Malachi 3:3

Malachi 3:3 says: "He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver."

This verse puzzled some women in a Bible study and they wondered what this statement meant about the character and nature of God. One of the women offered to find out the process of refining silver and get back to the group at their next Bible Study.

That week, the woman called a silversmith and made an appointment to watch him at work. She didn't mention anything about the reason for her interest beyond her curiosity about the process of refining silver. As she watched the silversmith, he held a piece of silver over the fire and let it heat up. He explained that in refining silver, one needed to hold the silver in the middle of the fire where the flames were hottest as to burn away all the impurities.The woman thought about God holding us in such a hot spot; then she thought again about the verse that says: "He sits as a refiner and purifier of silver." She asked the silversmith if it was true that he had to sit there in front of the fire the whole time the silver was being refined.

The man answered that yes, he not only had to sit there holding the silver, but he had to keep his eyes on the silver the entire time it was in the fire. If the silver was left a moment too long in the flames, it would be destroyed. The woman was silent for a moment. Then she asked the silversmith, "How do you know when the silver is fully refined?"

He smiled at her and answered, "Oh, that's easy -- when I see my image in it"

If today you are feeling the heat of the fire, remember that God has his eye on you and will keep watching you until He sees His image in you.

Attitude Is What That Shape Us

There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only three strands of hair on her head.Well,' she said, 'I think I'll braid my hair today?' So she did and she had a wonderful day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had only two strands of hair on her head. 'H-M-M,' she said, 'I think I'll part my hair down the middle today?' So she did and she had a grand day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that she had only one strand of hair on her head. 'Well,' she said, 'today I'm going to wear my hair in a pony tail.' So she did and she had a fun, fun day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that there wasn't a single strand of hair on her head. 'YEAH!' she exclaimed, 'I don't have to fix my hair today!'

Attitude is everything. Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass . . . It's about learning to dance in the rain!!!

Give Me Some Time

The greatest gift you can give to someone is your time,
Because when you are giving someone your time,
You are giving them a portion of your life, which you will never get it back.

Life Lessons

1. You cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them. 
2. No matter how much I care some people just don't care back. 
3. Just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have. 
4. It takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it. 
5. It's not what you have in your life, but whom you have in your life that counts. 
6. Our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become. 
7. We are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel. 
8. Either you control your attitude or it controls you. 
9. Sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel. 
10. Maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you’ve celebrated.

Life is like a rope that swings us through hope,
Always believe that today is much better than yesterday,
And tomorrow will certainly be better than today.

Life gives us answers in THREE WAYS:

• It says YES and gives whatever we want;
• It says NO and gives us something better;
• It says WAIT and gives us the best

Wishing you have all the answers that you are seeking for.

Tip To Be A Good Researcher - Learning From Your Mistakes

There is this story about a famous research scientist who had made several very important medical breakthroughs. He was being interviewed by a newspaper reporter who asked him why he thought he was able to be so much more creative than the average person. What set him so far apart from others?

He responded that, in his opinion, it all came from an experience with his mother that occurred when he was about two years old. He had been trying to remove a bottle of milk from the refrigerator when he lost his grip on the slippery bottle and it fell, spilling its contents all over the kitchen floor - a veritable sea of milk!

When his mother came into the kitchen, instead of yelling at him, giving him a lecture, or punishing him, she said, "Robert, what a great and wonderful mess you have made! I have rarely seen such a huge puddle of milk. Well, the damage has already been done. Would you like to get down and play in the milk for a few minutes before we clean it up?"

Indeed, he did. After a few minutes, his mother said, "You know, Robert, whenever you make a mess like this, eventually you have to clean it up and restore everything to its proper order. So, how would you like to do that? We could use a sponge, a towel, or a mop. Which do you prefer?"

He chose the sponge and together they cleaned up the spilled milk.

His mother then said, "You know, what we have here is a failed experiment in how to effectively carry a big milk bottle with two tiny hands. Let's go out in the back yard and fill the bottle with water and see if you can discover a way to carry it without dropping it."

The little boy learned that if he grasped the bottle at the top near the lip with both hands, he could carry it without dropping it. This renowned scientist then remarked that it was at that moment that he knew he didn't need to be afraid to make mistakes. Instead, he learned that mistakes were just opportunities for learning something new, which is, after all, what scientific experiments are all about. Even if the experiment "doesn't work," we usually learn something valuable from it.

