Hello 2013!!

 Just in 2012 alone I got married, graduated and got my 1st job as a Radiographer. 3 very different but very important events happened in one year not forgetting how they were all perfectly tailored in time. It was as if it had all been planned out for me from the very beginning. I can now see how everything is slowly falling into place, how the pieces of the puzzle are coming together. I am yet to see the full picture but happy enough to see the progress of the pieces forming part of the image.

2012 was also the first time Steph and I travelled interstate, first to Gold Coast, then to Sydney. Both were very different experiences yet experiences we'll forever cherish together. It was also the year I travelled to Vietnam and experienced a whole new world. Certainly different and humbling yet an enjoyable experience.

On the downside, 2012 was also the year Steph and I got hospitalised for food poisoning and also the year our house got robbed. It was indeed a very traumatic experience, to feel violated at the very place where you feel most secure. It took us awhile to overcome it and I must say it motivated us to look forward to owning our own home. Nevertheless we choose to focus on the positives and use the negative experiences to motivate us to be better.

2013 will be a special year. Definitely a year full of milestones. It is only 2 weeks into January and I already got my first milestone- Director of Life Solution Christian Church. It is certainly an encouragement to what I am doing in church ever since starting the ECHO ministry 5 years ago. The title doesn't mean anything but it does encourage me to continue to build His Kingdom.

2013 will also be the year when we have our first baby. A year when we first become parents. A year when our parents first become grandparents.We are both looking forward to welcoming our baby into this world. Do follow our progress of Baby Sim by clicking the link.
On top of that, we also hope for 2013 to be a year when we will get to purchase our first home and our first car.

3 Dollars

"3 dollars?" "do you have 3 dollars?". "Oh!" I was unaware of a man who was beside me asking for some cash. I was lost in a daze, day dreaming of useless thoughts that I would pretty much end up forgetting it within the next few seconds. "Sorry mate, don't have loose change". Without any reply, he spontanuosly goes to the next person and repeats the question."Sorry" was his next reply and yet he moves on to the next person.It was at a train station and eveyone seemed to give the same reply. He presented himself in an old blue gym pants, pulled way above his waist which encampassed his big beer belly. Caucassion probably in his mid-fortys with unkempt hair.He wore a black plain T-shirt with a black jumper that was unzipped through the middle obvious that it was not capable of zipping up due to the circumference of his belly. At the back of the jumper was a faded red logo of some bikie club. He was ragged, unshaved and looked as if he has been homeless for a few days. He held a ciggy in his right hand and did not seem to make any eye contact when asking for cash.

He looked lost and I began to wonder what life is like for him. Is he happy where he is? Well he probably has less stress than the majority of society considering less responsibilities ebing homeless. Then I began to wonder, is happiness the most important thing in life? Why then do we strive so hard in life when being happy can be achieved by being contented and being comfortable where we are? Then God soke, and with all wisdom and knowledge, all He had to say was one word; Usefulness. Aha! Alas it makes sense now. It may be good to be happy in life, but the right question should be are we useful to others in life? Being useful in life requires us to have the resource to become useful, which is why we work hard....Why is it then so important to be useful? I guess life isnt just about taking but also about giving.

I guess I can safely say...

COPLACENCY NEVER BRINGS SUCCESS...

Unity

The things we dont see in life.

How do we make a difference in this world?

When the people who want it, dont have the resources?

When the people who has the resources, but dont want it?

How do we find the right people?

As a child, we lack knowledge and energy to make a difference.

As a young adult, we have the energy and motivation but lack the knowldge.

As a veteran, we have the knowledge and wisdom but lack the energy.

But what if we can work together?What if we work as one body? Imagine the things that can be achieved.... Imagine...

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Author :
Rev Kelvin Sim had pioneered 2 key churches; one in Malaysia known as Church of Praise Johor Bahru and one in Melbourne, Australia known as Life Solution Christian Church. He is also the founder and director of a Ministry-centred Organization called High Impact Ministries. He has served the Lord as a Senior Pastor since 1988. He is a spiritual mentor to many young servants of God who are currently serving the Lord as pioneers of a church and ministers of the gospel.






Synopsis:

“Where am I?” explores our everyday challenges and helps us to face them from
biblical perspectives. This book exhorts believers to pursue and to persevere in their
faith should they find themselves intensely nervous and also filled with doubt and
uncertainty.

