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God is Faithful

“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God.” Psalm 145:13b

Do you feel confident today that God is always faithful? That He is exactly who He says He is? Aren’t you glad He doesn’t change His mind or get PMS or forget about His promises? Friends or family may let you down or even betray you. But not God. He is completely faithful throughout our entire life – not only to you, but all His children.
“For I the Lord do not change.” (Malachi 3:6).

Do you lack confidence today?

The Bible says,
“Faithful is he that called you, who also will do it.” (1 Thessalonians 5:24).
He will be your adequacy.

Are you fearful about something?

He said,
“I hem you in – behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me.” (Psalm 139:5).
He is watching over you – behind, in front and overhead.

Are you facing an impossible task?

Pray and discuss it with Him.
“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16).
We just have to ask. He will answer.

Have you messed up? Feel guilty?
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”(1 John 1:9).
He will cleanse you - make you completely pure.

Do you want to be more faithful to those you love? You can.

Daily ask the Holy Spirit to fill you and direct you.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is, faithfulness.” (Galatians 5:22-23).
The Holy Spirit will produce faithfulness in you.

Father, thank You for being faithful. How comforting to know that You never leave us or forsake us. You will provide what we need. You will enable us to be faithful – to You and to others. Thank You! Amen.

Chris Tomlin Love

Brian Littrell (of Backstreet Boys) being a Contemporay Christian singer

Brian Littrell is forging a path into uncharted territory. Sure, other soloists have stepped out of their popular groups to do side projects. Some have soared into the upper stratosphere of pop music success, while others have disappointedly failed to meet expectations. But this confident, young man is doing something that has never been done before. With the Fall 2005 release of his solo CD for Provident Label Group's Reunion Records, Brian is following a call placed in his heart as a young boy and using his gargantuan platform to make a statement that it's okay to stand strong for what you believe in. Even if that thing you believe in is one of the most divisive issues in the world. It's enough to make even the bravest guy think twice. But not Brian.

Perhaps it's because he's able to stand on the astonishing success his group has attained. Nobody would blame him for that. Unbelievably, their tour of fifteen House of Blues dates sold out in twenty minutes. All of them. It'd be understandable if someone puffed out his chest a little. After twelve years together and more than 75 million albums sold around the world, the Backstreet Boys are arguably one of the most popular groups of the Billboard generation. On the day of the group's Millennium CD release, Times Square had to be shut down because nearly 30,000 people showed up.

Even still, Brian is convinced that all the worldly success he's achieved with the group has been merely a stepping-stone to something bigger, something more significant. The first solo recording heard from Brian was the Spring 2005 release of "In Christ Alone," a song that was singled off of the WOW #1's compilation album. This is a song that has been very close to him for years, and one that he had sung in various churches nearly fifteen years ago. Today, it stands as a purpose-statement for his new direction, his driving force, and his cornerstone.


"In Christ Alone I place my trust, and find my glory in the power of the Cross. In every victory let it be said of me, my source of strength, my source of hope, is Christ alone."


Brian shares, "I've been a born-again Christian since I was eight years old and I've known for a very long time that this has been my calling. If I can do something that opens doors and benefits lives in some way, I hope to be able to do that."

2005 is a busy year for the Backstreet Boys. A new CD release planned for the summer, as well as non-stop touring and promotion of the new project. Throw a solo project from Brian in the mix and you've got a crazy life. How is this the right time? Brian explains, "I've decided to listen more, and when you listen more, you get answers. God has laid this on my heart and it's time to do something about it. It's not my timing but His." With an unusual brand of focus and drive, Brian is choosing to use his days off from the group (even on tour) to promote this new project with television, radio, retail, and concert appearances.