Wouldn't it be great if all parents would respond the way Robert's mother responded to him?Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could all respond to people who we manage in a similar manner too? Help someone learn from his / her mistakes?

Ways To Relieve Stress

A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, "How heavy is this glass of water?" Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g. The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it."

"If I hold it for a minute, that’s not a problem If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you’ll have to call an ambulance. In each case, it’s the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes." 

He continued, "And that’s the way it is with stress management. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won’t be able to carry on. As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we’re refreshed, we can carry on with the burden. So, before you return home tonight, put the burden of work down. Don’t carry it home. You can pick it up tomorrow. Whatever burdens you’re carrying now, let them down for a moment if you can."

"Relax; pick them up later after you’ve rested. Life is short Enjoy it!"

And then he shared some ways of dealing with the burdens of life:

1. Accept that some days you’re the pigeon, and some days you’re the statue. 
2. Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them. 
3. Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it. 
4. Drive carefully. It’s not only cars that can be recalled by their maker. 
5. If you can’t be kind, at least have the decency to be vague. 
6. If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it. 
7. It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. 
8. Never buy a car you can’t push. 
9. Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won’t have a leg to stand on. 
10. Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance. 
11. Since it’s the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late. 
12. The second mouse gets the cheese. 
13. When everything’s coming your way, you’re in the wrong lane. 
14. Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live. 
15. You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person. 
16. Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. 
17. We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull. Some have weird names, and all are different colours, but they all have to live in the same box. 
18. A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.

Who Will Take My Son ?

A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from Picasso to Raphael. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art..

When the Vietnam conflict broke out, the son went to war. He was very courageous and died in battle while rescuing another soldier.. The father was notified and grieved deeply for his only son.

About a month later, just before Christmas, there was a knock at the door. A young man stood at the door with a large package in his hands...

He said, 'Sir, you don't know me, but I am the soldier for whom your son gave his life. He saved many lives that day, and he was carrying me to safety when a bullet struck him in the heart and he died instantly... He often talked about you, and your love for art.' The young man held out this package. 'I know this isn't much. I'm not really a great artist, but I think your son would have wanted you to have this.'
The father opened the package. It was a portrait of his son, painted by the young man. He stared in awe at the way the soldier had captured the personality of his son in the painting. The father was so drawn to the eyes that his own eyes welled up with tears. He thanked the young man and offered to pay him for the picture.. 'Oh, no sir, I could never repay what your son did for me. It's a gift.'

The father hung the portrait over his mantle. Every time visitors came to his home he took them to see the portrait of his son before he showed them any of the other great works he had collected.

The man died a few months later. There was to be a great auction of his paintings. Many influential people gathered, excited over seeing the great paintings and having an opportunity to purchase one for their collection. On the platform sat the painting of the son. The auctioneer pounded his gavel.. 'We will start the bidding with this picture of the son. Who will bid for this picture?'

There was silence...

Then a voice in the back of the room shouted, 'We want to see the famous paintings. Skip this one.'

But the auctioneer persisted. 'Will somebody bid for this painting? Who will start the bidding? $100, $200?'

Another voice angrily. 'We didn't come to see this painting. We came to see the Van Gogh's, the Rembrandts. Get on with the real bids!'

But still the auctioneer continued. 'The son! The son! Who'll take the son?'

Finally, a voice came from the very back of the room. It was the longtime gardener of the man and his son. 'I'll give $10 for the painting...' Being a poor man, it was all he could afford.

'We have $10, who will bid $20?'

'Give it to him for $10. Let's see the masters.'

The crowd was becoming angry. They didn't want the picture of the son. They wanted the more worthy investments for their collections. The auctioneer pounded the gavel.. 'Going once, twice, SOLD for $10!'

A man sitting on the second row shouted, 'Now let's get on with the collection!'

The auctioneer laid down his gavel. 'I'm sorry, the auction is over.'

'What about the paintings?'
'I am sorry. When I was called to conduct this auction, I was told of a secret stipulation in the will... I was not allowed to reveal that stipulation until this time. Only the painting of the son would be auctioned. Whoever bought that painting would inherit the entire estate, including the paintings.. '

The man who took the son gets everything!'

God gave His son 2,000 years ago to die on the cross. Much like the auctioneer, His message today is: 'The son, the son, who'll take the son?' Because, you see, whoever takes the Son gets everything.

FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM, SHALL HAVE ETERNAL LIFE...THAT' S THE KIND OF LOVE GOD GAVE US, THROUGH HIS ONE AND ONLY SON - JESUS CHRIST.

