Friday, January 28, 2011
Time hovers by so fast; yet another chinese new year is arriving, the year of the rabbit. My mum's year though. This is the 4th cycle for her.
Time passes, and so pain gets blander. I did not believe this at first. But it is really true to say: 时间能够冲淡一切痛苦。I have forgiven you.
I have chest pain for 3-4weeks already. I am glad that the doctor have announced that it is not the case of angina. However, the pain is like something squeezing my chest, that I feel afraid of the pain everytime it strikes. What is the pain about then?
Week 15 at it's end. Week 16 is CNY. Week 17? Oh I dread it. 3 tests on the same week. Week 18 study week. Week 19 welcomes me, giving me terror in my face as it is time for exam. Then finally the holiday.
I hope, I pray, that God can give me strength and courage to go through this season.
Mark Tan at 9:07 PM
Saturday, January 1, 2011
It is a brand new year and a brand new start, but I wish that not all things are branded :)
Alright I know that was a lame joke.
For this coming year, my expectations for Mark Tan is rather simple; that is to know more about the word of God, especially the Old Testament books, which I take ages to complete. And the most important thing is to know how to quote verses; I remember the word of God but I just forget about the chapter and the verse. I find that quoting the word of God is VERY important in a couple of instances. An instance is when new believers are under the attack of the evil one; you need to quote the verse so that the lies of the devil will be broken. Another example is when there is false teachings, you are not as vulnerable to fall for the deception.
There is this verse Hebrews 4:12.
"For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart."
Do not be surprised that I can get the whole verse here. The Google search is really very effective.
I would also pray that God can groom me to be a leader in his ministry. That is why knowing the Bible well is so important.
Mark Tan at 4:36 PM
