Tuesday, February 14, 2006

No one like You
David Crowder

You are more beautiful
Than anyone ever
Everyday You're the same
You never change, no never

And how could I ever deny
The love of my Savior
You are to me everything
All I need forever

How could You be so good to me?

There is no one like You
There has never ever been anyone like You

Everywhere You are there
Earth or air surrounding
I'm not alone, the heavens sing along
My God You're so astounding
How could You be so good to me
Eternally I believe that'

You, You, You, You, You, You

How could You be so good to me?
How could You be so good to me?
We're not alone, so sing along
We're not alone, so sing along, sing along, sing along

There is no one like You
There has never been anyone like You
There is no one like You
There has never been anyone like You
There is no one like our God, yeah

Tuesday, February 7, 2006

be it over quiet time,
or over a talk with my youngest brother
or the songs that i listen on my zen micro
or even as i prepared to lead worship this sunday
...
over these few days, i was constantly reminded of the life of Jesus, especially His death, it just simply pops up to me so very often

amidst of the busy schedules and the unexpected events that have suddenly emerged out of nowhere, i find myself complaining that i'm tired and exhausted
indeed, there are really a killer bunch of things awaiting, things i'm worried of, or things that may snatch me of my time, or things that threaten to wear me down

even through these grumblings and worry
i thank God that he grabs hold of my head, which has been turning round and round until it's dizzy, and stop it in the direction, looking at him face to face
Jesus' death was by no means a simple matter
it was a mental torture to begin with, knowing beforehand how gruesome His death was going to be
and then, the torture and the road to Calvary
i already felt really uncomfortable when i have to run with blisters during hellweek
to think Christ has to go on a "hiking" with a "full pack(containing the sins of man) in the form of a cross", with his flesh torn all over the place
then the crucifixion, which i don't think i need to elaborate further

all these,
he could have just said it, and it will be gone
but he held on steadfast to the task in hand, because simply, He loves you and me too much to see us seperated from him

Isaiah 52:12
Therefore I will give Him a portion among the great, and he will divide the spoils with the strong, because he poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors


a question posed to me through the readings of my upmost for his Highest was "are you willing to give and be poured out until you are used up and exhausted, not seeking to be ministered to, but to minister?

Philippians 2:14-18
Do everything without complaining or arguing,
15so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe
16as you hold out the word of life -- in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing.
17But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
18So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.


man, it's really hard at times
but i guess through the readings and the example of Christ, i can only pray..

Lord, please teach me how to be a drink offering to you.
Fill me up overflowing that i may continue to pour out my life to you. Amen

Wednesday, February 1, 2006

Ta-da!~!!!!!
after doing much research on the net,
plus looking at the space i have in my room,
plus a peak at my band account,
plus the approval of my loving parents!
here it is... =)

my 1st drumset!!!! =) *grin* *grin* *grin* =)
the pearl rhythm traveler


front view

side view

red fingers from cleaning the kit

my satisfied grin

action shots (ya.. poser! hahahahahaha)



got it 2nd hand from this guy who lives in simei
had dear to accompany me down to his place to collect (ps.. she even helped carry the heavy hardware.. guess amore does work..haha)
the metal parts were quite tarnished when i first got it.. but now after some hard work.. it's decent i hope.. haha
i've put mesh heads, which is like mosquito net, as heads on all the drums
so now i only hear a soft thud when playing...
and children picture foam mats with a rug over to prevent vibrations from disturbing the neighbours downstairs
shall try real heads when i have the time or money to get better drum heads.. hehe

for budding WAC-ky drummers, if u want a place to prac.. u can head down my place! =)