Juanita’s blog

Dear Readers, if you happen to come across my blog to read it, let me tell you that Evolution is simply NOT REAL!!!! It’s rubbish, rubbish, and nothing but rubbish.

As usual, this morning I woke up early to go to Kate’s place (the little girl that I walk to school with), as I got to her place, she started to show me the invitation card she drew for her coming birthday. Kate really loves horses. I tried to invite her for sunday school, but because she’s committed to horse riding every sunday, so she told me she can’t come. My next aim is to get her to attend VBS (Vacation Bible School) to learn about God. So then, I prepared breakfast for her (John Wong’s favourite weet-bix) and then she took this book on the table titled "100 things about ponies and horses". So she asked me to read it. As I was reading this page, it says that horses existed millions of years ago. Straight after reading that sentence, I knew that book would be talking about evolution, and I was right about it. The book started saying how horses used to be deer looking, and then over the years scientist claim they have evolve into what we now called, horses. It also has a scientific name for it which I can’t remember. The book said this process is known as evolution, and there’s pictures of how horses was deer looking and evolve into a big complete horse. I was like…har??? rubbish. And guess what, the worse thing is the book wrote that this "original" deer looking animal has dissappeared 36 million years ago! Yeah, Right, Please! I was really angry after reading that page. I told Kate that evolution is not real and do not ever believe what the teacher tells you about how humans come from monkeys. I said they will teach you about evolution in school and how our great grandparents were from monkeys. I said God made horses, and that’s it, nothing evolve from it. I told her several times that evolution is NOT REAL!!!

As I was walking home, the more I think about that book and our so called "Education" system, the more I got angry. How can these things be allowed in school to teach innocent little children about something that’s not real?? Instead of teaching Christian values, they teach rubbish??? Kent Hovind raised this point: ‘If humans evolve from apes/monkeys, why don’t they take a monkey now and observed it and see whether it can evolve to human?’ Good point eh!  It’s really funny how many people choose to believe in something that doesn’t exit and not real, and doesn’t believe in Almighty God that is REAL and the Bible which speaketh nothing but the truth. Just like Kirk Cameron said "Open up your Bible and read it, and God will reveal Himself to you". Rev.James White said that God’s awesomeness and power is manifested in your surroundings, the skies, the trees, the birds. God made them all. 

This is my Father’s world, He shines in all that’s fair; in the rustling grass I hear Him pass, He speaks to me everywhere.

Don’t let people talk you into believing something that came out of nothing.   

In conclusion, Juanita’ rating of the book titled "100 things about ponies and horses" is worth throwing into the rubbish bin.

