What should you call yourself?

A church refers to a group of people of believe in Jesus Christ coming together to listen to God's word.

It is important to hear about Jesus being preached every Saturday or Sunday during the church service, because the church is ultimately about Jesus. You do not hear about Jesus only on Good Friday and Christmas (some churches do not even mention Jesus on these 'special' occasions–as they would call it). Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, focus on the Word of God, keep your mind on Jesus Christ. Let your ears not hear sermons in churches that are not about Christ, or indulge in rituals that draw you away from him who rescued you. It is never by our own strength that we are redeemed, we are called Christians because of Jesus Christ, who through his death saved us from death.

Flee from false teaching, run to biblical truth.

When the going gets tough

Everybody's scurrying around, looking flustered as they pull their hair to think of ideas, rushing through the paces of life to get things done. What a sight to behold at the end of the semester.

I'm in pretty much the same situation as everyone else. I have been finding it hard to rest like I did last semester. I know that I have to rest, but can I afford to? Papers to submit, responses to share, things to keep in check. It is easy to lose sight of God and the cross during such busy times. It becomes ever so convenient to sideline Jesus.

Good Friday–some say that it is more than just a holiday. But we do not need a special day to remind ourselves what Christ has done. It should always be fresh in our mind the scene of our Saviour on the cross. He did not die for us so that we may sideline him. Christ should rule in our hearts, but I know that it is hard to submit. It is my plea to God that I can be a humble servant of the Lord Jesus Christ.

As a student, working adult, stay-home mum, retiree, whatever your status, it is ever so important to put Christ first in our lives. One Lord, one Saviour, one resurrection. Only Jesus, nothing more, or less.

Executive Committee, Executive Board, or Both?

It's hard to make decisions when the choice isn't clear. Or in my case, when there's a "Both" option.

When I was rejected by my CCA for the Executive Board position, I was in some ways, glad. But having met the incoming president a couple of days back to explain to me why I wasn't selected, it was not because of my capabilities that I was rejected. He wanted me on the team, but was unsure if I could commit. After clarifying his doubts, which were largely true, he wanted me to reapply in the second round. My options are open again. And I have 6 more hours to make up my mind.

Yesterday, I was told and asked to be part of the Executive Committee for Regenerate, to plan for and oversee evangelistic events. It's something I'm more familiar with, and I know the people I'm going to work with much better. I am clear of the goals of Regen, and I am sure of their biblical doctrine. I will be serving fellow Christians.

It seems like the workload for both are about the same, with regen being slightly lighter–given that the events run once a month. "Both" seems like a viable option.

But, back to the heart. My heart. What is my motivation? What do I really want? Will it be godly if I promise that I can, when in fact I'm not sure? Would it be better to be sure and know what is godly and do it?

It can be hard to choose at times. I have to know where my heart lies, and do accordingly. I won't be right with God even if I am a leader in 2 student groups, but only through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I've made up my mind.

being truthful

Not too long ago, in fact just last week, I rushed through my application to be in the Executive Board in my CCA, to be the vice-president and head a team. I worked through the lengthy essays to answer some questions, a half-day assessment centre and an hour of interview. I received a call today to inform me that I wasn't selected. What a relief.

I signed up to be in the EB without knowing whether I could commit, and actually it was only yesterday that I realise I would not be able to. I do not want to be pushed to extreme of what I can handle and end up not having any space to breathe. There's so much that I want to do, and I have to know what is prudent.

I also started to think about why I did not get selected. Was it because of something I did during the assessment centre, or something I said during the interview? Not that I could think of any. What I am sure, and I'm very certain about this, is that I was just being myself during the 2 rounds of selection process. I did not hide the real me and put on a facade, or say things out of convenience just because it would be the easier way out. I know that I made the choice to remain truthful about everything, and whatever the outcome, it does not matter.

At least now I know that I'm not who they are looking for to fill the position, and I remained faithful to what I believe in.