Are You a Dark Knight ?

As the buzz of Batman is spread out, I can't help thinking of my favourite Batman movie previously "Batman Returns" and if you remember the villain was "the Penguin" played by Danny DeVito. As I opened one of my books a quote of 'the Penguin' from the movie was written on the page after the cover. This was the quote:

"You're just jealous because I'm a real freak !!..

and you have to wear a mask"

-the Penguin

As I thought I picked up a Christian book, it was weird finding a quote of the penguin in such a prominent place in the book. I flipped to the front cover and the book was titled, " Live like a Jesus Freak". So it kinda got me thinking: how much of a freak are we for Him or are we wearing a mask just because "we're not ready" to be freaks ? Let's face it being a freak ain't nice. But what, then, makes us different ? It's the essence of the Christian Life : Living Differently. But its our choice how much different we actually wanna be.. I want to be a freak and I want to be real - which would make me a real freak !! That's the way we can "carry our crosses" and the only way we actually suffer for Christ is to be a freak. Hahaha.. Yup, you heard me.. BE A FREAK.. LIVE FOR JESUS.. and LIVE IT TO THE MAX..

Luv,

-jO-

Funny or is it ?...

Funny how a $100 "looks" so big when you take it to church, but so small when you take it to the mall.

Funny how long it takes to serve God for an hour, but how quickly a team plays 60 minutes of basketball.

Funny how long a couple of hours spent at church is, but how short they are when watching a movie.

Funny how we can't think of anything to say when we pray, but don't have difficulty thinking of things to talk about to a friend.

Funny how we get thrilled when a football match goes into extra time, but we complain when a sermon is longer than the regular time.

Funny how hard it is to read a chapter in the Bible, but how easy it is to read 100 pages of a best selling novel.

Funny how people want to get a front seat at any game or concert, but scramble to get a back seat at church services.

Funny how we need 2 or 3 weeks advance notice to fit a church event
into our schedule, but can adjust our schedule for other events at the last moment.

Funny how hard it is for people to learn a simple gospel well enough to tell others, but how simple it is for the same people to understand and repeat gossip.

Funny how we believe what the newspaper says, but question what the Bible says.

Funny how everyone wants to go to heaven provided they do not have to believe, or think, or say, or do anything.

One Month Late

This post is probably one month late but it was because the pictures were late themselves (long story). Anyway, to those of you who missed it, here's just a simple glimpse of The Teen Scene's - Teen Scene Fest 2008 : Second Chance (pictures). I tried to post the video, but it refused to go on blogger. Sorry.. hope you guys still enjoy these. For those of us who were there let us remember how awesome God made His presence felt - after all, all glory to Him.. even if its one month late !!

Elder giving some intro..

The other elder showing himself.. Hahaha..

then praying..


Then came the look-a-like competition..

Advisers choosing nominees..

Interviewing candidates..

Cheering for the best ??

Graham and Samuel won the iPods !! They didn't really

look a like but still you know,

it takes two GUYS to come out with the most outstanding synchronized actions..

Colin and I worship led again..

I thank God for the breakthroughs He made during the worship..

This was the Teen Scene's presentation : A song entitled "Broken Up People"
This was our Drama :

Joanne as Bonnie Lee
Calvin as Phua Chu Keng..
Joel (Me) as Reginald Wiggy..



Colin as George Watt..

Uncle Ritchie was used greatly by God through his message..



Filling out the response slips..

Selling the T-shirts designed by Joanne..All the Helpers..
Drama Team..Teen Scene Posers..
And my beloved Committee who put everything in for people to know God..
Thanks Guys !!

Pics courtesy of Teo Eu Gene,

Luv,

-jO-