On Sunday afternoons a warmhearted Christian merchant usually spent some time on the street giving out gospel tracts. Feeling very tired one rainy Sunday afternoon, he stayed home to rest. On the desk lay a bundle of tracts.
He heard a stealthy step. Then the door was pushed open and his eleven-year-old son came in. Seeing his father there, the boy asked in surprise, “Why, Dad, aren’t you going out to distribute tracts today?”
“It’s raining too hard,” he lightly replied.
“Dad, when it’s raining, doesn’t God save people?”
The man was startled at stich an awesome question. So he explained, “When it is raining hard there are few people on the street. Moreover, I am tired, so I’m not going out.”
“Dad, shall I go out for you?”
“Son, God bless you for your good intentions. When you are grown you may continue your father’s work.” As he rumpled the child’s hair the latter coaxed, “Let me go now!” His heart had been touched and he was keen to act.
“Son, it’s not convenient in this rain.”
“What does that matter if I wear my rubber boots and raincoat,” he asked?
Then, taking silence for consent, he ran out and was back in a moment in his rain clothes. “Dad, I’m ready. Please give me some tracts.”
Seeing his son’s eagerness, the father handed him a few, warning him to be careful and to return when he was through. In high spirits the boy started out to distribute the tracts.
In the downpour, the streets were nearly deserted. Only occasionally was he able to give away a tract. Darkness was coming on; the rain continued relentlessly. Finally, only one tract remained in his hand, but there wasn’t a person in sight to whom he might give it. He walked another block, but still he was the only one on the lonely street. What was he to do with this last tract?
“There’s a way,” he thought. “People don’t come to me, so why don’t I go to them?” With quick steps he approached the nearest house and knocked.
“Who’s there?” came a voice from within. His heart was thumping, half with fright, half with joy. He waited a moment, but as no one opened the door, he gathered up his courage and knocked again.
“Who’s knocking?” He kept it up until the door opened, and there stood an old woman whose distressed face was a sharp contrast to the eager one of the boy on the doorstep. With face wreathed in smiles, he said respectfully, “Lady, pardon me, but I’ve come especially to bring you the Gospel.” He placed the last tract in her hand.
The next Sunday evening the small street chapel was crowded as usual. The merchant was helping as an usher, and of course, his young son had come along. After songs and prayer, the gentleman at the pulpit asked if anyone wanted to share their testimony. An old woman with the light of Heaven on her face rose and voiced her praise.
“Thank God!” she exclaimed, “He sent an angel to save me. Otherwise, last Sunday night in my loneliness, poverty, and utter despair, I would have ended it all. It was pouring rain. I had reached the dregs of human suffering, having lost both husband and son. After a long struggle I gave way and started to hang myself. Suddenly there was a knock at the door. I made no move, thinking to wait until the person had gone before taking my life. But the knocking continued until I had to open the door. There stood a boy with the face of spring, who gave me a gospel tract. As I looked at it, I knew that God had not forsaken me. I could not keep back the tears, but confessed my sins and asked for pardon. Praise the Lord, He saved me!”
The lad softly whispered in his father’s ear, “She’s the one!” Only then did the father know that God had sent his child to find a lost sheep by means of a tract!

This tract was sent by Clara to the evangelism sub-comm. Even when it rains, I really like the tract title. The little boy did not fail to carry out his Christian duty eventhough it was raining heavily on that day. How I admire his perseverance and enthusiam for the gospel. It really made me think how often have I overlooked the importance of gospel tract and its works in people’s lives. What have I done for the gospel sake? Have I done my best for Jesus? This tract is a good reminder to Christians. Yesterday Pastor Ki prayed "The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few". Prophet Isaiah said "Here am I Lord, send me".

I pray O Lord, that You will raise up passionate Christians, those that are willing to do Your work and will, those that are willing to take up the cross and follow You, those that are willing to give up their lives for the gospel sake, In Christ name, Amen.

Yesterday was Hope Bible-Presbyterian Church’s 21st Anniversary. Yeah!!! Blessed Anniversary to our beloved church. Wow, 21 years. It seems like a long time. It was first established with only a handful of members, and over the years has grown to about 100+ members now. Pastor Ed and Auntie Lehia were the first missionary couple to pastor Hope Church. They thought us firm doctrines and showed a good testimony to us. Looking back, how we thank the Lord for His sustainance over Hope church. God is so good to us. Every ministry has increase in numbers and in faith, every leaders were sharpen in faith through their service in various ministry, every members grow to love one another as God’s family…etc.

Hope Church has blessed so many people in so many ways. International students that came and go are able to bring back what they have learnt here back to their home country and make an impact wherever they are. Pastor Ki truly practise what he preach, his life shows his fruits. Auntie Myung has been such a wonderful "mother" to all the young people at church and also a good example to all the ladies. Both Pastor Ki and Auntie Myung has taught us how to be Christlike Christians. It’s such a blessing to have them in our midst for the past 8 years. Pastor Ki has indeed teached and preached from the Word of God. His heart is so passionate for all his flocks to be deeply rooted in the Word and walk according to God’s divine will. We prayed that God will bless both of them and grant them good health as they continue to serve the Lord for the many years to come.

Above all, Hope Church is still here today is all because of Christ. The reason for our existence is non other than to glorify God through our church. Christ is the head of Hope Church. We are all one body of Christ, functioning in our roles to strive for our best for God. Throughout the years, there are disagreements and flaws, and often we accidentally hurt one another through our actions and conversation. But, we manage to stay united and love one another despite our imperfection. I shared with a close friend last night that every member in church has different personalities and characther, and at times we do have clashes in our opinions and our ways of expression. But, we should never look at all these flaws, instead to LOVE one another, and to love means to accept each other’s imperfection as well, and to sharpen and build each other up in the knowledge of God. We learn from one another. Just like in Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. This year Hope church’s theme verse is taken from Galatian 5:16 "Walk in the Spirit". I really pray that we may be a Spirit filled church.

