A good bad day

Ironical Title for this entry.

yes, had a long off just before i'm to embark on a journey to Medan, Indonesia for a short 10-day. A relief in disguise i guess...

Am still worried, unassured and insecure, but i guess things will still go on, i suppose.

Relationship has start to be dreadful for me.

I too, suppose that it's seriously pointless to rattle on and on with the other party. It's seriously pointless. It just adds to my disappointment each and everytime. And, I ponder why is it always my fault.

Signing off with heartfelt pains.

Riverside Restaurant

Coming Tuesday going IPPT. don't know how well I'll fare. yeah, that's right, life as a HQ spec is just not that physically intensive.

Went to Riverside point indonesia restaurant. Food was great. i mean seriouly great. But weather's horrible. Was a cock-up making our (Jinghan and I) way to the place. This sua-ku me didn't know where on earth riverside point was (neither does han). Met her at Central Shopping Centre (near Eu Tong Sen Street) and it was still pouring like mad. Then we took a cab there which was like a stone's throw away. Anyway, the food really power and should try to eat there again. Thanks Dajie and jiefu for the treat. Xuan Xuan was smiling the whole evening in spite of the cold weather. So cute... If only God can bless me with a daughter like her in the future.

given up on ALL

I've given up on everything. seriously everything. I have lost all of my hope and all of my dreams. You caused it to me. I am seriously saddened and have been all these while after what was revealed to me.

Dreams are dreams and will still be dreams. The wait has to be long and it will be. That's why things do take place. Why am I such a fool as I've always been.

Love is just a complicated thing. I seriously want to put a full-stop to it but I just cannot.

Life's been miserable. NS sucks, life sucks, relationship sucks and everything else too. Even the "family" does not detest the wrongdoings but indirectly claims its righteousness. How can that and all these be happening?

I've been made a fool. You and all of you have been a great disappointment. And as the clock continues to tick, I can never know what the slash will make my blood splash and I just end my life and leave this town, this world. I don't care anymore because all have been lying and putting on a MASK.

I don't know what else you've been keeping from me but I believe there still are. It's just impossible that there's nothing else. Well, that's all for now. Written are thoughts, feelings and angst since the very day.

Boots On The Ground - More on Urban Ops

Call To Duty - Boots on The Ground

i am wowed by this. Watch it.

Coming Home Soon

Coming Home Soon
By Latch Key Kid

Where have all the young men gone?
They're leaving town, one by one
Johnny, come and get your gun
Father give your only son

Fearlessly they lay down their lives
Son, don't be afraid to die
You're fighting for the land that you love
Fighting for your God up above

When the bullets fall around you like rain
And the starry night has burst into flames
Remember you're the few, you're the brave
Remember what you're fighting to save

I know you'll be coming home soon
The war is over, it was on the evening news
Nobody's winning when it's life we have to lose
I know you'll be coming home soon, coming home soon

Victory can be bittersweet
Insurrection in the street
It never comes without a price
And never without sacrifice

Suicidal bombs in their cars
Wrap them up in stripes and stars
Johnny boy is coming home
For a soldier's burial

I know you'll be coming home soon
The war is over, it was on the evening news
Nobody's winning when it's life we have to lose
I know you'll be coming home soon, coming home soon

My Posting

What is a friend?

Yes, tell me what is a friend? http://www.dictionary.com tells me that a friend means that person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.

Can't help but when I reflected on what had happened. It means a great deal. Was having supper yesterday with them. Yeah, I understand it's not their fault, so yes, aunty, not ur fault. whahaha.... the crap about "boh sim" is just b/s that came out of my mouth. Pardon me. My mouth needed that exercise.

Yeah. Thought of it in many ways. Perhaps he has been wrong all the while. Perhaps that guy has been thinking friendship would still be possible. And that guy had so much hope that at least, the very least, friendship would persist. But it turned out the other way round. It wasn't what he expected at all.

Just close your eyes and imagine. My friend there got enlisted into NS. Prior to that, he broke up with a girl. She was still in his mind, all the while. But the other party thought he had changed heart so fast. A chain of events took place while my friend was prisoned and stranded on a pathetic island off the Singapore mainland. Guess what, he logged on to his online friend network website and realized that she has deleted him off the contact. How would he feel. Would you sympathise, empathise, pity or not feel anything at all? This wasn't just all. It isn't a full-stop yet. He too knew the friends of that girl, well they were all classmates after all. So those friends and him used to go out together to catch movies, laze around, eat, etc. This time, because of that girl, special arrangements had to be made. You know, those situations which you will commonly see in Mediacorp 8 dramas where it involves love relationships.

Nothing much to do before I go to my new unit, so I just blog. Waste time...


Signed off,
Francis

About Stress

Yes, some may claim that I may be siao to talk about such issues. Listen, I'm neither a psychologist nor a doctor of any related specialisation. The thing is that this issue of "stress" is itching me up and affecting many people. And more so, it seems to be the "in-thing" and the "in-word" more commonly used.

To my beloved friends out there, before I continue my so called crapping about how to reduce stress and more bullshit, please please please i beg you to take this short and simple test on stress. It means no harm to take right? So hit it... http://www.stressbusting.co.uk/quiz/quiz.asp
Here's a picture of how the website will look like.

Since most of my friends and peers belong to the "young adults" category, after reading much of the reviews and advices from what I believe are reliable sources, I have decided to share them on the web just for you guys. Just remember, grades in school are not EVERYTHING.

TOP 10 TIPS FOR BUSTING STRESS (information below courtesy of http://www.stressbusting.co.uk/articles/coping_10tips.asp)

What are the secrets of dealing with stress - and of relieving it? Two experts on stress -Dr Roger Henderson, GP and medical columnist; and agony aunt Ingrid Miller - each suggest five stressbusting techniques to get you started... First, Dr Roger Henderson with some top tips on beating stress. 1. KEEP A DIARY Keep a list - for at least a fortnight - of events, times, places and people that seem to make you feel more stressed. You will probably be surprised to find that a pattern soon emerges; and this may be linked to

time pressure, personality clashes, inappropriate demands or simply trying to do too many things at once. Once you have identified your pressure points you can move on to the following solutions...