A.G.E - Acute Gastroenteritis

Ok, this is something new that I have learned last two weeks. Not that I am asking for it, but what to do, Daniel developed the viral infection - namely the above. And it was caused by a virus called ROTAVIRUS. Kecian my baby. He couldnt eat anything, drink anything, and he was in pain so much that we were practically lost. Whatever that we try to give him he vomitted out. Not only that he did not have any food going in, whatever food that was stored in his body is also coming out, via diarroeha. And it started when we were still in Sabah. Just imagine, there wasnt any child specialist there that could diagnose his sickness. Normal doctor that we went asked us to monitor only. Luckily we were already flying back the next day. Even the fever medicine also prescribed 5ml for a 1 year plus kid. I mean, isn't that a bit too heavy ?

So, for 2 days, no food went into Daniel's stomach, and his fever rose higher. Finally we reached home, close to 1 in the morning. We thought of sending him to hospital in the morning , but as his condition worsen. We left the house to SMC (now known as SSC) at 4 something in the morn, and that was when Doc diagnosed him as having A.G.E. Caused still unknown. Need to be admitted but bed in SMC is full. So need to find another hospital. Just imagined our dissapointment of hearing that. Daniel was already in pain, need to go and search another hospital some more. One thing lucky is that we are staying in KL, so there are numerous hospitals around. We took the letter and drove to A&E at SJMC pulak.

At SJMC, the nurse was taking measurement of Daniel's weight, height, temperature, pulse, etc... But Daniel this time was too sick to bother being a gentlemen. He let out his cries whenever the nurse tries to touch him whatsoever. The doctor advised Daniel to be admitted and placed on drip as he had not eaten anything at all. Not even milk. Thank God for the insurance that Egbert started buying for Daniel since he was 2 months old. These are the times where it is very much needed. We took the 2 bed per room, as it was within the medical card limit. Once we have finish the admittance procedures, time to put Daniel on the drip. And nothing saddens me more that to look at his small face, crying for me. Thank God the doc and nurses were gentle enough, and they only need a single poke to the vein.

As I recalled back all of it now, I am getting teary-eyed. So, I 'll stop here for now and continue the story later.

 - PART 2 -

Daniel stayed in the hospital for 2 days, and was discharged only on Mon early in the morn (midnight actually). That was because Dr Khoo wanted him to finish the drip first before he goes back. All in all, he was given 3 full pine of glucose and salt. While he was in the hospital, he slept alot, poo-poo alot, fever went up and down the first day, but ate very little (almost nothing can go in on the first day) and cry alot. Second day he was better already. Can eat about 5 spoonful of porridge. And getting better by nighttime. Still cannot give him any milk yet, for at least another 2 more days.

Now, Daniel has recover totally, and he eats a lot. Porridge, milk, raisins, grapes, vitagen, gardenia bread (his favourite) and whatever food he sees on the table, he sure ask for some. Am now glad that he is back to normal. This serves as a lesson to us all, to be very careful with our surroundings - cleanliness and all.

Eight Gifts That Don't Cost A Cent

This simple checklist can help measure how you are nurturing your relationships. The author of these thoughts is unknown, but deeply appreciated.

i. The Gift of Listening

   But you must really listen. Don't interrupt, don't daydream, don't plan your response. Just listen.

ii. The Gift of Affection

    Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.

iii. The Gift of Laughter

    Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you."

iv. The Gift of Solitude

    There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone. Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others.

v. The Gift of a Favour

    Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.

vi. The Gift of a Written Note

     It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet. A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime.

vii. The Gift of a Compliment

     A simple and sincere, "You look great in red," "You did a super job," or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.

viii. The Gift of a Cheerful Disposition

      The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone.

These are eight important ways we can contribute toward whole and healthy relationships. They cost nothing, yet they may well be the most valuable gifts we can ever offer another.

Sweet Smile

It is a


S”imple”

M”ind touching”

I”nteractive”

L”ong lasting”

E”ffect which wins the hearts..

Yes..It’s your “SWEET SMILE”

So keep smiling always, good morning! 

Insprirational Quote For Today

Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, and let go of what you can't change. Love deeply and forgive quickly, take chances, give everything, have no regrets. Life is too short to be unhappy, you have to take the good with the bad, smile when you're sad, love what you got, and always remember what you had...

Inspiration Quote For Today

Use your talent (everybody has one) in anyway you can.
Don't keep it to yourself like a miser - spend it like a millionaire

Lucy MacDonald


Attitudes are contagious. Are yours worth catching?

Dennis and Wendy Mannering

I have a passion for music, and I loved to sing. I have created a new blog: SING YOUR PRAISES TO GOD, which is dedicated to those who share the same passion with me - singing. There is nothing more joyful, wonderful or powerful than singing and praising God. I truly believe that God's healing power comes is just a breath away.

Therefore, I would like to share with you some of the songs I have collected over the time. Some comes from the Penisular Malaysia Hymnal Book entitled Sing Your Praises To God (SYPG), some charismatic songs by great people such as Don Moen, Franky Sihombing and many other more. If you have any song that you would like to share with all of us, please email me at ek_lena@yahoo.com

Thank you, and I hope you'll find comfort and peace in God's promise through the hymns.

God bless.

Good Morning To You...

Malam Paska

Saudara dan saudari, selamat Hari Paska kepada kamu semua! Kristus telah bangkit dari kematian dan kita bangkit bersama Dia dari kematian dalam Pembaptisan! Dalam bacaan pertama, kita dipedengarkan bagaimana Tuhan mencipta manusia menurut rupa dan sama seperti Dia dan memberikan manusia penguasaan ke atas semua ciptaanNya!
di mana Allah telah bersabda, “Baiklah Kita menciptakan manusia, menurut gambar dan rupa Kita, supaya mereka berkuasa atas ikan-ikan di laut dan burung-burung di udara, atas ternak dan atas seluruh bumi, serta atas segala binatang melata yang merayap di bumi.” Namun, dosa Adam menyebabkan terjadinya jurang antara Allah dan manusia apabila mereka menentang Allah dengan memakan buah terlarang. Maka, dengan dosa, kematian telah masuk ke dunia.

Tetapi, Kristus bagaikan Adam kedua. Dalam Dialah, dipulihkan kembali keadaan semula. Injil memberitahu kita bahawa Yesus Kristus bangkit dari kematian dan menghapuskan dosa dan kematian! Kita sememangnya harus bergabung dengan Yesus dalam kematian, tetapi dengan jalan itu juga, kita bergabung dengan Dia dalam kebangkitanNya, supaya tiada lagi jurang pemisah antara Allah dan kita. Kebangkitan Kristus merupakan penggenapan nubuat-nubuat para nabi dan nubuat Kristus sendiri,

Para wanita, yang terkejut ketika melihat makam kosong, diberitahu oleh malaikat bahawa Kristus hidup. Mereka juga diingatkan akan kata-kata Kristus mengenai kebangkitan seperti yang sudah tertulis dalam injil, “Wanita-wanita itu amat terkejut dan menundukkan kepala, tetapi kedua orang (berpakaian putih berkilau-kilau) itu berkata, ‘Mengapa kamu mencari Dia yang hidup di antara orang mati? Dia tidak ada di sini, Dia telah bangkit. Ingatlah akan perkataan yang telah disampaikanNya kepadamu, ketika Ia masih di Galilea, yaitu, bahawa Putera Manusia harus diserahkan ke dalam tangan orang berdosa dan disalibkan, lalu bangkit pada hari yang ketiga.’ Maka teringatlah mereka akan perkataan Yesus itu.”!

Sepertimana yang telah kita dengar di dalam Kitab Keluaran, bangsa Israel telah dibebaskan dari penindasan bangsa asing. Pembebasan itu terjadi atas bantuan Allah yang membelah air laut bagi mereka, sehingga mereka dapat menyeberang. Penyeberangan Laut Merah itu melambangkan Sakramen Pembaptisan, sebab sakramen itu bagaikan suatu penyeberangan. Dahulunya kita dikuasai oleh dosa dan oleh iblis, tetapi setelah dibaptis, kita menjadi bebas. Itulah hasil karya penebusan Yesus Kristus.

Kita bersyukur kerana dengan kematian dan kebangkitan Yesus, dosa kita diampuni dan kita diberi kehidupan baru, kerana di dalam Sakramen Pembaptisan, kita dikuburkan bersama Kristus, tetapi seperti Kristus yang bangkit dari kuburNya, demikian pula kita bangkit dari air baptisan dan mengalami hidup yang baru. Kita tidak lagi dikuasai oleh dosa, melainkan kita hidup bagi Allah!
Amen.