The Brick
Tuesday, May 27, 2008, 11:07 PM
A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down.

When he thought he saw something. As his car passed, no children appeared . Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag's side door! He slammed on the brakes and backed the Jag back to the spot where the brick had been thrown.

The angry driver then jumped out of the car, grabbed the nearest kid and pushed him up against a parked car shouting, 'What was that all about and who are you? Just what the heck are you doing? That's a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. Why did you do it?'

The young boy was apologetic. 'Please, mister...please, I'm sorry but I didn't know what else to do,' He pleaded. 'I threw the brick because no one else would stop...' With tears dripping down his face and off his chin, the youth pointed to a spot just around a parked car. 'It's my brother, 'he said. 'He rolled off the curb and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him up.'

Now sobbing, the boy asked the stunned executive, 'Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too heavy for me.'

Moved beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He hurriedly lifted the handicapped boy back into the wheelchair, then took out a linen handkerchief and dabbed at the fresh scrapes and cuts.

A quick look told him everything was going to be okay.'Thank you and may God bless you,' the grateful child told the stranger. Too shook up for words, the man simply watched the boy! push his wheelchair-bound brother down the sidewalk toward their home.

It was a long, slow walk back to the Jaguar. The damage was very noticeable, but the driver never bothered to repair the dented side door.He kept the dent there to remind him of this message: 'Don't go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention!'

God whispers in our souls and speaks to our hearts.
Sometimes when we don't have time to listen, He has to throw a brick at us.
It's our choice to listen or not.

Thought for the Day:
If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it.
If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it.
He sends you flowers every spring.
He sends you a sunrise every morning Face it, friend - He is crazy about you!

God didn't promise days without pain,
laughter without sorrow,sun without rain,
but He did promise strength for the day,
comfort for the tears,
and light for the way.

If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.
Happy moments, Praise God.
Difficult moments, Seek God.
Quiet moments, Worship God.
Painful moments,Trust God.
Every moment. Thank God.

Please let this sink into your heart.

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Subject of Life
Monday, May 26, 2008, 9:48 PM

Think About this Question..

" Can Life be as vague impression as this? "


© ~Shine Grace Matters ~

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Happy Bithday to Walter
Saturday, May 24, 2008, 10:49 AM
Yesterday, we had our chinese cell group.
We had learnt alot from yesterdays sharing of Words by Josh.
I really thank God for telling us that:

Isaiah 40: 29-31
29 He gives strengeth to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
30-31 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.

This really encourages me, that God will always give us strength
when we are weary and weak.
And yesterday we talked about Jospeh, Moses and King David.

For the 3 of them:
- they have close relationship with God
- they undergo trials and tolls
- they were the chosen one to be used by God

For Joseph:
-he's full of himself because he's being doted on by his father
-he's forgiving towards his evil brothers
-he's able to resist temptation by the Potiphar's Wife who seduce him
-he's able to interpret dreams

For Moses:
-he thought that he was able to use his authority that he's given at the beginning
-he ask God who is he that he's able to do what God had ask him to do
-God talked to him through burning bushes

For both Joseph and Moses:
-at the beginning they are full of themselves, but after the trials and tolls,
they have grown mature and humble themselves and follow God.

Today is Walter's birthday.
And we gave him a surprised yesterday night during our cell.
I hereby wish Walter, Happy Birthday.
I pray that you will have a closer relationship with God
remember that God is always there to be our strength.
Walk closely with God and grow.
All the best in everything you do.

Well, Photos shall do the talking now!


:: Make a wish ::



:: Group Photo 1 ::


:: Group Photo 2 ::

© ~Shine Grace Matters ~

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Compassion and Sympathy
Thursday, May 22, 2008, 11:08 PM
Tragic that happened in our surrounding deserves
our compassion & sympathy.
Life can be so vulnerable.
Death can occur so sudden.
Situation that never came across our mind had happened.
Who knows that such tragdy would ever happened?
Devastation and lost of hope are the results of this tragic.
Many lives were taken.
Although some had survived, however,
their life had been adversely affected.
They had become living zombies, living in pain and misery.
Who can save them from this misery?
This person is God.
God's word encourages them and
console their broken heart.
Well, I really show compassion and sympathy
to those who are involved in this tragdy.
I sometimes think, this world is lack of compassionate.
But, this time round i felt heartwarming to see them unite
together to encourage those people in China.
I really hope they will be saved.
Let us have a glimpse of sweetness.
Let's see this happening in another perspective.


Roman 12:15
15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
© ~Shine Grace Matters ~

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Past week...
Monday, May 19, 2008, 12:48 PM
14 May '08
Woah.. I had become so lazy to blog
Well, this past weeks had been a busy and fun-filled week.
Have you heard of Poly Students go on an excursion?
Well, We had it. It's part of a module named "National Education"
It's such long time we haven't been for an excursion.
There are people who are excited about it whereas
there are people who think it's a waste of time.
This is the first time we went on a excursion in POLY!
So happening right? Well, We went to the ARMY MUSEUM..
Sounded cool? Well, not bad. I like the environment there.
& their chocolate Eclair are CHEAP!
Alright photos time!
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15 May '08


Went out with my loves.