2. TALK
Talk through your diary with a good friend or your partner - even the act of discussing things often makes you feel better. Ask for impartial advice as to how to ease the problems that you have discovered, or choose the sort of stressful situations that you have identified in which to use the following relaxation techniques.

3. LEARN HOW TO RELAX
•Practise deep-breathing techniques such as slowly inhaling while counting to five; hold your breath for five seconds then breathe out slowly. Repeat this 10 times when feeling stressed, concentrating on nothing but your breathing.
•Stretch the muscles of your neck and shoulders by keeping your shoulders level and trying to touch each shoulder with your ear. Look right up at the ceiling, down at the floor and then rotate each shoulder in a wide circle. Repeat five times. Open and close your jaw widely after each time since stress often causes tenseness in the jaw area.
• Take time out. For five minutes every hour, try to 'shut down' and think of nothing but your perfect situation. This could be a dream holiday, ideal partner or simply thinking about doing nothing at all. You will be surprised at how effectively this can lower stress levels.

4. EXERCISE REGULARLY
You do not have to be a gym freak to get the stress-beating benefits of exercise. Even 20 minutes of brisk walking three times a week will help to reduce stress as well as promoting restful sleep.

5. PLAN BREAKS IN YOUR DAY
The aim here is to allow time for the unexpected (which, as we all know, will happen!). Get up 15 minutes earlier than you think you need to and prepare for the day without rushing. Even better, get things ready the night before. Try to have 20 minutes in the morning and afternoon that is exclusively 'your' time, in which you can do whatever you want, even if it is simply sitting doing nothing. Look forward to these times when things get busy and if you are unable to use them always remember to 'catch up' later on.

AND ONE THING NOT TO DO...
One approach, on the other hand, to avoid, is that of using smoking and alcohol as crutches to help you cope - in the long run they simply make stress worse. Drinking more to 'calm your nerves' is a slippery slope.

• Dr Henderson is a GP and medical columnist who is a regular contributor to The Sunday Times and other national papers and magazines. His book, 'Stress Beaters - 100 Proven Ways to Manage Stress' is published by Metro Books at £7.99.

...AND FIVE MORE SIMPLE STRESS RELIEVERS

Ingrid Miller offers five handy stressbusting techniques to use in everyday situations…

1. STRETCH
Sitting upright on a chair, and keeping your back straight, extend your arms out in front of you as far as possible. Hold for ten seconds. Repeat, with your arms behind you. Then hold on to the sides of your chair and push your body upwards. Feel your spine stretch. Hold for ten. Now stretch arms to the ceiling, to release tension in back and shoulders. Relax and shake your arms.

2. USE SCENT TO IMPROVE YOUR MOOD
Certain aromas are thought to activate the production of the brain's feel-good chemical serotonin [although one recent research study suggests that the benefits claimed for aromatherapy may derive from the power of suggestion. Ed.]. Drip a few drops of the following aromatherapy oils on a tissue to sniff when you feel stress levels rising: jasmine, neroli, lavender, chamomile, vetiver, clary sage.

3. DE-CLUTTER
Mess creates confusion and a sense of loss of power. If your desk/home/car is messy and disorganised, have a good clear out and tidy up. You'll instantly feel more in control.

4. CHANGE THE HABIT
Many stresses are habitual. If you start to feel anxious or stressed out, do something out of character. Stop what you're doing and do something else. Or take a minute to take stock and work out why you're feeling uptight.

5. THINK POSITIVE
Use 'affirmations' - positive strands of thought put into words. Repeating, 'I am a loving and much loved person', can work wonders. Say it and believe it. And it will become true.

• Ingrid Miller is the agony aunt of Essentials Magazine.




And to caution those who think being stressed is ok and a small issue, do take note of the following. (Information below courtesy of http://www.stress.org/topic-effects.htm)

Effects Of Stress

Stress is difficult for scientists to define because it is a highly subjective phenomenon that differs for each of us. Things that are distressful for some individuals can be pleasurable for others. We also respond to stress differently. Some people blush, some eat more while others grow pale or eat less. There are numerous physical as well as emotional responses as illustrated by the following list of some 50 common signs and symptoms of stress.

1. Frequent headaches, jaw clenching or pain		26. Insomnia, nightmares, disturbing dreams
2. Gritting, grinding teeth		27. Difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts
3. Stuttering or stammering		28. Trouble learning new information
4. Tremors, trembling of lips, hands		29. Forgetfulness, disorganization, confusion
5. Neck ache, back pain, muscle spasms		30. Difficulty in making decisions.
6. Light headedness, faintness, dizziness		31. Feeling overloaded or overwhelmed.
7. Ringing, buzzing or "popping sounds		32. Frequent crying spells or suicidal thoughts
8. Frequent blushing, sweating		33. Feelings of loneliness or worthlessness
9. Cold or sweaty hands, feet		34. Little interest in appearance, punctuality
10. Dry mouth, problems swallowing		35. Nervous habits, fidgeting, feet tapping
11. Frequent colds, infections, herpes sores		36. Increased frustration, irritability, edginess
12. Rashes, itching, hives, "goose bumps"		37. Overreaction to petty annoyances
13. Unexplained or frequent "allergy" attacks		38. Increased number of minor accidents
14. Heartburn, stomach pain, nausea		39. Obsessive or compulsive behavior
15. Excess belching, flatulence		40. Reduced work efficiency or productivity
16. Constipation, diarrhea		41. Lies or excuses to cover up poor work
17. Difficulty breathing, sighing		42. Rapid or mumbled speech
18. Sudden attacks of panic		43. Excessive defensiveness or suspiciousness
19. Chest pain, palpitations		44. Problems in communication, sharing
20. Frequent urination		45. Social withdrawal and isolation
21. Poor sexual desire or performance		46. Constant tiredness, weakness, fatigue
22. Excess anxiety, worry, guilt, nervousness		47. Frequent use of over-the-counter drugs
23. Increased anger, frustration, hostility		48. Weight gain or loss without diet
24. Depression, frequent or wild mood swings		49. Increased smoking, alcohol or drug use
25. Increased or decreased appetite		50. Excessive gambling or impulse buying

As demonstrated in the above list, stress can have wide ranging effects on emotions, mood and behavior. Equally important but often less appreciated are effects on various systems, organs and tissues all over the body, as illustrated by the following diagram.

