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So for those who saw the last avengers movie, you will know the beauty of my favourite character. I love you 3000. That's a whole lot. I cried. Many times.

I keep hunting for love that doesn't exist on this side of eternity. Can it even be possible that we get close? The movies make it so unrealistic that such sacrifice is possible.

But there is a love far more than 3000. A love that generated 100 billion stars. It's such a beautiful song, and transports me back to the outback of Australia, starring up at the milky way and endless stars in the night sky.

God of creation
There at the start
Before the beginning of time
With no point of reference
You spoke to the dark
And fleshed out the wonder of light

And as You speak
A hundred billion galaxies are born
In the vapor of Your breath the planets form
If the stars were made to worship so will I
I can see Your heart in everything You've made
Every burning star
A signal fire of grace
If creation sings Your praises so will I

God of Your promise
You don't speak in vain
No syllable empty or void
For once You have spoken
All nature and science
Follow the sound of Your voice

And as You speak
A hundred billion creatures catch Your breath
Evolving in pursuit of what You said
If it all reveals Your nature so will I
I can see Your heart in everything You say
Every painted sky
A canvas of Your grace
If creation still obeys You so will I
So will I
So will I

If the stars were made to worship so will I
If the mountains bow in reverence so will I
If the oceans roar Your greatness so will I
For if everything exists to lift You high so will I
If the wind goes where You send it so will I
If the rocks cry out in silence so will I
If the sum of all our praises still falls shy
Then we'll sing again a hundred billion times

God of salvation
You chased down my heart
Through all of my failure and pride
On a hill You created
The light of the world
Abandoned in darkness to die

And as You speak
A hundred billion failures disappear
Where You lost Your life so I could find it here
If You left the grave behind You so will I
I can see Your heart in everything You've done
Every part designed in a work of art called love
If You gladly chose surrender so will I
I can see Your heart
Eight billion different ways
Every precious one
A child You died to save
If You gave Your life to love them so will I

Like You would again a hundred billion times
But what measure could amount to Your desire
You're the One who never leaves the one behind

I am bless with a job that allows me to get to know people... many people, and hear their stories. On a given day, I would be exposed to people with persistent pain, long term health issues, long term mental health issues, depression, anxiety, behavioural difficulties, substance abuse issues, etc.

There was an inspirational client I met lately, who was able to overcome what medical doctors thought was impossible. The client had this energy, and instead of giving up, they tried harder, and now, in recovery, they are determined to motivate others to overcome.

That is just one part of our health. Or two if you count both physical and mental health. We were made completely flawless, completely clean and free from imperfection in God's eyes. But one man's sacrifice. Sometimes we forget the enormity of this.

No matter the bumps, no matter the bruises

No matter the scars, still the truth is 

The cross has made, the cross has made you flawless 

Tabs:http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/m/mercyme/flawless_crd.htm 

MercyMe - Flawless (Capo 2)

:Intro G (strum or pick)

:Verse 1

G

There's got to be more, than going back and forth 

D

From doing right to doing wrong 'cause we were taught that's who we are 

C

Come on get in line right behind me you along with everybody 

G

Thinking there's worth in what you do 

G

Then Like a hero who takes the stage when we're

D                                        C

on the edge of our seats saying it's too late 

G

Well let me introduce you to amazing grace 

:Chorus

G

No matter the bumps, no matter the bruises

D

No matter the scars, still the truth is 

    C                                      G

The cross has made, the cross has made you flawless (the cross has made you flawless)

G

No matter the hurt or how deep the wound is 

D

No matter the pain, still the truth is 

    C                                      G

The cross has made, the cross has made you flawless

:Verse 2

G

Could it possibly be, that we simply can't believe 

D

That this unconditional, kind of love would be enough to

C

take a filthy wretch like this and wrap him up in righteousness 

G

But that's exactly what He did 

(Chorus)

:Bridge

F       C            G

Oh yeah oooh-ooo-ooo oooh-ooo-ooo

F

Take a breath smile and say 

Right here right now I'm ok 

C                     G

Because the cross was enough 

G

Then Like a hero who takes the stage when we're

D                                        C

on the edge of our seats saying it's too late 

G

Well let me introduce you to grace grace 

God's grace 

(Chorus)

G                                              D

No matter what they say, or what you think you are

C

The day you called His name, He made you flawless

G

He made you flawless

G

No matter the bumps, no matter the bruises 

D

No matter the scars, still the truth is 

    C                                      G

The cross has made, the cross has made you flawless

I've been quite lucky, incidents of perceived bullying can be counted on the palms of my hands. A few stand out- starting school in a place where my brother and I were the only asians in the playground was hard. I remember the odd looks, and the jokes about our eyes... that was until we flogged them all in academics. Then there was hardship while working under the guidance of a lawyer, I was made to feel very very very incompetent.

