-centred marriage and both of them will be greatly blessed in this union.

Though I know Phoebe only since last June, I feel as if we have been friends for so long. She's like a 'jie jie' to me and her nightly smses (in the form of Bible verses) is something that I anticipate. To be honest, her presence kept me strong when I was going through tough times last year. I am so blessed to know a sister-in-Christ like her. Her life story is really amazing and she's a walking testimony on how God's love can transform a sin-stained soul into a masterpiece of grace=)

Will miss her badly when she leaves for Japan with David this May. They will be there for about 3 years due to David's job. Well, thank God there are things such as 'emails and webcams'!

To Phoebe (if you are reading this): It's by God's appointment that you and David are in this blessed union. I feel so happy and am proud of you! You are an inspiration to me and I am thankful that in this life, God gave me a precious sister like you!

To David (if you are reading this): Do treasure Phoebe with all your heart and soul yah. She's a gem and a masterpiece of His grace. I am sure that our Lord Jesus is the foundation in this marriage. I feel safe that Phoebe is in your care,=)

To both of you: Have a greatly blessed marriage! Our Lord will never short-change us. Trust in His goodness!

*listening to: 'Keep falling in love' by Hillsongs

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Wednesday, March 16, 2005

i am 23!

yup, i have turned 23 years old officially. It ain't that bad, I am still young! To me, age is not a problem. There are may people who have the fear of growing old, as every birthday comes, they will get 'kan chiong' and think of the classic phrase," I am so old!!". Come on, there is always someone older than you. For me, I take age in my stride. It's just a different phase of life as we age chronologically. For some of us, we have not even aged emotionally or psychologically! If you know what I mean.

Today happens to be my off day, what a coincidence! That is something I am so thankful about. Well, I am kind of down with a slight cold and dry throat, so that somehow affected my mood today. Met up with a university pal for a quick lunch at suntec today. She had to rush back to NUS for a lecture, so lunch was a quick one. However, the time we spent seems as if it's a long long time! Was really happy to see her again,=) Later, went to bugis to shop alone to kill time. Bought some stuff but on a tight budget. This mth, I am spending more than usual, =(

Met up with elena for a dinner at Esplanade today! She has such a gorgeous straw handbag that I just drooled!! hahah..anyway, dinner was ok just that I felt cheated. Wasn't really that fulfilling, but well, since I am on medication, I just let it be. Elena introduced me to an outdoor performance at the Esplanade's outdoor theatre! It's part of the Mosaic festival, a music fest featuring more than 200 performances from 10 countries. I really enjoyed the performance as it showcased local talents. Asha can sing very well!! Someone should sign her up!! Fuse was good, really good.=)

However, deep inside me, I do not really look forward to this year's birthday. Alot of memories came into my mind when I woke up this morning. Was expecting an sms from her..but well..The 'best' part was my mum asked, " So, you going out with s***** today?" I just said bye and closed the door behind me as i left the house with tears in my eyes.

*listening to: ' Hide my soul' by Avalon

posted by Jiatine @ 11:50 PM 0 Comments

Sunday, March 13, 2005

i have returned!

The 'blogging symptoms' of mine kept on recurring during the past few weeks and I have gave in! yup, I am back...unsure if it's for good..but be assured that it's for a long time. So many things have happened since I wrote the last blog. Ups and downs in different areas of my life.

3 more days to go and it is my birthday! this year, it is going to be really different. Firstly, the usual bunch of chums will be reduced. Secondly, it's the first time more people remembered my birthday! very happy by the latter. at least, they remember me....

yeasterday, my supervisor made a comment. he said,"christine, it's time that you get a boyfriend ............maybe can ask jo**** to introduce to you like what he did to ph**** and da***." (cannot reveal full names lah..what if they chanced upon this site?!) though he said in a so-called jokingly manner..i was quite affected by it. he made the comment out of the blue and to be honest, i was embarrassed. i dun like people to make such comments, esp if it is out of the blue. he better do not repeat again, otherwise i am going to tell him off in front of everyone, nicely of course..perhaps with a drip of sarcasm.

I know that now is the time to get attached etc etc....majority of my friends are. however, i cannot just pick any tom,dick,harry yah. in the first place, does anyone want me?! *pondering* generally, i am fine being single. can do my own things w/o being answerable to anyone. if i wanna club or drink, i just do it..dun have to ask for permission from anyone. well, the other side of the coin wld be at times, I do wish that I have a boyfriend. you know, someone to cuddle to and whisper little things. someone to share your troubles and to share his too. when you are down, he will be there (most of the time) etc. those of you who are (happily) attached will understand what i mean yah.

Alright..time to sleep otherwise I will be really tired at work tomorrow.

listening to: 'In Demand" by Texas

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