Just a Glimpse of Him

Growth

2009-08-10T20:52:00.000-07:00

To be of a higher Caliber.

So much a need for substance in a time like this

2009-07-14T21:13:00.000-07:00

Can't leave the arrow blunt no more,
The only arrow worth placing into the quiver are the sharp ones.

Psalm 17:14-15 (New King James Version)
14 With Your hand from men, O LORD,
From men of the world who have their portion in this life,
And whose belly You fill with Your hidden treasure.
They are satisfied with children,
And leave the rest of their possession for their babes.
15 As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness;
I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness.

SUBSTANCE!
God, Shape C40 as we run into the furnace.

The Patch-Theory

2009-06-02T11:00:00.000-07:00

Introducing the Patch-Theory by AWJ. Haha. It's now becoming a phenom in the circle of the Zone C Leaders. Haha. Its unique, interesting, but certainly funny too. Haha. Maybe you'll come to get to know more of it in the upcoming B & C Zone Stayover. Haha.

Had a nice birthday supper/meetup last night at HK Cafe & Yishun Macs, where everyone's got 'Patched' up to a more updated version. Haha. But more than that, I think seeing those photos of how we once were back in FTMS till now. I really think God is so amazing. So much has changed. God's certainly been working so much in our lives. It seemed like not so long ago, but if we look back admist the hectic calls to notice, we have really came a very long way.

Ever thought what it'll be like if we chose it another way? And end up at a place not where we are at now? I think it'd be so scary, things would be so different. But that at the same time is the assurance that God will guide us.

He certainly made my feet like hind's feet. Steps filled with Assuredness & Stability.

Had one of the funniest hangouts yesterday too, but eating salsas to plug-hunting. Lol. It's great to really live life together with people like Guo Wei & Arvin, & we're going out again tomorrow! =P Ha. I really can't help but wonder how they'll be like in 3 years time.

Anywayz, here's me signing off... So miss going to church early on the weekdays & staying there till late. Thank God for the holidays. Now time for alittle munching... XP

Till I see You face to face

2009-05-24T11:55:00.001-07:00

Being. Enduring. Understanding. Knowing. Doing.

"Much food is in the fallow ground of the poor,
And for lack of justive there is waste."
Proverbs 13:23

The greatest love that anyone could ever know
That overcame the cross and grave to find my soul
And till I see you face to face
And grace amazing takes me home
I'll trust in you

With all I am I'll live to see your Kingdom come
And in my heart I pray you'd let your will be done
And till I see you face to face
And grace amazing takes me home
I'll trust in you

I will live to love you
I will live to bring you praise
I will live a child in awe of you

You are the voice that called the universe to be
You are the whisper my heart that speaks to me
And till I see you face to face
And grace amazing takes me home
I'll trust in you

You alone are God of all
You alone are worthy Lord
And with all I am my soul will bless your name

I'm not done with.

Lv,
Zach.

REDRAIN

2009-05-17T11:11:00.000-07:00

Check This Out!

All The More Reason to See You There!

Over me,
The rain is falling,
Pouring over me,

I can see it now,
The frangrance
And the essence of our King

Lv,
Zach.

Knowing that my heart was true

2009-05-16T10:34:00.001-07:00

Woah. Just had TWO Awesome Services this weekend.

Never wouldn't known that there was so much Power in just a Lifesong that chooses to be Burnt than to Bow,
How our Lives can make such a change in the Nation and Society when we know that we live for a God of Generations.

It reminded me so much of the time when I watched Lions for Lambs for the first time...

Man, its really about how much of an idealist you are when you chose being burnt to bowing down.
Questions like these aren't just from some pop-quiz. But they determine who we are the moment after, as well as how we'll live many years after too.

Knowing that my heart was true,
Let my lifesong sing to you

Decisions of no compromise.
I rather burning than bowing.

Lv,
Zach

See You There!

2009-05-14T19:15:00.000-07:00

Red Rain Concert
23-24 May 2009
Singapore Post Centre
http://www.redrain.sg/

Best-er-est Mums

2009-04-26T07:14:00.001-07:00

Wow. Had an amazing week. Haha. & finally got myself to blog again.

Pastor Lia's birthday was really cool, I think the success of it was that it was pretty much well-kept all the way through. Haha. Guess we sure can be sneaky sometimes huh? But I guess more than everything, I learnt quite a bit through it. About myself, about some friends as well as about Pastors' too.

Its so much about the heart. How people desire to be connected and to know the heart of others. As well as how people's connections remain a mark on our hearts and lives even after so long.

I think it's not just a good thing to know what's on the heart of others, but its even a honour to. It shows such hunger, love, and awe. And I really respect people who do have it. & I'm glad and privileged to know them as my brothers around me.

God also made me realise the value of relationships as well too. How their lives etch a mark onto ours, sometimes even without realising so. Boy I really didn't know he left such a mark on me till that very second I saw him. But I really still love that brother of mine, and I so pray he'll be back for good real soon.

Finally had a prodigal son moment for the 1st time in my life.

Heart of the Father

Anyway, aside from that, I'm really excited about Mother's Day! Haha. Am still in the midst of planning but I've got parts of my Mother's Day Plan out already. Haha.

God, I pray that I can find that "Hagen Das - Macadamia Brittle" real soon.

So if you haven't already, Do Get Started Soon!!! Haha.

This week's gonna be a packed week, but I think it's gonna be real awesome! Ha.

Can't Wait!!! So Ciao.

Lv,
Zach.

Depths of Your Love

2009-04-23T10:34:00.000-07:00

Before the earth,
before all days
You knew me.
Formed in Your image,
Made in Your likeness
You love me,

The light of Your word,
The truth of Your promise guides me,
The power of Your mercy,
The love of Your grace deep inside, of me,

It's the depths of Your love,
Moving in the depths of me.

Chorus
I believe, In the power of Your name,
I believe, In the promise of faith,
I believe, In the love of a God,
Jesus my Saviour,
I believe, I believe.

Speak to this mountain,
To move into the ocean,
Your authority given to me,
No matter what happens,
Here I am standing,
On the hope of Your word,
Promised to me.

Just as You are.
I stand in awe.

Poking my brains out

2009-04-21T21:33:00.000-07:00

What are you going to do to become more Creative?
What is the Top 3 Concerns on Pastors' Heart right now?

Hanging out with Nick is always fun and interesting. First the Zoo Photos and yesterday Nick shared about the thought-provoking questions he's been thinking of recently that sometimes he's got no idea as to how to answer even. I'm really inspired to think of more, but even more so, I'm inspired to find an answer for these questions.

School on my second day was quite alright. But the highlight wasn't in school, it was in church when I finally got to play the rhythmic gymnastic ribbon equipment!!! It was quite cool actually. Haha. I must master that throw one day. Haha!

But talking about school, just within these 2 days, it taught me so much - not just the class, but just thinking about it.

When I had holidays, wherein I had an abundance of time,
I learnt to maximise and stretch my time
When school starts, wherein I had lesser on my hands,
I learnt to manage and cherish my time

But I'm good, and I hope the rest are. Like what Nick said, Its not a limitation around myself, but something that I've to work around. For sure, I'll conquer it like never before. I'm Excited! Ha. (Especially for this weekend. XP)

I'm in this...
With You & All for You

Lv,
Zach.

The day I awoke with shoes on

2009-04-20T08:04:00.000-07:00

Up till an hour before school ended today, I was still undecided as to how to react to my first day of school. I did not really feel like being sian about it, but neither was I in a mood to feel excited too. I don't know if you get what I mean, but it was a 'just-get-on-with-it' kind of mood that I had with me all day.

But during that last hour, woah! I felt more alive than ever. Haha. I think Year 3 is gonna be quite a breeze. And I hope not just for this module, but even for the rest. =D But guess I'll just have to wait and see. Haha.

Besides that, I had quite an interesting day, full of coincidences, and since coincidences are more of suprises from God, I enjoyed it even more.

I've got a really sweet God

I got invited to this dinner during school time which gave me something to look forward too, met so many new people in school, and even guests from E Zone. Ha. Really met so many people all in one day (Considering that I just went to school and northpoint only). Here's the list for as far as I can remember in one breath.

SiokMeiCarolJonathanAndyPeckHoonJolieAbigaleBellrarieJooyu
AdrienaMichelleKesiaErnestNadineDebbieElizabethYvonneVanessa
XinjieJOClementJasonMingJianSeanEeLooChewStephElgin

Yep. And all that in one huge virtual breath. =P
But it was such a really really sweet suprise to brighten up my first day of school. =)

Thank You God

Next, I think I'm starting to fall in love with Musicals. Haha. Just watched Les Miserables, but the movie version, and the storyline was so captivating except for one small part in which I realised that they've altered out when I read the story on wikipedia.

But nevertheless, I think I still love it. Alright, anyway its time for some good rest before I own the next day.

Let not my wake up ever be like my previous day's. XP Don't have to guess, just read my title =P I was alittle too tired the previous night. Haha.

Lv,
Zach.

Left4Days

2009-04-15T23:08:00.000-07:00

It’s Thursday and 4 days left till my holidays are over.

Dreading? Na, more than contented in fact.
Not because of some trip overseas to the other parts of the world or whatever else, but so many things have happened, good and bad, it’s been strengthening everything around me. And for the tremendous growth, I'm more than contented.

Holidays have come and gone, but it’s been my most fruitful as of yet. It’s probably one of my last long holidays before I step into the real world. Kind of a scary thought to think, but yea, we're growing up, inevitably.

But well good things to know is that I know my future is secure in God no matter what the world says about financial crisis, retrenchments and all that. And I know that I've got an Amazing Future.

Yesterday was quite a day of memories; I went for lunch with Terence and Arvin at SGSS. Hanging out with them kind of made me have that nostalgic feeling about the carefree and mischievous secondary school life. If only we had that kind of time again huh? Haha. But I still thank God for bringing me to PHS where I got to know great friends like Sean.

Can't imagine life without God and Church.

Sometime after that Guo Wei and I were on the bus and I managed to show him where FTMS House was at. Haha. Shared with him about the Nasi Lemak Sets at QQ and the Korean/Japanese/Taiwanese Food at Ya Zhou too. Kind of funny that we were all there just about 2 years back.

Seems so short in time,
But yet so long ago from now.
But within these 2 years, so much has changed;
We've all grown - older and mature.

This holiday was my best, and I’m glad for every moment and opportunity that we’ve seized.

The clock ticks by, but it’s really up to us to make it count.

Lv,
Zach.

Fruits in Abundance

2009-04-12T07:32:00.000-07:00

I've to post this! Haha. It was a drawing from a new friend I made just 3 days back on Friday! His name is Arvin, he's 14 and he's Iranian! So cool right? Haha. Wish he was my little brother. Haha. Here's a photo of him!

Haha. And he's officially C40's youngest & cutest member! HAHA. =D Had lotsa fun already though we just got to know him in just a short amount of time. Even went for L4D today too! Haha.

Yea, and Easter was nothing less than Awesome! Haha.

Firstly, C40 brokethrough and hit 75% of our R+I! Haha. Cheerios man. Our number - 12! (Luckily not 15, if you guys remember. XP Haha! Hint: It's something Hong Kai will get excited about)

I'm seriously all smiles man, let's win this harvest and grow this Brotherhood. XP Haha!

Secondly, the other awesome thing is that Dance went to a whole new level too!

- Choreography

- Skills

- Music

- Creativity

- Lights

Woah, I'm so amazed, I'm so happy, and I'm so excited about how we've really brought it up to such a level. It's of professional standard already man. Up there yo!

Can't wait for the Video Review this Tuesday, and the Tau Hways and Pizzas to come! Haha. I'm suggesting Jap Buffet for our next Dance 'Vision'. Haha!

Accolades to God though. We can never be short-changed by God, such a great harvest, and such great improvements. Only with Him is this so possible.

We came, we saw, and we conquered. - All this for You.

C40 and Dance will never be the same again.

We've indeed wrestled and have got all our hips wrenched, but we walk away changed and different for the rest of our lives.

Let's fight on.

Lv,

Zach.