Many examples from articles and personal experiences are used. Quotes are given to
inspire us with wisdom and common sense that can be developed in the course of
the journey. Bible Scriptures are expounded to tackle any related issues pertaining to
the ‘lost’ effect. It shows us that we can get back to a meaningful and vibrant living as
long as we follow God’s track.

“Without the knowledge of where you are, you can’t know how close or far away you are from your destination.” By Ellen Moore


REVIEWS :


It gives me great pleasure to recommend the work of Rev Kelvin Sim. As a writer myself I am impress with his wisdom and insight he brings into the pages of this volume. In this age of confusion his contribution is not only valuable but necessary for the success and progress of Christianity today.
Dr Steve Kumar, Apologist and Author of “Christianity for Skeptics”


Firstly, I want to say that the title of this book is very thought provoking and soul searching as it engages the reader to begin searching his very own life and its journey. It also allows for the reader to empathize with the writer in his personal accounts and experiences of his life’s journey.

Secondly, I want to say that the acronym used, LOST is brilliant as it truly encompasses the whole message and motive of this book.

Thirdly, this book is filled with Biblical references and quotations that would really challenge and inspire the reader to really want to make something of his life.

I recommend this book to anyone and everyone that is serious about God’s purposes and plans for his life and also those who are still searching for their identity in God.

Rev. Peter Misso,
Pastor of 2G Church and a former director of Teen Challenge (Singapore)


"I am very proud to be given a chance to review my good friend's book. The thing that impressed me the most is the way Pastor Kelvin express his sensitivity to hear from God all the time - even from the simplest of events of his life. It is this kind of spiritual sensitivity that makes a man of God. Throughout this book, you will find devotional thoughts based on the Word of God. These devotional thoughts are made real by his personal testimonies and the testimonies of other men and women of God. Whether you are a lay person or a minister of the Word, you will be enriched as you read this book. Because, all of us need to come back to God . . . over and over again . . . "
Rev Yee Tham Wan,
President of Asia Pacific Theological Seminary in Baguio, Philippines

‘Where Am I’ is a well written devotional book with much depth and insight and yet simple, practical, and helpful in facing realities in our Christian walk. Kelvin’s insight and ability to connect biblical truths to the realities of life has made this book a great resource book. I would strongly recommend this book.
Rev Christopher Mun,
Senior Pastor of Tabernacle of Worship, Seremban, Malaysia

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Money vs Ministry

How true it is when it was said no one can serve two masters. You get torn in between....

What shall I do after I graduate next year? I dont know...
If I plan my working life and investments correctly...I'll be a millionaire by mid 30's... or at 40 at max.

So whats holding me back? The urge for ministry.... time and time again i find myself clicking into bible college websites scrolling down masters and doctorate degrees...Why? I dont know. I dont want to. Or do I? If somehow I do this, I'll probably miss the millionaire dream and probably have to depend on God's grace day to day....

Can I just do both? why cant I be rich, retire..then study? why the urge to do everything at once in my youth? WIll I miss out on a calling, opportunity?

Direct my paths oh Lord, as I have the knowledge to achieve any of these dream, but I lack the wisdom to guide my own path in the right direction. I need divine wisdom, someone who can see things outside the continuum of time. Grant me purpose, grant me favour as I will bless your name in whatever ways you direct me in the future. Don't let me lose sight, let me not take my eyes off you.

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World Cup 2010- jubilani ball

Talk of the year... the controversial Jabulani Ball..

Construction

8 bonded 3d moulded Polyurethane panels make for a near-waterproof 'roundest ever' ball.

Read more: http://www.jabulaniball.com/#ixzz0qtBoQJMa

Yes, it has been controversial at the way the ball flies in the air...why?
Well it follows the FIFA standards in terms of size, weight, water absorption,etc ...no doubt.
But regular soccer balls are built with 32 hexagonal panels but this jabulani ball has only 8 panels! This gives a very smooth flight. On top of it , it is also a very heavy ball (still within FIFA standards range.

It supposedly gives more accuracy to players.
But looking at the way the Jabulani has been flying around, most of the professional players arent able to accomate the "roundest" ball on earth and accounts to the level of football deteriorating this season.

Have a look at how smooth this Jabulani ball is..



Here is what some has to say about the ball....

