Bought 9 message CDs from Joseph Prince's Online Store

Just 2 days ago, I decided to buy 9 message CDs on behalf of a friend from Pastor Joseph Prince's online store for more than RM200 after conversion to ringgit from Singapore dollars, including express delivery by DHL. It was sent out the same day I ordered later in the evening and I received it the following day. That is superb customer service and typical of Singapore - customers come first and the customer is always right! This was the motto of my Singaporean company where I worked for while teaching clients how to use Microsoft Office and Lotus 1-2-3.

Perils of Worldly Wisdom - 1 Corinthians 2

Todays reading is from 1 Cor 1:18 - 2:16. We rely too much on our worldly wisdom to get us what we want. Life as God intended it to be is simple, yet deep and meaningful but soulish man has made life shallow, complicated and stressful. I hope the Datuk lawyers (or killer lawyers?) will be brought to justice for murdering millionaires to get their money and properties unlawfully and 17 missing people has been linked to the 2 lawyer Indian brothers in Malaysia. Some stumble at the cross. Rather than a testimony of weakness, the cross is a tremendous testimony of power. The Holy Spirit is the anti thesis of the spirit of the world.

The Nuns have Taken a Vow of Poverty

My dad and two younger sisters are Catholics in the family. Only myself and mum are Protestants. But we believe in the same God. My parents help out every week in Little Sisters of the Poor where the nuns there have taken a vow of poverty - such humble actions on their part. They don't believe in amassing great wealth and certainly don't preach prosperity. They lead a very humble simple life in the organisation helping the aged and sick every day to do the necessary things and to keep them mentally occupied in their golden years.

Tithing is a Serious Matter in My Church

Tithing seems to be a very sensitive issue and a serious matter in my local church. Ever since I stopped tithing in November last year, there were many changes taking place in my local church! First was the printing of bulletin. They have decided to save money on paper and print once a month instead of every week. Then shortly later, they put donation envelopes in all the pews and every chair to make it so OBVIOUS that I should continue to tithe, like I am obligated to them! I have given thousands in the past and it is time to save up for my retirement. But I still continue to give offerings every week. The church does not see its own blessings from other givers but seem to focus on what is missing!

Streets of Gold in Heaven

In the bible, God has said that there are streets of gold in heaven. And it is not gold-plated but filled with solid gold inside out. There will be lots of gold bullion as part of the structures as well including precious gems like diamonds, rubies, sapphires, jade, etc. Heaven is the final destination for all the children of God, those who are born-again Christians. This is our ultimate promise by our Heavenly Father. And Jesus as redeemed us from sin and a life of sickness and curse for a life of blessings, health and prosperity. He will go and prepare a place for us. The greatest miracle in my life was when I became a Christian since 1985.

My Senior Church Pastor has Gone for 1 Month Sabatical Leave

It is certainly good to be able to go for 1 month's leave in a foreign country and my senior church pastor has gone to Australia together with his wife. It is so co-incidental that since I stopped tithing, the church has stopped corporate prayer for the members on Sunday service. Otherwise, they will always have prayer sessions for the members after service. Since I pay by cheque, they know who is paying and when. And since I have stopped, they have become more negligent in their duties by printing the brochures every month, instead of every week.

Life of Favor and Grace

When you accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, you will experience the unmeritted life of grace and favor. This is the inheritance of every child of God. When you believe right, you will live right and have the blessings pouring into your life. Blessed are those who meditate on God's word day and night. For theirs shall be rivers of living water. So it makes good sense to read the bible and meditate on its contents every day. Spend some quiet time with God to recharge your batteries. Then you will live a life of blessings one after another.