I have nothing to write about...

...and I have to write it out.

So there.

Seriously though, there are many people out there. Some of nice, some not so but I'd like to thank the good people at Teach Asia (S) Pte Ltd, who went to lots of trouble trying to solve a Customs dispute while sending some homeschool material for Faith.

Thanks again!

Summer, no?

It's 30 degrees outside.

Crazy weather. Feels like Singapore.

Is it summer already?

Resurrection Sunday

The empty tomb...



The people looked for a conqueror, but He came as a servant
Pilate wanted a miracle, but He spoke the Truth
The soldiers mocked, but He loved in return
They put a stone to the door, but He rolled it away

In death life arises
In poverty wealth pours
In hunger food grows
In sadness happiness abounds

Life is one big contradiction.

Or is it?

Seven times he spoke
Seven words of love
And all three hours, his silence cried
For mercy on the souls of men
Jesus our Lord is crucified

-Jars of Clay

1. Father forgive them, for they know not what they do.
2. Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise
3. Woman, behold your son: behold your mother
4. My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?
5. I thirst
6. It is finished
7. Father, into your hands I commit my spirit

And so my redemption was complete...

Reflections 14 years on...

It was during the Lenten season of 1995 that I attended catechism or baptism class. Looking back, it was also a time of spiritual trial. One which made the meaning of the word failure significant. Good Friday is supposed to be good, a victory. It was through failure that I learnt real victory in God.



What happened in 1995?

Ended a friendship with someone who really mattered.
Had never ending trouble in med school.
Got a girlfriend who didn't really figure in the end.
Granny finally crashed into senile dementia.
Left church immediately after baptism.
Got caught in a vicious cycle of waking up late and staying up late.
Spent most of waking hours in front of the PC or TV.

To sum up: what a mess.