Multiply

Hi my beloved readers,

I think I'll be shifting to multiply. The new addy will be http://belovedsally.multiply.com. If I ever do shift back, I'll also post a notice there.. but I hope not.. :)

I'm quite new to it but what it has that blogger doesn't, is that it seems to have good network support. It purports to support "meaningful" relationship rather than growing the biggest site.

Advantages:

1. Sharing other stuff like photos, music and video

2. Some extra features like a "Review" section where one can share book/movie reviews and also be notified at the same time - see what your friends are watching! :)

3. Also, there's a calendar feature. Sometimes we have activities coming up and to organise a group activity, we tend to mass mail. Or sometimes we receive a mail about a friend's upcoming activity but forget to reply. This feature allows us to share our timetables with each other.

4. Because of the above 'network' support, we can keep in touch by being involved in each other's life (different aspects other than just blog but music as well.)

5. There's also a notification feature when there's a new blog entry/review etc up.

6. There's an easy import feature from blogger to multiply. I tried that and it's really easy. The only thing is that for me, it didn't import my whole blog but I think only the last 2 months. It's a duplication but it feels good 'cos it doesn't feel like it's starting from square one.

7. All you need to do is apply to multiply. You don't have to keep a blog there. Little maintenance but it'll be nice to keep in touch with me, yes? E-mail me your address and I'll send an invite along. ;) My e-mail is found via my profile here.

shalom!

:) Sally Elisha

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Holding out for a hero

Where have all the good men gone and where are all the gods?
Where's the great white Hercules to fight the rising odds?
Isn't there a white knight upon a fiery steed?
Late at night I toss and I turn and I dream of what i need

I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero till the end of the night
he's gotta be strong and he's gotta be fast
and gotta be fresh from the fight
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero till the morning light
He's gotta be sure and he's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life
Larger than life

Somewhere after midnight
In my wildest fantasies
Somewhere just beyond my reach
There's someone reaching back for me
Racing on the thunder and rising with the heat
It's gonna take a Superman to sweep me off my feet

I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero till the end of the night
he's gotta be strong and he's gotta be fast
and gotta be fresh from the fight
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero till the morning light
He's gotta be sure and he's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life
Larger than life

Out where the mountains meetthe heavens above
Out where the lightning strikes the sea
I can swear that there's someone somewhere watching me
Through the wind and the chill and the rain
and the storm and the flood
I can feel his approach like a fire in my blood

I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero till the end of the night
he's gotta be strong and he's gotta be fast
and gotta be fresh from the fight
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero till the morning light
He's gotta be sure and he's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life
Larger than life

Bonnie Tyler - I N...

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Oh, do I remember this song. It's sung by Bonnie Tyler. In the past, it's about finding a life partner, getting married, settling down plus the chemistry, the excitement, the life and everything explosive about passion.

In fact, the energy behind the song is kinda of scary (in the sense of wondering, is it possible? can such a man exist?) and so attractive 'cos it reflects the cry of the female heart.

The heart of a woman is not like having english tea at the patio - though it can be that. But the depths, ah, that's different. It can be wild, turbulent, untamed, pulsating wait for a mate that would match her. But of course, we cover it with niceties and it is forgotten in the grind of daily lives - except, perhaps, when it is unleashed in the bedroom...

But really, the only Perfect man that would fill such a role is Christ alone. Because only with Him, can I NOT cut any corners, not convince myself to settle.

Heart's desire, soul's satisfaction - these are cries from the depths, the thirst of which only true living waters and quench.

Living with God - it's like a Dare, an outrageous invitation to life! If only I can shed the shackles of security and launch out into the deep with Him. If only I can reach inside into the true me and live courageously, adventurously with Him. Let me keep my eyes upon You and You shall transform me Lord!

Jailhouse rock

Stand up everybody! Elvis is IN the building!

hahaha... what a rockingly cute finale to the end of service yesterday! It's the 50s, the girls and the boys in their colourful clothes. It's the moves, it's the groove, it's the hairgel and the sideburns... it's the music of Elvis baby!

Lyrics 'copped' from Sean's aka uncle muthu's 24 hr prata place.