Over the past couple of months, I had really given a particular friendship a chance. When we started to become friends, I was well aware of the intentions. I had my doubts, and felt like the other person would use me to fill in their spare time. We had odd interactions were I would be made to feel very very small- almost as if nothing I did was ever up to standard. I just wasn't good enough. The way I planned wasn't good enough, the way I dressed wasn't good enough. And I put up with it all by laughing and telling them, that's fine, we are able to have our own opinions. It really didn't matter, these trivial pieces of advice that were given. But yesterday, something gave. "Karen, you can't have no plan. You must have a plan." The comments made me feel "" this small. I did have a plan. The plan was to submit to God's plan and be open to opportunities.

And it was such a bizarre friendship to have, especially since none of my friends agreed with me being ""this small. So, I am glad the friendship is over. No ill will towards the ex-friend, but the way they made me feel wasn't fair. I am so blessed to have this short time-limited experience. When I was leading worship this morning, and singing this song, it just affirmed the fact that I AM HAPPY TO BE ME. And I hope the kids really get to draw on the strength of this song when they are feeling teeny tiny.

hillsong kids- royalty

Verse 1:
God made me who I'm meant to be
He loves me just the way I am
God made me who I'm meant to be
His dream for me is so amazing

Pre-Chorus:
And for this simple reason I am happy to be me

Chorus:
Whoa Oh, Whoa Oh, My God watches over me
Whoa Oh, Whoa Oh, I feel like royalty
And for this simple reason I am happy to be me

Tags:
Whoa Whoa Oh, I am happy to be me

Lyrics: http://www.lyricsmania.com/royalty_lyrics_hillsong_kids.html

Woke up this morning, and found out some fantastic news. Can't tell you what it is, but I can share this song.

Jamie Grace- Beautiful Day
guitar tabs: http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/j/jamie_grace/beautiful_day_crd.htm

Beautiful Day (Single) - Jamie Grace

D                 A
Wake up and smile cause it's been awhile
Em                                 G
It's been like a whole day since I stopped so You could hold me
D                  A
This child awaits, strong in the faith
Em                      G
Lord you are the refuge that I can't wait to get to
D
'Cause I can't let a day go
A                  Em
Can't let a day go by
                                 G
Without thanking you for the joy that you bring to my life

D                     A                       Em
And ooh there's something 'bout the way Your sun shines on my face
        G                                        D
It's a love so true, I could never get enough of You
       A                                  Em
This feeling can't be wrong, I'm about to get my worship on
         G
Take me away, It's a beautiful day

D-A-Em-G

D                  A
When trouble seems to rain on my dreams
Em                                 G
It's not a big, not a big deal, Let it wash all the bugs off my windshield
       D                 A
'Cause You're showing me in You I'm free
Em                                 G
And You're still the refuge that I've just got to get to
D
So I won't let a day go
A                   Em
Won't let a day go by
                                  G
So put the drop-top down, turn it up, I'm ready to fly

D                     A                       Em
And ooh there's something 'bout the way Your sun shines on my face
        G                                        D
It's a love so true, I could never get enough of You
       A                                  Em
This feeling can't be wrong, I'm about to get my worship on
         G
Take me away, It's a beautiful day

D-A-Em-G

D                          A
I've got no need to worry, I've got no room for doubt
Em                              G
No matter what's coming at me, You'll always be the beautiful I sing about
D                             A
There ain't no limitations to Your amazing grace
Em                     G
Your amazing grace
A                                      Em                        G
And there's something 'bout the way Your love shines on my face
                                  D
Oh no I could never get enough of You
   A                                       Em
This feeling can't be wrong, I'm about to get my worship on
           G                                       Em
I'm gonna sing a brand new song, Yeah I'm about to get my worship on
         G
Take me away on this beautiful day

Firsts are always memorable. Do you remember your first kiss, your first love, the first steps of your baby, the first day at school, first job?

