quotes, bible verses, beautiful words

2007-12-05T03:55:00.001-08:00

What was it like to be crucified? In days the New Testament was first written, the practice needed no explanation. But we would do well to appreciate just what happened when someone was crucified.

i. "Although the Romans did not invent crucifixion, they perfected it as a form of torture and capital punishment that was designed to produce a slow death with maximum pain and suffering." (Edwards)

ii. The combination of scourging and crucifixion made death on the cross especially brutal. The victim’s back was first torn open by the scourging, then the clotting blood was ripped open again when the clothes were torn off before crucifixion. The victim was thrown on the ground to fix his hands to the crossbeam, and the wounds on the back were again be torn open and contaminated with dirt. Then, as he hung on the cross, with each breath, the painful wounds on the back scraped against the rough wood of the upright beam and were further aggravated.

iii. When the nail was driven through the wrists, it severed the large median nerve. This stimulated nerve produced excruciating bolts of fiery pain in both arms, and often gave the victim a claw-like grip in the hands.

iv. Beyond the excruciating pain, the major effect of crucifixion was to inhibit normal breathing. The weight of the body, pulling down on the arms and shoulders, tended to fix the respiratory muscles in an inhalation state, and hindered exhalation. The lack of adequate respiration resulted in severe muscle cramps, which hindered breathing even further. To get a good breath, the victim had to push against the feet, and flex the elbows, pulling from the shoulders. Putting the weight of the body on the feet produced searing pain, and flexing of the elbows twisted the hands hanging on the nails. Lifting the body for a breath also painfully scraped the back against the rough wooden post. Each effort to get a proper breath was agonizing, exhausting, and led to a sooner death.

v. "Not uncommonly, insects would light upon or burrow into the open wounds or the eyes, ears, and nose of the dying and helpless victim, and birds of prey would tear at these sites. Moreover, it was customary to leave the corpse on the cross to be devoured by predatory animals." (Edwards)

vi. Death from crucifixion could come from many sources: acute shock from blood loss; being too exhausted to breathe any longer; dehydration; stress-induced heart attack, or congestive heart failure leading to a cardiac rupture. If the victim did not die quickly enough, the legs were broken, and the victim was soon unable to breathe.

vii. How bad was crucifixion? We get our English word excruciating from the Roman word "out of the cross." "Consider how heinous sin must be in the sight of God, when it requires such a sacrifice!" (Clarke)

c. The most significant thing about Jesus’ suffering was that He was not, in any sense, the victim of circumstances. He was in control. Jesus said of His life in John 10:18, no one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. It is terrible to be forced to endure such torture, but to freely choose it out of love is remarkable.

2007-12-02T16:32:00.001-08:00

i got quite scared and sad reading this during qt today.

:(

luke 16

The Rich Man and Lazarus

19"There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21and longing to eat what fell from the rich man's table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.

22"The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried. 23In hell,^[c] where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. 24So he called to him, 'Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.'

25"But Abraham replied, 'Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. 26And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.'

27"He answered, 'Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my father's house, 28for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.'

29"Abraham replied, 'They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.'

30" 'No, father Abraham,' he said, 'but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.'

31"He said to him, 'If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.' "

2007-11-21T02:16:00.000-08:00

the 2 pillars of christian combat = spiritual warfare?

10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.

our opposition is not flesh and blood
spiritual things live for eternity
we have to believe spiritual things are more real than material things.

how do we be strong in the lord, and how to avoid things that will take strength away from the lord?

we're seated in heavenly places with Jesus.
thats our standing.

2007-06-16T15:36:00.000-07:00

mugger

2007-06-14T04:37:00.000-07:00

how ade looks when she has gone brain dead!

2007-06-13T01:55:00.000-07:00

pressing every hindrance aside
out of my way
cos i want to know you more

i want to know you
i want to hear your voice
i want to know you more

i want to touch you
i want to see your face
i want to know you more.

2007-06-12T15:06:00.000-07:00

C for chern C for chong C for cool C for cute C for coocoo

2007-06-11T01:37:00.000-07:00

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 5For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. 6If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer

2007-06-11T01:29:00.000-07:00

and i will fear no evil
for my God is with me
and if my God is with me
whom then shall i fear
whom then shall i fear

oh no you never let go
every high and every love
oh no you never let go
through the calm through the storm

Father please help
take us through the calm through the storm
help him know that you are always there for him and that you will nv fail him

2007-06-10T13:52:00.000-07:00

garden hall heehee where i find my pretty girlfriends :)

2007-06-10T13:34:00.000-07:00

holy trinity brompton :)
so pretty our church!