There are numerous emotional and physical disorders that have been linked to stress including depression, anxiety, heart attacks, stroke, hypertension, immune system disturbances that increase susceptibility to infections, a host of viral linked disorders ranging from the common cold and herpes to AIDS and certain cancers, as well as autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. In addition stress can have direct effects on the skin (rashes, hives, atopic dermatitis, the gastrointestinal system (GERD, peptic ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis) and can contribute to insomnia and degenerative neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease. In fact, it's hard to think of any disease in which stress cannot play an aggravating role or any part of the body that is not affected (see stress effects on the body stress diagram) or. This list will undoubtedly grow as the extensive ramifications of stress are increasingly being appreciated. Additional information is available at Current and Past Stress Scoops, Current and Past Newsletters and elsewhere on www.stress.org

And for Christians, just remember, whatever the health magazines and reviews may write. Yes, indeed, I rekon that they are truly useful. But there's still one God - our Father, who can give us rest and make a way for us even when we are heavy-laden. It's our individual decision as to whether we want to surrender EVERYTHING to Him and let Him rebuild the "tomorrows" for us. Only thru SURRENDERING and telling God that we are serious in allowing the Holy Spirit to take control of our lives and emotions, then by and by the issue of stress will be minimal. Moreover, our bodies are the holy temples of God, it's thereby even more important to take care of our mental health so as to bring glory to God's name to others in spite of whatever situations we are in, be it in school or at our workplaces.

Great Acting Justified in Local Film "Cages"

Yes, indeed, I'm too free these days due to block leave given to me by the SAF. Yes yes, all the crap about "it is a privilege, not an entitlement". Ok whatever that happens...

So I was too energetic and I could not sleep, therefore, i glued myself to the computer and began looking at official websites of movies. Well, maybe some might think it's a weird thing to do but, like I say earlier on, I just want to pass time.


Chanced upon this film which I liked and watched twice. And I thought the main character of the film was just a normal human being - a healthy boy, perfectly fine. But when i clicked on the "behind the scenes" photo gallery of the film's official website, i was stunned, totally. Fwah! Maybe that boy (by the way his name is Dickson Tan), was probably posing for the still camera. No! Guess what, I clicked on a link to YouTube, which showed me a "making off cum trailer" of the film. That guy is seriously visually impaired boy.

All I can say is, kudos to the crew. For crew members to communicate with him, whoa, not an easy task definitely. I used to be crewing as a freelancer before my ah gong enlisted me into NS, and I know how painful it is most of the times to communicate.

Watch the making of, simply just click the "play" button. And really, watch the film if possible. O yes, the photos you see... they're just awesome. Can't wait to be back crewing?

Note: Photos courtesy of Cages Production Team

an awaited post...

not anymore.

not anymore of this and that. totally no more. i can't help it but to really let go of all these. yes, i will miss them. but so? well, life goes on...

booked out @ approx 1200hrs, Friday 6th Jul 07. gonna book in @ 2015hrs, Sun 8th Jul 07.
someone tell me how? no dates? well, life goes on...

am realizing how surface things are. seriously... also, i am realizing that things may seem simple on the outside, but it's seriously complicated on the inside.

time goes slow back at Tekong Island, but it simply isn't when it comes to time during book out. well life goes on.

my photos taken just with her used to appear in quantity in her friendster and blog, it isn't now. seriously. why? i chanced upon her friendster page, can't help it but disappoint myself.

Sometimes gifts can just move people's heart, make him or her smile or even make him or her feel loved.

perhaps that's why.

and so sometimes it's impossible to throw away anything - simply because he or she can't bear to.

what a conclusion.

of shock...

yeah to you whoever it is, first and foremost, I just feel that whatever you have been doing is such a loser-attitude. whatever drawings about a dog, a dog with a cigarette, and a dog who is a bastard. whoever you are, whatever you do, i just feel that you're such a boy... you behave like one. you act like one. so childish. i cannot stand it. oh come on, my dear friend, how old are you? a primary school kid or what? i seriously wonder your maturity level.

o yes, Julie, i would like to say a very very big thank you to you. You've been such a great friend. And after that phone call from you, seriously, after hearing what you told me and what you know, i am seriously very disturbed by certain facts and at the same time, disappointed at such childish behaviour of him, or whoever, "you". right.... whoever you are.

and it came upon my head that i really can't believe that he, that guy, can behave weridly this way. Ranger, or rather lone ranger, i can't help but say that. and yeah... sometimes i wonder why i should be helping people out when in the end people do all those crap to me. politically unsafe or are they politically unsure. yeah, perhaps what she meant was totally right, so sweet of him to do that, yeah. i just can't help but agree because for a matter of fact, i can't do it. or maybe i am not a person fit enough to do it. and ya, i just came back from JJ's shoot and i cannot get to sleep after the chat with Julie, ya...this time seriously can't get to sleep. I met with someone in the school's management just some days ago, and i can confidently say that this guy did it. did what? guess... ya... he gave me away to this someone from the school's management. and you know what? i am sure it's you. hear me my friend (or foe from now), i think what you did is childish. and right... i am unsure if i should say this. well, i see couples all around. just remember, especially to all peeps out there, if you are attached, do not, i repeat, do not try to woo the attached because it really breaks people's heart. i just cannot ta-han.

i've been thinking of so many issues, since the 1st to the 2nd to the 3rd to the last... should i be the one giving up? should i be the one letting go? what if the other does not do anything about this situation (the guy who gave me away). how? i'm confused, depressed, disturbed, maybe want to punch him (but i guess not...why punch? let's not waste my time to such a loner)

and i pray that when Julie speaks to her, she will understand. really...hopefully.

the thing i guess is that i have to "Close One Eye"
should i or should i not?