We went to have our lunch at " The Prata House"

The foods there are nice. Prata, Brani.. WOW! *drool*

After that, we headed to fareast to get my clothes

and we shop around

Eve bought a watch. SHE DIDN'T BUY ANY TOP THAT DAY!

Loves, guess you know what I mean..*hahaha*

Had fun with her and not forgetting out camwhoring.



16 May '08



Went out with Junyi, Johnny, Arron, Calvin for the day.

We went Marina Square and headed to Vivo.

And we found a real nice chilling place!


Guess where is it?

It's at the Samsung Shop.

After Calvin left, we went to pick Colin up

and headed east coast "Lagoon" for dinner.

Wow. That place remind me of "Chomp Chomp"

We had good food.

Too bad we forgot to take photos of our food.


18 May '08


Went out with my 2 darlings, Kailing and Qian Hui.

We went to Changi Airport for dinner.

Sick of Orchard, Bugis and Cityhall area.

We went to Swenson for dinner.


We were too full for any ice cream.

We had a lot of fun together.

How I wish the time can stop right there.

Vivid times just passed so fast.

We only can smile & reminisce


:: Candy Shot! ::


:: Me & Qian Hui ::


:: Me & Kailing::


:: US! ::


That's the end of another week.

Time passes so fast & alot of things had happened.

Things that had happened has no turning back

or any changes can be made.

Many lives had been taken.

Devastation filled each of the survivor's heart.

Sympathy filled the heart of witnesses of this tragic.


What can we do?
We only can pray for them and try to help.


Actually come to think of it.
Death is something inevitable.
Just that out of sudden, Death was pushed forward and in masses.
People can't take it and treat it as tragic.
I guess it's always emotional when it comes to life and death.
Pray for the affected countries and
pray for misfortune turn to be a blessing.
Pray for merciful. Continue to pray for them.
God will never fail us! BE FAITHFUL!

All Christians, let's do our part.
Take time to pray for wounds to be healed not just
physically but mentally and spiritually.
Don't forget to thank God for letting us be safe and sound in Singapore.


Remember that time I say life is like a movie.
I found a difference.

Movie can take 2 but not life.

We only can live for once. No NG, No Changes.
Life is so vulnerable. Treasure it while you still can breathe.
Take time to tell those whom you love that how you love them.

© ~Shine Grace Matters ~

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Mothers' Day
Sunday, May 11, 2008, 7:15 PM

Hey, Today is Mothers' Day! I'm here to wish all mothers. Happy Mothers' Day.

I really Thank God for giving me such a wonderful mother. I just love her so much. She's the best mum I ever have. She's the precious gift that God has given to me. I really treasure her. Although sometimes she's very naggy, but I know that whatever she say is for our sake. It's out of love that she nagged and scolded us.

Children please think about it. Why your parents nag and scold you but not other people's children? Because you are their child, they love you and they know what's good for you. Please do not take them for granted. Just bear that in the mind, they will not be there forever. Anyday they may leave you. Hence, treasure the time you have with them while they are still alive, don't cry at their grave and blaming yourself for not treasuring them, show your love now before it's too late. Chance is not always here. Don't let this be the greatest regret in your life. As in the bible written: " Honor your father and your mother.."- Deuteronomy 5:16

To Mum,
Thank you mum for taking care of me and brother
and as well as our family.
You are a great mum. I like to talk to you.
I feel that I can talk to you freely even about relationships.. Hehe (:
I really Thank God for giving me such a wonderful mum.
No one can compare with you. You are just too wonderful.
Mum, you rock! Haha.
I will treasure every chances to be with you.
And I hope I can be a good daughter.
Thanks mum for all the hardwork of the early years that
you and dad had overcome and provide us
with what we have today.
I'm really grateful.
I love you, Mum.
I just pray that every single day you will be happy
and let God grant you with great health.
God bless you. Thank you for everything you have done for us.
Sorry for all the misbehave and aruging with you.
Let all this be a history and I will be a good daughter
and be very good to you.
So will my brother.
Happy Mothers' Day.
Enjoyed!

With Love,
Daughter

We had simple yet good food today. On my brother's treat. We ate alot and we enjoyed the dinner together. Love my family. Father, Mother and Brother, not a single one is missed out. (: Cheers. I'm so happy today! Woohoo~ Let this happiness last in our world. Let sadness and disappointment perish into the neverland.
© ~Shine Grace Matters ~

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Last week...
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 7:19 PM

Sorry for not blogging on the outing I've with Kailing and Qian Hui, on Sun (4 May' 08) I met up with them. We havent been seeing each other more than a year. I think so. Even it's not, it's just show how long we didnt meet up. We missed each other lots. It's a great gathering with them. We catched up with each other lives. Spent time to the maximum. We chat lots, we took tonnes of Photos! Here are some. Too many to post (: Oh Ya, that day was Wan Ting's birthday! Woohoo..Didnt get to celebrate with her ): Never mind, there's always chance.