Waves

2009-04-05T06:19:00.000-07:00

The past two days has been really powerful.

Especially the messages.

First was on Marriage by Pastor Don Easton. Realised just how important Praying in Tongues is and meant - not just praying by ourselves, but with the Holy Spirit interceeding for us when we just don't know how or what to pray about. For example, our future partner. Haha.

I think it's starting to become less shy a topic to talk about in church anymore. After all, we're growing up. And that's probably the next phase in the lives of many people. Honestly can't believe it's all happening so soon. Time really flies in heart of God, seems not so long ago that I first stepped into church. And now the related topic seems to be popping up once a week or (often,) more. XP Haha.

So yea, really if you're human and concerned about their future partner, I suggest praying in tongues. (Well not that I know of any other species who can pray in tongues. =D).

And on our way towards the 'appointed time', we've got to keep ourselves respectable and lovable as well too.

Haha. Also for today's Service -
It's been awhile since I've felt the Presence of God so strongly. Waves after waves of anointing rushing through, it was really an Awesome time in God's presence. God spoke to me about many many things today.

And it was a really awesome message that Pastor preached too, We've got to all grow intimate - Being commited in growing closer as well as coming into His presence with such an expectation, a hunger for more, not settling for anything less.

I realised how true that expectation part was, I use & still to want to feel what someone felt, after hearing a story about them, like when I heard Daniel felt the anointing of God as a burning sensation on his back, and like when Nick shared with me once that he felt as heat on hip socket (about the same thing that Jacob felt), both I had an expectation about and which both happened as well too.

It's gonna be so amazing with every member carrying this expectation. Every member of heart of God will be carrying such a tangible anointing.

Lv,
Zach.

With Anointing, Abilities come.

Just thoughts...

2009-04-03T21:22:00.000-07:00

Dreams Dreams Dreams....

Haha. Just talking to a good friend of mine today, I just realised how important dreams are to people, and how much someone would go just to achieve it - especially so for an Idealist.

Dreams & Visions drive people to do many things.
Both Awesome and Crazy.
I don't think you can exactly judge them.
But I respect people with dreams in many ways.
It takes someone of tenascity,
Someone who goes against the flow,
Someone who dares to be different.

It's a gift to dream.
I love Dreams,
It gives us purpose,
It gives us life.

Lv,
Zach.

PS: Hey bro, if you read this, keep your dreams alive. =)

Verges

2009-04-02T08:19:00.000-07:00

Wow. It's been exactly 1 week since I've last blogged. Ha. Initially it was cause I had no inspiration nor motivation for it. But so many things happened in the last 48hrs that I have so many thoughts and things to share as well too. Haha.

Verges.

A word that has been on my MSN Personal Message.
A place that I've just fallen in love with,
being on the Cutting-Edge,
being on the Edge about to that Leap into the Unknown,
where only Faith keeps you.

Within the past 48hrs, since Pastoral Meeting, God has been moulding me so much.
I Love the Changes, Its keeps the entire CG, Zone, Church on the Edge.

God did so many miraculous things this week.
& I think C40 is really Awesome. Let me share with you why...

Hong Kai just booked out of Army for the 1st time after being confined for 2 weeks.
He turned up for service on both days in church that very weekend, and even asked to serve on Usher on Sunday, which of course, he did!
Terence hasn't been with us for very long and in a sense he's quite new in heart of God church, but he is bringing his friend without anyone even challenging him at all!

And well, the list goes on really as to why C40 is so Awesome!

Just went out with them this evening for a Big Walk, and Katong Laksa too. Haha. Had an Awesome sharing with all of them, and I know C40's up there already spiritually. Just can't wait for C40 to bring their cards onto the table.

Its awesome when visions are aligned,
When people see the way God sees.

Thank You God for this Renewed Vision.

I'm also loving the Renewed Focus as well, Ha. Just took one change from God in the plans that I had, and so many things are already happening. Its like just pulling a trigger which opens the door to so many treasures, not of gold, but of something greater - Heart. And there's more to it, where that came from.

Thank You God, I've laid my all at this point of time at least,
and I'm so excited for what's happened, and what is to come.

I'll so happily lay anything down if God so requires it man. I've just laid down 2 balls in the past month, distractions really. But I've been growing so much since then.

God Never Short-Changes

Ask me for more explicit details. =D
Or stay tuned I guess. Haha.

Lv,
Zach.

Love it when God speaks

2009-03-26T09:22:00.000-07:00

Just caught up a little with Gossip Girls - Season 2. Made me think quite a lot about Difference in Perspectives.

How a Father's view is so different from a Son's or Daughter's & how Intentions of a Clear Mind can differ so much from one that's Clouded.

Aside from that, God spoke to me 2 things - Reality of Flaws & Loving Unconditionally.

I thank God, for Him being God and no one else. If I were ever to be God, I think the Bible would’ve just stopped at Genesis or so. Haha. He spoke to me and showing me flaws of myself, people, situations, things. But yet at the end of it, He loves us all still just as a Father, no matter how frustrated, irritated and disappointed He might have gotten.

(Background: Jenny ran away from home to pursue her own ambitions, which got ruined or quite so at least)
*Jenny opens the door*
Rufus: *Sighs in Relief*
Jenny: “Hey dad, can I come in?”
Rufus: “Course you can Jenny, It is your home, glad to have you back.”

Sounds a lot like the story of the Prodigal Son right?

Inspired to watch GG now? But not before your BRP. =PP

Lv,

Zach.

Level of Significance

2009-03-23T09:36:00.000-07:00

I so love some connections, I just managed to get the password to my locked up computer thanks to a school friend.

Thanks to Vodka - Yea, thats his english name, not an alcoholic beverage.

Haha. Anyway, just had a night of mixes. But it was quite good, least my workplan's done (finally), and I read the book for quite a bit before heading home.

So inspired man. I really love the flow of God.
How I feel what Nick, Weijie, and Mel feels.
The Significance, the Realness, and the coming of Strength.
We're all being challenged in our own ways, different circumstance, but such a flow and connection.

God just spoke to me through the book, just 2 paragraphs, but so powerful.
It was a Revelation of myself in Him. A deeper one, not just of Assurance that I'm loved, or knowing that I'm loved, but God sees so much more than that, so much more significance.

It's not the same, "God, have your way in me." anymore.

Just as Boy Jesus became Jesus of Nazareth
Just as David who tended the flock became King David

It's time for me to see things from a whole new level.
I've got to, we've got to.

" I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." - Romans 12:1-2

No more easy way out,
It's our duty for this generation.

God let me see what You see.
Deeper, Closer.

Lv,
Zach.

Sometimes

2009-03-23T04:32:00.001-07:00

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Haha. That's a virtual scream. (It's quite funny how people can express themselves with just words)
& yes, there's good reason for that.
I just spent an entire day waiting for a laptop to be repaired.
Repaired it was indeed, but with a password that I've no idea how to crack.
Well, not at least till next monday.

In the meantime, God bless whoever who thought of changing the password & may he get to know You soon too.

But at least for now, after asking God to make my day more fruitful, I'll be meeting Wei Jie at Yishun Mac's to use his laptop for my Workplan as well as reading a very Fruitful book - YOU THE LEADER by Phil Pringle! =D
(& Yes, its the White one, not the ugly red one. XP Haha.)

So Seeya. =D

Lv,
Zach.

I rise with You in the wake of the morning
I walk with You in the cool of the night
And every single day, I'm devoted to Your ways
Only Yours, Only Yours

Recalibrating into Strength

2009-03-22T11:39:00.000-07:00

I'm loving what God does.

Life's been great with God.
Problems coming and going like nobody's business,
Ended up not even having to solve most of them as they were resolved themselves.
Kinda funny if you ask me, but that's assurance that I'm walking with God.

God has really been moving in my life, I know He's been recalibrating me into my Strengths, and I'm really really excited.
But I've just one other feeling I've got - I really am curious about what the Big Picture that He's gonna unveil to me. It's not exactly like slowing peeling off the wrapper of a Christmas Present, but its more of taking off the cloth hiding the task in a Fear Factor Challenge!!!
It's cause it's usually like a bad thing, a big problem or challenge, but at the end of it, we always get rewarded in some ways, and of course, it's like an Opportunity of a Lifetime, so... I Can't Wait for it to come! =D

Recalibrating,
From kid to adult,
- New Levels

I need more of You God

Lv,
Zach.

Thought of 3

2009-03-19T22:05:00.000-07:00

3 Things to Blog about today! =D
probably my 1st time with 2 posts in 1 day. Haha.

1st thing,

Just had one of the Beat Hang-Outs in ages!

Personally it was perfect for a Friday Night where I
- Spent just $2 tonight &
- Get to go home considerably earlier for an even more Awesome Saturday!

But aside from just the Friday Night issues, the whole thing was like God-Planned,

From just a Dinner at Newton Circus,
And a Gallivanting Trip around Town,
We dropped off at Esplanade,
Took a Couple of Funny Shots,
& ended up at a Open Air-ed Live Band.

It apparently was the Mosiac Music Festival, but I guess what really made me enjoy it was the company, and the fact that I've always wanted to go for a Chill-Out with a Live Band kinda thing with some friends. Ha. Though the Lights person was probably one lazy person, the Music was quite good. The band's name was pretty lame though - The Ruby Tigers, some Aussy band. Haha. But was enjoyable though, one of the perfect chill-outs.

Anyway, the 2nd thing,

Cherish & Follow

2 Words that describe what I’ve been thinking about recently,

I think that its such a privilege to be able to have so many leaders to Follow after in their footsteps. & I do Cherish it, that's for sure.

But the 2 Things that I was thinking about is quite different in aspect,

It was What if the People/Person I Cherish & Follow after are gone?

I thought back to the day, I had my Follow-Up Lesson with Charleston in FTMS' Nursery.
When I wrote down the 10 Things I loved most, aside from God.

I thought back to the day, Ivan shared heart with me, and told me “its like this, 'I die for you, you die for me'.”
What if the 10 Things were all gone and What if there wasn't anyone who 'dies' for me?

Of course I totally doubt this will ever happen, but I think that it’s still important to think about this too.

The People or the Principles.
The Cares or the Cause.
The Hype or the Heart.
The Desolate or the Duty.

Tough question huh? Up till today, I think its one of the best ways still to know where our treasure really lies at. If its any other, then you know you’ve got to align your heart and flow.

3rd and Lastly,

I had a short talk with Charleston today. Was kind of out of the blue, but yet, I was kinda touched by it. Ha. Ask me personally if you wanna know. =D

Thank You God -
For such an Awesome Life,
For such an Awesome Family
& for such an Awesome You.

Lv,
Zach.

Hidden Heart

2009-03-19T21:27:00.000-07:00

Today's the day where some people I know get their Postings. I really wonder how'd it'll be like when I am in Army.

Anyway, This week has been really awesome. The Stayover, Makeover & even the Muay Thai Class at FightG, was really an Awesome Experience.

As I was blogsurfing the other day I found this over at Fifi's Blog. It was really worth thinking about it.

"I asked for Strength,
And God gave me Difficulties to make me strong.

I asked for Wisdom,
And God gave me Problems to solve.

I asked for Prosperity,
And God gave me Brain and Brawn to work.

I asked for Courage,
And God gave me Danger to overcome.

I asked for Love,
And God gave me Troubled people to help.

I asked for Favors,
And God gave me Opportunities.

I received nothing I wanted,
I received everything I needed!"

Just as we face Troubles, Difficulties and Challenges,
God does it to help us grow.

We have all probably been told that a Christian Journey is not a sanctuary from Problems, but more of putting yourself vulnerable in a Pool of 'Sharks'. But in God's eyes, thats how much He wants you to learn and grow from, and how much He loves you.

"My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor detest His correction; For whom the Lord loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights." - Proverbs 3:11-12

Every single one of those 'Sharks', a problem in our lives, an opportunity in God's eyes.

I'm sure we all have our problems, whether we choose to deal with it or not.
But here's a perspective, that when the next time you see a problem, think about how God wants to see you grow from it & lastly, but certainly most importantly, its because He loves you.

Lv,
Zach.

