Thought and shout-out

One of the most awesome lines that have stuck to my head goes

"Where sin increased, grace increased all the more"

As deep as the phrase is and as myriad as the interpretations are, to me it does not imply that sinners can afford to sin as they wish, rather the people victimized by the deeds of others have sufficient and more than enough grace to overcome their circumstances, and the people who think their past deeds are too big to be forgiven may know no sin is bigger than the Grace to forgive it.

Nothing can buy that

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Also, here's a birthday shout-out to a crazy partner-in-crime. Everytime I reminisce about the highschool stunts, Satchid comes into the picture. A future Malaysian Patch Adams and a joker in any company he's in, this fella's also the most hypocritical Jedi, man. Have a good one dude.. ;>

Days for years

"So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her."

The story goes that a great man, Jacob, or Israel once lived. Born second to his twin brother, Esau, he had the nature of a smooth talker, and when the day came for their father to bless the first-born, Jacob outwitted Esau and stole his older brother’s birthright (a preplanned performance involving wearing animal skin). He’s arguably one of the most appealing characters to me, personally, because of the great feats he did. It is said that he wrestled with a Man (whom he didn’t realise was actually God) through the night and ‘prevailed’- and impressed God with his persistence, and left a great nation behind after he died, but one story always seems to be very outstanding: how he waited for the love of his life.
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When time sped up.

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-Story is longer and can be found here for further reading.
-Inspired by a short exchange of words with TMY

"I have one life and one chance to make it count for something . . . I'm free to choose what that something is, and the something I've chosen is my faith. Now, my faith goes beyond theology and religion and requires considerable work and effort. My faith demands -- this is not optional -- my faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference."

-Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States

2nd quarter of 2007

Cast of "Second Chances"

Top row: Joel,Daniel,Kheng Yee,Grace,MHong,MYoe

Bottom row: Jamie,Jacintha,Joshua,Gideon,me

As you can see, that's Gideon posing as his character, as are most of us. A few months back Meng yoe and I wrote a little script for this drama (he did 75%) to be performed by the youth. We created the characters bearing in mind the many personalities in everyone who would be watching it, some obvious, some subtle- Richard's pride, James' meekness (no correlation to the 'James' in LIAI), Ah Beng's doubt, Ah Lien's faith or Donna's indifference.

This coming Easter Sunday morning will be the actual performance and I must say, these people make good actors and whatever the final result of the drama may be, it's been a privilege trying, and practicing with them. (Tell me if you're interested to come...)

On another note, wow, it's already the fourth month of the year. This month promises a hectic schedule full of tests, assignments, presentations, papers, and other non-college activities. As a man I hold in high regard once said

"..a soldier, he does not get involved in civilian activities.."

Therefore soldier on we must!

A good week to you all ;> and remember, the music never, never fades ...