So heeeere's Jail Got Rocked

Warden threw Paul n Silas down to Jail,
The prison all around em thought their plans've failed
Started sumthin when the bos began to sing
Shook the earth alot n let the jailbirds spring!

In the Stocks!
Everybody was shocked!
evry door in the cells was unlocked,
when the macedonian Jail got rocked!

Silas started praisin n it cracked some stone,
little did they know it was a sign that was to come
a rumblin noise hit the boys and smashed the chains
broke the richter scale it was a powerful thing!

In the Stocks!
Everybody was shocked!
evry door in the cells was unlocked,
when the macedonian Jail got rocked!

From the Throne of Heaven came a rumbling
Tore right through the jail rather effortlessly
they should've used a seismograph but honestly
they wanted to but it was 51 AD

In the Stocks!
Everybody was shocked!
evry door in the cells was unlocked,
when the macedonian Jail got rocked!

* Cue guitar solo and lots of shaking and twisting

The macedonian prison in the time of Rome
was more like california by the time it was done
the warder said "hey buddy whould ya please explain,
can you tell me what to do so i'll get saved??"

Let's Talk!
Everybody was shocked!
evry door in the cells was unlocked,
when the macedonian Jail got rocked!

"If you just believe in the Lord Jesus Christ
Warden you can now repent and save your life
Would ya like forgiveness?" and he said "Yes yes!
You gotta stick around i'm gonna get my kids!"

Let's Talk!
Everybody was shocked!
evry door in the cells was unlocked,
when the macedonian Jail got rocked!

Love is in the air

Feeling a little whimsical this evening...

So enjoy the lyrics of this song... the beat is a little bit of cha-cha :)

Love is in the air
Everywhere I look around
Love is in the air
Every sight and every sound

And I don't know if I'm being foolish
Don't know if I'm being wise
But it's something that I must believe in
And it's there when I look in your eyes

Love is in the air
In the whisper of the trees
Love is in the air
In the thunder of the sea

And I don't know if I'm just dreaming
Don't know if I feel sane
But it's something that I must believe in
And it's there when you call out my name

(Chorus)
Love is in the air
Love is in the air
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh

Love is in the air
In the rising of the sun
Love is in the air
When the day is nearly done

And I don't know if you're an illusion
Don't know if I see it true
But you're something that I must believe in
And you're there when I reach out for you

Love is in the air
Every sight and every sound
And I don't know if I'm being foolish
Don't know if I'm being wise

But it's something that I must believe in
And it's there when I look in your eyes



from the song "Love is in the air" by John Paul Young

..nope, not sung by the ex-pope when he was young... ha.. I know 'tis corny..

Health

Well, I'm still in the valley of the shadow of death.

His staff and His rod, nay, His presence comforts me.

Health is so important to achieve so many things. And without health, there're so many things I want to do that I cannot.

Makes one appreciate the simple things like being able to communicate. I can't even carry on a vocal conversation right now.

It never occurred to me that this coughing is from God. Nor that God allowed it to happen.

In fact I had a conversation with a brother where we differed on this point. He pointed out to the OT where it said God caused this, God caused that (bad stuff) to happen. And Pastor said that in the hebrew, according to some greek scholar (I think it was Thayer), that the word "caused" was in the permissive rather than active tense.

But my point was this is NT, post-cross. I'm practical. Whether God caused it to happen (active) or allowed it to happen (passive), the fact is it makes no difference with regards to the result. i.e. I still have that $%^&* cough. And doing something or doing nothing when He can do something, is an expression of His will. I know my Abba. And His will is NOT for me to be sick.

I can only say that by His stripes I'm healed.

I'm not actually over bothered by the cough at first, only recently, because of it's duration... :S

I just remember that God makes all things work for good for those who love Him.

Sometimes, I think of this trial like vaccinations.

God will not allow us to be tempted more than we're able to cope. And actually, with each new 'trial', by persevering, I actually emerge stronger. Each time I'm sick, I'm interested in studying health. Appropriating health. Learning about Jehovah-Repheka - The Lord that heals.

When I'm suffering lack, it's then that I learn about the Lord being my inheritance. Leaning on, relying on Him.

With every vaccination, I gain a deeper understanding, a fresh reminder. Like this time. Like this cough.

Just reminds me of how sweet being healthy is. To be grateful for health. In every little thing.

