Random Act of Kindness

Life is a journey and at times it’s hard, frustrating and lonely. Sometimes when everything seems to be a smooth sailing, something may strike us and bring us through a roller coaster experience. In moments like this, a random act kindness would encourage us and elevate our spirit. Random acts of kindness don't have to be huge, well-thought-out events or actions. They can be as simple as smiling at a passerby. But the one thing that an act of kindness does require is for it to be given from the heart without expecting anything in return except the possibility that you've made someone's day better.

I experience the value of random act of kindness today. A colleague came back to work after 7 months of break. She walks to my office and gave me a hug and say thank you for supporting her during the difficult period of life. Both of us shed some tears during that moment. The only thing I did was sending her encouragement through Whatsapp and SMS. Today I realized the impact of simple encouraging words using simple medium. An American politician by the name of Bob Kerrey says “Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change. Who knows how a simple act of kindness on our part may change the lives of others.

Sometimes we get caught up with wanting to do big things for the people we love, to show them how much we care.  Buying them big gifts, giving them money; we need something tangible to give to them.  I think it's so easy for all of us to get caught up with showing our love through objects.  Sometimes all it takes is to check up on someone and ask "How are you doing?  I miss you".  And what about showing love to people we don't know? What if all it takes is a smile?  A concerned glanced? I think in order to truly be present and live in the moment; we have to be aware of our surroundings and the people in it. A small and random act of kindness will indeed go a long way.

Commitment to Thanksgiving

Apostle Paul says in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."

We are being thought of important manners since we are young. The word "Thank you" is uttered as a response for a kind gesture or a gift bestowed. But as I grow older, I realize that this word contains far more significance meaning than just a social respond.  It contains a greater meaning about living a life filled with gratitude and taking the time to convey the heartfelt sentiment of thankfulness to one and all. Thank you is more than a word of social grace - it is an attitude of being grateful.

One of the most admired ministers of the early 20th century and subsequently earned him the title "Stylist of the English Pulpit.", John Henry Jowett says "Life without thankfulness is devoid of love and passion.  Hope without thankfulness is lacking in fine perception.  Faith without thankfulness lacks strength and fortitude.  Every virtue divorced from thankfulness is maimed and limps along the spiritual road." 


Sometimes the circumstances of our lives are not always the best. In fact, they may be downright bad, but still, we are to look for something to be thankful for! And there is always something for which we can be thankful!

Give thanks with a grateful heart.

Be Blessed.

Do not despise small beginning!

The Bible says “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin…” (Zechariah 4:10, NLT). Sometimes our beginnings seem so small and insignificant, and yet God shows us that He can do mighty things… even with a small beginning. It’s easy to despise the day of small beginnings. Small beginnings often come with hard work and little help. Small beginnings usually offer tall resistance and modest encouragement.

In 1858, a Sunday school teacher, Mr. Kimball, led a Boston shoe clerk to give his life to Christ. The clerk was Dwight L. Moody, who became one of the world’s great evangelists.

In 1879 Dwight L. Moody awakened evangelistic zeal in the heart of Frederick B. Meyer, pastor of a small church in England. Sometime later F. B. Meyer preached to students on an American college campus and led to Christ a student named J. Wilbur Chapman.

Chapman later was involved in YMCA work, and he employed a former baseball player, Billy Sunday, to do evangelistic work. Billy Sunday became the most popular evangelist of the early 20th century, preaching to more than 100 million persons and making more than a million converts. After he held a revival meeting in one town, the local people decided to hold another evangelistic campaign, and they invited Mordecai Hamm to preach.

During Hamm’s revival, a young man named Billy Graham heard the gospel and gave his life to Jesus Christ. Only eternity will reveal the great numbers of people who have come to Christ all over the world through the ministry of Billy Graham.

Who could have imagined the ongoing impact of that one Sunday school teacher who helped a Boston shoe clerk accept Christ as his Lord and Savior! Today, don’t underestimate what you have. The Bible is full of examples of God uses the foolish things of the world to confound the wise. King David had a small beginning in a field tending sheep and experienced more intense warfare than you or I will probably ever witness. Nehemiah rebuilt the wall of Jerusalem with a remnant despite the opposition and the odds.

The beginning may look small and insignificant. Who knows what impact you may have as you help people to know the love of Christ! Do not despise these small beginnings.

Pray for MH370

It has been 3 days since Malaysian Airline MH370 disappeared. As we are waiting eagerly for latest news,  it is good  that we uphold all those on-board of MH370 and their family members in prayer. Also remember in prayer those who are involved in SAR mission that God will grant them wisdom and strength as comb through the ocean. Our HOPE is in Christ alone.

“We always kept in our hearts the most noble, beautiful feeling that sets human beings apart: HOPE” ~ Manel Loureiro

#PRAYFORMH370

Valentine ..... Chap Goh Mei …Love.....Apa itu? A Real Love Connection

Chap Goh Mei (literally means the fifteenth night ) marks the end of the Lunar New Year Celebration and is also known as the Chinese Valentine’s Day. This year's Chap Goh Mei and Valentine's Day falls on the same day.  On occasions like this, there are a lot of expectations being set to demonstrate your love to that special someone. Flowers, chocolates, romantic candle light dinner and teddy bears caught on quickly and became a near requirement to express love.  Sometimes the gift is a hit and sometimes it’s a miss. In any case let us not confuse ourselves into thinking the gift is the sum of how much we love or are loved

But what gets lost in finding the perfect gift or flower is the very essence of what love is and how we can best share that with those around us. We often put so much faith in others to provide the kind of love we believe will make us whole, that we leave God out of the equation. People will fail you, but God never will. Instead of trusting in others to love you, try the God who has a track record of unfailing, unconditional love. He always follows through and will always provide what we need.

The Bible has a great deal to say about love especially on the topic of everlasting love – the love of God. 1 Corinthians 13 is one of the famous biblical love chapter that is quoted often. It is beautiful because it describes the kind of perfect love that God has for us and through Him we are able to love others the same way. It’s an active love; a love that is more committed to that person than our own feelings at the time. Gift giving isn’t even mentioned because this love, God’s perfect love, is worth so much more than anything money could ever buy.

Valentine's Day honors human love with all its frailties. The Bible reminds Christians every day that God's love is real, eternal, and unconditional. Jesus is indeed our True and Faithful Valentine.

Be Blessed.

Goodness make sense because God is good

After such a long silence, here is my first posting for 2014. I want to share the topic on the goodness of God.

One of the most famous and interesting passages is Luke 18:18,19. The rich young ruler calls Jesus good Teacher, or Master in some versions. “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good, except God alone” (NIV). We can talk about good people and good things in terms of human standards, and our expectations for them, but when it really comes down to it, who sets the ultimate standard and expectations for goodness except God?

The Bible makes it clear that each of us falls far short of God standard of goodness. What is that standard ? Perfection!  It’s impossible for you, me or anyone to make ourselves good as God defines goodness. Jesus said God alone is good. Jesus was challenging the young ruler to consider the truth that He was God come in the flesh, and that appreciating God’s holiness and the gift of His Son would end the thinking that there is anything one can do to earn salvation.The Bible is clear, by ourselves, we aren’t good – “...There is none who does good, no, not one” (Romans 3:12). From Adam to Moses to David to Peter to Paul to every one of us, all have sinned. But through the salvation that Christ offer to us, we can be transformed into the image of God as true goodness can only flow out of a life right with God and yielded to Him. Goodness make sense because God is good

Be Blessed.

Pass, not pass out!!!

The purpose of trials is to see you pass, not pass out!

James 1:2-4 NLT
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.