May God continue to bless Hope Church and provide for all her needs.   

John Bunyan wrote a book titled "The Pilgrim Progress" while he was in prison. He was put into jail for 12 years!!! Imagine that. The only thing that he has with him was 2 books, a Bible and a book about lives of men who had preached the gospel. One night he had a dream and wrote down this book and from then on, it has inspired many Christians. After I read the Sunday School version of this book, I cried because pilgirm’s journey to salvation really touched my heart. Pilgrim was heavily loaded with this burden on his back, and this burden is called ’sin’. He was so troubled and doesn’t not how to get rid of it. One day, he read a Bible and decided to leave his wife and children behind to find a way to get rid of the heavy load behind his back. He met Evangelist who told him the only way to get rid of his sin and be saved is "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved". So, off goes Pilgrim’s journey to look for the road to salvation. His journey was not an easy one, it was not a bed full of roses, it was not smooth sailing. He met with many hardships and trials which at times makes him feel tired and wanting to give up. But, along the hard paths of his journey, he met Mr.Good-Will to help him. Mr.Good-Will reminded Prilgrim of Satan’s fiery darts which brings destruction, but he asked Prilgrim to look at the cross where Jesus died and put on the whole armour of God. Then, he met Hopeful who reminded him of the promise of God that never fails. They travelled hard and long to reach the celestial city where the King and Prince reside. When they reach the gate, an angel greeted them and brought them in. And guess what, Pilgrim’s heavy load was lifted up from him and he found his way to the kingdom of God where his days are forever full of rejoicing music and praises to his heavenly King and Prince.

Well, I must say. John Bunyan wrote an excellent story than what I’ve written in my blog. That’s for sure. I would highly recommend this book for those who haven’t read it. Pilgrim’s Christian journey is indeed an encouragement and blessings for those who know of it. It shows how we as Christians go through that same journey too. At times, our sins burdened us and prevented us from coming before God. I too, often struggle to come before God because I felt so sinful and unworthy. But, that’s a lie from the devil that wants to keep us from praying to God. A good sister in Christ shared with me Hebrews 4:16 "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need". If we keep reminding ourselves of our sins, we are denying the work that Christ has done on the cross for us. The more we need to confess our sins and ask for forgiveness.

I remembered standing right in front of Adelaide Uni with Gillian. So many students passed us by as we were waiting for a friend. I told Gillian, I’m so thankful God chose me out of million His child to be. I can called Him my "Abba Father". How I really pray for the salvation of those who are unsaved. Charles Spurgeon said "Have you no wish for others to be save? Then you are not saved yourself. Be sure of that". Hmmm…which reminds me that I should do some tracting after exam. To all the uni students who are busy with assignments and exam preparation. Remember to honor your time to God, and He will honor you. Study hard for God’s glory. It’s your calling as a student.      

I’ve recently developed something called "panda eyes"….The cause: lack of sleep and late nights. The reason: Studying for my upcoming exam. I guess recently I sometimes sleep at 2am in the morning, and have to wake up EVERYDAY(except weekends) at 7am to walk this cute little girl to school. But, no complains. I really enjoyed my nanny job so far. Although I dread waking up so early in the morning (which some working people would go "now you know how we feel" or "we wake up even earlier than u" kindda comments), I still thank God for giving me this part time work. I reminded myself, this is for my Cambodia mission trip in 2008. Eventhough my dad says "don’t worry", "I will give you the money to go", I still refuse to take it, because it’s going to be my first mission trip, and I want to earn my own money for it. I want to use my own effort and hard work (walking a girl really isn’t hard work at all) to go for my first mission trip. God willing, I really pray that He will grant me the desires of my heart and open the door for me to go to Cambodia.