What It Feels Like Tonight

2009-03-16T13:07:00.000-07:00

It been quite a fruitful rest day, spent time with God, slept well, exercised quite abit, did some work, and had some fun (Well more than "some" actually. Haha.).

Didn't have that good a rest day for some time, but what I'm more excited & anticipating about is what is to come up this week. =D I've got it all planned, especially with the Intensive Dance Practs on & Zone C Stayover, I'm Excited! =D Haha.

Talking about Dance, I'm really excited, Haha. It's already at a whole new level!, Man, I really can't wait till we do it on the day, its not just standards up, God has been really working in the Ministry, in the Choreography & Music alike! Waha.
& the other, the Zone C Stayover, well, needless for me to add on to it, except for, since when has Stayovers been melancholic? Ha. Well, actually I used to hate camps & stayovers, but well, you could say that thanks to church, I'm excited the way I am about it today. =D

Loving a Well-Planned Life. & I've been listening to this song feels like tonight by chris daughtry for a bit, its got some powerful lyrics.. sounds like a song I'd sing to God. =D

"I never felt like this before.
Just when I leave, I'm back for more.
Nothing else here seems to matter.

In these ever-changing days,
You're the one thing that remains.
I could stay like this forever."

One thing, I ask, that I could dwell in your house forever

Loving just the way life is, and surely what it'll become as well.

Lv,
Zach.

Eternal Pt. II

2009-03-03T00:43:00.000-08:00

AI Conference was really Awesome. It really put into perspective what we're all about.

Givers, out-giving the Norm.
Not just in terms of Cash, but stepping out, loving people the way God does, not just in our circle but even the people that we don't know, through Action...

That is so what I wanna do infuture... well even now actually. Haha. I hope I'll be able to join that Mission Trip, it'll be such an Experience. And it'll be so worthwhile!

Well, I've really been thinking of how to put my time in better use, and that Army Workshop really double-confirmed it for me. I need to live like an Adult real soon, Taking On Life Even More Seriously & Effectively - That is for God I mean.

Being better-equiped to be God's light. Going whereever and impacting people not just through Character but Skills, Heart & Love.

I Love My Life, My Church, My God. =D This is what I'm Living for.

Just excited about how Life will be like in Future. I'm More than Excited.

A Step Closer to my Destiny.

MOBILISATION!

2009-02-25T23:27:00.000-08:00

Lol. Today's been really funny, especially with the switching over from Yahoo! to Gmail. Ha!

Its almost like a Mobilisation Exercise for the Staff & Leaders.
& I'm Proud to say, WE MOVE LIKE AN ARMY!! =D

So check your mails, I bet there's tons of E-mail Address to be updated. =P

& Well... If you're still using Yahoo!, I think its time you consider Gmail. XP Haha.

Seeyou at the Gmail Fraction soon,
Zach. =P

Something that's eternal

2009-02-22T08:57:00.000-08:00

"Words of life eternal
Heal my broken soul
To whom may I go
There's no one else
But you alone..."

That's the latest thought up in my mind.
I guess its what helps me grow, through these thoughts.

Is what I am doing right now going to help eternally?
Or does it fade away when the phase of time passes on?

Had 2 'hang-out's today -
First one was in the morning with Charleston,
Next was in the night with Nick & Wei Jie.

I think its God, but I had an encounter quite similiar to what Nick shared. Ha. (To WeiJie: That was what the sign was about if you were still wondering in my previous post. HA!)

Putting things into perspective.
Things that are for eternal.

& Yea!, Of Cause I'm Lovin' It! =D

What am I doing up!?!

2009-02-20T11:15:00.000-08:00

Okay, decided that from today onwards, I'll be sleeping before 3.30am. (Rest assured, it will decrease more and more in time to come.)

That's to fix my body clock before school, & to lift my Physical Ceiling.

Been reading 'You the Leader', and it really spoke to me with the words, "Physical Ceiling" & "good rest". Haha. So well, what else is there but to heed the words of Pastor Phil, who is Top 5 in the List of my Favourite Pastors. =D

Nightey-Nights.

Imprints

2009-02-08T22:45:00.000-08:00

Finally back at blogging. Been quite a while. & finally decided to blog especially since today's a rest day for me. =D

Last weekend was so awesome. Pst. Ming, followed by Charleston. Haha. Even the Pastoral AMT in the morning, though we might've covered some stuff before, I had insights for certain areas of which we have always done. Those of you who missed out on anything, Get the Sermon CD! Its a MUST man. Haha.

It's amazing what really stays with you, and lasts in you. I guess that's some stuff that makes you realise what kind of person you're like. What makes you. What you enjoy and what you are convicted about. Thought about it while watching 'Smallville'. Haha. Yea, and I still enjoy it although its in its 8th season & have been for the past 7,8 years of my life since I was 12. Lol.

But more than that, I really love the friends that I have in my life. Well they are more of family actually. Haha. The people I go through life with. Run with, fight with, conquer with & of course enjoy with.

Realised I've been chionging in alot of funny ways recently, it started with the New Year L4D Chionging, all 4 days since the eve. Even last week, when I went on a everyday movie event, Thur with Sean, Fri with family, Sat with Sean & the rest, Sun with C4 CEG. Haha. Yea. & tonight it might just happen to continue. Lol. Guess I'll find out a'lil later when I go out on the hangout & dinner with Charleston and several of the leaders. =D

I LOVE MY LIFE
CHANGE & CONQUER

What's Lasts for you?

Living the Wonderland

2009-01-20T10:56:00.000-08:00

Ha. I've gotta blog about this! Just when I thought this week would be so empty knowing that there isn't any service this week.

The Exciting Christian Life isn't about the Services, its just God & His family. =)

Haha. Got reminded by it in the most incredible way.

It all started today (or rather yesterday since its past 12) when I went out with Sean, Melvin & KS after school. Felt like one of the most sinful things ever. Went out just to play LAN. That's something I've not done in a long time, but the story isn't about this (though it was fun. Haha), it started when we were heading back home on cab...

Li Xing was sharing with me that he went down to YSC last Sunday, and about how Maeann preached about Not having Cliques, and about this Without A Trace story that so tied in with her sermon. And that he got reminded of Henderson, and really teared throughout repeatedly, and thanked God that he was privileged to be in the Henderson Era.
I guess it was cause of that, I felt like checking if the YSC was in proper order, though the front door handle was spoilt & I didn't really have to check it.
On the way I was telling God, for a sign to confirm something with me, that I shan't say, but what's I'll say was that though not what I mentioned to God, it was something totally better! Ha. I found Maeann and the CCH Team watching WITHOUT A TRACE and I stayed to watch that EXACT episode Maeann preached and that I heard from Li Xing about!

LOL. That surely wasn't coincidence. THANK YOU GOD! =D
I got Your sign and You know my answer! =D

Life's always an Adventure once you become a Christian.

Lv You Always God.
Zach.

So others may live

2009-01-15T04:38:00.000-08:00

"...to keep them alive."
- Gen 6:20

"...those who were with him in the ark remained alive."
- Gen 7:23

"... I will never again curse the ground for man's sake, although the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; nor will I again destroy every living thing as I have done."
- Gen 8:21

We can't give up just cause things aren't moving, people aren't changing.

As God keeps his people alive
As shepherds keeps their flock alive
I keep my friends alive

Las Week

2009-01-05T22:49:00.000-08:00

Its been a pretty funny week. Personally many weird things happened.

I mean firstly, and alittle down on the meter, school started. However the brighter part of it was, RP New Gens was back in action with the Prayer Meetings. Dumb thing was that in the middle of the 1st Prayer Meeting of the Year, RP had to so coincidentally make some Campus-Wide Announcement (even in the lift in the basement of a Storage Area) about their Open House, Funny thing was, they started the Announcement with - "YOUU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!...", what they said was so zhun, only that they should've played it to start-off the Prayer Meeting, NOT WHILE WE WERE PRAYING!!! LOL. Tsk tsk tsk, RP's Opts side Crashed. Haha!

Then came the $13 Hay Mee from Marche. As much as the name - tomato/cream-based pasta goes, its just an excuse to rocket the price of a normal Prawn Noodles where you can get at a better price anywhere else. LOL. For evidence, you can check out this pic:

Was quite a nice dinner though especially with the crepe. Will miss Nick and Elgin both! Ha. Don't worry, I believe their 8-5pm wil come soon. =D

Lastly, I started watching watching gossip girls - It's actually kinda addictive. LOL. Yea, didn't expect it to be that good. Haha. Should try it. =) Reminded me of the O.C Days. Maybe I should catch it all over when I'm done with this series. Haha. Then again.. =P

Okay, I'm gonna stop here.

All the Best for all the 'O' Levys &
Have Fun for 1st day of school for the JC peeps!

XOXO,
Zach.

LOL! Too High. Haha.

New Ur

2009-01-02T09:48:00.000-08:00

Ha. This year's countdown was so much different from all the other years. We used to have the P&W and dedicate the New Year to God and all. But this year though so different with all the Carnival and Gameshow Events, but it was still very much awesome!

I guess its the friends' and family that made the night - and makes Heart of God our home. It was way crazy! But, Ha. I know I loved it. During the countdown I felt God's Presence just overwhelming the place, I looked around, though we may be a church of a thousand, we're all still connected, its still one flow, one spirit, one family.

I guess thats pretty much why I felt so burdened for some, some who once ran alongside and braced through storms like brothers in war, but now aren't. Its more then just a race, its the connection, the relations.

Not gonna whallow on this but, once again in 2009, I say
I'm all Yours - Your word, my will.

Also from Christmas, I've got like Loadsa Lovely Cards! Haha. I think I really love reading cards. Read every single one like twice over at least. Ha! Just want to say Thanks Again for the Cards! =D

Shall Blog more the next time. =))

Time to Sign off!

Lv,
Zach.

Homesick

2008-12-21T10:26:00.000-08:00

It has been packed with Stayovers, Movies, Outings, and Work.
Its packed, its busy.
But I sure am enjoying every bit of it.
with 1.5weeks of holidays left, I'd better be enjoying it. Ha!

The past 3 nights were Movie Nights, with 1 repeat of movie, Ha.
Movies: Twilight - Twilight - Yes Man.
With: Family - Friends - Leaders.
Its super crazy if you know the Stayovers I had over at my house and Sean's with the Sentosa Outings, and everything else too. This sure is Life! Haha.

& Christmas is just in like 3 days time! Ha. I can't even believe its so close. & my cards aren't even done yet. LOL. But I know its gonna be a Lovely Christmas in HoGC. It's always has been, and always will be. Haha.

Just 2 days back, Nick asked me about whether I was satisfied with what I have and told me about how when he came back from Australia, and spent time with people like Li Xing, Sean and Elgin, he realised that he really missed it all, and learnt to cherish it all - the fellowship, the church. God & Church are our Lives. I really agree with it. I really think there's nothing that beats this. Guess thats why I never really wanted to go overseas since I came to church. It may be fun, and of course the scenics would've been a Dream come true to me. But well, not for me, not unless the church goes along. Ha.

I'll get homesick if I ever went overseas on my own.
Not that I ever experienced, but I just know I will.

God, Church,
That's my life,
That's the life.
& I'm loving every bit of it.

Build on the Run

2008-12-17T12:11:00.000-08:00

Waha. Its the start of my holidays and I'm feeling more and more productive.

It's got to be made happen

Just gonna be quite random at this time of the night/morning (Ha. you decide).

Dance was also awesome! Ha. So was the Outing today. XP Haha. Just Acia should just get onto our privilege card as well. LOL. Its so popularised by us.

Christmas is just a week away and it still feels at least a month away. Been thinking quite a bit about things to do for Christmas. Ha. For sure presents are to the min. Ha. I guess its not just the budget, but I think I really love cards much more then the presents, get to see how much people put their hearts into either the design, the words that they write or even both. =)

But more than that, I want to do what's on Your heart.

Build on the Run.

S.T.R.E.T.C.H

2008-12-13T09:21:00.001-08:00

AHHHHHHHHH!!!