Raised in Lexington, Kentucky, Brian was brought up attending a Baptist church with his family. He was into every sport, and singing in church. Actually most of his family were singers and musicians. He sees Christianity as a way of life, a choice. "To know love and compassion, and what is right and wrong in God's eyes." And through his music, he hopes to bring people closer to God, as well as educating people who do not know God. But all in a way that isn't offensive or condescending to anyone. "I want people to be drawn to what they hear and that goes for nonbelievers as well as believers," Brian explains. "That's breaking new ground and bringing people together."

Looking out over the audiences of sold-out stadium tours, Brian could see not just young kids and teenagers enjoying the show, but parents as well. That's something he hopes will continue with this new solo project. "Good quality music brings families together," he notes.

Stating that the other guys in the group have been nothing but supportive, he also adds that stylistically, his solo project will not stray too far from the sound that made the group so popular. "My record will sound a bit like the Backstreet Boys because that's a big part of me and that's where I am musically. It will also have a mixture of traditional gospel as well as contemporary Christian music."

Even though he is known worldwide, Brian is surprisingly laid-back, settled, and at ease. Hardly the marks of fawned over, travel-weary, superstars. He points to the relationship he has with his wife Leighanne and son Baylee as being the roots that keep him pulled down to earth, in the midst of all the screaming fans. "I think having a normal life outside of the Backstreet Boys keeps me in check. My wife and my son have everything to do with that. There is nothing more rewarding than having a loving wife and a strong, healthy little boy. That is what God has given me. I am blessed."

With this upcoming solo project, it's impossible to predict what's going to happen. But one thing is for sure, the world will be listening. Well, at least a few dozen million. Through it all, it's easy to believe Brian when he says that it's not about him. That it's not about acquiring any more fame or money or accolades. It's a bit bigger than that. It's a bit more brave than that. When all the applause for Brian fades away, his one hope remains. "The objective is to change the way people feel about God. There will come a day that God will be applauded."

(Article adapted from http://www.brianlittrell.com/)

Brian's debut album "Welcome Home" was released in 2006 worldwide.

R.E.V.I.V.A.L.

(Photo taken from http://www.flickr.com/photos/fracturedfotos/2991603406/ )

After joining a series of teaching session and the Global Day of Prayer at JB last week, I believe that a great revival is about to happen. But it doesn't mean that it'll happen anytime soon. It may be 5, 10 or even 20 years from now. I don't know. But one thing for sure - REVIVAL will happen. Not because the pastors say so (in fact the pastors mentioned nothing abt it) but it's mentioned very clearly in the Bible.

But what is REVIVAL? I came upon a teaching on end time revival that cited Charles Spurgeon. Charles Spuregon not only preached about revival, he prayed for it and experienced it in his life. As I googled for Charles Spurgeon n revial, I came upon an article which I think is very helpful for us.

The below is an excerpt from the article, taken from http://theresurgence.com/robert_lescelius_1994-04_spurgeon_and_revival

What lessons can we glean from what we have learned about Spurgeon and Revival? We list them briefly in conclusion.

1. We benefit from rehearsing the mighty works of God.
Israel was commanded to rehearse to succeeding generations the mighty redemptive works of Yahweh (Ps. 78:4). The Psalmist was delivered from his depression, when he remembered the years of the right hand of the Most High (Ps. 77:10). He went on to resolve: "I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember Your miracles of long ago. I will meditate on all Your works and consider all Your mighty deeds" (Ps. 77:11-12). Revivals have been sparked by the retelling of the mighty movements of God in the past. The rehearsing of revival times, such as that in the days of Spurgeon, can have an effect for good upon this present generation. This is why Spurgeon related the story of God's mighty acts to his own people:

My dear friends, the first effect which the reading of God's mighty works should have upon us, is that of gratitude and praise. Have we nothing to sing about today?- then let us sing concerning days of yore. If we cannot sing of our well-beloved a song concerning what He is doing in our midst, let us, nevertheless, take down our harps from the willows, and sing an old song, and bless and praise His holy name for the things which He did in His ancient church, for the wonders which He wrought in Egypt, and in all the lands wherein He led His people, and from which He brought them out with a high hand and with an outstretched arm.