Francis,
In a v v bad mood

of shock...

yeah to you whoever it is, first and foremost, I just feel that whatever you have been doing is such a loser-attitude. whatever drawings about a dog, a dog with a cigarette, and a dog who is a bastard. whoever you are, whatever you do, i just feel that you're such a boy... you behave like one. you act like one. so childish. i cannot stand it. oh come on, my dear friend, how old are you? a primary school kid or what? i seriously wonder your maturity level.

o yes, Julie, i would like to say a very very big thank you to you. You've been such a great friend. And after that phone call from you, seriously, after hearing what you told me and what you know, i am seriously very disturbed by certain facts and at the same time, disappointed at such childish behaviour of him, or whoever, "you". right.... whoever you are.

and it came upon my head that i really can't believe that he, that guy, can behave weridly this way. Ranger, or rather lone ranger, i can't help but say that. and yeah... sometimes i wonder why i should be helping people out when in the end people do all those crap to me. politically unsafe or are they politically unsure. yeah, perhaps what she meant was totally right, so sweet of him to do that, yeah. i just can't help but agree because for a matter of fact, i can't do it. or maybe i am not a person fit enough to do it. and ya, i just came back from JJ's shoot and i cannot get to sleep after the chat with Julie, ya...this time seriously can't get to sleep. I met with someone in the school's management just some days ago, and i can confidently say that this guy did it. did what? guess... ya... he gave me away to this someone from the school's management. and you know what? i am sure it's you. hear me my friend (or foe from now), i think what you did is childish. and right... i am unsure if i should say this. well, i see couples all around. just remember, especially to all peeps out there, if you are attached, do not, i repeat, do not try to woo the attached because it really breaks people's heart. i just cannot ta-han.

i've been thinking of so many issues, since the 1st to the 2nd to the 3rd to the last... should i be the one giving up? should i be the one letting go? what if the other does not do anything about this situation (the guy who gave me away). how? i'm confused, depressed, disturbed, maybe want to punch him (but i guess not...why punch? let's not waste my time to such a loner)

and i pray that when Julie speaks to her, she will understand. really...hopefully.

the thing i guess is that i have to "Close One Eye"
should i or should i not?


Francis,
In a v v bad mood

How to Build God’s Confidence in Our 12? October 17, 2006

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Here are William’s Personal Applications for Message 10: How to Build God’s Confidence in our 12?

In message 10, we want to explore how to build Confidence into our 12? Before we can even begin to talk about building confidence, we need to first recognize that the confidence we are discussing here is not a confidence that comes from ourselves, as in how capable we are… We are referring to a confidence that comes from the Lord who is living in our lives and deep within our spirits… We need to first recognize that it is about God’s grace at work in our lives that we are able to achieve great things for Him. That confidence comes from the Lord…

1. Know God’s Mercy and recognize that it is not by your own Merit

Hence the first thing to do in order to build confidence in our 12 is to help our 12 know God’s Mercy. I was deeply touched when I read Chapter 10 of Pastor Cesar’s book on the 52 teachings for the G-12 Meetings. I felt that our Great Grandfather shared one of the deepest insights about the grace of God that I have ever heard. The way he uses the story of Mephibosheth (the grandson of King Saul) totally open my spiritual understanding to see what Grace of God is all about. The story that he quoted is as follows:

Mephibosheth was a man who had a hard life. Although he was the grandson of King Saul, he was hurt deeply in his life and began to think that he was a mistake. Saul was the first king of Israel, but because of disobedience, he and his children all died on the same day. Mephibosheth was five years old when the maid heard the news of the deaths. In the midst of all the bitter excitement, she was running hysterically and tripped, causing the boy to fall down and severely damage both of his feet. This accident left the boy lame. This misfortune left a mark on that child’s life, which also left him feeling abandoned. His father, uncles, and grand father were all dead, while he was crippled. Anyone would think that such a life has no meaning. But the life of this child has become the voice of nourishment for many people.

When David had already become king of Israel, he wanted to be merciful to Saul’s house. They told him about the grandson of the former King Mephibosheth. He was also the son of Jonathan, David’s friend. The first thing King David said to him was, ” ‘Do not be afraid because I will surely show you mercy for the sake of your father Jonathan, whom I love. I will give back to you all of the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.’ The boy humbled himself and asked, ‘Who is your servant that you look at a dead dog like me?’ “

This act is an illustration of God’s grace, in the same way it is poured out on each one of us. It offers us dignity when we feel worthless.

Grace is the unmerited favor of God bestowed upon each one of us. It is not a payment people receive for something they’ve earned. Grace gives people dignity, improves their lifestyle, ensures families, and opens the door to blessings in their lives… We must understand that the prosperity comes, not by the company in which we are, not by our work or the possibilities, but that it comes to our life when we believe. All of God’s riches are within your reach; all you need to do is extend your hands and say: “Lord, I believe that they are for me.”

2. Know that God is for you and realize that you need not Fear

One of the reasons of why one is lack of self confidence is due to the issue of low self-esteem. When we have a low self-esteem, we will feel inferior to others and we will lose the confidence to try even if we can. The enemy will try to plant thoughts of failures and thoughts of doubts in people’s minds like seeds. If we are not careful, we will allow such seeds to grow in our lives, especially when we have been beaten up by different adversities, or exposed to great trials…. Don’t let your past or your fears take you away from the love that God wants to show you. Fear is more than a feeling; it is the manifestation of a demonic spirit which God can set us free from as we receive the Word of God.

Romans 8:31 says, “What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?”

Romans 8:35, 37 says, “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? …. No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”

We need to realize that we need not fear because God will always support us and He will not let us face the battle alone… But in Christ and through Christ, we shall be conquerors and overcome whatever difficulties that we face. While we may not always get the results of what we hope to see, we must trust that God is in control and He will bless us with victory according to His eternal purposes… So be brave to try whatever God ask you to do and know that God will see through what He assigned you to do… Do not fear, but have faith to believe that God will lead us into triumphant victory!!!

3. Know that you are a Child of God and receive God’s Blessings
God’s blessings are real, and as a loving father he tells us, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him” (1 Corinthians 2:9)…… If we know the great riches that God has planned for us, as His children, we will be able to trust our future into His loving hands with no worries…. We need to trust in our Heavenly Father that He has our best interests in His heart and He wants us to flourish and be fruitful.

Sometimes, we struggle with the situations in our lives and become uncertain if God will really bless us? This is especially so when we experience difficulties despite everything that we are doing seemed to be according to God’s will… When we experience growth and see fruits in our lives, and then suddenly, we face much difficulties coming along our way… If we are not careful, we may misunderstand God’s intention totally when we face all the trials in our lives…

John 15:1,2 says, “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.”

