Practical Theology - A Tough Module in Life

The translation of learning theological truths to practicing living theology is a tough process. Memorizing that "God loves us" and "God will never leave us nor forsake us" and reciting it to ourselves or even encouraging others with it takes on a totally different meaning when we receive news of imminent disaster or catastrophe and have to muster all we know about God and through the confusion of the mind, remember and believe that, " God loves us" and "God will never leave us nor forsake us". And I have learnt through much desperation and humility that that is what FAITH really is.  

I fear that many Christians have not lived beyond theological truths [some may not even know what are theological truths], even though they may even teach & counsel hurting hearts with God's truth... for their comfortable and non-threatened lifestyles clearly reveal so. 

But for those whom God chooses to unlock and quicken those words from His precious book and aflame it in their hearts and life through the fiery furnace, I only ask that He gives them strength for every trial and grace to bear in time of need so that we can all through the fire, see and glorify our Father in Heaven.  The following passage has struck me several times this year...perhaps that is what the real Christian life really is.

Habakkuk 3:17-19

 Though the fig tree may not blossom, 

      Nor fruit be on the vines; 

      Though the labor of the olive may fail, 

      And the fields yield no food; 

      Though the flock may be cut off from the fold, 

      And there be no herd in the stalls— 

       Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, 

      I will joy in the God of my salvation. 

       The LORD God is my strength; 

      He will make my feet like deer’s feet,

      And He will make me walk on my high hills. 

   To the Chief Musician. With my stringed instruments.

Dear Lord, when all else seems to the fail, 

help us STILL to rejoice in You, the God of our salvation. 

Mom Got the Mumps

It started with what I thought was a toothache and then on Saturday night, I felt my cheeks start to swell. And the most baffling thing is - I got the mumps. The first thing to do was to wear a mask in case I infect the children [well, they received the vaccine for it already]. 

But Sarah was very very very upset to see my in a mask. As I put on my mask, she came right up to my face, bawling and crying, "No, take out! No, take out!" As I tried my best to explain to her, she pulled the strings of my ears and cried very badly. At one point of time, she slumped down on the floor and just cried. As I saw those tears in her eyes and feel her heart ache, I also couldn't stop my tears from flowing. Perhaps, my dear sensitive Sarah remembered that the days mommy wore masks was during her chemotheraphy days and she doesn't want to know that her precious mommy is not well. 

So, I am now on home quarantine in case I infect the rest of the family. I pray that God would keep us well...

28th June 2009

Abandon Shoes

Sarah's leaves a distinct sign to show that she is having a fun time...'Abandoned Shoes'. Thot of recording this for fun:)

Godpa and Godma Flies to London and Back

By the time this entry is up, the kids' godparents would have flown back to Singapore. Well, we are glad that they have settled pretty nicely into their new apartment there and are just about ready to fly back for a short trip:)

Sarah's Birthday

I took a long time in posting this because I wanted to find a perfect template...I guess it never came:) But I was so thankful to rediscover the power and wonders of powerpoint, so here are the photos finally and the rest of the events that followed. As with all the birthday parties with Sarah and Samuel, we take this opportunity to invite those who have been so much a part of our lives with their love, prayers and comfort. So how can mommy not hold one celebration knowing that 25th April falls on a Saturday. 

Our Thanksgiving

• We thank God for dear Sarah [she loves birthday parties] who turned 2 that day...dressed in her pretty frock
  
• We thank God for the place again, albeit far and hot:)
• We thank God for all the family and friends who came
• We thank God for the food and pretty cake

School of Tots

This week, the tots learnt the letters E, F and G.