When we have thus begun to praise God for what He has done, I think I may venture to impress upon you one other duty. Let what God has done suggest to you the prayer that He would repeat the like signs and wonders among us! Oh! men and brethren, what would this heart feel if I could but believe that there were some among you who would go home and pray for a revival of religion-men whose faith is large enough to exercise unceasing intercession that God would appear among us and do wondrous things here, as in the times of former generations. 32

May the same effect be realized in the church today!

2. We are encouraged in our personal and local church life.
The God of Spurgeon still lives. There is no reason why each individual believer cannot have the same fellowship with his Savior that Spurgeon had. Personal revival is our portion as well as his. The provisions of grace and the ministry of the indwelling Spirit are still available today. May we follow the example of Spurgeon in consecration and obedience! Better yet, may we follow Spurgeon's Savior!

The New Testament standard for local church life has not been lowered since Spurgeon's era. Spurgeon saw revival in his church even before days of general awakening. It has often been the case that God has sent local church revivals to prepare the instruments of widespread revival. May we preach and pray for such return to New Testament practice in our churches!

3. We can be faithful even in times of declension.
One may become discouraged by rehearsing the life of Spurgeon, saying, "But I'm not a Spurgeon." Or, "We're not living in times of revival." The temptation is to sit back in passivity and wait for God to move, or to dismiss the positive lessons that could be gleaned from his life and ministry because we do not have the gifts and abilities he had. We must remember the truth of God's sovereign distribution of His gifts (1 Cor. 12:11) and realize that if God wanted us to be a Spurgeon, He would have made us the way He did this man. He gave us the gifts and ministries that we have and expects of us faithfulness within the arena of our gifts and calling.

Spurgeon lived in unique times of spiritual awakening. All fruit comes as God gives the increase. Though we ought to expect fruit and plead for it, the extent and increase of our ministries is dependent upon His blessing. God does not expect the same results from us as of a Spurgeon. He may glue us more, or less. The judgment seat is where it will all be made manifest (1 Cor. 3:13-15). Let us be faithful!

4. Revival cannot be separated from reformation.
The Reformation, we noted, gave birth to the age of revivals. The church must reform itself in accordance with the Word of God. Spurgeon believed the doctrines of sovereign grace were owned of God in revival blessing.

Whether we become accomplished "theologians" or not is not the issue. The issue today is the gospel and the way it is preached. Is the message we preach God-centered or man-centered? The answer you give will mean you have either a God-centered or man-centered methodology. Spurgeon believed in a God-centered gospel. Such a message must be preached in utter dependence upon God, for its efficacy is in His hands.

We noted that Spurgeon believed that "the preaching that moves one heart needs not to be altered to attend upon ten thousand." Herein lies the relationship between Spurgeon's theology and revival. In revival the same God who operates through the ordinary ministration of the gospel, operates in the same way, only the intensity and extent are greater. The same regenerating grace that saves a sinner here, and another there, in one season is multiplied to the salvation of multitudes in times of general awakening.

A deficient theology in times of declension (besides contributing to the declension) will not stand one in good stead in times of revival. The advice of Spurgeon will stand us in good stead today: "John Newton put Calvinism into his sermons as he put sugar in his tea. Don't be afraid of putting in an extra lump now and then." 33

5. We are moved to pray for revival.
Surely upon reflecting on the marvelous life of Charles Haddon Spurgeon our hearts are moved to pray, "Lord, do it again." Oh, that He would raise up another of his caliber in our day! Oh, that He would pour out His Spirit upon our churches and our land! We close with this prayer of Spurgeon for revival:

O God, send us the Holy Ghost! Give us both the breath of spiritual life and the fire of unconquerable zeal. O Thou who art our God, answer us by fire, we pray Thee! Answer us both by wind and fire, and then we shall see Thee to be God indeed. The kingdom comes not, and the work is flagging. Oh, that Thou wouldst send the wind and the fire! Thou wilt do this when we are all of one accord, all believing, all expecting, all prepared by prayer.