Lol. Thats the word for tonight if you know what I mean.
Stretching cause tearing of muscles, aches and pain.
I guess its just part of it all.
Got to just love the stretch somehow.
Lol. But I know its worth it.

I know the route, just gotta face it and let it grow me.

Only by Your Strength.

While some things Change

2008-12-10T08:14:00.000-08:00

Heart of God Church will surely have strength even to the thousands.
Our own altars - So easily pushed aside, yet so crucial.
With it built, surely the foundation of our lives will be strong.
Though the jitters sometimes, I can't wait to live the future.
We'll be doing life together till forever!
I would never trade the place of anyone else nor be anywhere else then here.

This is it.
There are no Plan Bs.
Live or die, I'm for This Cause.

I wouldn't want to miss a single bit of this. Just in 3 years, so many things have changed.

3 years passed,
Increase in Size, Influence, Numbers and in so many other things...

History is in the making.
Youth-Run Church...
Satellite Children Churches...
Radical Generations...

I will not miss this for anything else in the world.

While some things Change...
... my Convictions will not.

Not ever.

Overdrive

2008-12-04T09:05:00.000-08:00

It's Time for Overdrive!

C40 will be in for a treat in tomorrow's Worship Session! =D
People Lives will change.

I See It Differently Now!

Love Overflowing

2008-11-26T10:09:00.000-08:00

ARGHGHHH!

One Word, or Expression to express how I felt for the past 3 days about my illness.
But I know I can't let anything stop me from going on.
Just got to.
Just got to.

God I pray you heal me from every infirmity.

Today my brother had his Early Birthday Lunch. Yea, we don't really do cakes, just meals normally unless specially requested, which last I remembered was my Ice-Cream Cake! =D Maybe I should just suprise my Brother this year with a cake, I know he loves Black Forest! =DD

After that I had a meeting in church, a worship session after, and an outing after.

As much as I wanted to watch the CCH worshiping and praising God, unfortunately today wasn't my day to.

But God knows my dreams, and desires. =D
But God NEVER Shortchanges! =D
Cause despite missing it today, Tomorrow's My CHANCE!!! YAY!

I've decided -
Tomorrow's Main Schedule
- School
@ RP
- Buy Cake
@ Causeway (or Church if they have Black Forest)
- Dance
@ MPR1
- CCH! =DD
@ MPR1

I Love you Lord, I worship You, You alone are God, You alone are good.

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope."
Jeremiah 29:11

Tomorrow, one of my dreams fulfilled. Thank You God. =)

Hope and Faith for a Brighter Day

2008-11-23T10:15:00.000-08:00

"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28

I have a hope so sure
An anchor for my soul
My peace in the worst of times
I trust in God alone

Let every voice declare it now

My God reigns
His love will never fail me
My God reigns,
He’s ruling over all
In all my life
In every situation I know

My God is greater
My God is over all

By faith I have believed
And on this truth I stand
No power in life or death
Can take me from His hand

Above all sickness, above all fear
Above every heartache here
In earth and heav’n, my God reigns

Above all power, above all thrones
The greatest love I’ve ever known
Today, forever, my God reigns

* Btw, Nelson do take care of your health ya? Ha. Keep going on, you'll fly. Haha.

Reverse Psychology came from a Confused Person, True or False?

2008-11-18T21:45:00.000-08:00

Asia Conference TONIGHT!

Thank you God, for where you brought me out of to where I am here today. God, bring me up to a whole new level today, I wanna grow in you every single day.

Tonight, just being in there I wanna take it in.
- What Our Church Will Look like In Future.

I'm excited for what is to come. Are you?

Many times, I think people get the wrong idea, wrong concepts about Christianity.
People tend to focus on the 'Humane' Success.
The outlook of things that makes you look successful.
It is how it is out there.
Though you study and give your best, but if you do still do badly, people would still think you disregard your effort, and all that lot of "Reverse Psychology Encouragement" Patterns would still come, DESPITE all your best of efforts that you put in.

But that's not what it is, not in our walk with God.
God sees our Heart & our Effort.
Challenges come, Obstacles come, we may fall sometimes or many.
But its not about the falling or failing.
It counts as nothing.
Its about the fighting on despite what 'Humane' Success tells you about.
Know & Keep God's Purpose.
Its about Character.
Its about Heart.
Its about Others.

Thats the 78324 Reason why I am a Christian. LOL.

I Love my God.

Out. =D

!edible_cookies

2008-11-16T18:05:00.000-08:00

Its monday and unfortunately its back to school for me unlike most Secondary Schools and JCs Students.

But hey, least the holidays are in a month's time. Ha.
I'm just missing the weekends all over again. Church, Friends, Fun but thank God we're in hoGc, if not we'll have to wait another whole weekend just to see them again & thank God for Himself, I have Him with me always. =D

It was great not just to have the Jerseys & Strike It! Event going on last weekend, but even more to see some people coming back again after a long while.

I think what Pastor spoke about Maturity really hit me. How we'd have to take on responsibilities. Ha.
Not just in church, or your own spiritual life,
But also at home,
With your family,
With your friends,
Even in school,
Every area.

Maturity surely doesn't come with age. Many probably knew we've came a long way, but now we know why we grew so much. =)

I think I was quite privileged to live so near North View Primary School (my primary school btw XP). Ha. Just the other day, while heading off to church, I heard lotsa people having fun below my block, and when I went down, I realised it was the people from church having the Outing with the North View Pupils. =) Too bad I couldn't spend time there if not I would've joined in for awhile. But I guess at least there'll be much more of it Real Soon!! =DD

Haha. Okay, I'm just bored in my breaktime. Time to get some food and continue dealing with the 'cookies'. HAHA!

Out. =)

I Wanna Be Super-Soaked!!!

2008-11-14T01:53:00.000-08:00

I'M IN CHURCH NOW!!!

Ha. I don't know, but I'm just excited. =)
Sitting in the Office and listening to people worshipping God right outside.
Makes me just feel like going outside to join them.
I Love my Home, I Love my God. =D

All of a sudden, I'm just Missing Him.
I remember the days, I'll just fall in love over and over again with His Presence, just waiting letting the waves and waves of His Presence pour over me. Literally just soaking, drenched, drowning in His Presence, and His Love.
I MISS EVERY SINGLE PART OF IT!
I've decided! Tonight I'm gonna spend a lovely amount of time with Him. =D

Here I am Worshipping You,
With All I am Worshipping You.

I'm in Awe, All for You.

Out. =)))

Water Crystals

2008-11-09T09:52:00.000-08:00

Just had to blogged after a long time. N' yea. Thats my current favourite thing. Ask me why if you don't know. =P

Water Crystals,
Water Crystals,
Water Crystals!!!

Been a long tiring week, but I loved it, my only regret would be that I missed one day of powerhouse and there weren't more people to have experienced the whole week together with me. =)

I Love You God! =D
Water Crystal me, as I Water Crystal others. =D

Dead tired, but least I can finally rest well however....

This week's gonna be a Movie Week! Ha!

Monday - HSM3 with Dance Head & I/C
Tuesday or Wednesday - Quantum of Solace with CG (probably)
Friday - Madagascar II with parents

But thats just part of it, its gonna be packed with lots of exciting stuff this week still. With Revival Night on Friday and Strike It! this coming weekend. Although its packed-out, but I mean, thats the standard Heart of God Church Nov/Dec Vacational Package, its always full of Excitement & I like it just like that. =D

To Apply Call 1900-JUST-KIDDING... LOL

My bad, getting alittle too High all of a sudden. I guess the thing about guys saying just 1/2 of the amount of words compared to the girls is kinda subjective especially when they probably didn't thought of the Laptop that the guys stare into right up till late into the night. Haha.

Oh well, guess my daily quota's ending.

Good Night All.

Water Crystals of 1400! Greatness Come!

Lv,
Zach.

With all my cards laid out

2008-10-25T13:08:00.000-07:00

Andrew or Peter. I'm still gonna build.
I think today was really a reality-check for everyone.
What's your motive?
Of the Purest or
Of the Self-Absorbed?

At the end of the day, I think it boils down, to whether you are a son in this house.

Satisfaction comes from cherishing what you have.
I cherish my home, my pastors and my leaders.
I cherish being where I am than anywhere else.
& I cherish the challenges that I face everyday.

Thats my commitment and my Identity, a son in this house.
There's truly no place like Home.

Its our Final lap, with these 10 short weeks left to the end of 2008.
& once again, it all went past in a flash.
Grown and achieved some goals for sure.
BUT I'm even more Excited about What's Ahead!

Pray, 4D, EV, Salvation, Growth, Strength.

It's Now or Never -
Let's Make It Count.

Raison D'etre

2008-09-21T20:07:00.000-07:00

Back to blogging.

I've been thinking alot about Radicalism lately.
& Just yesterday about the Zone Identity.
The Grounds and Foundations must be laid before the Harvest.

The type of Unlawful Hunger & Holy Defiance, to just keep fighting on.
Fighting what was the Impossible, and Emerging Victorious after every of it.
The type of Expectancy, in Heart and Spirit, that as tough as the grounds may be,
We will still not fear it, but fight on, and keep fighting on.

I think last week's been one of my most fruitful weeks.
Stretching in Progress.
And Growth will come.

But I'm Loving it. & I know I will continue Loving it.

Btw, as for the title of this post. Its a word I came across -
Raison D'etre = reason or justification for existence

I've Found Mine.
What is Yours? =)

Just What Seizing Does

2008-09-10T10:04:00.000-07:00

Seize Opportunities & Stretch.

Its been 4 days since the last. But it was still Ever de Awesome!

Pastor preached about Seizing Opportunities, and I think just noticing every Opportunities and Seizing has already shown me little by little how it affects the whole entire picture.

Just got this revelation that Seize = Stop
If we don't Stop them, the Opportunities will not just fade, but what happens is that it moves on till another person grabs it.

Like how after the at least Millions of Opportunities that moved past people till the day that Rosa Parks finally stopped it.

And the thing about the Opportunity that Stops, is that it Creates Potential.

Opportunity -STOPPED-> Creates Potential

And also, Potential = Possibilities

We have all thought,
Of the Possibilities of our Families not just Saved, but On-Fire,
Of our CGs, our Zones, our Church Growing!
Using Opportunities to Dream, Envision & Pray,
Creates Possibilities the 4th Dimension.

But What If Using Opportunities to Do & Take Action?
I think its Obvious,
It creates Possibilities in the Physical/Natural!
Just Like What Happened Today!
With that Opportunity Seized, both in Prayer & Actions, it Created Possibilities, including a Truckload-Worth of Even More Opportunities!

And its just with Alittle Bit More Effort, Prayer, Dreams, and Actions.

Time may be of the Essence.
But if thats the Only Trade-Off needed for Seizing Opportunities,
Then It's Easy.

Now Again, What If We Seize Every Single Opportunity Everyday?

Doing Exceptionally Well in School, Why Not?
Personal Breakthroughs, Why Not?
Friends & Families All Saved, Why Not?
C40 to 10, NF to 70, C Zone to 200, & Youth to 800, Why Not?

In You, I'm All, But Only In You.

Love,
Zach.

P.S. Thank You God, You Did It! =D

The Grounds of Tomorrow by The Grounds of Today

2008-09-06T11:08:00.000-07:00

Here's some Spring Cleaning efforts for the blog. =P

Back to Posting after a month, and it's been Awesome!

Firstly, BREAKTHROUGH! 6 to 7 to 9!
& This is just The Beginning for C40. =D

Seeing ^3 on the 'Stock Market' is more than just Exhilarating -

It marks not just the number of Victories over our 'Goliath's (like how David had Victory over his Goliath).
But if you read on to Chp 21, The very sword that Goliath wanted to use to slay David ended up in David's Arsenal.

In a term more relational to us,
The very Discouragements/Problems that is used against us,
In Forms of Friends determined to Evade our Attempts of getting hold of them,
Will not just Stop at Salvation nor JUST Being Planted,
They will be the Very 'swords' used -
to Conquer Grounds,
Return Victorious,
and Claim even more 'swords' as well.

Why Not?