'It is a bit like a beach ball. You cannot trust it really. With some of the goals you set the ball going off in one direction and it moves in another. As soon as you put any air into a pass it's a lottery.'
England's Michael Carrick

'It's frustrating…it makes us look like drunken sailors.'
Denmark's Daniel Agger

'The new ball is not decent, not just for goalkeepers but for everyone. Its trajectory is unpredictable.'
Italy's Gianluigi Buffon (right)

'Suddenly it changes trajectory. It's like it doesn't want to be kicked. It's incredible, like someone is guiding it. You go to kick it and it moves out of the way. I think it's supernatural, it's very bad.'
Brazil's Luis Fabiano

'It's a little sad that in a competition as big as the World Cup to have such a poor ball. It's not just goalkeepers complaining, but the outfield players too.'
Spain's Iker Casillas

'It's a catastrophe! I have played with many different balls, some of which wiggled or changed directions, but this one is the worst.'
Serbia's Vladimir Stojkovic

'You jump up to head a cross and suddenly the ball will move and you will miss it!' Italy's Giampaolo Pazzini

'It keeps you from sleeping because you are thinking about tomorrow and how you are going to manage to play with this ball.'
South Africa's Itumeleng Khune

'Adidas are not being fair on goalkeepers… This ball has a mind of its own.'
South Africa's Moeneeb Josephs

'It's terrible…like a ball from a supermarket.'
Brazil's Julio Cesar

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/worldcup2010/article-1285931/Jamie-Redknapp-goes-ball-istic--I-struck-World-Cup-Jabulani-exploded-boot.html#ixzz0qtH9Fuj0




As for the Socceroos...

The team that trashed Japan 3-1, drew with Coratia 2-2, had Brazil to struggle a 2-0 win and forced Italy into an injury time penalty winner in 2006 has now dissapointed fans with a 4-0 lost to Germany. Question remains...was Germany that good or was Australia just past its peak.
With the defenders averaging the age of 33, it was quite obvious they were slow at reacting to attack and stuggled with pace over the Germans.

Well, no doubt Pim Verbeek had kept his cards and will still have some tricks up his sleeve... With Harry Kewell and Bresciano kept like gold investments, waiting to be unleashed. I would have kept Cahill on the bench for the Germany game as well.. Since Germany was meant to be a loss anyway, why bother risking the good players? Well, Ghana and Serbia, here we come...

Earning extra

Time to get this blog up and running again!

Ok so the past few months has been exciting. As I have embarked on a journey to make money and hopefully become a millionaire by 40 yrs old. I have found alot of ways in which you can actually make money and it has been quite facinating.

Term deposits
Lock in your term deposits if the rate is 6% and above. If money is giving you extra money..why not?It is risk free and you will not lose anything.

Shares
This is probably the best way to make money work for you. Money grows more money as what Ive learned. Having said that, it is also important to pick the right shares. Banks are probably the safest. They pay you dividends as well. If you are looking for long term investing in shares and wondering when is the right time to buy? the answer is now! Yes..in short term, price does fluctuate, but in long term, it always ends up on top. Long term for shares can be calssified as 3-5 years.

If you keep your shares for a minimum of 1 year, you only get taxed for half the profit which is really tax effective.You can also start with small amounts like $500. The return rate is also higher compare to other vehicles of investment.

Property
This really depends on where you are. I wouldnt recommend this so much in other countries, but in Australia, it is an excellent prospect. But to get into this market, you need at least 20% of the house price. Returns for this varies according to location but generally the return rate is still one of the highest but 2nd to shares.

Internet
There are also stuff you can do over the internet to earn some side income. You can advertise for companies and get paid. You can get paid to blog a certain post. You can also complete surveys and get paid.

Further notes
If you are in Australia, and you are a fraid you might lose money from shares or property, dont be afraid. There are ways to claim the loss back through tax. Haha. I'll explain how to next time.

Happy earning extra money!

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Infinity Downline

What I find funny is scamming has become so modern these days. Anyone heard of Infinity downline? haha.
Well for those who dont, it is an application on facebook where all you have to do is log in and you get $100. And this depends on how many people you get to join you. The more you get, the more money you receive. It is not a new concept, as this has been used for direct sales.

