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| Topic: Fueled-up for the NEW YEAR Date: 31/12/07 Time: 17:3:26 AM |
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| Fuel-up camp was great! During the second night of worship, I received a prophecy that I'll reach out to 5 people in my school this year, and three of which will have their names written in the book of life! Plus, I have just learnt that the principal and the staff that started the school are Christians, and so PJ is a God-inspired school! Right now there are six of us in coos who are and will be pioneers next year, and we will start something simple first like daily morning devotions before the assembly. I ain't sure yet, but we might even start a CCA and also morning worship! All these won't take place unless we act out the plans God has for us. Oh yes, and since principal is a Christian that makes an even higher possibility for all these things to happen! As for myself, my focus will be on the five people I have in mind now, and I will reach out to them as soon as school reopens, when everyone's still in their holiday mood and there're no tests comin up! I have to listen to God closer than I have ever done before, and also begin carrying out prayer walks in my school, praying in the spirit as often as I can. How can my life as a Christian be like the past!? Now that I've received the baptism of the Holy Spirit, life can't be the same as monotonous as it was when I didn't receive A SINGLE GIFT from the Holy Spirit at all! I was taught then that people were too sinful and God has punished us and prevented us from the supernatural! No!!!!! Right now it is tongues that edifies me when I speak it throughout the day, and it constantly sets that RELATIONSHIP between the Holy Spirit and me! When I do so in school I might be even praying for the breakthrough in the spiritual atmosphere! Only God knows! Subsequently that contributes to the fulfillment of the prophecy I have received for 2008! I have now truely understood my purpose of being in my school, and i'm really really looking forward to all that is about to happen. FUEL-UP FUEL-UP YEAH!! PS: It's the last day of the year! What I've just written are some of my new year's resolution. Others? Learning the traditional drumstick grip for my left hand =D More? Maybe double pedals. I'm ambitious this time.
The Oh Brothers™ †HolyApostle† |
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| Topic: Something to think about Date: 24/12/07 Time: 01:51:23 AM |
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| Alright I gotta sleep very soon going for a vacation to msia tmr till wednesday. All the while I thought we'll be doing a prayer walk but yeah my parents were planning to but it was all because of the floods around the shores. Now it's just a time to catch up with my family, break all bondages, as many I can ;D Well for years I've been stuggling to understand the prerequisites of attaining salvation in Jesus. I've recently learnt about 4 things after thorough googling - that is GRACE, WORKS, FAITH and OBEDIENCE. All of these come together. Well it's rather simple actually(in case I got you confused). First of all, we must acknowledge the fact that we are saved by GRACE through faith. WORKS, on the other hand, does not qualify us to heaven. Because Christ lives in us, we do good works as an act of FAITH. Works come out naturally and should never ever be called something useless or unimportant! It is through our works that non-believers see the LOVE of God that's in us. Also, when we truely love God, we will OBEY him by following his decrees and commandments written in scripture. This is where I find many people lacking in their walk with God(including me). My bro quoted a verse yesterday from Matthew 5:20, "I tell you, that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven." Doesn't that worry you? Well it certainly does for me. The verse is talking about obedience! I'm always hoping I do not get hit down by a car nor getting myself killed by a bomb nor getting involved in an airplane crash, just in case I didn't obey bible laws at that moment or say if I wasn't close to Him just before I got killed. Won't that mean I have failed to live up to that verse? I always know Jesus is merciful, and if he still saves me, why would that verse be in the scripture? What about new believers? What if they go on fire for a couple of days and they had it extinguished just before they lost their lives? What about people who have said the sinners prayer and never lived a Christian life later on? And the thief crucified beside Jesus? Sometimes the idea of "instantaneous confession" seems to be an apparent way out, and ever since I was small I thought, "hmm, that means I can slack for my whole life and at the split second before death cry outta Jesus!" My dad "sortaaaaaa" answers the question. He says God knows our heart at that moment but what if the thief was brought down from the cross he's still imperfect who knows he might return to his sinful ways? It's like going to church one day and feeling all out to do this and that for Jesus at that moment, and it's all gone in a day or two. If God gave everyone a chance to instantaneously call to him before death, won't they turn to him for the only hope since no one has a clue what's after death except us! I know this goes on and on but how obedient is obedient? This is so hard. The Oh Brothers™ †HolyApostle† |
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| Topic: Life's getting a little more interesting Date: 27/11/07 Time: 12:23:25 PM |