School's been Awesome too, despite the 3/4 of it being Red, I've Successfully pulled up my Year 1's GPA from 2.35 to 2.71 in just the 1st half of my Year too. Waha!
Vision for End of Year 2 - Get the Results to Above the 3.0 Mark.
It Sure is Easy. =D

My Life, His Glory.

Been in Love with the Song Hatti Hamba for some time already, and 41st Day just played it this weekend. =) I Loved It. Requesting for it to whoever has it! XP Haha.

Anyway, thats all for the Efforts of Reviving my Blog for Today. Least its not a Flatliner anymore, but if I don't go sleep soon, I'll surely be a Flatliner by Tomorrow. XP

All Out,
Zach.

Back to My First Love

2008-08-03T18:56:00.000-07:00

The past weekend felt so Weird!
I Believe Everyone felt so too.
It's all part of the Symptoms of the 'I-MISS-SERVICE' Syndrome. Haha. =P

And to imagine that once upon a time, we lived those kind of Lives.
Its so strange, that before, I did not even know it was that bad,
It was way that bad that I came up with a possible Thesis,
That I'll be taller if I did not come to Church. LOL!
I'm Prefectly Alright with my height and Loving it, but I think It's so Boring that I'll be sleeping so much more which might've caused me to have grown past my current height.
I SO thank God that He found me. =D

Oh ya, Man, F.O.P was AWWE-SOMEE!! =D My New Fav. Song will be on my Blog in a few minutes after I'm done with this post. =P It was really powerful, not just the P & W nor the Preaching, but man, Pastor's Running the Service at the 11,000 mark, and Charleston leading us in Prayer, man! With So Much More Soon To Come, I'm Excited Man, I Love This Life I'm Livin', Every Bit of It! XD

Next week's National Day!! What I love about it isn't the Parade, though I gotta admit, I like Fireworks. =P Haha. But I get to spend it in Church! =) Yea, We're having Service in Church! =D
41st Day's just for Starters and that would've been More than Enough, but then there's Dance and Choir, and the So Very Surely Life-Changing Word of God. Oh ya, and the New Friends. XP Haha. Yea, you heard me, Its just at 1 now, but hey, thats a good start. C40 Let's Go All-Out N' P.U.S.H. Let's Hunger for the Rain of Revival on Our Lands! Its Coming REAL Soon! =DD

C40's Such an Amazing CG really, Ha. The person of the today's Entry with the Festive Mood of National Day going on has got to be Hong Kai! =D He discovered that Singapore Encourages Us to EV! =D Yea, They even wrote a Song for us, and it Goes. "Stand up for Singapore, Do the best you can, Reach out to a fellow friend, We're gonna make a Stand!...". LOL! Yea!, Talk about National Day and Making A Stand (In Lions For Lambs). Ha! - Credited to Mr. Tan Hong Kai. Haha. I love C40, it may not sound as Bomb-like as C4, but hey, the People are the ones who defines the CG, and I Know C40's Still the Bomb and Gonna Explode REAL Soon, Amen? =P Haha!

Alright, I'll be leaving you with the Lyrics of the Song of the Moment. And I'm off to School after posting the song, Enjoy it. =)

Living Rain
Parachute Band

We Your People Come
In Desperate Need
To You We Run
Called By Your Great Name
With Humble Hearts
We Seek Your Ways

We Believe In Faith
Your Promises
You Never Break
Turn From Wicked Ways
To Live As Christ
For All Our Days

Oh God High Up In Heaven
Won't You Heal Our Land

Living Rain Fall Again
Over My Life, Over My Land
Living Rain
Wash My Heart Again

Open Wide Heaven's Skies
Over My Street, O Spirit Reside
Living Rain
Flood My Life Again

Come Back
Back To Your First Love
Back To Your First Love
Back To The Cross

Come Back
Back To Your First Love
Back To Your First Love
At The Foot Of The Cross

Taken for God

2008-07-23T06:08:00.000-07:00

At long last, finally back posting. =DD

Haha. Since BK posted a post while in my house, I shall post one in his. Haha.
Alright. Have you guys heard the Testimonies of the Parents that came during AE yet?

Got to really listen to every single testimony man! They ARE AWESOME!!

It really great to see so many sign and wonders trailing wherever we set foot upon. I mean, this is what Life to me is about.
Many things might have happened, the good and the bad, but what fulfils me is the knowing that, We are able to do something in this world.

Able to change the bad to good,
Able to see something thats of the world, taken back and used in its rightful purposes.
Able to see the course of destinies take a turn to The destination.

Seeing the Testimonies just really reminded me, not just of the Signs and Wonders of God, but lives, salvaged, saved, safe, secure, and not just that, its taken a sure turn for good. Bad isn't just enough to describe a live that is broken, its more, and knowing that people can put on a smile and just have the thought of knowing that its all over its just --Amazing.
Surely that would have already deserved a Happily Ever After, but then when you know that they are not just okay, they are now the people who are the warriors of everyday that conquer ground and give the directions back to God's. Thats when you know its more than just Happily Ever After, its way more.

The Taken or The Taker?

The movie Lions For Lamb was amazing too. Really true how we are already entering Adulthood at least for most who visit this blog.

Idealist or Realist? Its a choice that paves our Destiny.
Idealist step out from the mundanity, while the Realist stick to it.
Idealist would possibly change life, while Realist unknownly follow the change.
Idealist Inspires, Realist just emphasize the norm.

The Idealist may walk risky roads, roads of uncertainty, but thats when I am able to be true to myself. I want in to that. I choose to stand.

We have already hit 174 for C Zone last week and 191 this week.

It is Easy, with Faith and Success, Signs and Wonders will Follow, Destinies will Turn to its Rightful Course.

There's Surely More to Come,
When You Know There's More to Life.

Love,
Zach. =)

Only Because

2008-07-04T11:22:00.000-07:00

For the past week, I've been really excited. Ha. Na not so about the release of Information on Diablo 3. Though it looks cool, but what was cause was about the Future of it all. I can't help but just wonder about the Amazing things we're gonna go through together...

The plannings, The hanging outs,
The watching of the fruits birthed forth,
The going all out, The loving of it all,
The Dream of Building the Dreams of Others coming to Past.

Thats just a vague description. But just think about it and you'll know so many things that will be happening.

So Be Excited, And Be VVERY Excited! =D Haha. =PP

For the past week, I've been seeing miracles after miracles, come ask me if you wanna know what 4D does. Ha! Tons of Shifts in Reality and in the Spirit.

Okay back to reality, Ha. Its been quite a week, meetings, outings, loving my life really, I Love Hanging Out with You Guys! =PP Haha. Putting on Weight together ~Side Note: Eh, its biblical okay? Jesus ate and drank alot. XPP They even had a Fillet-O-Fish All You Can Eat la! (If you know what I mean)~. Haha! But well, I love it all. =) You Guys Rock! And we should start shedding the weight soon too ya? XP Haha. Any Exciting Ideas anyone? =PP Haha. Except those Osim Machines ya? Those are for lazy people. Haha! XPP

I just want to Thank God, I've been in the world before, and now in it with Him. Its so much better to have someone always right beside you, and as much as sweet nothings goes, none can fulfil 'I will be with you always' except Him.

Yea, thats what it is when people say they've fallen in Love with Him. =)

Oh ya, For a Song Dedication of the Week to Him, It is...
- Jonas Brothers, When You Look Me In The Eyes.
Ha. Its a song of Hope and Love. It's lovely. =)

Enjoy!~

Zach. Out. =)

Jonas Brothers
When You Look Me In The Eyes

If the heart is always searching,
Can you ever find a home?
I've been looking for that someone,
I'll never make it on my own.

Dreams can't take the place of loving you,
There's gotta be a million reasons why it's true.

When you look me in the eyes,
And tell me that you love me.
Everything's alright,
When you're right here by my side.
When you look me in the eyes,
I catch a glimpse of heaven.
I find my paradise,
When you look me in the eyes.

How long will I be waiting,
To be with you again
Gonna tell you that I love you,
In the best way that I can.

I can't take a day without you here,
You're the light that makes my darkness disappear.

When you look me in the eyes,
And tell me that you love me.
Everything's alright,
When you're right here by my side.
When you look me in the eyes,
I catch a glimpse of heaven.
I find my paradise,
When you look me in the eyes.

More and more,
I start to realize,
I can reach my tomorrow,
I can hold my head high,
And it's all because you're by my side.

When you look me in the eyes,
And tell me that you love me.
Everything's alright,
When you're right here by my side.
When I hold you in my arms,
I know that it's forever
I just gotta let you know
I never want to let you go.

When you look me in the eyes.
And tell me that you love me.
Everything's alright,
When you're right here by my side.
When you look me in the eyes,
I catch a glimpse of heaven.
I find my paradise,
When you look me in the eyes.

4D, now what are you thinking of? =DD

2008-06-25T10:24:00.000-07:00

Lolz. The past week's been Great, Full of Interesting Bits and Pieces, N' I look forward to the Future Man. Haha. Its Gonna Be Amazing! =PP

Been a Crazy day today. =) Oh ya, have you guys read the 4th Dimension? Its really Cool, I'm gonna conquer it just like Pastor Cho man. =) Challenged myself to complete it by the end of the week. =P Made a List of Things I Learnt and Things to Pray too. =DD

Along with today, met BK at Paragon. Haha. His Shop's closing soon, but BK surely does well at Customer Service. =)) Haha. Learn from Usher la must be. =PP Haha. Haha. Went for Prayer Meet with him, was Awesome Awesome, especially with Daniel leading as well. I always love it when we just go out of the way/norm for God. =) He comes in a different way always. =))

Bro we must go for Prayer Meet more often, Awesome sia. Haha. 9th July Nick leading too. XPP Haha.

Anyway, after that I went over to Dhoby to meet up with Karen & Stella. Haha. I find it so much easier to study with friends, studying alone mostly ends myself up in doing something else. Haha. Well, not that I don't study, but its not really a requirement in RP too. But of course there's my GPA to pull up. =P Haha. Looking Good tho, if I maintain this in year 3, I'll get arnd a 3.4 then. Not too bad huh? =DD With that hopefully can get into a Local Uni. Just don't feel like going overseas. I mean, I think I'll never go overseas unless all my friends goes too. There is the scenery, shopping and all, but I think w/o friends, it can never make up for it. =) Think friends really make the world to us now at this age, and I really Thank God for such Good Friends. Stories I hear about backstabbing and all, I think God protected me from all that. =)) I never did once get it. Well, I guess its really like what Ivan said, Loyalty is Everything. And I shall always choose my Friends well, with God of course. =DD

Can I say, I still can't wait! =DD Its gonna be SO Exciting! =DD

Back to Studying at Starbucks @ The Cathay, Ha. I think its a Great Place to Study if anyone wants to, well, of course second to Church la, thats home ma. =PP But being a person who loves Scenery and Atmosphere, I think its quite a nice Hang Out spot, was there with Karen & Stella, from 6.30pm, and time flew to 11.30pm in just an instance. Haha. We must go study soon ya? =PP Haha. But of course. =D There'll Be SUSHI NEXT WEEK! =D

Yea C4!!, Next week Wednesday Jap Crusine @ The Cathay. =D & Friends who know us are invited as well! =DD Hehe. Life can't be anymore exciting than in Heart of God. =D The Only Place where Things only gets Hot, HOT & HOTTER! =D

But Besides the Food, Haha. There's CCC's Young Adults Pastor coming this weekend. =D Josh Kelsey! =D Heard so much about him, Young, but Cool, and most Importantly Anointed. =)) Its gonna be so Awesome hoGc 2.0. =D Wisdom & Stature. =)) Haha. MUST COME JOIN US MAN!!! =D

4D4D, Gonna spend some time with God now, if not I'll die later. Its 5.45am in the morning and I'm Narrowly Awake, and Wide Asleep. Haha. Go figure the Randomness. =P Haha.

God, wo lai le. =) Let's go get some Assurance, and See Some Visions. =))

My God, My Life.
Zach.

These 3 Words...

2008-06-18T20:09:00.001-07:00

Been quite lazy to post. But just wanna write these 3 words written on my heart since God spoke to me last night.