But it is fairly new idea that in this case, you dont get any product for joining to be a member!
So the Basic Idea is when you sign up you pay $100 registration fee. Each member you get to join this "club" will pay $100 membership fee as well in which you get more or less 50% commission in a way. Then the members that your members get...you get commission too...so on and so forth.

But essentially, all that is happening is, you are asking people for money, for nothing. lol. They dont get any product whatsoever. To break it down to a simpler model, All that is happening is that say for example, I am the company. I get you to pay me $100 to join my company...now you have to find people to pay you $100 (2 people) to cover up the cost you just paid. And the other 2 people has to do the same. And it keeps going on and on. What a funny loan shark scheme.

right and wrong

How do we define what is good and what is bad?
Seriously if things were to be left to me to decide on all things, there are some "gray" areas in life which i would struggle to say if it was good or bad.
Or do we just FEEL if something is right and wrong by depending on the peace of our heart.
Or do we determine if something is right or wrong by the outcome of it?
Or do we define what is right by the "greater good".

HOw do we actually know if something is right or wrong when we humans are corrupted, selfish people, whom none of us can say we are selfless in all aspects.
There will be situations when we tend to be more concern of ourselves than others.
In safety for example. Would we help a stranger...to the point of sacrifing our own life? Most of us would say NO. why? because there is still future ahead of us....more to live in this world...bla bla bla....
Or if its not safety, maybe its work. Who want to work and not get paid? Yes its sacrificial... but would anyone of us raise our hands and say, yes we would do that....for the long term?
In essence, we are all selfish people, to a certain extent, we do think about ourself, our own safety, our own security.
Often times, we want to get saved so that WE would not get into hell. It is to save OURself from harm. Right to our very nature, all we cared for is our own self, how high we can reach, how far we can go, how great we can be, how nice our life would be.
If all of us are selfish people, how then can we decide what is right and wrong since we only look for opportunities to meet our own desires?

I believe in the Word. And in the Word I stand. May nothing else judge me..not by anyone elses standards but only bythe Bible's standards. Search my heart Oh God, As this relationship I have with you is more than just wanting to be in Heaven with you...but because of the relationship that we have esteblished over the years and I look forward to growing deeper with you.I want to know you more, And I know that it is only by YOur word that things are made right from wrong. And it is only By your word, will you judge your people.
Take my hands and make it yours, That I may touch and heal people.
Take my mouth and make it yours, That I may speak life into people.
Take my feet and make it yours, That I may walk anywhere you ask me to.
Take my eyes and make it yours, That I may see the works you are doing in others.
Take my ears and tune it to you, That I may hear you every second of the day.

Noone will make sense of my life...unless they know you
Hold me close..and let your love surround me..

fulfill your prophesy Lord.

God,

I am beginning to see your prophecies unfolding.
Not to long ago I was wondering how were things to unfold.
Now I begin to understand that it is all in your time.
But Lord, whether or not I will live to see your prophecy fulfilled, I will choose to love you more each day. Whether you continue to whisper in my ear the secrets of your heart, I wil choose to love you more each day.
You have tested me, beyond what I can imagine. And yes I have failed so many times. I begin to know how weak I am without you. That I need you to draw strength from.
Lord work in me, take away the weeds in my heart. I want to be stronger. I want to be better.
I dont want to impress any man. May no one on earth find favour in me except you Lord. May I be despised, put down and tested and still find favour in you. I am here to please no one except you.

Thanks for equipping me with the gifts to equip your saints.Thanks for circumstances that have shapped me to who I am today. I shall not be content with my level of relationship with you. I want to go deeper. I want to know your hearts desire. I want to know the secrets of your heart. I want more of you. Let me prophesy to the nations, and lead them back to you. Teach me while I am in my youth. mould me so that I may not fail you once you put me up there. I want to stumble no one but only to bring glory to your name.

Destroy this house if I have built it on wrong foundation. Build me up again God. Restore me in the fullness of your glory. Give me insight and let me see what you are doing in people's lives. That I may do what the father does.

You have always led me. Up till now, you have always been guiding me and never have I made the wrong turn and never will I want to. Every decision , every step has led me to where I am today. Continue to lead me Lord. So that through your servant, your will may be accomplished.
I live....only to fulfill your will.

Mistakes?

Unfolding a new chapter of life would not be possible without the speculation of its ending. But what becomes more gratifying is the plot that has lead up to this frame of time. It is nothing new to be looking forward to how life will lead but it is futile if we do not recognize how life has puzzled itself through the many thicks and thins, rough and smooth times to bring about into production of our character in which we are defined today.