There have been so many births this year, and the simple joy that parents describe their little bundles of joy.

Can you imagine when Mary and Joseph sees their baby for the first time? Not only are they beholding their baby for the first time. But they are also beholding the saviour for the first time.

http://www.klove.com/music/artists/jason-bare/songs/for-the-first-time-lyrics.aspx

For The First Time

Jason Bare

from the album For The First Time

Buy on Amazon | iTunes

Any moment it could happen
He knew it was time by the look in her eyes
There was Joseph Holding Mary In this stable they wait
For this babe to arrive In a world so dark
Heaven and Earth would collide And would change who they are
As she laid him in a manger
Creation was hushed by the sound of His cry
And their eyes were filled with wonder
Could this be the same voice that brought us to life
Unbelievable The promise is this little child What a miracle (Chorus) This was the first time
Mortal eyes would see the Savior The first night
Heaven sings a song with nature
Alleluia Alleluia The world has seen the light For the first time As she rocks Him on her shoulder
Did she know it was only a matter of time
That one day when He is older
He will open His arms and give up His life
But tonight He sleeps As angels sing through the night
Of His majesty
(Chorus)
Glory to God in the highest Peace on earth
Glory to God in the highest Peace on earth
Alleluia
This was the first time This was the first night
(Chorus)

It's a month till Christmas, and the Christmas carols are already ringing in. I've already had my first Christmas party, my first Christmas card, first Christmas present, and first Christmas cookies.

Here's a little Christmas carol to start off...

Happy Birthday To You
happy Birthday To You
happy Birthday Dear Jesus
happy Birthday To You.

happy Birthday Jesus
i'm So Glad Its Christmas
all The Tinsel And Lights
and The Presents Are Nice
but The Real Gift Is You.

happy Birthday Jesus
i'm So Glad Its Christmas
all The Carols And Bells
make The Holiday Swell
and it's All About You
happy Birthday Jesus
jesus I Love You!

The story is simple. And it's very unlikely that you haven't heard it. But it's simple. God became a baby, born in a manger. And it was a simple girl who gave birth to the savior of the world. And the message is so simple- repent, believe and be saved.

You maybe just a girl, or just a boy. But if you let God use you, God may just have you change the world.

Just a girl- Brandon Heath

I wonder if you've heard the story
Of little fame and lesser glory
The night the keeper of the innkeeper
The little town of Bethlehem
Encountered Joseph and his Mary
About to birth the Savior of the world

His wife said go and see who's knocking
He ran down to the gate unlocked it
The moment he heard Mary's cry
He couldn't look them in the eye
Denied them and went back to bed
When his wife asked who was there
He said I don't know

Just a girl
Just a couple gypsies begging at the door
Told them we don't have room for anymore
And closed the door
It was just a girl

He tried to sleep and wasn't able
He snuck out to the dirty stable
The two had found for covering
And later in her suffering
The keeper knelt outside the barn
And in the light of that great star
He prayed what have I done

He's just a babe
Just minutes old there trembling in the hay
I could have found a room for them to stay
I'm so ashamed
He's just a babe

There was no robe
There was no crown
The shepherds stood
On royal ground
The keeper wept
For what he'd done
He turned away
God's own Son

Just a King
Just a million angels crowding in to see
Jesus there among humanity

Just a babe
Just minutes old there trembling in the hay
Staring at his mother in the face
She's just a girl

Just a girl
Does she even know that she just changed the world
Does she even know that He will save the world
Does Mary know that He will save the world
She's just a girl
Just a girl
Just a girl

My friend's favorite hymn is Come Thou Fount, and every time I heard this hymn, I think of them.
I love how music can trigger memories, experiences, sensations.

But it is the same old song you say, well, I agree with the artists, it just doesn't grow old, because the message is still as relevant today as it was yesterday.

Happy Birthday YY. You can join us in worshiping together, by downloading the hymn from Noisetrade.com. @resonate_church You can grab all the chords here.