This cough just makes me angry now! I just imagine that sick spirit of infirmity latching onto me. urgh! Let me think no more on it but focus on the cross, on the holy communion; let me remind myself that His body was broken for me.


Surely He has borne our griefs
And carried our sorrows;
Yet we esteemed Him stricken,
Smitten by God, and afflicted.
But He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was bruised for our iniquities;
The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,
And by His stripes we are healed

Isaiah 53

Faithfulness

I'll sing to You Lord
A hymn of love
for Your faithfulness to me

Hmm.. during worship today, I'm reminded it's not my faithfulness. It's His faithfulness.

But another thought occurred.

How awesome it is that Almighty God should choose to be faithful to me?

I mean, why should he bind Himself to me? He is able to do all things. He is powerful, awesome, almighty, holding the world in His hands. And who am I that He wants to be faithful?

Yes, I know the theological arguments behind it.

I was again reminded of a marriage covenant. Like the wife committing adultery and the husband remaining faithful and waiting for her to turn to him, wooing her back with love. In such a case, there would be grounds for divorce. But no, he chooses to wait. To remain faithful. Because of love.

But look at his wife! The harlot. Is there anything lovely about her?

It just baffles me how God sees us. How He sees me. Yet by practising the truth of redemption, the sanctification by the blood of the lamb and the imputation of righteousness; by His revealing daily, the righteousness I have through the cross, I begin to see myself through the eyes of my Beloved.

And then - confidence, security, beauty and wisdom comes, knowing my true worth in Him. Seeing myself through the eyes of His love.

Faithfulness. It's not about me. It's about Him. His faithfulness to me in my life's journey. How awesome that He chooses to bind Himself to me!

Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed, thy hand hath provided
Great is thy faithfulness
Lord unto me!

World Cup 2006

Well, it seems official, NCC is rooting for Italy.

At least the leaders are.

I seem to be the only lone voice who shouted out France when Deacon Matthew threw out the question, "Who do you think will win the World Cup?"

Geez, and I prayed you know, so I really thought France would win. Of course, at the back of my mind, is the question, what if other christians prayed for Italy? Well, I like to think I'm one of Abba's favourite daughters so I felt that France would win. Aiyah, now Pastor Prince also voiced support for Italy.. tsk tsk..

Sometimes, I wonder how God would answer such prayers where there are Christians on both side. I wonder if Abba has his own tally sheet... see which side got more Christian supporters? LOL... haha

Anyway, viva la France!

hope I said it correctly :D

cough

*cough* *cough*

hiaz, I'm having a cough and I'm thoroughly fed up. Can't even complete a sentence without a cough. If I breathe too deeply, it triggers it. And sometimes it's so violent I'm simply exhausted by the end of it.

I wonder why I don't have any problems coughing when sleeping. My sleep is really sweet. It's when I'm awake and every few seconds, I have to cough. Can't stand it. Can't go to work. How do I speak to clients if I'm coughing after every few words?

And the temptation to feel sorry for myself is real strong. The 'poor me' syndrome which I sometimes am tempted to indulge in.

And no amount of 'trying' to focus on the Lord. Oh, I wish I could come to the place where I can really work by faith and not by sight. To be able to take holy communion without reminding myself that I'm not taking it to 'gain' healing.

Oh Lord, You have to be the one to pull me out of this rut. How can I exhibit joy, faith, peace, love when I am preoccupied with physical self? :( Abba, You handle it lah. I'm tired, fed-up with it. I can't even pray ernestly, sincerely whatever and almost resigned to let the stupid cough run it's course. But it's been almost two weeks! What da?!

Lord, You love me right? So it's up to You! I don't care. This is Your holy temple. You take care of it! If You don't, I can't. I don't care what about talking to my mountain myself. I tried that. But it is Your power Lord and Your resurrection life that You choose to fill in Your Word.

Ah.. when I don't know what to do, I shall just mutter in tongues, in spurts.. Lord, how can I endure, or pray for long when I feel so bleh. Do it in faith yah? Okay, I'll try...

Abba, I'm sorry for being irrelevant today. But I want You to know my frustration. I think I need to express my sulking to You :S Thanks for hearing anyway. Knowing You love me is a comfort. And though I don't feel anything right now, nor want to, yet I cherish the memories of those times when You held me close. And Lord, I know that You are the same, yesterday, today and forever.

