Faith Noodles

(knocks) Elsa? Please I know you're in there People are asking where you've been They say "have courage" and I'm trying to I'm right out here for you Please let me in We only have each other It's just you and me What are we gonna do? Do you wanna build a snowman?

Usually on the 31st each year, I come up with a lot of complex resolutions - like specific areas in my character that God wants to develop, His plans in my studies, what church I attend, relationships, ministry. And I end up with a pretty complicated list that to be honest, I only look at through January and chuck aside the rest of the year. Maybe I should review that list more consistently. But I think this year, I'm just gonna keep it simple so that I can easily retrieve it from my memory :D I feel like these are the two verses God is challenging me with this year. Isaiah 48:17, "This is what the Lord says - Your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: 'I am the Lord Your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.' " This verse has really become such an encouragement to me since I heard it in church. In all the scary uncertainties, I've been bringing it to mind - reminding my wandering heart that God wi...

When people you care about around you have so much going on for them and you wanna be there for each and everyone of them and then you start feeling a little burnt out, a little frustrated with yourself for not supporting them and praying for them as best you can - this sermon by this pastor who is doing his PhD on the role of the Holy Spirit is worth a read :) I feel a little selfish writing this when my friends are going through far worse things than a burn out so  I just have to say to my friends reading this:  I'll always love to and want to listen to you no matter how easygoing/hectic my life is! I just can't do it without God's Spirit  :) <3 Luke 4:18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has  anointed  me to proclaim good news  to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” The Spirit of God c...

Yesterday, I was reminded of the fragility of life. And it scares me. I don't think I handle such things well at all. My stomach feels like it's all knotted up with worry. I can't think clearly. My eyes are puffy from crying and praying. It frustrates me that I can do nothing practical being so far away. I can't even give one hug. I'm so glad everyone is kinda ok - badly shaken, with minor injuries. In the midst of my intense emotions (yeah, get a grip, girl!), I know I must trust God. But just knowing that Jesus Christ became poor and subjected Himself to the fragilty and frailty of human life really comforts me. He was born in a stable so 30 years later, He might hang on a cross so that we may have victory over sin and death, forever. So because He lives, we can all face today. Haha, and this verse comes to mind: "Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?" Matthew 6:2

By CS Lewis from "Prince Caspian". I really love this little excerpt :)! “Aslan, Aslan. Dear Aslan,” sobbed Lucy. “At last.” The great beast rolled over on his side so that Lucy fell, half sitting and half lying between his front paws. He bent forward and just touched her nose with his tongue. His warm breath came all round her. She gazed up into the large wise face. “Welcome, child,” he said. “Aslan,” said Lucy, “you’re bigger.” “That is because you are older, little one,” answered he. “Not because you are?” “I am not. But every year you grow, you will find me bigger.”

I was talking with two other friends today and it really got me thinking.. Friend 1: So what sports do you play? Friend 2: I play badminton. Friend 1: But that is so.. Asian. I wanted to tell that friend, "Well, Friend 2 is Asian. So if badminton is an Asian sport, what's wrong with an Asian being Asian and playing badminton?" (But I held my tongue) I think it's sad that over here, more "Westernised" Asians are viewed to be "more superior" than those who still retain the way of living and the way of speaking from their country of origin. I myself am guilty on both ends, meaning that I've thought that I was better than someone else because I was less Asian than them; and I've allowed someone else to look down on me because I'm more Asian than they are. I know, however, that it isn't true that we are of far less worth being from an Asian country compared to those who are from a Western one. For God does not show favouritism...

By C.S. Lewis from "The Screwtape Letters". (Note: As this book consists of letters from a senior to a junior devil, you must read it from that lens. And so, the Enemy here refers to God.) The most alarming thing in your last account of the patient is that he is making none of those confident resolutions which marked his original conversion. No more lavish promises of perpetual virtue, I gather; not even the expectation of an endowment of 'grace' for life, but only a hope for the daily and hourly patience to meet the daily and hourly temptation! This is very bad. I see only one thing to do at the moment. Your patient has become humble; have you drawn his attention to the fact? All virtues are less formidable to us once the man is aware that he has them, but this is specially true of humility. Catch him at the moment when he is really poor in spirit and smuggle into his mind the gratifying reflection, "I'm being humble", and almost immediately p...

There are two things I'm really thankful for right now: First, for Board Games ("board" not "bored", too many people have teased me with that pun -_-) because they are crazy fun (: Second, for God still granting me favour when I know very well I don't deserve it at all. I recognise, Pa, that all these good gifts come from You. Thank You!! (: