We are blessed by God as He is preparing us for our Missions trip to Paris & London in May 2007.  We have been chatting with the Youth Pastor Chee from LCAC as he helps us with our accommodations and planning process.  Looking forward to meeting up with the LCAC & their Youth Groups ! =)

  I pray that God will help me stay focused on my school studies for the next couple of weeks as I have many deadlines coming up.  I pray that He will give me the strength to sit down for long periods to study for my exams rather than falling asleep.  Please pray for my midterm that I have this coming Friday afternoon July 8 and for my English paper that's due next Wednesday evening July 13. 

 I will be praying for your sore throat honeydrew !  Get well soon.  I bet the Lausies are happy to see you blogging. 

JJ

I've been encouraged by my wife to put in my 2 cents every once in a while.  Well, here's my opportunity.  I'm fighting a sore throat this week so I've missed one day of work and most likely, I'll miss another one.  I sure hope it heals in time for a wedding that we're attending this weekend.  I just pray for God's healing hands to make me better asap.  That's it for now.

AJ

God was once again revealing as I reflected this week on His words and my study on The Puropse Driven Life - What On Earth Am I Here For?  I thank God for all the brothers & sisters I have in Christ, for their support and faithful prayers.  God is so awesome & prayer is so powerful !! 

JJ blessed with God's love =)

Retreat at Capernwray was a nice getaway and a very good time for reflection & self-examination. 

From Pastor Ted Ng's talk, the truth is  #1) God loves me  #2)  I am a sinner 

Keys to "Growing in Spiritual Maturity" are: 

1. SALVATION   2. SELF-EXAMINATION   3. DAILY SURRENDER   4. BEING A SERVANT   5. HOLY SPIRIT

Practice Journaling - record of your life or journey with God (about attitudes & feelings) - PRIVATE !

Fruits of Self-Examination:  1) Increase self-awareness  2) Increase compassion  3) Have peace with yourself & others  4) Discern movements of the Spirit  5) Make choices in accordance to God's will

Practising Self-Examination - 2 questions ??

#1)  What made me feel bad today?  #2)  What made me feel good today?  Tells you about your motives !