You see, Jesus is the Vine and God our Heavenly father is the Gardener. Our Father in Heaven is always busy cutting off those branches that bears no fruits and for those bearing fruits, he prunes. What does that means, when we sin against him and does not bear fruits, the Lord will discipline us and cut off all the unwanted “sins” in our lives. When we are growing well and bearing fruits in our lives for the Lord, He will still prune us by cutting off any parts that may hinder us to be even more fruitful. This is what the Father as the Vinedresser would do for all the branches that come from the true Vine, Jesus Christ.

So be confident and know that God your Father has great plans for you… Plans to prosper you and make you fruitful….

Conclusion
God is faithful to His word in each one of us. In His mercy, the Lord brings us to Him to heal our wounds, to give us back what the enemy has taken away, and to enjoy each one of His promises. Jeremiah 29:11 says “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Trust in the Lord and place your confidence in God.

Source of the above message: Message 10
(Taken from the book by Cesar Castellanos D, 52 Teachings for the G12 Meetings)
Teaching 9: Forming Confident Leaders
The words below are extracts from Pastor Cesar’s book itself…

Mephibosheth was a man who had a hard life. Although he was the grandson of King Saul, he was hurt deeply in his life and began to think that he was a mistake. Saul was the first king of Israel, but because of disobedience, he and his children all died on the same day. Mephibosheth was five years old when the maid heard the news of the deaths. In the midst of all the bitter
excitement, she was running hysterically and tripped, causing the boy to fall down and severely damage both of his feet. This accident left the boy lame. This misfortune left a mark on that child’s life, which also left him feeling abandoned. His father, uncles, and grand father were all dead, while he was crippled. Anyone would think that such a life has no meaning. But the life of this child has become the voice of nourishment for many people.

1. Knowing God’s Mercy
When David had already become king of Israel, he wanted to be merciful to Saul’s house. They told him about the grandson of the former King Mephibosheth. He was also the son of Jonathan, David’s friend. The first thing King David said to him was, ” ‘Do not be afraid because I will surely show you mercy for the sake of your father Jonathan, whom I love. I will give back to you all of the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.’ The boy humbled himself and asked, ‘Who is your servant that you look at a dead dog like me?’ ” This act is an illustration of God’s grace, in the same way it is poured out on each one of us. It offers us dignity when we feel worthless.

2. Be free from the Spirit of Fear and Inferiority
The root of Saul’s problem originated from his low self-esteem. Although everyone around him praised him for his stature, and being the most handsome person in all of Israel, he felt like the most insignificant person in the world…. Fear is more than a feeling; it is the manifestation of a demonic spirit which God can set us free from as we receive the Word of God.

3. Receiving Grace & the Inheritance
Grace is the unmerited favor of God bestowed upon each one of us. It is not a payment people receive for something they’ve earned. Grace gives people dignity, improves their lifestyle, ensures families, and opens the door to blessings in their lives… We must understand that the prosperity comes, not by the company in which we are, not by our work or the possibilities, but that it comes to our life when we believe. All of God’s riches are within your reach; all you need to do is extend your hands and say: “Lord, I believe that they are for me.”

4. Enjoy your Blessing, do not accept failure and Believe you are a Child of God
God’s blessings are real, and as a loving father he tells us, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him” (1 Corinthians 2:9)…… The enemy plants thoughts in people’s minds like seeds. The best soil for such seeds (of accepting the idea that one is a failure) to grow in is the lives of people who have been beaten up by different adversities, or exposed to great trials…. Don’t let your past or your fears take you away from the love that God wants to show you.

Conclusion
God is faithful to His word in each one of us. In His mercy, the Lord brings us to Him to heal our wounds, to give us back what the enemy has taken away, and to enjoy each one of His promises.

Have a blessed week!
Ps William

yeah...not being able to see and/or talk is just so much like a torture

Crackin' Knuckles and More

Posted by Nicholas DiNubile, M.D.

on Thu, Oct 26, 2006, 12:27 pm PDT

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In my last blog entry, I talked about noisy bones and joints. One other joint sound that I am often asked about is that well-known sound that is made when someone cracks their knuckles. Is this something good? Is it dangerous in any way?

We are not entirely sure what causes that noise, but most of us believe that the sound is elicited from small gas bubbles popping or bursting when under pressure. As you know some find it very easy to repetitively create the sound, and some even get addicted to doing this. While it may be annoying to those around us, and of great concern to many parents, most orthopedic surgeons believe that there is no harm in cracking your knuckles. I believe that an occasional knuckle crack is fine and can be combined with some simple stretches. I do not however suggest that you do this all day long especially if you are already hypermobile or loose jointed.

Another similar popping sensation occurs with spinal manipulation that is done by many chiropractors and/or osteopathic physicians. This noise is also not well understood, but is also believed to be due to small gas bubbles popping or bursting under pressure. It too is safe. Many cringe at the sound, but I welcome it when my back is adjusted. It seems to help loosen me up a little, even temporarily.

Do you crack your knuckles or get your back cracked? Do you think it can help, or harm? Please share your stories.

sighs

after reading one article from the web...ya...i think i got to agree...
i'm just so lazy to extract and paste it here. but here's how it goes.
i think that it's just gonna remain like this, and it's confirmed for now that it's going to be at PSI40, never gonna be any higher. PSI40 means PSI40. won't drop one...

So...i was mentioned in the previous post that there might be that very little possibility....well...i guess that very little possibility will be gone...not even there...can't even see...

DEVASTATED

and sometimes it's like during this time at around 4.35am...

and things get really screwed up on my mind. i keep on thinking why have i gotten myself into such a situation. why?!?!?!??!

the situation is just like a stone in a canal... if the stone keeps on rolling on and on, it will definitely gather no moss.... likewise, i keep on thinking and keep on trying...no point.... in the end there's still most probably never gonna be thru....and perhaps i am just praying for that 0.0000001 percent of possibility?

what to do?

medicine is killing me...
medicine is making me so like ....FAKE!

and yeah...planning is killing me...

and like when i sometimes pluck my courage up...it always fail in that way?
i know things would NEVER happen...but why am i still so like damn concerned?

sometimes i thought it would be good never to be concerned....never to care...never to talk...never to do anything...
but it's like i just can't help it when it comes to this and that.

sometimes i wish i could leave this school...
sometimes i wish i could just get memory lost and forget everything except God...
but reality is....what are the chances of all these coming true.
what is the chance of having what i hope and desire for come true? answer is none...and never.

and when i asked. i think i was so like stupid to add in and throw in other questions because i got myself more shit? perhaps RX was right...

http://www.fcbc.org.sg/christmas/

vISIt IT!