Back to "panda eyes". Well, I think I’ve never really had dark circles until I came to Australia. As I was walking this morning, I was thinking back about my childhood years and how dicipline my sis and I use to be. We used to go to bed really early, and woke up really early to go to school. What happen to that dicipline???? I guess as we grow older, there’s alot more complicated things than it used to be. Plus it’s always hard to be an international student. Having to go through a higher level of english and not knowing some weird accounting terms (*cough*), having to be independent and handle everything on our own, having to starve ourselves sometimes because of no time to cook…etc…But, as I compare the Juanita now and the Juanita two years ago, I really thank God that He has changed me and shaped me into more Christlikeness (there’s alot more rooms for improvements). I always believed that everyday is a moulding day, it’s a learning process. God is the potter, we are the clay. He takes us by His hands and mould us more and more into His image. How grateful I am for being His child. So unworthy, and yet God is so merciful and loving. He looked down from heaven and He claim me as His child.   

Romans 5:8 "But God commandeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us"

Proverbs 31:10-31 describe about a virtuous woman and the characteristics that she should have and how to carry herself. This is one of my favourite Bible text because it teaches how woman ought to be like.

Proverbs 31:10 "Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies."

Proverbs 31:26 "She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And in her tongue is the law of kindness."

Proverbs 31:30 "Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: But a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised."

As I look at all these verses, I pause to ponder and question myself whether how often have I kept these commandments. I pray that God will grant me the strength to be a virtuous woman in His sight. Afterall, the things that we do are accountable to God and not with men. As we just celebrated Mother’s Day yesterday, I remembered all the aunties at church who have showed virtuousness to the young ladies and really thank God for them. They truly set a good example to us and I pray that God will bless them in a special way.

As I remember my own mom, how I thank the Lord for her. Pastor Ki preached before that we did not choose to be born to this earth, or even choose to be born to a certain family that we want. But, we should praise the Lord in whatever life situation He places us in. Indeed, I’m thankful that God formed me in my mother’s womb and gave me such a wonderful family to share my love with. I’m grateful for all the things that my mom has taught me as I was growing up. She taught me good manners, how to show love and care, how to be strong and courageous, how to love God, how to not trouble others….she taught me all the things I need to know to be who I am now, and for that I give all the credits to my mom.

Pastor Ki called the women "fruitful vines". He prached that fruitful vines are caring and loving. When he mentioned that a mother’s unfailing love towards her child when they are sick really touched my heart. I cried. It reminded me of how much my mom has sacrificed for me. I held her hand on my hospital bed and asked for her forgiveness because I can no longer take good care of her anymore. God showed grace to my parents by giving me a second life to live, not me. That’s what I believed. He saw the tears on my parents’ eyes and the prayers that they cried out and answered them. This is the 3rd year being far away from home and not being able to celebrate Mother’s Day with my mom. I pray that God will bless my mom with good health and also all the aunties at church. May His angels watch over ever single one of you.

To all the mothers, "Happy Mother’s Day".      

为主来梦想, translate to english means = to dream for God. Just realised that I haven’t update my blog for a while. With piles of endless assignments and so far, have passed 2 exams. I’m on my way to graduation. Only 3 months and yes yes!!! God willing, my graduation in August. The upcoming exam in May is a tough one. I’ve been preety stress with this subject and studying externally does add on to my confusion over this subject. But, looking back, I know and believe that God has see me through my studies. So, He will see me through this subject too. The God that I believe in does not fail in His promises. He always sustains and grant peace to those who put their trust in Him.

People tell me that after graduation is the turning point in life. Studies is relaxing, but after graduation is the toughest point in life because that’s when you have to apply for jobs and go for interviews and get discourage by rejections from interviewers. To be honest, I think whatever career that we are in, the most important thing is to dare to dream for God. I always remind myself that God has a purpose in my life. What is the reason to live for, if I am not living for God?? A good speaker once gave a message where the main aim and goal in life is God. If we truly let God be the preeminence in our lives, then every other things that we need will automatically fall under this wonderful goal (Jesus Christ himself).

Do you have a dream? Well, I have, and it’s a simple one, all it takes is the step of faith. That is to dream for God, to give my life to the God that breath life into me. To my dear sisters and brothers in Christ who are unemployed, or starting a new job, or are already in a job, dream for God by using every minute to honour Him and glorify Him through your works, your thoughts, your speech and your heart. May God bless you richly in your service for Him.