Lord, bring us to this waiting state! God, send us a season of glorious disorder. Oh, for a sweep of the wind that will set the seas in motion, and make our ironclad brethren, now lying so quietly at anchor, to roll from stem to stern!

Oh, for the fire to fall again-fire which shall affect the most stolid! Oh, that such fire might first sit upon the disciples, and then fall all round! O God, Thou art ready to work with us today even as Thou didst then. Stay not, we beseech Thee, but work at once.

Break down every barrier that hinders the incoming of Thy might! Give us now both hearts of flame and tongues of fire to preach Thy reconciling Word, for Jesus' sake! Amen!


I believe one key that will unlock the door of revival is prayer in unity. Nothing can come between us when we pray together in unity. Jesus' last prayer was that we be one, just as He and the Father is one (Jn 14:22-23) . Jesus also mentioned that when we are gathered in his name, he'll be with us (Mt 18:20). What greater power can anyone have against the presence of Jesus with us? Let's pray in unity to unlock the floodgates of heaven. Repentance and prayer must happen before revival comes (2 Chr 7:14).

Looking back in history, revival did come as swiftly as the wind blows. But as fast as it came, it was as fast as it went away. Revival did happen across England. But what happened many years later? Today England is just Christian by name. The wind of revival is now sweeping across Asia. What can contain the revival is the CHURCH - a strong and biblcal church. We need to build the store house (church) to contain the great harvest (multitudes of souls). So it is important that we build the church right. Else we'll not be able to contain the harvest.

Really looking forward to the coming semester and new intake. But what happens now is very crucial - the PREPARATION. Let's pray, pray and pray and build our lives and our CGs right. We ourselves need to be revived by God.

Greater things are yet to come.... Amen!

Finishing the RACE

A lady once asked John Wesley, "Suppose, Mr Wesley, that you knew that you were to die at 12 o'clock tomorrow night, how would you spend the intervening time?"

He replied, "How, Madam? Why just as I intend to spen it now. I should preach this evening at Gloucester, and again at five tomorrow morning. After that, I should ride to Tewkesbury, preach in the afternoon, and meet the society in the evening. I should then repair to my friend Martin, who expects to entertain me, converse and pray with the family as usual, retire to my room at 10 o'clock, commend myself to my heavenly Father, lie down to rest and wake up in glory"

Joshua 14:6-15

6 Now the men of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, "You know what the LORD said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh Barnea about you and me. 7 I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh Barnea to explore the land. And I brought him back a report according to my convictions, 8 but my brothers who went up with me made the hearts of the people melt with fear. I, however, followed the LORD my God wholeheartedly. 9 So on that day Moses swore to me, 'The land on which your feet have walked will be your inheritance and that of your children forever, because you have followed the LORD my God wholeheartedly.'

10 "Now then, just as the LORD promised, he has kept me alive for forty-five years since the time he said this to Moses, while Israel moved about in the desert. So here I am today, eighty-five years old! 11 I am still as strong today as the day Moses sent me out; I'm just as vigorous to go out to battle now as I was then. 12 Now give me this hill country that the LORD promised me that day. You yourself heard then that the Anakites were there and their cities were large and fortified, but, the LORD helping me, I will drive them out just as he said."

13 Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as his inheritance. 14 So Hebron has belonged to Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite ever since, because he followed the LORD, the God of Israel, wholeheartedly. 15 (Hebron used to be called Kiriath Arba after Arba, who was the greatest man among the Anakites.)
Then the land had rest from war.

We can truly learn a great lesson from Caleb. Just as how Caleb was wholehearted in fulfilling the vision that God gave to him, though he had to wait 45 years (!), we should be wholehearted in fulfilling the Great Commission that God has called us to do. Let's remain vigorous as before and keep the fire in us alive till we finally fulfil the Great Commission. Likewise, John Wesley wouldn't stop preaching the Word of God till his last breath! Let's not grow tired and weary in proclaiming the Good News and fulfilling the Great Commission.