'Hearts in Unity.'

Will write a longer post soon. Haha.

Out~

These Past Few Days...

2008-06-04T18:58:00.000-07:00

Back again. Ha.

Past few days has been pretty interesting. Haha.

Going for Bakuteh like twice this week, and I think I sure need to exercise. Now who wants to hear some good news? =PP My dad's gonna get a new bike soon! Ha. Means I can use his old one which is still super good, or the new one, which should be better. XP Haha.

Well thats just motivation for exercise and leisure. Coming to BMT, it sure was really Great. Personally felt that verse "... and Lo, I will be with you always, even till the end of the age...", it wasn't just an assurance for those who need Security, but its a reminder to those who serve alittle too much. Haha. BMT may not be for the faint of heart, but its gonna get us belted up and all ready to Serve in His House with Him. =)

We also caught Narnia yesterday too. =D 2nd time for me, but I really could relate to what Pastor preached earlier before that while a Brother is a Brother and a Teammate is a Teammate, whats much powerful is when they are a 2 in 1. I could not really relate to Gary Neville and Phil Neville example, but in Narnia, the younger brother (Edward) was always there whenever the older brother (Peter) gets into trouble. But did you see the look they had on their faces when they looked at each other before charging out, although they were all surrounded, but for that split second it reminded me of how we guard of each other's back in church, and its the look we have when we go back to school, maybe all tired, or even if we don't talk, but even if we don't talk, that look knowing were more then just friends nor brothers nor even just trench buddies. Whats more powerful, is that we all in one, and all in it together for a Cause we all believe in.

Brothers till the end?
Haha. what end, there's never gonna be an ending... And That's How I Love It. =D

For those who hasn't caught Narnia, go catch it, its awesome, really has lotsa hidden meaning behind it, if you didn't know, its Author is C.S. Lewis, a Christian Book Writer as well too. =)

For Aslan?, =P
Well, I'm For Him.

Allegiance to One,
Zach.

Hours before Pastor Tan, Moments before UT

2008-05-30T01:01:00.001-07:00

Been quite a week this week. Ha, and I'm just gonna post a short one before my test begins in like 11mins time.

Its been awesome, HQ, the plans, the holidays coming right up and not forgetting Pastor Tan who will be preaching in a few hours time. Haha. I'm just really anticipating it right now. Can't wake to breathe Church Air once again and be back Home. =)

Wanted to go for the Camp initially. Ha. And 'd love the Overnight, even if it means waking up extra early to get to school.

I think many a times, people take church for granted, as in they don't really think much about it(But I don't mean the people in Heart of God Church really =P). But, I want to treasure it. =) I mean, where would you go if there was no church, no God. I can't imagine my weekends. So fruitless and dull. I just love just being in church, be it worshipping God, or just hearing God's Word or hanging out with my friends. I just Thank God I have Such a Great Family in there. =)

Oh well, 4mins left before my test. Ha. God I pray you help me get an 'A', tryna get As for all my Tests. =D Haha. Anywayz, Life's Got To Filled with Challenges for It to be Fulfilling eh? =PP Haha.

Love You God. =D

N' I'm Out~

- 1min left -... LOL!

"Let's Have A Service Tonight!"

2008-05-25T10:21:00.000-07:00

Ha. Now who says Rain don't come in Red!

RedRain was A-AWESOME!!! Ha.
Met tons of new faces through it. Kwan Shyan, Donavan, Jun Kiat, and many more!
Haha. Everything was really Awesome man. Ha.
Music - Never-Disappointing, Ever-Fanatical.
Lights - I know Melvin really did a Heart-Felt Great Job with it, Awesome.
Atmosphere - Ha, Well I loved it, And I'm sure Everyone else did too with such a Rockin' Atmosphere.

I really Loved the way the band plays, so Rockin' but yet, Anointed. Heart-Felt Lyrics, again and again. Just like their Inspiration, U2. Which they also played the Song, "Where The Streets Have No Name". A Song which talks about Heaven, A place of Shelter where everybody wants to hide away and take refuge in, from the Hurts and Weariness in life. Awesome Track (Ha. That's why its still one of my favourites).

Here's the Lyrics with the Clip from YouTube. Attached the Clip not just incase Imeem doesn't work, but also, Its an Awesome Clip.

U2 - Where The Streets Have No Name

I want to run
I want to hide
I want to tear down the walls
That hold me inside
I want to reach out
And touch the flame
Where the streets have no name

I want to feel sunlight on my face
I see the dust cloud disappear
Without a trace
I want to take shelter from the poison rain
Where the streets have no name

Where the streets have no name
Where the streets have no name
We're still building
Then burning down love
Burning down love
And when I go there
I go there with you
It's all I can do

The city's aflood
And our love turns to rust
We're beaten and blown by the wind
Trampled in dust
I'll show you a place
High on a desert plain
Where the streets have no name

Where the streets have no name
Where the streets have no name
We're still building
Then burning down love
Burning down love
And when I go there
I go there with you
It's all I can do

Our love turns to rust
We're beaten and blown by the wind
Blown by the wind
Oh, and I see love
See our love turn to rust
We're beaten and blown by the wind
Blown by the wind
Oh, when I go there
I go there with you
It's all I can do

Ha. I remembered the first time watching that clip. It was Pastor Kong showing us part of that clip in a Service back in FTMS House. U2's an Amazing band really, in the World but crying out Songs in relation to People and the wants and needs in our hearts.
A Purpose, A Refuge, A Freedom, A Love, A Cause to Live and Die For...
Just like RedRain. Anointed Songs crying out for a Saviour.

You feel that goosebumps coming out when you listen to that Clip?
Ha. I SO Wonder Why Huh?

It's no wonder Bono screams aloud, "Let's Have A Service Tonight!"

.Run It

2008-05-19T11:50:00.001-07:00

Wahaz. Back here at a VERY early hour. Ha!

Anywayz, the past few days has been really Awesome.
Since Saturday was the Build Up, Just felt a change, and Sunday Blasted way past the Ceilings.

Saturday:
God put Faith for 45 into my Heart on Saturday. Ha. It will come & we will taste it! =D
- Reproduction of Many Fruits will Come! =D

Sunday:
God will Lead,
And Together, we will Conquer,
God's the Trail-blazer,
And I merely scale these heights with Him.

Was an Awesome Weekend man. Haha. Simply Incredible.

Today was Awesome too! =P Haha. Went to Sentosa. Had Fun with V-Ball, and Playing Guitar. =P Haha. Not forgetting thats in the company of C2, C4, C7 & C9. =) Ha. After that had a Sweet Study Outing @ Dhoby Ghaut as well. Ha. Met 2 New Dancers. =PP Haha.

Today we rest, Tomorrow, We Conquer! =D Haha.

Faith Abound!
Zach

- LET'S GO!

> Just Dreams

2008-05-14T09:22:00.000-07:00

Back at it again. =))

Been quite a while since I posted about Current Affairs. =P Haha.

Alrightey, here goes.

Been quite a Day for me today. Ha. Wednesday, aka. my Break-From-School Day.

Woke up slept, and wasted my Morning away.

(Not gonna blame it on Mr. Rain), but been a long while since I last slept that long. Ha.

Only person, or rather thing that suffered was my tortoises. Was supposed to go buy Greens for their Meal today. Ha. But Don't Worry, they will still live way pass me, my Mum got it covered. Haha. Oh ya, just found out that Kenen keeps the same kinda tortoise as mine.

Just for fun, I got this info from a website about my Tortoise.

Scientific Name: Geochelone Elegans
Lifespan: 60 to 80 years with proper care
Average Size:12 inches
Origin: India

Lolz. Well, I don't know much about scientific names, but I'm pretty sure its saying something about my tortoise being Elegant. HAHA!

Yea, and It will probably live as long as I am. Haha. Its Cool You Know, Ain't called a Star-Tortoise for nothing. =PP Err.. Don't ask me about their names too. Didn't really bother to think about it. Maybe can try naming them Squirtle and Blastoise(Based on their Shell Shapes)! =D LOL! Well, I don't know. Ha!

Haha. Okay, enough of that crap, but next up was Dance Meeting with Sam. Haha. I'm Not sure whether its Classified News, but I'm just going say, "its a see-qwert" =D Haha. (Hint: caned jortspec N' More!) Lol! Aye eyi eyi. Hehe. Its Gonna Be Sweet-ta! Dance will sure go up Another Level!

So for the Dancers out there, Stay Tuned! Training Starts next Tuesday, 5.30pm-7.00pm! =D

Ha, I sure am excited for Create this year man, its gonna be big, like REAL BIGG! Ha.

Well, so after that I went out with (in Alphabetical Order) Benz, Boon Keat, Elgin, Hwee Yee, Karen, Roslyn, Stella, Yilin. Okay, this Alphabetical Order isn't working out, its making me like Ladies and Gentleman, Boys and Girls... Anywayz, Missed Ice Monster, but had a Monster of a Burger @ Carl's Junior. Lolz, Celebrated Yilin's Birthday too. Ha. Its Kinda late, but anywayz,

Happy Birthday Yilin Once Again! =D

16Years + 1Day Old Now. Lolz.

Happy Eating the Cakes and Donuts. =)) Haha. N' Get Well Soon. =)

Went back home after, but it ain't over yet! =P Ha! Went Bowling with Nick, Wei Jie, Melvin, Kian Leng, BK, Elgin and Kenen. Haha. Not too bad la, considering I've slackened from it for a long time. Ha!

N' now back here typing this out. School's on tomorrow, its a 'diao' kinda thing for me in the past, but it just came to me, that its still gonna happen, and I might as well just make the best out of it. =) Ha. So, I'mma Take This School Down N' Out! Conquer!

Haha. Same for C4.

So, What's Your Goal?, What's Your Vision?

I liked what Pastor Cho said on the Video last week.

For Christians, Visions and Dreams are our Reality.

In other words -We Dream what We Will Be!

Dare You Dream?

Since You Came Knocking At My Door, And I Opened Up And Let You In...

2008-05-08T23:14:00.000-07:00

Hehe. RedRain's back once again.

Reminds me of the first time I stepped Home. It was through RedRain too. I remember it was back in Year 2005, 3th Day of RedRain, 03/04/05. The Day my Mind got Blown Away. Not just by the Cool Lights, Music, and Rockin' Atmosphere, but more so by the Radicalness, the Passion, the Unashamed Hearts of so many People who were just Simply in Love with God. That also was the Day, I felt this Tangible Presence of God, Something I've never felt, if not as much as this for the pass 15+ Years of my life then.

Yea, I really thank God for Leading me back to Him. I believe this year too, many lives are gonna get changed.

Amazing thing was, I did not come back, like some person who was ready to Grow and Be Committed in Church, and in Fact, I did not return till July. But it left such an Impact on me, that I started buying Christian CD (WOW Worship), put it on an ancient equipment called the Discman, closed my bedroom room door and start playing the tracks. I many times would've loved to lift my hand in Worship back in my Church and even when RedRain came, but never did it, pride I think held me down. But those moments, when I lifted my hands in my bedroom and just singing the songs of the track, the Presence of God would just fall on me, and it made me just want more of God again and again. Till one day in July, when Sean invited me back, I came and then found my Destiny here in God. =)

Guess thats what I like about Christianity, its so REAL, or rather, It Is REAL. So much so that, I didn't even find God, He found me, He changed me. Ha. I used to be somebody Praying that my parents would oversleep on Sunday Mornings, but now I'm somebody who prays that people would come to know You.

Thank You God,

Love,
Zach. =)

- Let's Paint Them Red. =)

LET'S PAINT THIS BIG O'L TOWN RED!!! ~

2008-05-06T09:03:00.000-07:00

Haha. Back after a Entry-less week. And Guess What???

RED RAIN'S BACKKK!!!!

Alright, for those who don't know who Red Rain is,
Get to know'em!

