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just the other day i was thinking through what is love all about as i am preparing a message on love. I was brought back to my memory lane when i was a youth. Honestly i actually enjoyed the times when i have secret crushes on some girls and the exciting part of getting to know them and have them sharing with me their struggles (ok, this is a bit of man talk) But ya..above all it is about building friendship with long phonecalls (That was before Msn, icq became the main channel of commmunication)  and then all of suddenly, something strange feeling come all over you…. something unaware caught you… it’s like suddenly you realized… you realized that you like that someone but you not sure and then u start to think whether this person likes you or not and then one thing lead to another and next thing you know…. CONFUSED..hahahahaah there is thin line between having a crush from liking and from liking to love.

okok.. this is my definition of the three.

Crush - means you are attracted to the person’s outward appearance and the way this person talks, dress and carry him or herself…almost like you like some drama star or idol.. but you don’t really know the person

Like  - means you know the person for quite a while, form a certain understanding… appreciate the good points that this person may have.  it’s like u kind of know what this person thinks.. u appreicate the person’s values and way of communication… and you start to think…. he/she really understands me and nice…

Love - means regardless how many mistakes this person make, sometimes his or her habits irriates you, when there is a commitment to one another. when you accept for who this person is.

Now this is NOT extensive as writing blog is not really the best to explain but one thing i can tell you is this… most people would fall into between crush and like. Many times, ppl would misunderstood like and love together.

btw, Love does not equate to giving oneself totally to the other person, that is only when you are in a marriage where there is total commitment to one another. True love demands self control, respect, christ centred and always put the other person above him or herself… but yes… need time to explore on this…

but i realized in my journey in life, not necessarily your feelings will tell you the right thing.. u have to constantly evaluate your list of qualities and of course seek GOd for timing and peace….

The world would devaluate the meaning of love by dishing out hollywood scenes with love with no consequences and gives picture perfect of what love is. Sadly in REAL life, it often not the case.

Jesus came and redefine love in best way and that is his life given up for us. I mean would you transform yourself to be an ant so that you can die for an ant? Well… that is our Saviour Jesus’s love for us. Came down in a form of man, he did not need to but his Love for us demanded him to go through betrayal, hurts, physical pains so that you and i can benefit eternal life. even now, i think i can only comprehend a little of his great and wonderful love for us.

For now, i am applying this great love of Jesus into my marriage. Learn to accept, live, share and encourage one another. btw… this is just NOT one month kind when you don’t like it, you can file for divorce.. it is forever.. no more turning back.. that is true meaning of love.

So as V day approaches,, what is true love to you? While you maybe longing for someone to be with you… ever thought that everyday Jesus wants to be your valentine?

for those singles out there, dun fret.. always know that God will prepare ‘a true love’ for you..

for those who are attached..always remember Christ’s love and let this love be the foundation in your relationship…ok take care folks.. love you all! 

Once again, it a brand new year! I think everyone wants to start well in a new year… afterall no point dwelling in the past.. now is the time to look forward. i think 2008 will be a year of testings for me…not exactly in a bad way but in a good way, to really test me how much i believe in my God. i guess being a Pastor is never easy..ahahhaa hmmmm i mean so many lives are in my hands…

i am excited  but at the same time pondering what the future hold for Ignyte, Trinity@Adam. i dun even know how long i will stay to oversee this young and exciting group…. but as much time as i have, i will give my best shot… i guess my resolution in 2008 is to really raise up younger leaders. I just love it when raw lives changed to become diamonds in the eyes of Jesus.

i feel that this year will be a strong indicator for me what God has placed in me for the longest time.  It really a leap of faith in many areas of my lives.. i am not sure about you though but ignyte is my family… i am not here to oversee or manage but i am here to give this season of my life to my calling.. do i have dreams? ya..sure do… i would like to travel and preach to the youth of nations one day… not sure when or whether is it possible but one step at a time. do what God has called me to do and let the Big Boss decide.

life still goes on, people come and go. Sometimes.. very important people in our lives but we still go to carry on… keep on walking and follow God…. well to sum up.. i think 2008 for me will be year of surprises and dreams… i think God gives us dreams for a reason… =p so for all those who are reading these thoughts of mine, i hope you will have the best for 2008… some of you may not really think there will be much in this brand new year but you know what..unless u start hoping, dreaming big things, God cannot work within you..only when we offer a small mastard seed to Jesus then He can cause it to grow…… love you all to those who know me…. those who dunno me..well..i wish you the best in this year and feel free to drop by in ignyte to say hi to me. =p