Come Thou Fount , resonate church.
guitar tabs: http://media.wix.com/ugd/37bace_c483f26b57d7517e0fcc87664689cc4c.pdf

INTRO/TURN:.G#m....F#....C#m....G#m
..........G#m............F#
Come.thou.fount.of.every.blessing
........C#m...............G#m
Tune.my.heart.to.sing.Thy.praise
...........G#m.........F#
Streams.of.mercy.never.ceasing
.........C#m..............G#m
Call.for.songs.of.loudest.praise
.........E..............F#
Teach.me.some.melodious.sonnet
........C#m..............G#m
Sung.by.flaming.tongues.above
...........G#m..............F#
Praise.the.mount.I’m.fixed.upon.it
.........C#m...........G#m
Mount.of.Thy.redeeming.love
Here.I.raise.my.Ebenezer
Here.by.Thy.great.help.I've.come
And.I.hope.by.thy.good.pleasure
Safely.to.arrive.at.home
Jesus.sought.me.when.a.stranger
Wand'ring.from.the.folds.of.God
He.to.rescue.me.from.danger
Interposed.his.precious.blood
Oh.to.grace.how.great.a.debtor
Daily.I’m.constrained.to.be
Let.Thy.goodness.like.a.fetter
Bind.my.wandering.heart.to.Thee
.........G#m
Prone.to.wander,.Lord.I.feel.it
Prone.to.leave.the.God.I.love
.........G#m
Prone.to.wander,.Lord.I.feel.it
Prone.to.leave.the.God.I.love
.........B
Prone.to.wander,.Lord.I.feel.it
Prone.to.leave.the.God.I.love
..........B....................F#m
Here’s.my.heart.Lord,.take.and.seal.it
........E...............B
Seal.it.for.Thy.courts.above

Let illness not hold us back from doing the work God has called us to do. The lead vocalist from The Ember Days was really too ill to sing. But that didn't stop her and her band from following through with God's plan.

Lately a few sisters from church were heading to a mission trip, but in ill health, yet, they did not stop to rest, they pushed through, for His glory.

The Ember Days acoustic sessions reminds me of Gungor, beautiful one. It's the same spirit-filled mesmerizing intimate feel. But they are from down under- well New Zealand.

Chord charts available on their website. Their website takes a while to load, but do check them out. They are funny and talented.

Free download from noisetrade.com. @TheEmberDays #theemberdays #freemusic #morethanyouthink

They are currently touring the US!

In the last few months, I have had clients that have suffered so much at their young age. I struggle to find a way to help them forgive their past. How can they forgive people who have caused them so much pain?

We too have caused God a great deal of pain. Yet, while we were still sinners, still hurting God, he chose to come and die for us. And in this, he showed us how to forgive.

Are you feeling defeated? Is it exam stress? Not performing well at school? Not reaching your KPI (Key performance indicators)? Feeling like a failure as a friend, lover, mother/father?

Well, after being rewarded with a long weekend, I felt like I hadn't accomplished all that I had set out to accomplish. I felt defeated, deflated and diminished. But let us remember, in Christ, we have eternal VICTORY!

Jeremy Camp won K-Love's male artist of the year. And this week's klove free song is from his new album Reckless: We must remember by Jeremy Camp.

Building 429's new album comes out TODAY! It's the same artists that bought us "Where I belong" which was really my anthem last year. If you feel the winter blues, feel sluggish or just bored. It's time to Get up!

As Christians, we were born again not just to fill up empty bleachers and seats at church. Our hands were made to reach out. If you aren't currently serving in church, have you considered getting up?

There are so many options, Worship ministry, Children's ministry, Outreach ministries, bible study leaders and helpers, etc.

Klove's free song this week is : Get up by Building 429

I'm writing my first letter to my new sponsor child Sam. One of the questions they suggests is "what do you want to do when you grow up". I'm not sure what his answer will be, but I am sure if I asked my sunday school kids, the answer will undoubtedly be different.

I am currently pondering which job I should take out of the offers that I have been given, or to continue to apply and wait for an ideal offer. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, people are struggling to keep afloat given the recent financial crisis, or trying to simply stay alive in war-torn countries. There are those wandering around in our community with serious mental health issues that prohibits them from gaining employment. There are struggling single mothers/fathers. There are children who are forced to be adults.