Red Rain World Tour 2008
In Singapore, 24th - 25th May 2008
Venue: Heart of God Church, Paya Lebar

Price: Free, Entry Limited only to the Holding Capacity

Here's the Latest Website: www.RedRain.sg

They an Uber Cool Christian Rock Band from New Zealand,
Yea. Don't look suprised about a Christian Rock Band,
Their Music is Orrrrh-Sammme!
Its not just some Good Ordinary Rock Band who just Brings Down the House, but (even better) they Bring Down the Presence of God too!!

Ha, Drop me a msg if you want in for the Concert, or some sample Tracks Over MSN, can share some with you. =D

The Track, 'Symphony' you've been hearing on My Blog recently is also by them, although that was quite bad in quality. I've got a better Quality one.

Oh ya, and This Year's Red Rain HP/PC Wallpapers Are Super Cool!! Show ya some, got more on their Webby.

Sleek ain't it. =P Ha. So with all these Awesome Tracks, Wallpaper and More, What Are You Waiting For! Grab the Person Next To You N' Come For This Concert!! =D

- Zach.

One Missed Train - Pt.2

2008-04-28T01:39:00.000-07:00

Okay, I'm never gonna walk back home again. Haha. Night Cycling on that track took just around 15mins to get past. Walking? An Hour Wholesome Hour, and thats just the Lentor Avennue stretch. I thank God for Transportation and Vehicles man. Haha.

I heard Hong Hwee did that once too, but at least for me, I had Sweet for company. Haha! and you know, many times in the day you see those buses pass by like snails? At night, they turn into like the ghost riders man, driving so fast. Lol! Oh ya, about the snails, I realise that Night is the time snails use to cross a pavement. LOL! And after that walking, I also want to thank God for creating us in His image, and not snails, I would die due to my impatience, one entire night to just cross one pavement. Thats some Accomplishment. Haha.

Okay, Schools' Out, and I'm off, Gotta get a good rest, didn't get a good one and start planning my week. =D Haha. Seeya Guys. =))

One Missed Train - Pt.1

2008-04-27T12:05:00.001-07:00

Ahhh!!! Going Crazy! Gonna blog a few sentences tonight only. Real sleepy after a BIG Walk. Met lotsa Snails along the way too. Lolz.. Interesting stuff. Haha. Nightz Y'all. Ha! And Have a Great Week Ahead.

Continue tomorrow.

God help me wake up. >.<

P.S. I Love You

2008-04-26T10:31:00.000-07:00

Back to bloggin' tonight. Ha.

I had very funny thoughts after watching the show 'P.S. I Love You', Nice Movie nonetheless, Ha. It was basically about a guy who left his wife a few letters to help her re-discover herself and move on in life. Like he knew her better than she knew herself. Ha.

But I was just wondering, what more God. He left us His Word to guide us with every trouble and situation, and He sure do know us better than how I even know myself, and I was just imagining, although it is not there, but behind every section of His Word, it ends with P.S. I Love You. I could so visibly see it really nowadays, how God wants us to be guided to the right path, all because He loved us. =) Its so Splendid knowing and having someone who Loves Us So Much, and Knows Us So Well. But One Major Difference - He's far from dead! =D Ha!

So tell me...
How Do You Walk Away From The Very Thing That Make You Who You Are?
The Very Thing That Defines Your Existence?, Your Meaning in Life?

My Answer: Beats Me.

Dear God,

I Thank You for Loving me More than I'll ever know,
and Knowing me More than I ever will.

Zach.

P.S. I Love You Too. =)

Great to Greater Times

2008-04-23T04:13:00.000-07:00

This past week has been a Great Week, we celebrated Pastor Lia's Birthday on Sunday and really, I wouldn't have missed it for the world. There was the Prep, and the Singing, and Acting, and Dancing. But I think nothing could've topped it all off better than the ending moments. When the Ministries, Staff and Leaders went up to wish Pastor a Happy Birthday and how she has Impacted them in the Innumerable ways. Nothing could've beat that. What can I say, probably the same things that so many others would feel too. I really Love my Pastors. I wouldn't be here without them.

Awhile after that, Pastor Lia came up to share with us a story. It was really like of those times where like your dad and mum read you your favourite story. It was a new story, to me at least, told by my spiritual mother, but it was an awesome one about Matt Redman. Yea, the Heart of Worship, Unquenchable Worshipper. Then worshipped, and His Presence was something I had not felt in quite awhile, though the room was so big, it felt as if it was just a family in there worshipping God, so in awe, so in love with Him. Had that thought and feeling coming back to me for the past few days that I just had to spend the 15mins in the mornings to just be there with Him before rushing off o school.

Just today, I read Ivan's blog too, and he said that it was that same Presence back in Henderson Industrial Park. And was what they had weekly. I truly wished sometimes I came back then. It would have truly been awesome, but then of course, so many people would've wished they came back in FTMS. Ha, I just thank God, Sean invited me to Church back in Sec 4.

Since school started, I think time has been such a luxury really. And I truly pray that things will move just as fast as it was before school started. Talked to Aaron yesterday in school about how long holidays seems too long, but whenever its about to end, you wished there was more of it. Ha. I guess its all about cherishing.

But I thank God I've got an Awesome Teammates! In Dance, In CG. People like Stella and Yilin in the CG, and even Hwee Yee who I find it quite funny yet nice that she really helps out in the CG nowadays too. =D And then there's BK, Haha. Mr. EV-King, Can't wait for you to be back man! The Fresh Smell of Freedom laid out in front of You. Haha. An Awesome Feeling really.
Let's Keep Building Alright? =P Haha.

Let's Keep Pumpin'
Red Rain's Coming'
And C4's Gonna Blow!

TEAM 2.0,
Zach.

Dose of A Random Picture Post

2008-04-11T20:17:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Haha. Just wanted to blog on a Saturday Morning. A really Random Post of Pictures I took with my Previous Phone, since ages ago. =P

First Picture, I MUST Post! (Sean'll remember this. XP)

Its a Chinese Teacher back in PHS, and guess the event? XPP
IT WAS OUR 'O' Level Chinese B Listening Comprehension!!
& he slept right in front of us during the paper!!!! XXPP Haha.
Thank God we are people of Integrity. =PP Haha.
Well even if we didn't have Integrity, I think we would still not copy, cause to me, it was just a matter of picking out of 4 given Alphabets, I can't even read that paper!
But I passed it in the end (Credits to God), who says God can't help you pick the right Alphabets in these Circumstances. =P Haha.

Something I took during Youth Camp'06, 2 years back. I haven't seen any Loch Ness in the sea, but on the other hand, in the clouds, well....... Haha.

Hehe. BK & I doing some Challenge during a C Zone Event. =P 'Effel Tower'-ed Hair, probably the first and last. =PP

Can't remember when exactly, but thats Melvin and I, before an Usher Chalet. =P Ha. We used to carry the pulpit like every weekend whenever we're on for Usher, not forgetting Yilin who carries the water. =PP

Told you it'd be a random post. =PP Haha! Well, Its really Great to have you guys along in this Race. Let's Not Just Keep Running, Let's Keep Conquering! =D

Lv,
Zach.

Loving God, Loving People, Loving Life. =)

Dance to Eternity, School to University??

2008-04-08T18:41:00.000-07:00

Okay Crap Title, Couldn't think of one. =P
Almost a week since my last. =P Haha. I shouldn't stop this. =P Haha.

Anywayz, School back in Session. Year 2 of Republic Polytechnic Life. Year 1 was sorta messed up, but like I told Aaron, I resolved to be a good boy in school this year. XP Haha.

Oh ya, Wednesdays are now my off, thats why I'm here happily blogging, Ivan and Jian Ming are now no longer in school with us, but there's like 6 New People with us. =PP Haha. And nowadays we all meet up for Lunch like everyday, Haha. its a Joy really, to have People who are like your Family to accompany you into a new/odd (sometimes both) Phase of Life. Just like a dad sending his child off to Kindergarten on the first day of school. =P Lovely.

Classes have been sleepily boring, in the sense that, no one really talks much to each other, except some more outgoing ones (and I'm one of them, Thanks to God) who makes class life more interesting. Guess it'll get better as it goes. Haha. But least the Studies really suit me. Haha.

Database Systems
Object-Oriented Programming
Web Multimedia
Data Communications and Networking

Haha. To Others, it might've been a nightmare, but I don't know exactly why, but I love it, Its like in my own arena, learning how to design and program stuff virtually. Haha. It takes lots of Determination/Motivation with Hardwork to beat this, and I think thats what seperates the Lovers from the Haters. Haha. But I really thank God He put me into these combinations, and thats how I'm gonna Do really really well for my Year 2. =D

Vision for my Studies: I'm gonna Ace Out Everything!

Aside from school, Haha... DANCE! =D
I'm honestly Excited and Happy to say that We've Finished the Choreography! =D
*Props & Claps to Samanatha, Jamie and Ee Loo* =P Haha.
Anywayz, We're gonna have lotsa Fun Teaching and Dancing to it. =P Haha.
I would say that its Good considering its the first time we've choreographing an Indian, and an Indian Hiphop Dance. I mean, who in the world knows what Indian Hiphop looks like? =PP Haha.
But its good, a Blend of the Both. And Honestly I really respect Indian Dancers after this whole Choreographing. Its SO MUCH MORE Energy-Consuming Dancing an Indian Dance than Hiphop Really. Haha! You should try it & you'll get what I mean. =PP

Hehe. I think these past 2 days have been quite a stretch, but its been Very Productive. =D Next remaining Days, Out to Conquer! =P Haha.
With CG On Today, Haha.
I think I'll probably be typing a Post tonight too. =P

Life is Awesome. =P
& Life with God will always be Awesome! =D Haha.

Allegiance to One

2008-04-03T22:00:00.000-07:00

Okay, Back to Bloggin.

Yesterday I had super-dupa long day,
Awesome, really. Haha.

Went to East Coast in the Early Afternoon

Objective: Conquer Rollerblading
Status: Completed
- Despite still being unable to break, but hey, think I did well considering its my first. =P

Haha! Yeap. Went to Blade and Cycling eventually with Lotsa People (Stella, Karen, Chersy, Guo Wei, Shu Hui, Hong Kai, Lek Fong, and myself). Haha. Was kinda funny at first (the guys who were Rollerblading), cause we were like some lallang in the wind. Just going in places we're forced to, thanks to gravity. But least at the end, we got the hang of it, except for the breaks. =P Haha.

After we got more stablised, Guo Wei and I got to meet the rest, and found Stella with a wobbly bike, Ha, apparently the back tire burst when Karen was riding and Stella decided to switch bikes with her. Ha. The back tire was really funny, it looked like some fish swimming. Lol! Should've seen it.

Oh ya, Hwee Yee and Roslyn also met us up awhile later for our Late Lunch. Ha. Everyone was hungry, but I decided to settle for an Ice-Cream Cone. Haha. And we must've made many cab drivers' day too. Ha. We took like 3 cabs altogether. Heading back to Church for CG, we also got to see The River Singpost. Haha! It was so heavily flooded that beyond White Gate, there was a Huge Pool of Water. =PP Haha.

After that was CG. I seriously should've came up with a must easier forfeit. I ended up doing the very forfeit that I came up with. >.< Haha. But the Praise & Worship will Brilliant. Ha. And so was the Word. Charleston was there to Preach to us, such a Privilege really. It was a follow-up from last week's Sermon on Vision.

Loved what Charleston said, "Have you burnt your own bridges?" We all need to come to a Point where we know, There's No Turning Back in God. No Giving Up, and No Giving In. Its only a One Way, So Let's Fight On.

Loyalties and Allegiance,
to Leaders,
to Pastors,
to God,
Above Love.

I think thats why I really Respect Ivan.
He taught me all about Loyalties.
About choosing the right kind of Friends.

Embedded in my Heart;
Loyalty is Everything.

Countdown: 3:02:15

2008-04-03T11:09:00.000-07:00

Ha. I'm Dead Tired after a Crazily Long Day!

Awesome Fun with Everyone, but Tired.

Need my Slez.zz.zzzz.z..z.z.zzz.z.z.z...
Haha. Blog more tomorrow Perhaps.

And the Countdown Continues...