Love You Lord. Love me too? :) Hugs and kisses... my Jesus.

Diary

Hmm... I may be blogging less.. but that's what I said end of last year too...

I miss the paper and pen. It's tangible rather than electronic. :)

And I like writing. Language is somewhat a little like architecture. Not only in prose construction but also, in calligraphy.

Ahh.. I like my own handwriting. I actually have two. One is a beautiful cursive one and the other is a more deliberated, square, scholarly style. :) I don't deliberately switch between the two, though I can but I realise that my handwriting changes with my mental state and mood.

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Shalom!

Song of Songs - sermon notes (18 June 2006)

I really liked this sermon. It's on one of my fave books in the OT. And Pastor Lawrence's sermons ministered to me. Mmm hmm.. fed and satisfied on the love of Christ!


Songs of songs 1:2

Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth—
For your love is better than wine.

wine = pleasures and intoxication (in the world)

Every physical and spiritual beauty is found in Jesus.

He is the source of beauty

kiss - not like that given by the father to the father to the prodigal son but a kiss of intimacy

When you feed on Jesus, you become truly satisfied
- Jesus is the bread of life
- all your hunger is satisfied in Him.

Song of songs 1:3

Because of the fragrance of your good ointments,
Your name is ointment poured forth;

The name is associated with a person. It is identification.

Jesus = SAVIOUR

Jesus - His name is like a sweet fragrance.

Captain of our salvation (protection, preservation..)

The name is associated with what this person has done.

Smile on your face, sparkle in the eys and skip in the steps

Song of songs 1:4 (KJV)

Draw me, we will run after thee: the king hath brought me into his chambers: we will be glad and rejoice in thee, we will remember thy love more than wine: the upright love thee.

After God draws you, you will run (spiritual activity) after Him.
- serve God from the overflow
- there is no way you can serve out of your own fleshly effort.

Our passion and desire for Him even comes from Him.
- we are drawn to Him.

chambers = place of intimacy, of passionate love between husband and wife.

God desires you much more than your desire for Him.

God is active; church is described as 'she' - passive.

Gospels tell us about God's pursuit of us - His love that has given us His only beloved Son.

"remember thy love" - we need to remember that God's love is better than wine.

God's love is not meant to have an intellectual discussion. It is meant to be experienced and enjoyed.

We enjoy God's love by faith.
- it is not by feelings.
You believe and it will be real.

We are called to live by faith.

Faith gives substance to things hoped for.

Faith makes God's love real to you.

Believe that He has called you. God will give you a new voice for this new generation. yield and flow

God doesn't need you to serve Him. You get to serve Him.

The focus is on Christ and on Him alone
- Colossians 1:16-20

For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.

And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. 18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.

For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.


It is through grace that we receive.

Don't look at grace as a doctrine. Grace is a Person

Christian life is not about getting things from God. It is a living relationship.

Jesus, the author and finisher of faith.

When you see Jesus, the faith will be there.

How big you see Jesus will be how big your faith is.

Your faith is not determined by what you see. Your faith must be built on the Word of God.

The problem is we have faith in His power but not in His willingness.

- Mark 1:39-42

Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”

Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.”

As soon as He had spoken, immediately the leprosy left him, and he was cleansed.

It is not what we can do. It is what He has done and what He is doing in and through us.
- God gives you the will and the desire to do.
- how hard is it for a hungry man to eat? Life in Christ is like that! :D
- Hebrews 13:20-21

Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.


You are holy, that's why you want to liva a holy life. How?

Christ is our all in all
- righteousness, wisdom and holiness

There's one thing that He seeks from you. He wants your love.

Song of songs 4:10

How fair is your love,
My sister, my spouse!
How much better than wine is your love,
And the scent of your perfumes
Than all spices!

- This is God telling you how beautiful your love and worship of Him is.

He loves the love that we have for Him.

God's desire is for me.

It's not about how to be intimate with God. Just be intimate with Him. (you're already in Him)

"I am my beloved and His desire is toward me" (Song of songs 7:10)

He who is extraoridnary is in you. That's why you are no longer ordinary.