This is absolutely ludicrous. There is such disparity in the world, and here we are worrying about first world problems. Everyday we hear of new charities, new things to donate time and money towards. It may seem overwhelming and we might forget certain causes after they are out of the media spotlight. Or you may think you have already done your part by donating $X amount each year towards X charity.

BUT OUR WORK IS NEVER FINISHED. Why doesn't God just automatically teleport every christian to heaven as soon as they believe? Isn't it because this is the time of grace and there are some things we can only do on this side of heaven. We give because we love, and we love, because Christ loved us. Let's meet the physical needs of those around us and win one more for Jesus!

Keep Changing the World

MIKESCHAIR

from the album Mikeschair

Buy on Amazon | iTunes

Play sample

Movie Summary: A nerdy accountant encounters a thief while he is shopping at a costume store. He takes matters into his own hands and saves the owner. After this incident he trains himself to be fitter and better. He is approached by one of the witnesses with the costume as a gift. Pretty soon he finds himself labeled a hero and a symbol of hope for the citizens of America. News headlines are constantly reporting about him and everyday people are standing up for themselves.
But things don't last and he is betrayed by the very person who gave him the costume. He is accused of trying to romance a single mother out of her money and put to public shame.
Despite all of this, he is still somebody's hero.

Movie Review: Wreck it ralph

Movie summary: Ralph is the bad guy, even off air the others in his video game treat him like a villain, trash. But Ralph doesn't want to be the bad guy anymore, for once in his life, he wants to be a hero. So he ventures into other video games in order to win a gold coin. Can he gain the respect for others and save the video game arcade?

So far, it appears that 2013 is presenting me with wave after wave of trouble. Parts of our house was destroyed by gale force winds which required renovation. The fencing people did a less than decent job and took 2 months to fix their mistakes. The painters caused us an absolutely nightmare as they broke many many things, and did such a terrible job painting that none of the bathroom doors close anymore. They also ruined the carpet which meant we had to get all the carpets relayed. The day after the carpets were finished, our house was robbed.

And just when I thought I had learned my lesson- just when I thought God was done teaching me to forgive and love, another wave hits me. A huge traffic jam caused me to miss an important meeting, thereby threatening my ability to graduate on time/ and my enrollment. And these are only the bigger things, let's not mention difficulties with my health, relationships and finances.

I've been so tired lately. It's as if all I do is eat, sleep and work. And even still, I am still lagging in my progress. But somehow, God revives me everyday. Somehow I've been blessed with strength.

Dear friends, hopefully I will have freedom in a couple of months. But over the past few weeks I have been considering my options post graduation. I've been at college for almost a decade and although I have worked throughout my studies, I haven't really held a permanent full time position. And although I have helped create business ventures in the past I have never had my own business. Now I'm at cross-roads. I don't know what God intends for me to do, I don't know where my own preferences lie. They say the world is my oyster- I could apply for positions abroad, interstate and even in different cities. I can apply for various different roles.

Movie summary:
An old man volunteers to read a story to an old lady at an old people's home. The story is about how wildly in love a young poor chap is with a rich young woman. And how they wrote their own love story.

Movie Summary: October baby is one girls' journey to search for who she really is. Along the way, she deals with trust, forgiveness and love.

My thoughts: This is a beautifully shot film and a tear jerker. The song track was absolutely amazing and really drew us into the story. It's suitable for young adults +. It's also a good conversation opener for issues of abortion and forgiveness. We follow along as the main character discovers more about her past than she could fathom. And a core theme in the movie revolves around forgiveness. How can we forgive those that have caused us so much pain? A trip can't fix it. But if God has forgiven us so much, what is stopping us from forgiving others?

Movie Review: Les Miserables (2012)

Movie summary: The movie follows a prisoner (played by Hugh Jackman) on the run during the period of the French revolution. The prisoner is given a second chance in life by a priest and is able to make something of himself. But each time his identity is discovered, he is on the run again. On the way, his story is intertwined with the story of Fantine who is forced into prostitution in order to pay the people looking after her daughter. After her death, we find out that her daughter Cosette is actually mistreated by the inn keepers. Fast forward and Cosette is all grown up and falls in love with a man who is determined to have a part in the French revolution.

KIKOPRINCESS: Faith as small as a mustard seed

Love you 3000... no 1 billion

Flawless

I am happy to be me

It's a beautiful day- Jamie Grace