What i did today?

O ya...i went for a wedding dinner! my cousin's wedding!
yeah. When will mine be? long time to come ar.
check out the cute little boy..

standards, just like what i will always yell at cadets. "I WANT THE ******* STANDARD FROM YOU UNDERSTAND?!?!?!??!"

YEAH...i am telling myself this, yes this time to myself...I want STANDARD from MYSELF.

behavioural problems
speech and linguistic problems
attitude problems
arghhghghghg

i really really love you.
i really really want to spend time with you.
but i'm so sorry that i can't.
i'm missing you so much, i hope you would but i know what's on your mind

God is Good, all the time, everytime

xpect the unxpected.

Got so disappointed after being bombarded by lecturers during the format pitch for bad budgeting (that's why i can never be a businessman), was so bloody scared that i might just got the group into some deep shit. went to al-ameen, thinking so much on the way, about the pitch and something else. both equally stressful...both equally important to me, but why? don't ask me... i just allow my heart to take me into thinking, wherever i am, whatever it is. and so i was praying like mad deep in my heart that time.

so well, today, God provided me a way, something which is more than what i expected. Thank You and i praise You for all You've done.

was sitting down there just now. one look, it was so painful. so damn painful. i asked, even though i knew but it turned out bad. i called but it somehow ended fast. really fast. so fast. just can't help it. and i just don't understand a single thing. why?

so what are tears for? stressful person? suicidal person? depressed person? lost? or what? whatever you name it... yes... it is.

and so why people suddenly eat so much? just like what that normally special doctors would say. "these are symptons of ..... name it...." i am having that... yeah.... but so what? who knows? who cares? you or You?

u r there but then...

i am lost...

no chance...don't even stand one...

till now they don't heal...i don't think they will ever be...

bullshit

more often than not, being frank is just bullshit.
more often than not, when something serious is being said - people often do not believe.
more often than not, when things go wrong - i have to fakefully admit that whatever i said was joke.
and more often than not, i am often caught in a dilemma and i am a bullshit.

thanks!

sighs a million times and still it will never be enough

some racist joke

wa biang....very funny la...
Note: Coarse language

well did finish some stuff but can't get to sleep.
ya...

i hate it when i can't get to sleep.

You.

sighs, there's a spirit of confusion around. i just don't understand why. ... tell me why?
perhaps i am over sensitive just like what my friend says.

what to do? sometimes i feel like a shit doing something.
i don't understand la.

A CONFUSED ME.

sighs, there's a spirit of confusion around. i just don't understand why. ... tell me why?
perhaps i am over sensitive just like what my friend says.

what to do? sometimes i feel like a shit doing something.
i don't understand la.

A CONFUSED ME.

eMPOWER mE

Empower Me
Claire Cloninger, David T. Clydesdale

Key: C

Verse 1:
   C          F 
Nobody knows how weak I am,
 C 
better than You;
               F 
Nobody sees all of my needs,
C 
better than You.
     F               Em        Am 
And nobody has the power to change me,
     Dm7                  E 
from what I was born to be.
F                      C     Am 
Jesus be strong in my weakness,
Dm7     G 
empower me!


Chorus:
C  G    Am           Dm7 
Empower me, like a rushing river
G                 C 
flowing to the sea.
                 F 
Lord, send Your Holy Spirit
G                      A7 
flowing now through me.
           Dm7               G 
Till I'm living as Your child,
E                 Am 
victorious and free,
          Dm7               G 
send the power of Your love,
        C 
empower me.


Verse 2:
Nobody's eyes see through my soul,
better than Yours;
Nobody's love can make me whole,
no one but Yours.
And nobody has the power to lift me,
to reach for eternity.
Jesus break through all my defences,
empower me.

©1983, 1984 John T. Benson Publishing Company (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc., 741 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin TN 37067)
All rights reserved. International copyright secured.
CCLI song #101874

waiting

worried. doing something at the same time.

so what time is it now.

oh well.... life is hectic these days.
have been missing church services.
i am missing hall 10.
i am missing Him.
and i am missing You.

1 more month or so.... shooting starts.
how much $$$ i get from SFC, i don't know.

let's pray for the best and i'm am waiting because i am worried.

how i hope i can build a family like this

Celebrating the Family

Do you feel like you are left out as a family member or you can’t along well with your family? As part of the Celebrate the Family Festival, Reverend Simon Yee talks about loving and honouring our families and why we live in a family.

Family is God’s idea. God has it designed so that we are born and to be raised in a family. For many of us, the only time we leave the family is when we get married and start a new family of our own. But “leaving” the family doesn’t mean that you are no longer part of the original family you were born in. It simply means that now you have one of your own to treasure and grow with. I believe that Jesus would understand and celebrate his family well. He could have possibly started His ministry much earlier. Imagine, would Jesus not make a bigger impact, achieving more grounds with 12 solid years instead of 3 years? These days we have millionaire footballers that are under 21 years of age! Perhaps knowing WHY is not half important as knowing WHERE Jesus was in those 30 years of his life? I am certain that Jesus was celebrating the family. In John 19:25-27, one cannot help but marvel at Jesus final desire while suffering on the cross. In his mind, there was one thing he had to do when he saw his earthly mother standing near the Cross and his one final act of fidelity was to ensure that his mother would be taken care of before he goes back to his Heavenly Father! Family means so much to Jesus and if that is so, it should be the same for us. But what is God’s desire for the Family? Here are a few pointers I would like to share with all of you,

1. God desires that the family is a place to Learn about God. In Deuteronomy 6:6-7, the scripture sets a pattern that help us to relate the Word of God to our children by emphasising the importance of parents teaching the bible to their children, as commanded by God. The church cannot be used to escape from this responsibility. Instead, eternal truths are the most effective and best learned in a loving environment of a God-fearing home. Of course, it takes much effort but at the end of the day, it’s worth the while. 2. God desires that the family is a place to Live and Grow. If our faith in Christ is real, it will usually prove itself at home and in our relationships with those who know us best. Children and parents have a responsibility to care for each other. Children should honour their parents even if they are demanding and unfair whereas parents should teach and not be afraid to correct or discipline their children should they display any negative attitude and behaviour. In Proverbs 12:1, the bible clearly states, “Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. But he who hates correction is stupid”. 3. God desires that the family is a place to Love and Govern. Apostle Paul warned about the last days when people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, disobedient to their parents and etc rather than lovers of God. The family is a precious sanctum where love is to be shared and experienced by its members. God also designed the family where he admonishes in Ephesians 6:2-4, "Honour your father and mother" - which is the first commandment with a promise - "that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth." Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Hence, we can all celebrate the family by • Thanking God for our family • Taking time to be with family members •Let us celebrate and have a delightful time with our family, shall we?

