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Blessings

Posted on May 4, 2010 by | Comments Off
RAIN
It’s just about to fall as I type these words. It’s been so hot lately!
SLEEP
I haven’t woken up so fresh since Christmas season. The last thing I’m doing is cramming for A-levels : )
SILENCE
The departure of my dear roommates (and I want you all back, yeah!) allowed me some space to reflect. Much needed peace, received.
FINANCE
A free meal. A free ride somewhere.
COUNSEL
Godly counsel in times of confusion has always proved timely. Thank you Aunty Grace. Thank you Albert. Thank you, mum.
SPAGHETTI
Thank you Hisham. : )
P1 WIMAX.
Because without you, none of this (literally) would reach the eyes of my readers. Lovely.
CRAIC
Irish for “an enjoyable conversation”, I’ve never had better craic than this semester. With my cousin (XD), Darlin’ Dian, Ja Hong, Ced, Jon, Es. Beats havin’ to sit down and read notes.

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The Mark of a Man – A Review and Thoughts

Posted on May 2, 2010 by | Comments Off

In this book, Elisabeth Elliot challenges men to step up to their God-given role as (to summarize the biblical foundations) leaders, initiators, servants and to learn endurance, sacrifice, courtesy, heroism, tenderness and obedience. All biblical principles.

She begins the book in direct criticism of feminists. It is interesting that she predicted (accurately) that we live in an age where equality has been distorted and God’s intention of distinct sexuality has been destroyed. Before you label her as traditionalist, she backs it up with the Word. Like it or not, men are initiators and women, responders.
It says in Ephesians 5 that the “husband is the head of the wife just as Christ is head of the church”. Now, before you start saying that the Bible’s pretty sexist, read on… “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church…he have his life up for her…” “For a man who loves his wife actually shows love for himself…” and please go and read the whole thing to get the whole idea. Tender initiation is the way to go. We don’t boss ourselves around like we’re dictators, because it’s clear in Genesis that both are created in the image of God.


Oh wait, it’s about husbands! Not me, says the single man. Let’s go closer to our generation. We’ve all got sisters in Christ right?
The challenge for us as Christian brothers is to love them like Jesus, without overstepping the boundaries of a friendship. It is to forge a bond of family, while guarding their hearts. This means that there is a need for self-control, emotionally and physically. There is a need to realize, as my senior Chewie said, that “you are not a man, you are yet a boy.” And in many ways, that makes us realize how far we are from becoming real men that God wants us to be. Not a hot guy. Not a nice guy. But a guy who loves the Lord.


And how about initiation?
The challenge for me was exactly that. I grew up in a background which shaped me to be more of a responder. I liked to learn, to listen, to receive and follow. Each and every Christian guy must realize this: we’ve been molded for manhood. There comes a point in a man’s life, that he must begin to lead and make tough decisions. Don’t blame your past for not giving you a chance to be a man. Start now. Learn to take up responsibilities, and avoid procrastination. The one thing I’ve learnt is this: girls get frustrated when they see indecisive, unprincipled guys, especially when it comes to major decisions.
All this comes along, of course, with courtesy. Opening a door for a lady. Grabbing her an umbrella when it rains. Simple, yet courteous moments. According to Elliot, there isn’t a lady who doesn’t appreciate tenderness.


This book challenged me to be a man. Sounds cliche dunnit? But it’s a challenge worth taking up. The man we will become is not the one the world preaches. The world says, be strong, don’t cry, avoid being tender. Jesus wept. He knew when it was time to be tender. The world says, hey it’s alright to be soft and let the strong ladies make the choices. I think the reason why girls become so strong is partly because they see weak men. Kinda sad. I’m not saying you can’t be strong, ladies. My mother is a strong lady, trust me. But she realizes that dad’s in the position to make the final say. With her advice, of course. So men, stop acting like you’re not there. And lastly, the book challenged me to respect my sisters in Christ. Love em, take care of em, don’t steal their heart, and make sure they don’t get hurt.


This article is incomplete, because girls need to understand that there are things they need to do to guard a man’s heart. And not pull him in with strings of emotions, lust or ego-boosting acts. That, however, is another blogpost to come.




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A Song for Encouragement

Posted on May 1, 2010 by | Comments Off

I love this song. Thank you dear juniors for playing and singing it. Especially the second verse and the last lines of the chorus!

“My Wish”

I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you’re faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin’ till you find the window,
If it’s cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,

But more than anything, more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you’re out there getting where you’re getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God’s grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more than you take.

This is my wish
I hope you know somebody loves you
May all your dreams stay big

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Happy Birthday, Swatter! : )

Posted on May 1, 2010 by | Comments Off

Happy Birthday, Cedric.
Glad to spend your first birthday away from home with you,
and yeah, it’s the last one before we both fly.
GO CRAZEEEEEE!!!

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Songwriting and Exams: A Theory

Posted on April 29, 2010 by | Comments Off


I know why my Biology marks struggle to hit an A.

My brain just wasn’t made for it.
Aww shucks, you say, another excuse for not wanting to sit down and read!
NOOOO!!! I’ve tried! It’s my brain.
I write songs when I study for exams. Especially around exam season. I used to write songs in secondary school when the paper was done, and I had nothing else to do. Write a song. It’s just my way of expressing myself. Why it occurs during exams is probably this:
Exams are boring. You’re basically churning out what you’ve been reading and memorizing. Hence, for the creative unbridled mind, there must be a form of escape! So escape it does, into melodies and words.
The brain is an amazing place, and that’s a testimony to God’s amazing works in human beings.
I’m supposing that there’s gotta be another human out there that feels the way I do!
I’ll tell you guys if I manage to write something during A-levels.
Probably won’t be advisable. ; )
Just finished reading “Mark of a Man” for the second time. It was awesome. I’m going to write a simple review.

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