On Sat (3 May'08) , Went to Wisma to get some clothes and had a filling lunch at Ding Tai Fung. *Yummy* Went down to my uncle's shop at Bt. Timah. Tiring and fun filled day. (:
© ~Shine Grace Matters ~

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Wonders
Thursday, May 8, 2008, 5:37 PM

Don't you think life is just like a movie going on a period of time. Just that movie is a very short 1 & half or 2 hours show, but life lasted 70,80,90 years. Seems long yet short. It's so amazing. Life is like a movie and God is the scriptwritter, the director and the video-grapher. The script of our life consist of profound meaning, climax, questions, solutions, misled, disappointment, rejections, love, dilemma and many more.

Don't you think that our lives' are more exciting than movie, more ups and downs, more heartwarming, more genuine, despite we faced with rejections, disappointment, there are still many things that are positive. Don't you think it's so amazing that God had made our life so full of colours.

You may think God is unfair to us, sometimes. However, what I can say is that it depends on how u wanna see this matter. God is not being unfair. God created us, he knows what's the best for us. Just like a mobile maker will know well-through of he/her's product. Isn't it? And we dont know what is best for us, as we always see what's in front of us and not about the future. But God plan our life accordingly. Our life is so messed up because we always do things in our way and not God's way. Don't doubt God's way as you don't know what God will do great things in our life. Don't under estimated God. He's powerful and mighty.

We, human likes to magnify all the negative and being ignorant to the positive things that happen in life. We shouldn't live a life like this. I know many people out there are like the past me, who mind what people think and say. Well, you don't have to put it in your heart. They are ignorant to what they are doing. Hurt is what we can't avoid in life. Emotions too. People may seems strong on the outside but vulnerable in the inside. Just that we don't wanna show to people.

Although at times we feel inferior, but don't look down or detest yourself. If you don't love yourself who will love you? Don't care how you look. You try your best to be yourself and not be someone you can't be. Don't envy what people have. You should look carefully of your own life. There are still many things to give thanks! Everyone's life is different. Each of us have a different movie content. Don't give up on yourself. Try improve to your best in no matter what you are lacking in.

I really encourage all of us to see more of the positive of life than the negative. One statement that goes "If you think and believe your life positively, it will be positive, but if you think and believe your life negatively, it will be the worst! " Hence, think before you get depressed by the negative circumstances, remark. Just don't forget all the positive happening in life. Cheers (:

Don't be depressed anymore. Pull yourself up!
© ~Shine Grace Matters ~

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Gross!!!!
Saturday, May 3, 2008, 8:46 PM
Yesterday (2 May 08), went out with Wan Ting, we went shopping, and eat! I'm not sure why Wan Ting has an urged to watch movie. Finally, we have come to a conclusion to watched Doomsday.

This movie totally diguested me. This movie is a ideal example of how morally degraded our society is. I think that this movie should not be shown in Singapore or even in other countries. As this movie really is morally depraved. We were excited and thrilled by the poster. We thought it maybe like 'Resident Evil' or '28 Days After.BUT the fact is that we regretted watching it.

And you know what? The movie rating of NC16 which means the show is of acceptable viewer content, however it turn out to be contrary to what it may seems to be. It is truely a sadist show. It shows sadism behaviour. It is so gross and yucky. Recalling the scenes made me ail.

Doomsday promotes all the wrong values, sadism behaviour is one. There were all-embracing used of vulgarities and common gory scenes. And this show was full of violence, it shows inhumanity. This will certainly cause an impact on viewers, especially young kids who have no mature mindset and strong good values.

Actually, I have a urged of walking out halfway through the movie. As the inhumanity make my stomach twist. I felt sicked. Felt that my heart cannot take it any longer. Personally, I dont like sadism behaviour. Anything to do with cutting of human flesh, brutal beating. It just turn me off.

As a christian myself, I am taught that all these are negative and it's against humanity. I'm very sure that this ain't cool at all. I really don't support such digusting shows. Therefore, what I can say now is that please don't watch a show that promotes wrong values. If you watched it and think it's cool, this shows that you are truely mentally unsound!!

© ~Shine Grace Matters ~

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Simple.....
Friday, May 2, 2008, 11:09 AM
Simple is beautiful.
Don't need to be complicated.
Just be Simple and it will be sweet.

© ~Shine Grace Matters ~

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World of Black and White...
Thursday, May 1, 2008, 11:24 PM

Have you ever been in love? Horrible, isn't it?

It makes you so vulnerable.
It opens your chest and it opens your heart and it
means someone can get inside you and mess you up.

You build up all these defenses. You build up this whole armour, for years, so nothing can hurt you, then one stupid person, no different from any other stupid person, wanders into your stupid life.

You give them a piece of you.They don't ask for it.They do something dumb one day like kiss you, or smile at you, and then your life isn't your own anymore.

Love takes hostages. It gets inside you.It eats you out and leaves you crying in the darkness, so a simple phrase like 'Maybe we should just be friends' or 'How very perceptive' turns into a glass splinter working its way into your heart.

It hurts.Not just in the imagination. Not just in the mind.It's a soul-hurt, a body-hurt, a real gets-inside-you-and-rips-you-apart pain
Nothing should be able to do that.
Especially not love.
I hate love.

- Neil Gaiman

© ~Shine Grace Matters ~

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