Reverend Simon Yee is a Network Pastor. He also oversees the respective ministry and departments, namely Filipino Ministry, FCBC’s Corporate Communications, Wedding Services and Hospitality.

Ok...long time no c

ok it's really been some long time since i've updated my blog. it's a blog. want to know more about me or find out how i am, just give me a ring or sms lar... or even want to meet me. hahaha. singapore quite small. technology quite advanced.

so riggggghhhhtt, many things have passed for me for approx. 2 months. first, started working for Splash Zone, a kids show. and yes, where's my pay?! learnt to yell at children but not love them. learn to make fun of them instead of taking care of them. learnt to treat them like how i treat my cadets back in henderson. shiok. hahahaa. but because of all these bad stuff that i've done, i've spoilt a total of 2 mobile phones which were drowned in the waters.

ok, so now right, gonna talk on how ibp progresses for my team. actually rigghhht, things have been both fun and stressed la. just went for the 1st location recee with adam, louis, khien and st. whoa! just like what chandler said, it would be fun but then righhhtt it's damn tiring. imagine, left house at 6+am and returned home close to 12 midnight. madness!!! but then right, it's still the starting, haven't shoot yet. shoot righhhttt, is definitely gonna be more and more siong.

so, have been also stressed thinking about that some thing and that some issues. stressing me up seriously, especially during this so called holiday season. whatever la huh... sometimes things that i just do really stupid. dunno what to say. when i think of it, arh...i just do. but after i do it, wah lau, the hokkien phrase is "really have to tio meh", aka really deserved to be scolded. you say i too much free time, not really...but then...how do i put it...hmm...i just felt nice doing it lor. i just feel nice helping people lor. i just feel nice seeing people happy lor (hopefully la huh). certain things cannot be forced, i know... but to say to stop doing it is really a madness thing to do. saying is easy, but doing it is so difficult. chatting is such a nice pasttime, but then the aftermath of chatting is really so pain, well at least to me, i dun know if you feel the same. (well...probably not)

have not been to church for ages. and ya...really ages. i miss hall 10.

what can i do?
what do i need to do?
how can things get better?

Great Recent Speech by the Israeli PM....

Subject: Great Recent Speech by the Israeli PM....

"Ladies and gentlemen, leaders of the world. I, the Prime Minister

of Israel,am speaking to you from Jerusalem in the face of

the terrible pictures from Kfar Kana.Any human heart,

wherever it is, must be sickened and recoil at the sight of

such pictures.

"There are no words of comfort that can mitigate the enormity

of this tragedy.Still,I am looking you straight in the eye and

telling you that the State of Israel will continue its military
campaign in Lebanon.

"The Israel Defense Forces will continue to attack targets

from which missiles and Katyusha rockets are fired at
hospitals,old age homes and kindergartens in Israel.

I have instructed the security forces and the IDF to

continue to hunt for the Katyusha stockpiles and launch

sites from which these savages are bombarding the

State of Israel.

"We will not hesitate, we will not apologize and we will

not back off. If they continue to launch missiles into

Israel from Kfar Kana, we will continue to bomb Kfar Kana.

"Today, tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. Here,there
and everywhere.The children of Kfar Kana could now be

Sleeping peacefully in their homes, unmolested, had the

agents of the devil not taken over their land and turned

the lives of our children into hell.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it's time you understood: the Jewish

state will no longer be trampled upon. We will no longer allow
anyone to exploit population centers in order to bomb our

citizens. No one will be able to hide anymore behind women

and children in order to kill our women and children.

his anarchy is over.You can condemn us, you can boycott us,

you can stop visiting us and, if necessary, we will stop

visiting you.

"A voice for six million citizens.Today I am serving as the

voice of six million bombarded Israeli citizens who serve

as the voice of six million murdered Jews who were

melted down to dust and ashes by savages in Europe.

In both cases, those responsible for these evil acts

were, and are, barbarians devoid of all humanity, who set
themselves one simple goal: to wipe the Jewish people

off the face of the earth, as Adolph Hitler said, or to

wipe the State of Israel off the map, as Mahmoud

Ahmedinjad proclaims.

"And you - just as you did not take those words
seriously then, you are ignoring them again now.

And that, ladies and gentlemen,leaders of the
world, will not happen again.

"Never again will we wait for bombs that came to hit the

gas chambers. Never again will we wait for salvation that

never arrives. Now we have our own air force.

The Jewish people are now capable of standing up

to those who seek their destruction – those people will

no longer be able to hide behind women and children.

They will no longer be able to evade their responsibility.

"Every place from which a Katyusha is fired into the
State of Israel will be a legitimate target for us to

attack.This must be stated clearly and publicly,

once and for all. You are welcome to judge us, to

ostracize us, to boycott us and to vilify us.

But to kill us? Absolutely not.

"Four months ago, I was elected by hundreds of thousands

of citizens to the office of Prime Minister of the government

of Israel, on the basis of my plan for unilaterally withdrawing

from 90 percent of the areas of Judea and Samaria, the

birth place and cradle of the Jewish people; to end most of

the occupation and to enable the Palestinian people to turn
over a new leaf and to calm things down until conditions

are ripe for attaining a permanent settlement between us.

"The Prime Minister who preceded me, Ariel Sharon, made
a full withdrawal from the Gaza Strip back to the

international border, and gave the Palestinians there a

chance to build a new reality for themselves.

"The Prime Minister who preceded him, Ehud Barak, ended
the lengthy Israeli presence in Lebanon and pulled the

IDF back to the international border, leaving the land

of the cedars to flourish, develop and establish its

democracy and its economy.