2007-06-09T17:30:00.000-07:00

2007-06-09T17:29:00.000-07:00

hee shihui ade xiufang
SAX
hahahahaha whoops

2007-06-09T04:10:00.000-07:00

hello shihui audrey and xiufang :)

2007-06-08T01:41:00.000-07:00

HELLO WORLD :)

2007-06-05T00:35:00.000-07:00

YOU PRAYING FOR ME OR NOT?

2007-06-05T00:27:00.000-07:00

hmm and i find this very interesting

on salvation in a way,eh wait, or maybe not.
hmm eve help me out here.

22Then Judas (not Judas Iscariot) said, "But, Lord, why do you intend to show yourself to us and not to the world?"

23Jesus replied, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. 24He who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.

25"All this I have spoken while still with you. 26But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

28"You heard me say, 'I am going away and I am coming back to you.' If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I. 29I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe. 30I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold on me, 31but the world must learn that I love the Father and that I do exactly what my Father has commanded me.
"Come now; let us leave.

2007-06-05T00:21:00.000-07:00

39 Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other. 40 Keep his decrees and commands, which I am giving you today, so that it may go well with you and your children after you and that you may live long in the land the LORD your God gives you for all time.
deuteronomy 4

our unique God demands our undivided obedience. we cannot give allegiance to another because there is no other. and yet allegiance could be so many simple things like tiny distractions that pull us away from GOd, and rivals God for our attention, love, affection. HMMM.

john 14

1"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4You know the way to the place where I am going."

15"If you love me, you will obey what I command. 16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever— 17the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. 18I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 19Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. 20On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. 21Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him."

2007-06-02T13:57:00.000-07:00

slow to anger, abounding in love
HMMM
sissy cheer up!
piss off boys.

2007-05-30T02:40:00.000-07:00

Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the LORD your God that I give you

Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.

deut 4

i need you Lord
i have been neglecting you
but i know you still love me.
come take control once again
come fill me with the holy spirit

You were shown these things so that you might know that the LORD is God; besides him there is no other. From heaven he made you hear his voice to discipline you. On earth he showed you his great fire, and you heard his words from out of the fire.

Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other.

2007-05-28T03:32:00.000-07:00

2007-05-26T02:43:00.000-07:00

am glad for this girl
her name's reallyy nice btw :D
yay we prayed before studying and it works :)

2007-05-21T16:09:00.001-07:00

3"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

2007-05-21T12:13:00.000-07:00

where s wally!

2007-05-21T11:31:00.000-07:00

put away your tears and your sleepy eyes
put away my bullshit, ade

hee
hairy butt is right.
again.

its not that difficult
its not about whether im able to.
its about whether i want to

and that if i still cared, i should want the best for him-
OH MY,
why couldnt i just see that.
sounds like what maurice said :)
omg and they both love saying
BALLS

put away. just put away.
HAHAHA shit how dramatic could tears have turned into laughter!
ok now im like happy for an hour
hopefully this will stay for a week.

consider it pure joy
yes right again
i have God, my family and my friends :D

and drumroll****
exams! hahaahahahaha

the last thng i want to do now is to disappoint
SO STUDY HARD
8 to 10 is for studying
hahahaah and then i ll go monkey around whoopeee

2007-05-21T07:38:00.000-07:00

hahahaha
somebody suddenly looks sweet
HEEHEEHEEHEEE

told cha i have forgiven :) :) :) :) :) :)

2007-05-20T13:20:00.001-07:00

sermon was on doubting today
and faith

and how a relationship should be based on faith and trust
and not proof
haha
and thats how we do not see and yet believe
and blessed we are.

i am lost
again
God i need you.

cant help but think about the words
nothing compares to the promises i have in you

somehow
i ve always been singing this line
without thinking about it
its when your life is empty
and then u realise
so what
so what
nothing compares to what i have in God, in His son.
SO what if life sucks
God's waiting for me.

sigh
those simple words are just so overwhelming.
:D
taste and see that our Lord is good!

2007-05-19T02:37:00.000-07:00

Be Holy

Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy."

17Since you call on a Father who judges each man's work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear. 18For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, 19but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 20He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. 21Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.

22Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. 23For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. 24For,
"All men are like grass,
and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;
the grass withers and the flowers fall,
but the word of the Lord stands forever."

And this is the word that was preached to you.

2007-05-19T02:15:00.000-07:00

I ask that we love one another. And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.

we shall never increase the love which exists between us by diminishing the truth which we hold in common.
God's grace, mercy and peace are with us, in truth and love.

hee maybe i'll learn from Christ's sacrificial love for the unlovely.
such love will endure just as the truth will be with us forever. yay

2007-05-18T14:46:00.000-07:00

You ought to live holy and godly lives you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming.

But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness.