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| At last I'm beginning to do something besides using the computer. My brother has just finished his A's and he's EXTREMELY free now. Anyway his prom night is comin up in a couple of days time, and he's literally all out to make sure he dresses as decently as he can. Well my Mom, brother and I went out to get a brand new suit, shirt, pants and a tie for him. Altogether it costs more than $500, I think. Well I'm a guy who doesn't really like shopping so I really don't know Orchard well at all and I absolutely know nothing about where to shop! Everywhere I went I was kinda lost so I had to constantly ask ma mom where we were haha. Anyway it's the first time I've seen my brother searching so thoroughly on the net for new clothing on the net. Most of the time we just couldn't care less about all these stuff. But it looks like he's going to bring me out perhaps tomorrow or the day after to get ourselves a pair of designer jeans. I don't know, but this period seems as though he's gone crazy about trendy stuff. Anyway whether or not he's mad or not, I think it's about time we shop for new clothes :) The Oh Brothers™ †HolyApostle† |
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| Topic: Life's boring Date: 23/11/07 Time: 12:35:48 PM |
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| Ok it's been quite a while since my last post. My holidays are usually spent so repetitively till here's absolutely nothing to discuss about. Ok, ever since my last post, I can't remember what I've done all this while! Everyday's old routine, mainly using the computer. Maybe since that's the case, I should try to write an entry every few days at least! Alright then, you can expect me writing about sth very very soon :P
The Oh Brothers™ †HolyApostle† |
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| Topic: Really laid back Date: 14/10/07 Time: 11:48:55 PM |
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| Haha great 1 post a month again! Well promos are over and I've been pretty laid back all this while. It's marvellous that the exams are over and I can finally be free from loads of stress. I've been unwinding myself the past fortnight, from FTWing racers in LFS to blowin' off heads in Battlefield 2, 2142, CS, and the new Quake Wars. But I've realised computer games are a complete wasta my life and I might as well gain expertise in some area since I'm so free. As a result, I've more or less set myself to practice drumming at least 3 times a week, taking effect from today onward. I can't expect to play it everyday because my dad's gonna get upset, my bro's gonna whine, and my mom's gonna get hypnotised by the resounding backbeats. Hmm, I don't know if what I just wrote is true. But if they aren't going to inform me of how distracting the drums are then I'll probably be worrying more than I should be - believing that those bad past experiences forcast the future. I had better disregard that thought. They're not crazy whingers after all. Speaking of my promo results, well I must say I don't give a thought of failing at all. But these are the possiblities of my future: 1. Maybe if I really suck then I'll get into NS next year which I look forward to especially since my bro's enlisted next year as well! I would do anything to be in the same position as my brother, Leonard. There's just something missing in life when I'm behind him. So enough of inferiority belief. I can't stay status quo. I've been the lousier twin since young and I will stem this lie right at this point. Joel >= Leonard. 2. I will promote and drop to J1 next year, then I'll go NS and then overseas. Hmm possible. 3. A's would be a breeze. I doubt so it's never a breeze without my brother around this isn't going to happen. Life is short anyway. Perhaps I should live out like how this week's speaker in church put it, "You are a Christian first, a student who scores in exams second." Cool. I kinda hope I could be like him, preaching worldwide for 40 odd years without financial support. Maybe it's Satan's lie that all evangelists and missionaries should get secure education first before offering service to God, then they'll have have backup cash in case God dumps them(WHICH NO WAY WOULD HAPPEN AS GOD SAYS HE WILL NEVER, NEVER FORSAKE US). GAAHHHH enough of self talk :S The Oh Brothers™ †HolyApostle† |
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| Topic: 1 post per month Date: 17/9/07 Time: 10:14:32 PM |
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| HAHA it seems like I'm going to stick with 1 post per month! It's tiring having to type this in a notepad. Don't know why, but I don't seem to enjoy typing stuff to myself these days. BUT...Both my brother and I are looking forward to The Oh Brothers' Website 2008!!! The Oh Brothers™ †HolyApostle† |
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| Topic: My Kit Date: 25/8/07 Time: 11:30:58 PM |
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Longggggggg time since the last update eh? Well, I should just update at least once a month yeah. So, this is how my kit looks like now ;D
The Oh Brothers™ †HolyApostle† |
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| Topic: Computing Tutorials 8 and 9 Date: 30/7/07 Time: 11:03:32 PM |
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Here are the solutions to computing tutorials 8 and 9. I trust that if you copy, make an effort to understand it at least. Otherwise I won't be helping you either :X tutorial_8_qn2.cpp tutorial_8_qn4.cpp tutorial_9_qn1.cpp tutorial_9_qn2.cpp tutorial_9_qn3.cpp tutorial_9_qn4.cpp From now onwards I'll be taking computing more seriously. I won't keep going after you guys for assignments if you show no interest in trying the tutorials. Remember this is H2 Computing, its just like H2 chemistry or H2 Biology. Don't pass this subject, and fail either math or physics and you're done. No I don't want you guys to suffer what I'm going through this year!! Remember I'm willing to help if you're struggling with programming especially. Hopefully you guys could make Mr Paik happier! He isn't bad after all! From a mature point of view, it's your job to pass up your assignments, and he's being upset for a good reason; to make sure you understand what he's taught in class. In fact it's immature of you guys curse him for that! The Oh Brothers™ †HolyApostle† |
