Finding your first love...

It doesn't make a lot of sense if we serve and forget the true meaning of serving.

Business and fulfilling objectives are good and acceptable, but have we lost our first love?

So what's first love with God?

The feeling is like when we first got saved, we felt there is this love and belonging surrounding us.

The presence of God was so real and tangible. Is was as if there is this peace and joy that is very dear to our heart. It was like the reconciliation with the Father and His children. Immense joy.

Come back to God, have the child-like faith once again. Put aside all our complicated thoughts, beliefs and questions. Just come as who we are, no pretense before God. Linger and stay in His presence and commit our love for Him once again.

Everything is not important, Be with the Lord is the greatest of all.

As what Mary said let it onto me according to Your Word.

We may do things that are excellence and good, only God knows our relationship between you and Jesus.

I love Jesus. What about you?

Go ahead and laugh...

Well guys,
Exams are coming and we are pretty stressed up.
Last exams for me as a student, better treasure this time as a student.
This video is flimed when we have our exco outing.
Playnation, Microsoft Kinect.

Disclaimer: I am not professional dancer, this video is purely for fun.
No animals and humans were hurt in filming this video.
Laugh all you want, make sure you study after that.

PS: the rest of the videos are under-construction, editing in progress.. need some time so that you can see us dance.

Life is short. Enjoy life, have fun. Not forgetting we also have things to do. Plan your time wisely and I am sure you can enjoy life without compromising your studies, relationships, work, family and friends.

My blog has no video, and has less photos.

A picture speaks a thousand words,
A video speaks unlimited words.

Well, all of you know I am a weak drinker. I can't take alcohol. I guess it is blessing in disguise, haha.. I can save all the $$ and spend it on something else. haha..
I really hate the taste of beer haha.. shudders....

Hmm... Later on, the later post u will see me dancing haha...
I want to go club but I don't drink haha..
Who tell you go club must drink, who say must drink then can get high hahaha...

Likewise, for life,
An encouragement word speaks a thousand love.
A loving action speaks unlimited love.

What I did today?

People have been asking me what did I do today.

I did some exercise in the morning. It keeps the adrenaline pumping and I am super hyped up.

So later at around 11.45pm I left home to pioneer mrt station to wait for my 2 new church friends,

Nathan and Joseph. hahaha.... And then took a bus 241 to CHC!!

haha.. it was an awesome service!! Pastor Phil Pringle was simply great. He spoke about enduring the race that God has placed in front of us.

Anyway, went to Jurong Point, spend some time talking to my church mates. They are simply awesome. Song Sue actually told me what to look out for in a 2 piece KFC chicken meal. lolx.... The amount of flour and check whether the chicken has been overcooked a not.. amazing la.. so next time what to expect when eat KFC...

Warning: Those who want to keep fit, don't eat too much KFC lol haha...

Went home and read the newspaper and "downloading" those articles into my brain so that I can use them as examples for my studies. Oh ya, online shopping is addictive, you can spend literally hours looking for a lot of things. Anyway bought another new watch from Nautica. Awesome...

Lastly, 2011 is a great year ahead.

Stay strong and focused people and endured through the race.

Because the results you obtain at the end is definitely satisfying and worth it!!!

Doers of the word, not merely hearers

How many times did we actually applied what we have learned from church and school?

The question is we know what we are supposed to do.
We feel inspired and motivated after hearing impactful messages, attending seminars. Get high and feels good after an inspiring speech.

Do we really do it after we know what is right?
The answer is it boils down to whether we want to make it HAPPEN a not.
It boils down to how committed you want your life to be.
Grit your teeth, go through the discomfort and let's do it!!!

For the rest of the people who read this post.
Some points that will propel you to do things that you find it a struggle.

Imagine, Visualise the outcome of your hard work.
Eg: Obtaining First Class Honours for your studies and visualing that your degree printed "First Class Honours" in it.

Tell yourself if there is no tomorrow, will I regret that I didn't accomplised the task that I must do today?
Speak positive things, don't complain, don't find excuses. I can do the things that I set to achieve.
The greatest folly a man can do is to marvel at someone achievements and say whaaa.. this person is super on and everything he also can do it. Like wise, we also can do it. Is whether you want a not.

Finally, It's not how good you are, it's how good you want to be.

22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; 24 for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. 25 But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does.
James 1:22-25 (NKJV)

I like this song, after someone kept singing. It kinda rings in my mind hahaha... Yupz.. Enjoy.

Is not easy, but not impossible

Certainly, there are no perfect people in the world.
There bound to be conflicts, troubles and problems when people come together. Different perspectives, different viewpoints, different thinking. But I always believe all things work for good for those who love Him. If we continue to love Him and work towards the will of God, surely love can cover a multitude of sins.