Let's live our lives to the MAX! Let's give our BEST to God! Let's do it with all our HEART! Let's finish the RACE!

Caregroup Outing @Kluang Zenxin Organic Park

Located just at the main road side of Jalan Batu Pahat between Kluang & Ayer Hitam lies an organic plantation for dragon fruit plants also as a recreational park for people to hangout or cycling during their leisure time. It's been quite some time we have not come here. However, on last saturday,30/01/10 our uni caregroup once again visited this green patch of land and this time we were going there with the spirit of entering the "Promised Land"!

Just like in the bible speaks several times of how Joshua, God's chosen one to lead the Israelites in crossing the river of Jordan into the Promised Land, the land that God had promised to Abraham over 400 years before.

This it is! Introducing ZENXIN ORGANIC PARK!!

dragon fruit plants

Apart from that, uni caregroup also carry out station games whereby we have to go through the "river of Jordan" which are the obstacles for us to get to the other side. There were 3 groups: the Group Benjamin, Group Ephraim & Group Judah.

Check out the photos below!

blindfolded + legs tied together

the strength from all team members to complete the route of the map

spirit of unity

perseverance in filling up the bottle with accumulated water


perseverance in reaching victory


Of course, we shall never forget of our dearest Sister Kasmah's blessed birthday too!




*Surprise!!!* TQ for your life Sis Kasmah!

our lovely charlie's angels

the amazing fantastic four

our dearest Sis Bel + Bro Sunny~~

awhhh~~ how cute!!

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Frankly speaking, it was a tiring day but at the same time it was a fantastic fellowship moment for everyone, with our tummies being fed so full, & getting an insight of what it was like to be an army a day for God, shouting our war cries & having a taste of perseverance + being united to support our leaders in achieving a "mission" to cross the Jordan River into the Promised Land..with faith~

Let's rise up to be the army of God to conquer the "Promised Land" that God has given to us! Let's take our uni for Christ! Let's claim this promise from God, "I will give you every place where you set your foot" (Jos 1:3, NIV)

"Benjamites! Ephraimites! Judah!"

"R u ready!!"

Malaysia Needs Jesus!

H.I.M Global Prayer

January has been dedicated as a month of fasting and praying for our movement. Let's pray together in one heart for the whole movement.

"Even now," declares the LORD, "return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning."Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.

Joel 2:12-13

H.I.M GLOBAL PRAYER (4 TH – 31 ST January 2010) Week Theme for fasting & prayer Consecration Focus Week 1 4 th – 10 th Jan 2010 Dedicating the year (2010) to the Lord. Walking in holiness and intimacy with God. Experiencing God and growing in our love and dedication to Him. Giving ourselves to God “I am Yours”. I am living for You and for Your purpose. Leaders’ Focus Week 2 11 th – 17 th Jan 2010 Regional Mission Coordinators (RMC), elders, pastors, coordinators and leaders. Pray for His wisdom, strength and anointing upon our leaders. Pray for good core teams, pray for these teams to work in strong unity and together with the leaders. Pray for more leaders in our local churches. HIM Focus Week 3 18 th– 24 th Jan 2010 Vision and direction for H.I.M. Year of building infrastructures for the future. Pray for the 5 Ms: 1. Mission Thrust 2. Maturing of our churches - Church quality - Church quantity 3. Maturing of our members - Obeying the word of God - Members functioning / serving - Family spirit 4. Ministry development - Leaders and Leadership - Five-fold ministry - Teams/ team relationship 5. Management - Operational governance - Managing our resources - Events Regional and local church Focus Week 4 25 th– 31 st Jan 2010 Church growth and church planting in all H.I.M churches. Pray for every local church to continue to grow in number. Pray for new people to be added into our local churches. Pray for expansion in our local churches

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