The proposition of life having all seemingly insignificant moments of life becomes surprisingly significant in another frame of time. Through all the mishaps, mistakes, misjudgements made, it has but became lessons in which we learned in practicality rather than throratically. They were classrooms without the four walls. Yes they were mistakes, but because something was gleaned from it, there will be no regrets.

Life afterall is a choice.Because of choice, there was room made for mistakes. Because there was room for mistakes, we need a guide. Because we need a guide, we were given the Word. God, the source of wisdom, knew choices can be devastating but yet can be the most phenomenal experience if used wisely.With choice, Adam sinned and with choice, Jesus saved.

And because of choice, we can love. and Love is God.

-Sean

Something to share

Is there Something you like to share,

Being the one I love, cherish and care,

Day til night I will always be there,

In your suffering I too will bear,

Alone on my knees I often ask God,

Not knowing He knew what I sought,

Every night I prayed to the Lord,

Release thy blessings through thy sword

Ask and you shall receive He said,

I took His word and boldly prayed,

Send me someone from heaven today,

Apart from everything Lord have your way,

Thank You God for answering my prayer that day.

Beautiful Soul

I don't want another pretty face
I don't want just anyone to hold
I don't want my love to go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul
You're the one I wanna chase
You're the one I wanna hold
I wont let another minute go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul

I know that you are something special
To you I'd be always faithful
I want to be what you always needed
Then I hope you'll see the heart in me

I don't want another pretty face
I don't want just anyone to hold
I don't want my love to go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul
You're the one I wanna chase
You're the one I wanna hold
I wont let another minute go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul

Your beautiful soul, yeah
You might need time to think it over
But im just fine moving forward
I'll ease your mind
If you give me the chance
I will never make you cry c`mon lets try

I don't want another pretty face
I don't want just anyone to hold
I don't want my love to go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul
You're the one I wanna chase
You're the one I wanna hold
I wont let another minute go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul

Am I crazy for wanting you
Baby do you think you could want me too
I don't wanna waste your time
Do you see things the way I do
I just wanna know if you feel it too
There is nothing left to hide

I don't want another pretty face
I don't want just anyone to hold
I don't want my love to go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul
You're the one I wanna chase
You're the one I wanna hold
I wont let another minute go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul

You beautiful soul, yeah.

From the album Beautiful Soul by Jesse McCartney.

Cast my burdens...

my exam is next week and I barely know anything. I dont have time. No wait I have time but too many things are going on at the same time. This time im really being pushed to my max. Ive got to get a house within this week, get electricity, internet, gas, water, have to clean the house,. Yet, my exam is next week, and on top of that, all these silly things happening around me. Im tired, but i cant take a break. My exams in a few more days...4 days to be exact. Know nuts about it.

God help me. I need to balance all of these that is happening around me. God you hold everything together. You said in Your word that the whole creation is held together by your power. In you all things exist, and because of You all things exist. Situation may be tough mentally, physically and emotionally but I know that through my weakness, I will know Your strength. Help me to focus on my exams and give me understanding on the things I read. Grant me my picture memory again so I wont have to keep reading the same thing over and over again to memorize it. Whatever the results will be, may everyone know that it was not my works but Your handiwork that was working.

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dissapointed

Time

Time...it needs it to build and yet because of it destroys. Careful steps taken yet, got too tangled up. Who am I doing it for...Why am I doing it? I had the right focus but somehow it strayed as suddenly I begin to think I could have gotten more. Emotionally tangled. But I am getting there..
rethink..refocus... forget what I could have...cuz I know He prepares the best and I wouldnt settle for second best. Every step I have taken thus far was all led by Him. I realize how far it has strayed without Him as my focus.
God, take away my distractions. bring me to your solitary place again. Too many pending decisions and I cant decide without your guidance as I will always make wrong decisions without your consultation. Relinquish me from my own captivity and bring me to another level of dependance on you.

13th June nearing and its gonna be time to do some car shopping. By now, after nearly 21 yrs I think I know what cars I dont want. Dont think Im sure I know what car I want yet.lol.... God, are you finished with my car yet? when will it be ready?lol..everything is about time isnt it.

Time...it needs it to build and yet because of it destroys.