We all know that everyone has a past. Everyone is guilty of something. Everyone has flaws along the way. We all long for belonging and acceptance not just from God but people as well. We have a deep desire to be loved and love to be acknowledged. Ultimately, what struck me is what Jesus had said.

John 13:34-35

³⁴ “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. ³⁵ By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails.

To all bros and sis, remember what Jesus has gave us, that is the new command. Love each other and protect them.

Yours truly,
Dennis

Big Question??

What is my traffic light status??
I can firmly declare is amber for now.... I guess things are still pretty unsure.
If you are asking me who, I am afraid I can't tell you anything yet at the moment.
Curiosity kills the cat, I guess lets kill it then. Definitely not within west coast GRC.

I guess living in Spore is somehow busy and boring at times. But there are always reasons to smile because of the little things we have here in this tiny dot.

Priorities in life
1. Relationships with friends and family
2. Healthy
3. Money
4. Serving the community
5. House
6. Car

Right I guessed these are more important in ascending order.

Thanksgiving Testimonial
Run Yu

Is been a while since I saw you in church, I know you have been busy but I guess is always good to rely on God to guide you along in your studies. Being a student is not easy at all and we all know that we have to go through the dreaded exams. Stay faithful always and just spend at least 10 minutes praying to God before starting your studying. It will help you a long way.
Lastly, Run Yu, always stay optimistic, because God placed you there for a reason. Is to shine for him and do the best you can. Jia You!

Sign off
Fishball Champion

Is time for ultimate resolve for CAT X ippt gold

After watching "The Fighter" movie, i realised nothing is impossible at all, just that along the way there are distractions that distract us from our main focus. Is tough and yes I am going to make it.

This is my last year as a CAT X candidate for ippt. Within this time frame, I am gonna go for gold this time round. I didn't achieve my dreams during my ns days so I am gonna achieve during my civillian days. I like what the bible says be doers of the Word.

Signing off
Dennis Loo

Aftermath of the Internal Camp

Is totally tiring, hopefully the programs have been beneficial.
This camp is worth it. And this is the last camp for me as a student.
Needed to catch on my sleep after days of late night sleeps.
Time to finish assignments.

What next I don't know but this year I feel is special.
Nothing beats waking up on a brand new day.
Studies are important now.
Approaching the last lap of my race as a student.
Before that, thank God for every aspects of my life.
Things would have been different if I choose not to obey Him.
Thank God i obeyed and is time for greater challenges ahead.

Well, Time flies and things happen fast. What lasts are the friendships forged and lives transform and renewed.

Thanksgiving Testimonial

Hui Juan
Thank God that I have a CGL who constantly give me opportunities to contribute to the cell. Ever since I have come into W401, I have learnt to interact with people younger than me and grow ever since. Thank you for being with us since your uni days or the way to ur working days. Is a blessing to have you around. Even though you might be busy at times, you still took the effort to come to CG to attend with us. With that I am blessesd. Come what may, I believed God has placed a purpose in your life to glorify Him.

But you need to actively search and seek for it. Is not easy but I know it is not impossible. Stay strong and always trust in the Lord even though it is tough at work. Being at the marketplace can be challenging and diffcult, but I believe it is the faith and courage in God that allow us to shine in the marketplace. With that, always remember ultimately is God who placed us in whatever situation so that we can rely on Him and glorify Him in return.
Seeya soon!! )

Soon it will be internal camp 2011

SO fast is internal camp already,
hope tomorrow will be a good day for the dry run. Pray for good weather on the actual day and everyone will be super duper hyped up. Good team work and everything will be smooth.
Busy using brain power to plan the games and plan the locations for the war games.
No that easy as we have to squeeze with the UOL SRC people on that day.

Thank God for everything, including church mates, comm mates, cell mates, exco.. and everyone.

Thanksgiving Testimonial

Kim-Gold(Ag)

Ahh... anything, everything goes with her hahaha.... any topic also can with her. This is the year of laughing declared the Gold. haha.. Anyway this girl is simply awesome, you can practically talk to her anything and she is willing to listen, with her I had trouble eating nearly causing me to have parkinson. I think within 30 sec sure got laughter one.. haha...

She has been great all this while, and being with her is so comfortable haha... She is straight forward, doesn't beat around the bush and she advises people. She is a love guru FYI lolx... HEy time to study girl! hahaha... Anyway she has done a lot for CF for programs, planned all those awesome activites for us and she puts in a lot of effort into them. Btw sleep early, always see u up in the wee mornings... She can be random too... and she like to tease me a lot... also dunno why... and hey don't miss me if not I will be super shy. Anyway she has the heart of Gold, always listening and advising people. Hey guys look out for her!! She is the one.