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| Topic: What's happening nowadays Date: 20/7/07 Time: 09:53:43 PM |
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The problem is that I'm lazy to type it out. Maybe just to let you know, oh well. Oh no I'm too lazy. The Oh Brothers™ †HolyApostle† |
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| Topic: WOOHOO Date: 07/7/07 Time: 10:50:57 PM |
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The Youth.Evangelistic.Service was...WOW. Praise and worship was soooo good!!! OH GLORY GLORY, SEND YOUR GLORY!!!!!! Wonderful. In the end, only Yik Seng went along with me. And 3 of my ex-classmates from my class last year went along. But I saw them leave just when the sermon began. At first I thought they were heading to the loo, but no, they left. I hate to say it, but there is a spiritual warfare behind this!! It was the MOST IMPORTANT part that they missed. Aww man, Marcus! You must be feeling so disappointed. DON'T LET YOUR SPIRIT DOWN MAN!! DON'T BE SHAKEN!! Thers IS a reason okay? Anyway, I saw many responding to the alter call, and I was interceeding and speaking in tongues on behalf for the unbelievers. Right now I just pray for all those who went up, and for my drumming dude, that God will speak to them so lovingly, so intimately, and that they have said the sinner's prayer with conviction in their hearts. Prodigals, long-lost sheep who have strayed so far away, who have no identity in this world, COME HOME!!! The Lord is welcoming you with open arms!!! The Oh Brothers™ †HolyApostle† |
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| Topic: 777; Zero to HERO Date: 06/7/07 Time: 10:47:25 PM |
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Alright its weekends again!!!! WAHAHAH just had a great time in PJ Live!! Murale's drumming never fails to impress me. Solid timing. Woot. But I'm getting better!! hahaah xD Now its time to gauge how close I am to God again. Oh no, I think I got a lil' unfocused, or rather distracted. It's always school that causes me to fall away from God :( BUT, but, ITS 7/7/07 TOMORROW!!!!! Zero to Hero Evangelistic service in my church!! The time has come, and I will be getting my first convert, then the next. Then the next, then the NEXT AND THE NEXT!!!! I had this dream more than a month ago. The Holy Spirit came upon me, and I was given a revelation where three of my friends(my classmates?) will have their names written in the book of life. God is gracious, and he has answered my prayer. What a merciful God we have. I can't question God why I had 5 people in mind for invitation to the service, but now it seems like only two of them will be going along. Everything happens FOR a reason. May the Lord's Will be done. You know, I feel so blessed to be retained. Right now, I'm actually only average in class, even after a year! Blessed that I met so many people whom God spoke through with words of affirmation. Through people who have been in the same situation as I am in. I am so, so encouraged :) I'm going to spend the night praying for the Evangelistic service tomorrow. Oh ka-lia-e-nas-ta-ka-sho-ka-lia-nas-ta. Thank you Jesus! The Oh Brothers™ †HolyApostle† |
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| Topic: Demonic Visitation Date: 02/7/07 Time: 11:07:40 PM |
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Alright, I just woke up, at say, 10.25am? Counting back, it was around 10.20 or 10.21 when all this happened. I was dreaming of this letter with very complex English? Don't know if it's English or not, but the background was dark, the letter was really brown and old looking and I could only see the last portion of the letter. Then suddenly this presence feeling came, and I was fully conscious. The minute I opened my eyes, the ringing in the ears came, really loud. I remember that my spirit at its will began mumbling a tongue, and I said, "If this is the Holy one, stay, else leave." This always happens. Well I opened my eyes to make myself even more conscious than before. Then I closed my eyes again to sense and discern the spirit behind this. Honestly, I couldn't discern. Then the ringing came so strongly I began to push my ears with my fingers and said, "Leave, in Jesus' Name!!!!" But I was in a dilemma! This seemed like an evil presence, but at the same time, I wanted a divine revelation! All this happened in a matter of seconds. Just shortly after, a dream came. This time, it was a LCD/Vista commercial, with some really deep-voiced guy explaining its features. The colours were vivid, and everything's like how you see and hear in the cinemas before a movie. When it was over, I waited for something to happen. My ears were still ringing, and I was fully aware of everything that is going on. Subsequently, the presence strengthened, and I was anticipating something appearing on "the screen". Then all of a sudden, I saw two birds entering from the right, and in two seconds, they flew out above me. They weren't chirping, but it was more of a "ee-erp" like that of an eagle. That's the important stuff. I can't recall what happened after that, but I felt Leonard jump on his stomach. It was about 20 seconds later that I turned from my supine position to look at leonard. He told me he opened his eyes right when I looked at him. Well, strange. I thought he would have woken up because of the jump, but apparently not. Now what is this all about? The Oh Brothers™ †HolyApostle† |