So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. Bear in mind that our Lord's patience means salvation.

Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.

2007-05-18T13:12:00.001-07:00

I don't even comb my hair When I wake up in the morning I've always been like that My clothes are on the floor And I just don't have the time to put them back Ladida da da Ladida da da Is this what you truly want for a girlfriend? Or am I just someone you find pretty cute for a good time? Don't go breaking my heart I think very deeply and I hold very dearly from the start So why do you still love me I'm so useless in the kitchen And my cuisine is lousy It makes you want to curl My toes are awfully huge And I am not just the stuff that makes a girl Ladida da da Ladida da da Is this what you truly want for a girlfriend? Or am I just someone you find pretty cute for a good time? Don't go breaking my heart I think very deeply and I hold very dearly from the start So why do you still love me? Pardon me ... I'm quizzical Pardon me but I'm quizzical Pardon me ... I'm quizzical I don't even call you baby 'Cause that's what I call my dog It would have sounded funny and so strange Don't expect me to be crawling over you For maybe I am just a poor unromantic Why do you still love me? So why do you still love me?
im mad about this song :)

2007-05-18T12:57:00.000-07:00

2007-05-18T12:49:00.000-07:00

happy birthday ann :)

2007-05-18T12:39:00.000-07:00

so you're leaving in the morning
on the early train
and i could say everything is alright
and i could pretend to say goodbye
but that would be lying
because

beautiful song hahahaha
its getting me hopping around in my seat, such a lovely songgggggggg

why should i, even try

--

you are my strength when i am weak
you are the treasure that i seek
you are my all in all

seeking you as a precious jewel
Lord to give up i would be a fool
you are my all in all

i bless your name :D
when i fall down you pick me up

Father, i know you're there to pick me up
i stumble and stumble
as i fall one time after another
amen!

2007-05-18T11:02:00.000-07:00

ok i admit it
im gross
i ate ciabatta with peanut butter and nutella
for dinner
LIKE eww

hippo and dog

2007-05-17T16:24:00.001-07:00

2007-05-17T15:53:00.000-07:00

This third I will bring into the fire;
I will refine them like silver
and test them like gold.
They will call on my name
and I will answer them;
I will say, 'They are my people,'
and they will say, 'The LORD is our God.' "

we will come thru the refining fire. we can call on God's name and be faithful. :)

In The Jungle In Fast Motion.

2007-05-17T12:16:00.001-07:00

Jurassic Fart

2007-05-17T12:14:00.001-07:00

The Lion King II - Baba Yetu

2007-05-17T12:08:00.001-07:00

2007-05-17T05:41:00.000-07:00

2007-05-17T05:40:00.000-07:00

hahahahaha dont remind me why i looked so happy then
with my eyes closed
with some visible zits
ecp

2007-05-16T07:13:00.000-07:00

pooh has a new girlfriend!
heehee
they look nice and happy together :)
shall never let them part!

2007-05-16T04:18:00.000-07:00

MUGGER ADE BACK IN ACTION:)

2007-05-14T11:05:00.000-07:00

sigh i get it now
silly bunny silly me :)

anyhows,
Remember the lord

i will strengthen them in the LORD
and in his name they will walk,"
declares the LORD

I had not rejected them,
for I am the LORD their God
and I will answer them.

to remember the Lord is to walk in His name
i will look to God for deliverance
minus the hurt
minus the pain

Rejoice in the victory that Christ has won for us. And let the certainty of that victory strengthen your resolve to remember the Lord and walk in His name.

LETS MUG!
bring the mugger back!!!

Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

2007-05-13T14:18:00.000-07:00

O LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath.
Be merciful to me, LORD, for I am faint; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are in agony.
My soul is in anguish. How long, O LORD, how long?
Turn, O LORD, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love.

I am worn out from groaning; all night long I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears.

Away from me, all you who do evil, for the LORD has heard my weeping.
The LORD has heard my cry for mercy; the LORD accepts my prayer.

psalm 6

one day we shall see Him face to face!
David didnt know what was going on for him, yet he cried out to God and trusted Him even so. How muc more ought we, to whom these mysteries have been revealed, trust Him now?

2007-05-12T16:25:00.000-07:00

God will protect you and o ne day you will sparkle like a jewel in a crown
he reigns from sea to sea!

:)
AMEN

God's blessings to a good day today
sadness was gone for those few seconds
it felt good

all i ever regretted
was to let words hurt me
and to let my words hurt others.

Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

2007-05-12T11:18:00.000-07:00

Jars Of Clay - Worlds Apart Lyrics

I am the only one to blame for this
Somehow it all ends up the same
Soaring on the wings of selfish pride
I flew too high and like Icarus I collide
With a world I try so hard to leave behind
To rid myself of all but love
to give and die

To turn away and not become
Another nail to pierce the skin of one who loves
more deeply than the oceans,
more abundant than the tear
Of a world embracing every heartache

Can I be the one to sacrifice
Or grip the spear and watch the blood and water flow

To want you - take my world apart
To need you - I am on my knees
To love you - take my world apart
To need you - broken on my knees

All said and done I stand alone
Amongst remains of a life I should not own
It takes all I am to believe
In the mercy that covers me

Did you really have to die for me?
All I am for all you are
Because what I need and what I believe are worlds apart

I look beyond the empty cross
forgetting what my life has cost
and wipe away the crimson stains
and dull the nails that still remain
More and more I need you now,
I owe you more each passing hour
the battle between grace and pride
I gave up not so long ago
So steal my heart and take the pain
and wash the feet and cleanse my pride
take the selfish, take the weak,
and all the things I cannot hide
take the beauty, take my tears
the sin-soaked heart and make it yours
take my world all apart
take it now, take it now
and serve the ones that I despise
speak the words I can't deny
watch the world I used to love
fall to dust and thrown away
I look beyond the empty cross
forgetting what my life has cost
so wipe away the crimson stains
and dull the nails that still remain
so steal my heart and take the pain
take the selfish, take the weak
and all the things I cannot hide
take the beauty, take my tears
take my world apart, take my world apart
I pray, I pray, I pray
take my world apart

2007-05-12T00:58:00.000-07:00

1As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when you were called— 5one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

25Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26"In your anger do not sin"^[d]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27and do not give the devil a foothold. 28He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need.

29Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

ephesians 4

jx scolded me for my behaviour last night and nagged me to read! so okiedokies
think im going to refrain from coming online for a while

for the sake of my studies
and for the sake of ppl i ve provoked
and the sins i ve been committing with my tongue

no more f words
and no more assholes
no more whining
and no more exclaiming

gone with the bad ade

2007-05-11T11:38:00.000-07:00

they will be my people, and I will be faithful and righteous to them as their God.

so will I save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid, but let your hands be strong."

These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound judgment in your courts;
do not plot evil against your neighbor, and do not love to swear falsely. I hate all this," declares the LORD.

hmm that person is my neighbour yes!
lol
ok i ll stop my nonsense :)

God will restore his people, giving them blessing security and holiness.
In christ, God has saved us and blessed us. We live as people who look for the restoration of all things and the prosperity of heaven. People from every nation are being attracted to the rule of God.

true religion is to trust the promises of God and living accordingly, responding to God's word with a heart set on God and a concern for others.
Just as God has determined to do good to us, so we should determine to do good to one another. We should love truth and justice. And these promises should give us courage. Do not be afraid, but let ur hands be strong. :)

HOW can i call myself a christian
if i cant even bring myself to forgive.

help me out. i dont need anymore of those
people dont just talk
idontwant to hurt anymore

it hurts enough that u left cos u stop loving me
dont let me believe that u left cos of her. :)

2007-05-11T10:28:00.000-07:00

reading job
makes me wonder
why im such a beep*
and why i cant just accept things gracefully

:(
'as long as I have life within me,
the breath of God in my nostrils,

my lips will not speak wickedness,
and my tongue will utter no deceit.'

why am i screaming hell again
i should keep everything inside
and explode someday
then maybe it'll all feel better :)

and verses on the tongue
I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth as long as the wicked are in my presence. Psalm 39:1

keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies.
psalm 34:13

We will triumph with our tongues; we own our lips —who is our master?
Psalm 12:4

i will only praise God with my tongue
how can the same tongue, praise God and yet say wicked stuff
hmmm. :(

2007-05-10T14:35:00.000-07:00

byebye jo
so much for waitng lol :P

2007-05-10T14:31:00.000-07:00

11 "But they refused to pay attention; stubbornly they turned their backs and stopped up their ears. 12 They made their hearts as hard as flint and would not listen to the law or to the words that the LORD Almighty had sent by his Spirit through the earlier prophets. So the LORD Almighty was very angry.

13 " 'When I called, they did not listen; so when they called, I would not listen,' says the LORD Almighty. 14 'I scattered them with a whirlwind among all the nations, where they were strangers. The land was left so desolate behind them that no one could come or go. This is how they made the pleasant land desolate.' "

Zechariah 7:13-14

when people dont listen to God, God stops listening to them. and your prayers start going unanswered

and just wht i need
In your hearts do not think evil of each other
okiedokies

i will try
God will give me an A for my effort :P

2007-05-09T11:48:00.000-07:00

HAHA
its time
to move on :)