Lastly, this girl is strong in character, never gives up and solid ttm. Last advise, imperfections that makes a person perfect. "TOTALLY" it is the little things that matter. "TOTALLY IMPRESSIVE" lolx.... SHe like pink btw hahaha....oh I guessed wrongly, not pink, silly me, hmm it should be "____" Seeya ger...

Dreams & Visions

Is the start of a new year 2011, 5 more months as a student

Dreams and visions - as i began the new phase of life in 2011, I always believe things will get better in this new year. We got to finish the good work that is placed in us. Even if things are little difficult, it is definitely not the end of everything. Definitely, God will bring them to pass.

When I reflect back in the year 2010, I realised things have changed for me and I have learnt a lot in 2010, thank God I have grown spiritually, able to get my

1. Specialist diploma from SP,
2. Pass my driving,
3. Get good results in SIM,
4. Complete both addidas sundown and nike run.
5. Thank God for giving me the capacity to run IFG where I can impact people lives and they changed for the better
6. Made many wonderful friends from CF, especially EXCO team, CF cell mates, and everyone
   
7. To W401 cell, CHC church mates of 5 years, you guys have grown! Time to dream big haha... Stick together team... We are going to the next level... Hang on tight baby... Here we go....
   

To CF mates who know me as
Ah Tiong, Harry Potter, Sarong man, Dennis the Meanace, Voucher man
you guys rock literally big time....

Thanksgiving Testimonials

Akcj bro - FuWK,
I think fate has brought as together. FOC camp same group, now same cell... hahaha.. he ar, super humourous, lame, good actor, (LBS fyi). If I the president of the Oscars award confirm award him the best actor of the year! Funny to the max la.... Anyway, he is a great guy to hang out with! With him the whole world will shake because he will make people roll on the floor laughing. Anyway, He is nice and caring bro, take care of his friends very well. Not only that he is smart in his studies and constantly after God's heart.

Learnt a lot from him, His fervency for God has truly inspired me, his creativity is out of this world and he is talented. Lastly, thank God I have met him, and I prayed he will grow more spiritually as well. Akcj bro forever!!
PS: Your MTV rocks ttm!! Time to change your phantom MC haha...

Muscular bro - PhayKG
The first time I met him was like woahh... this guy is super muscular, haha.. Intimitating at first. He is my cell mate man hahaha... I like it when he shares because it always challenge my thinking and he always have new perspectives during bible studies. He constantly strive to achieve his very best in everything he does. He is my bro who always send me encouraging bible verses to me and constantly show me the meaning of doing the best in everything.
Not only is he good in his studies, he also spent his time serving in church!

Lastly, I thank God for providing a bro that is always encouraging and has the hunger to do more for God in a greater capacity. Truly I am blessed knowing him. Do welll for God! Bro forever!!
PS: Your smile rocks ttm! Time to impact others... hahaha

Genious Gene
Knew him since day 1 when i first entered CF. hahaha... At first he was very quiet and didn't get to see him much initially. But after the FOC, he is my asst GL and yupz he rocks man. He is caring to the max and always ready to serve and help. Hey you need more faith and confidence, I believe you can one. This cell mate has lots of good ideas to contribute and has many things to learn from him. Even though, he is trying to keep fit, YOU better do, cos I am looking at you hahahaha..... I thank God for his faithfulness and constant encouragement that he always give. I know you can find one suitable one haha.. u know what I meant. Try to be more confident about yourself. Dream big! Have Faith in God! Things will never be the same again

Lastly, thank you for being so ready to help and sometimes we need to step out of our comfort zone to truly know what great things we can do for God. AI ZAI MAI LUAN (AZML). May the will of fire be with you.
PS: Go Running!! Time to lead others...

Fellow Harvester!! - JoKu
hahaha... hey hey... great to see you in CF man!! hahaha... Sorry ah I abit blur one, always cannot find people de in church haha... cos so many ppl until I sometimes blur hahaah.. Anyway, I know you are always at the bookstore haha! I can see you are enjoying in CF, always laughing hahaha...
Yupz, you have grown spiritually even since you joined CF. Great things from God are awaiting in time to come. Like what Ps. Kong had said, dream BIG for God and I believed God has placed you in CF for a greater purpose. Continue to believe, hope and trust in the Lord for greater breakthrough in terms of spiritually, studies, family and friends. Thank you for listening my lame jokes and laugh haahaha.....

Lastly, I thank God for you who bring much laughter and joy to CF and thank you for being a fellow harvester in CF that is doing great things for God! Study hard and jia you!!! :)) hahaha


To the rest of the CF people, W401 Church mates.... your testimonials will come soon!