Friday, November 23, 2007
Holidays, oh how I missed the word! For most of us in ignyte ministry, it is the best season of the time because it is the time where we can ‘stone’, sleep, eat and go out with friends. Who don’t enjoy holidays right? I do miss the good old days when I was in secondary school. I really enjoy going out, playing soccer, play all kinds of sports including video games.
But sometimes, it can get a little bit boring when you really got nothing to do. I mean how much money can you spend given the allowance we receive from parents? So to beat the boredom, I suggest to all of us to make your time meaningful! The whole idea is to plan your timetable well so that you will feel productive in enjoying your break. Now, here are some suggestions you can do:
Invest in buying Christian books that interest you and take time to read it!
Find a flexible pay job that gives you extra pocket money so that you can save more for the future
But sometimes, it can get a little bit boring when you really got nothing to do. I mean how much money can you spend given the allowance we receive from parents? So to beat the boredom, I suggest to all of us to make your time meaningful! The whole idea is to plan your timetable well so that you will feel productive in enjoying your break. Now, here are some suggestions you can do:
Invest in buying Christian books that interest you and take time to read it!
Find a flexible pay job that gives you extra pocket money so that you can save more for the future
Build relationship with your unsaved friends, invite them to church!
Volunteer to do some house work (Sure score points with your parents)
Offer to plan cell outings or events so that your cell people can be blessed
Ask your Pastor out and treat him to lunch or ice cream! (Ok, that’s just kidding)
These are just some of the ways you can make use of the time. Of course, you can plan for outings but have other stuff in your schedule so that it will not be just outings after outings ya…
Get ready for BattleCall Camp soon, I believe this camp experience is going to be totally different from what we have experienced in the past. See you soon! P.Gary
Volunteer to do some house work (Sure score points with your parents)
Offer to plan cell outings or events so that your cell people can be blessed
Ask your Pastor out and treat him to lunch or ice cream! (Ok, that’s just kidding)
These are just some of the ways you can make use of the time. Of course, you can plan for outings but have other stuff in your schedule so that it will not be just outings after outings ya…
Get ready for BattleCall Camp soon, I believe this camp experience is going to be totally different from what we have experienced in the past. See you soon! P.Gary
11:59 AM
(SALVATION)
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
What comes to your mind when you see the word, “stamina”?
“Stamina” – the ability to complete a race?
I discovered a new definition for the word, “stamina”. Recently, to me, “stamina” is defined as “the ability to study continuously in the library from 9am to 10pm”!
Wait – before you gasp and think that Sis Yin Ting is a psychotic mugger, let me clarify that I am indeed not one. Some of us, like Sis Kimberly, Bro Aaron, Sis Joanne and myself, we are having our university exams real soon (yes, while you are enjoying yourselves, we are having exams. Boo…). That’s why my university classmates and I have decided to camp at the library, be the first to enter, last to leave.
However, what God impressed upon my heart is neither the athlete’s stamina nor the mugger’s stamina, but the Mighty Warrior’s stamina.
Do you know what is “spiritual stamina”? Serving your generation and doing God’s work – do you know that we need an extraordinary “stamina”?
The media often deems us, the youths of this generation, as the “hedonistic generation that glorifies instant gratification”, meaning we are generalized to be pleasure-seeking, and tend to quit halfway when they encounter challenges. Well, I am not sure whether this is true, but I am certain that this DOESN’T apply to IGNYTE warriors!
A well known verse from the bible:
“But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3: 13-14
Paul tells us not to give up, not to be distracted and continue striving towards the destination. I have the privilege this year to be learning from a senior leader. I always salute and admire how he manages to stay steadfast in God, holding on to his faith and his ministry for so many years despite the ups and downs. I learnt that his staying power and “stamina” comes from pressing on and fixing his eyes not on man or circumstances, not on success or failures, but on God, and God alone. This is real “spiritual stamina”!
Remember what Ps Gary always said about IGNYTE Mighty Warriors? As we prepare our hearts for camp and the new year, let’s have in us the “stamina” of a Mighty Warrior!
He trains my hands for battle;
my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
You give me your shield of victory,
and your right hand sustains me;
you stoop down to make me great.
Psalm 18: 34-35
4:28 PM
(SALVATION)