3 Days
2 Hours
15 Minutes

God, help me blaze my trial

2008-04-01T22:15:00.000-07:00

just bloggin on a wednesday morning, after a good sleep. I really love the every bit of my life, the times of hardwork, the times of fun, the times of talking to just anyone, and the times we spend just talking to Him.

Pastor preached about attacking life, and I think I have a few targets up already. Including my upcoming Elongated School Schedule, Argh. Annoying but, I'll Beat it, Time will so be a luxury for me. Wings are clipped, but at every step I must blaze my trial, be it for God (all the more so), or just in school.

I Love this Life of Having Fights, not in a physically abusive sense, but in everything else, pushing, running, living at the edge. Just by changing the rules of the world to the rules of God. I live in a Life of Miracles, I know that and I see that through my eyes everyday. No empowerment of self-will or self-motivation could ever change me the way I have, from the blur boy who walking into FTMS till now. Know me then and You know what I am talking about.

Back to the dailys,
Yesterday was Awesome Really.
Went out for the Whole Day.
From Popcorn Cards to Slam to Smelling Cologne - with Karen and Stella
To PT and Indian Hiphop - with mainly the Dancers
To Subway (Although I had Mac's) - with Loadsa People
To Turtle Soup - with my Parents.
Ha! I'm amazed at the variety of things I had in one day. Best of all in the company of Friends and Family. Well, Family at the end of the day really. Thats the thing when you've got friends who share the same heart and flow, and you know they can be counted on for life.

I Love My Life!

God, I really thank You for the Most Fruitful Holiday I ever had in my entire life, and the Fun and Loving Friends who are always by my side. Also, I want to Thank you for my School thats coming up, I am still alittle afraid, but I know that it is gonna work out with You. God, Help me to Set my Trial Ablaze.

No Longer I.

Love,
Zach.

In The Times to Come

2008-03-27T11:04:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone. =)

Haha. Just in a mood of talking about the Future. Ha. Been talking to a few friends about it all just today (Thursday). And I really just can't wait. So many things to watch to come to past, Changed Lives, Dreams, Family, Church, and even ourselves. The anxiety of the anticipation keeps building up whenever I think about it. Ha. Its really So much to look forward to, yet I think I will still miss those who have left along the way. But still the Future really has so much to be looked forward into. =)

If God ever gave me a choice to go back when I was younger or to go on to the Future, I've decided that I would go on forward. I think its just Faith that makes me think that way, that I know somewhere in my heart that with God, it can only get more Amazing.
Church to 3000 to the 10,000 and to the Hundreds of Thousands.

Generations.
Society.
Families.
Lives.
+ God.

How can it not get better. =D

Haha. As for Now, Let's really Build a Strong Kingdom of God. Not just of Fluff and Jelly, but of Strength and Substance that will Touch Lives and Change Them Forever.

God, I Can Never Have Enough of This.
But I know that You are More than Enough.

Love,
Zach. =D

Love working through Faith

2008-03-26T10:23:00.000-07:00

Back again tonight.. =P

Anywayz, CG was Awesome! Haha, Eh. First time hear slow Destiny Chorus okay! Ha! JKJK, Everything was Awesome really.. Haha. The Games was Supa Farnie.. then the Praise and Worship was Wo-Oh!~ Ha. Presence of God was there, Love every single bit of it...

And God spoke to me about Love working through Faith (Galatian 5:6). That, I've got to find out more from God about. =P Haha.

Charleston also preached a Great Word about the Heart we really need to have as we set further out into the thousands, we've got to still keep the Heart like what Nehemiah 10:39 says - "and we will not neglect the house of our God." (NKJV). Whatever small role we play, we need to give our best. It affects. However small and insignificant it seems, it still affects. So let's give God our Best Amen? =D

Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
- Theodore Roosevelt

God Never Short-Changes.

Love,
Zach

Still in the Easter Mood - Lifesong

2008-03-25T23:23:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Its an early Wednesday afternoon, with a slight drizzle, typing right before I'm off to CG. Today's gonna be Awesome! Especially with Charleston preaching to us at a Combined C4 & C7 CG Meet. =D Can't wait!! Haha. Anyway just found this song among all my age old playlist. Ha.

Lifesong, by Casting Crowns. And here's the lyrics.

Empty hands held high
Such small sacrifice
If not joined with my life
I sing in vain tonight
May the words I say
And the things I do
Make my lifesong sing
Bring a smile to You

Let my lifesong sing to You
Let my lifesong sing to You
I want to sign Your name to the end of this day
Knowing that my heart was true
Let my lifesong sing to You

Lord I give my life
A living sacrifice
To reach a world in need
To be Your hands and feet
So may the words I say
And the things I do
Make my lifesong sing
Bring a smile to You

Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Let my lifesong sing to You

Ha. Thats cry in my heart that Everything we do in our lives would really bring a smile to my Him. =) Such small sacrifices as compared to all He's done. But still, Faithful and True, I want to give not just my Best Days, but All my Life to Him. =) Let my Lifesong Sing to You God. =) Everyone got to be like that too, everyone. Head over heels for You, thats the Best, Unfailing, Ever Faithful, Truest Love Ever. =)))

I Love You Dad.

Love,
Zach.

Easter!

2008-03-23T14:39:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone, or to those who just probably clicked the wrong button and ended up here. Ha! Guessing so due to my supa-long-time-never-post problem. Haha. Anywayz, I'm back at 5.40am of a Early Monday Morning.

Easter was really Terrific!! All 3 days of it from Friday to Sunday. Of course it is with a Spiritual Family like hoGc. Haha. And C4's Breakin' Through! =D Glory and Honour to God! =D Anywayz, back to Easter. I was Awesome with the Whole Church like up another level, with Cafe even at Al Fresco, Reception upping another level, Right up till every single individual for this Easter. =) I think 2.0 is more and more being realised. And I'm Honoured as well as Excitingly Anticipating it to come. =D
Today(as I'm still living in Sunday) was really amazing with the Food and games, and Picture taking. Anywayz, shall take this time to

Wish Sebastian and Janelle a Very Happy Birthday!!! =D

Alongside that, I really Thank God for the Harvest. =) And Do Enjoy The Big Party in Heaven!! =D Hope there's lots Pizzas up there too, Cos I bet it'll taste even better than Canadian Pizza's Meat Lover. =D

And Today also was the first time we had Baptism in Church!! Was really Awesome seeing my Senior Zone Leader Charleston, and Zone Supervisors Ivan and Roy beind Baptised, We are all really getting ready for v2.0 Man!, I'm Ecstatic!! =D

Even right after Dinner. We went to catch The Orphanage(De Orphanato)! It was my first Spanish(I think) Horror. Haha. As Usual, Got Horrified by the Sound Effects, but the Storyline was not bad at all. =D Haha. It made me think of what kind of Social work I would be doing in future. Whether just pure counselling, or mission, and if mission, would it be Orphanages, Elderly, or Disasters, or something else. I think I would love to be in a Orphanage. =) Like how the adults gave their testimonies of their Mission work in General Santos. I think I want to work with Children. Hehe. But I think I will go check with God first. =)

Last of all, in my attempt to not oversleep, I decide to not sleep for tonight, and catch up on it later when I get back home. =) Least I've been using my time quite productively through the night. =PP Haha!! Had Karen to keep me company for a very long bit, and yea, Thanks! =D Shall talk more later. =D I want my Sle......... Haha! Better go wash up and to everyone who reads this. Have a Great Week in School!!! =D

Dedicating Longest Night Cycling Trip to God

2008-02-20T07:43:00.000-08:00

This week has been one of the Highlights of my Holidays. =P I went for the Longest Night Cycling Trip EVER! =P And Yea, I'm Dedicating it too God. =P

Yishun -> Jalan Kayu -> Seng Kang -> Punggol -> Hougang -> Lentor -> Yishun in time to watch the Sunrise (Although it wasn't pretty much of a Sunrise with the Clouds blocking the whole view. Haha!). =P

Was a Fun time with Melvin, Kian Leng and Wei Tze. Cycled till our we had Buttaches(If there was such a word. XP Haha!).

It gave me a Great Idea halfway when we were at Sengkang, thinking back at Pastor's Sermon, I think I'll be doing stuff via. Night Cycling too. Like drop off Mac Breakfast with a Card to an Integration's/Regulars House. =D Awww... How sweet would that be!!! =D Haha. Erm. Sorry for those who live too far away, I'll think of something else. XPP Haha!

Next on my List, C4!!! Ha. C4 is not a Bomb, but it is The Bomb! =P Ha. Yea, I feel Excited and Privileged to Write History with this Bunch of Lovely People with God. =) C4's Gonna Breakthrough. And the devil can't Stop Us.

Today read about Solomon's Wise Judgement in 1 Kings 3:16-28
I've read it like countless times before but today, the limelight wasn't on Solomon, but today when I read about how the Real Mother of the Child reacted when Solomon said to Divide the living child in two. I think it can be Verse Dedicated to all Mother's in the Universe. How she was willing to sacrifice all bonds with her Child cause of her Love for her Child. How it would hurt so bad, but yet she was willing. It set me thinking of how we got to lift our love to a God level. That kind of love, is surely Creative and Suprising and Awe-Inspiring.

The Greatest Gift
"1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned,[a] but have not love, it profits me nothing.
4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
8 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.
11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 12 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known.
13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love."

- 1 Corinthians 13 (New King James Version)

And here's the Lyrics for my Current Favourite Song. =D

Till I See You

The greatest love that anyone could ever know
That overcame the cross and grave to find my soul
And till I see You face to face and grace amazing takes me home
I'll trust in You

With all I am I'll live to see Your kingdom come
And in my heart I pray You'd let Your will be done
And till I see You face to face and grace amazing takes me home
I'll trust in You

I will live to love You
I will live to bring You praise
I will live a child in awe of You

You are a voice that called the universe to be
You are the whisper in my heart that speaks to me
And till I see You face to face and grace amazing takes me home
I'll trust in you

You alone are God of all
You alone are worthy Lord
And with all I am my soul will bless Your name

CG on 14th February, Valentine's Day `08!!!

2008-02-14T08:59:00.000-08:00

Back, Here. =D Ha. I've got to tell you the most unexpected story today.

It started with CG, in the Natural, we see 5 people, sitting in the circle, including myself for CG. Can you Imagine? Ha. Doubt it, its honestly Pathetic, but hey, who am I to judge, just wait till you hear the end of it.

We started by sharing, Heart about having a Strong CG, as well as what CG is about, its About Coming together to Encounter God, just that in a more accomodating way for Integrations and New Friends especially.

But WHEN WE STARTED WORSHIPPING... Man its really about the Heart and about God. everyone there wanted God, I could feel it. It was SO DIFFERENT. The Presence, was Thick, was Fresh, Alll New, All Joyful, All AWESOME!! I know God is really releasing a New Lease of Life in our CG, its a Fresh Annointing, everything, even when I ended up playing the Guitar, I felt so much Presence in that Place, it was Awesome! Nothing less, Everything more.

What can beat Spending Valentine's Day with Our One True Love, God! =D Loved every moment of it.

C4, Today, February 14th, 2008 Valentine's Day is the Day Where Everything Changes. God is Here, and God is Here to Do a Great Work.

"17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."

- 2 Corinthians 3:17 (New King James Version)

C4, We Are Free! Free from Every Curse, Free from Every Deception. C4 is Free, and Today We Claim It For God!

Side Note:

People say Christianity traps and limits you. I say Christianity is True Freedom.

Where in the World and Where in the Flesh do you find Freedom.

Worldly Freedom is but a Lie.

True Freedom Comes From God!

I'll end off with a Clip from YouTube.com, A Nice Depiction of what I mean about True Freedom.

2008-02-13T09:52:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to have a Blog to record my thoughts, and revelations. Finally got one, decided to not be so fussy about the blogskin. =P

Came across this verse today, "12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life." (1 John 5:12). It made me think about the other verse that reads "23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life." (Proverbs 4:23).

Reminds me about how we got to be in Awe of God 24/7. Thats only when God calls us to feed the sheep, will we be able to give that food naturally out of us. =)

*Rings the FF Victory Tune*

Thank You God, the devil may be pushing me off the edge now, but I won't rest till he is off it.