"What did the State of Israel get in exchange for all
of this? Did we win even one minute of quiet? Was our

hand, outstretched in peace, met with a handshake of

encouragement?

"Ehud Barak's peace initiative at Camp David let loose

on us a wave of suicide bombers who smashed and

blew to pieces over 1,000 citizens, men, women and

children. I don't remember you being so enraged then.

"Maybe that happened because we did not allow TV
close-ups of the dismembered body parts of the

Israeli youngsters at the Dolphinarium? Or of the

shattered lives of the people butchered while

celebrating the Passover seder at the Park Hotel

in Netanya? What can you do - that's the way we are.

We don't wave body parts at the camera.

We grieve quietly.

"We do not dance on the roofs at the sight of the
bodies of our enemy's children - we express genuine

sorrow and regret.That is the monstrous behavior

of our enemies. Now they have risen up against us.

"Tomorrow they will rise up against you. You are

already familiar with the murderous taste of this

terror. And you will taste more.

"And Ariel Sharon's withdrawal from Gaza.

What did it get us? A barrage of Kassem missiles

fired at peaceful settlements and the kidnapping of
soldiers.Then too, I don't recall you reacting with
such alarm.

"And for six years, the withdrawal from Lebanon has
drawn the vituperation and crimes of a dangerous,

extremist Iranian agent, who took over an entire

country in the name of religious fanaticism and is

trying to take Israel hostage on his way to

Jerusalem - and from there to Paris and London.

"An enormous terrorist infrastructure has been
established by Iran on our border, threatening

our citizens, growing stronger before our very
eyes, awaiting the moment when the land of the
Ayatollahs becomes a nuclear power in order to

bring us to our knees.

"And make no mistake - we won't go down alone.

You, the leaders of the free and enlightened world,

will go down along with us. So today, here and now,

I am putting an end to this parade of hypocrisy.

"I don't recall such a wave of reaction in the face
of the 100 citizens killed every single day in Iraq.

Sunnis kill Shiites who kill Sunnis, and all of them

kill Americans -and the world remains silent.

"And I am hard pressed to recall a similar reaction
when the Russians destroyed entire villages and

burnt down large cities in order to repress the

revolt in Chechnya. And when NATO bombed Kosovo

for almost three months and crushed the civilian

population - then you also kept silent.

"What is it about us, the Jews, the minority, the

persecuted,that arouses this cosmic sense of

justice in you? What do we have that all the

others don't?

"In a loud clear voice, looking you straight in the
eye, I stand before you openly and I will not

apologize. I will not capitulate. I will not whine.

This is a battle for our freedom. For our humanity.

For the right to lead normal lives within our

recognized, legitimate borders. It is also your battle.

"I pray and I believe that now you will understand
that. Because if you don't, you may regret it later,

when it's too late.

ISRAEL AND JERUSALEM FACTS

1. ISRAEL BECAME A STATE IN 1312 B.C., TWO MILLENNIA
BEFORE ISLAM.

2. ARAB REFUGEES FROM ISRAEL BEGAN CALLING

THEMSELVES "PALESTINIANS" IN 1967, TWO DECADES

AFTER (MODERN) ISRAELI STATEHOOD.

3. AFTER CONQUERING THE LAND IN 1272 B.C., JEWS
RULED IT FOR A THOUSAND YEARS AND MAINTAINED A

CONTINUOUS PRESENCE THERE FOR MORE THAN 3,200 YEARS.

4. THE ONLY ARAB RULE FOLLOWING CONQUEST IN 633 B.C.
LASTED JUST 22 YEARS.

5. FOR OVER 3,200 YEARS, JERUSALEM WAS THE JEWISH
CAPITAL. IT WAS NEVER THE CAPITAL OF ANY ARAB OR

MUSLIM ENTITY. EVEN UNDER JORDANIAN RULE,
(EAST) JERUSALEM WAS NOT MADE THE CAPITAL, AND NO
ARAB LEADER CAME TO VISIT IT.

6. JERUSALEM IS MENTIONED OVER 700 TIMES IN THE
BIBLE, BUT NOT ONCE IS IT MENTIONED IN THE QUR'AN.

7.KING DAVID FOUNDED JERUSALEM; MOHAMMED NEVER

SET FOOT IN IT.

8. JEWS PRAY FACING JERUSALEM; MUSLIMS FACE MECCA.
IF THEY ARE BETWEEN THE TWO CITIES, MUSLIMS PRAY FACING MECCA, WITH THEIR BACKS TO JERUSALEM.

9. IN 1948, ARAB LEADERS URGED THEIR PEOPLE TO
LEAVE, PROMISING TO CLEANSE THE LAND OF JEWISH

PRESENCE. 68% OF THEM FLED WITHOUT EVER
SETTING EYES ON AN ISRAELI SOLDIER.

10. ON THE OTHER HAND, VIRTUALLY THE ENTIRE

JEWISH POPULATION OF MUSLIM COUNTRIES HAD

TO FLEE AS THE RESULT OF VIOLENCE AND POGROMS.

11. SOME 630,000 ARABS LEFT ISRAEL IN 1948, WHILE
CLOSE TO A MILLION JEWS WERE FORCED TO LEAVE

THE MUSLIM COUNTRIES.

12. IN SPITE OF THE VAST TERRITORIES AT THEIR
DISPOSAL, ARAB REFUGEES WERE DELIBERATELY

PREVENTED FROM ASSIMILATING INTO THEIR HOST

COUNTRIES. OF 100 MILLION REFUGEES FOLLOWING

WORLD WAR 2, THEY ARE THE ONLY GROUP TO HAVE

NEVER INTEGRATED WITH THEIR CO-RELIGIONISTS.
MOST OF THE JEWISH REFUGEES FROM EUROPE AND

ARAB LANDS WERE SETTLED IN ISRAEL, A COUNTRY
NO LARGER THAN NEW JERSEY STATE.

13. THERE ARE 22 MUSLIM COUNTRIES, NOT COUNTING
PALESTINE WHILST THERE IS ONLY ONE JEWISH STATE.

ARABS STARTED ALL FIVE WARS AGAINST ISRAEL, AND

LOST EVERY ONE OF THEM.

14. FATAH AND HAMAS CONSTITUTIONS STILL CALL

FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF ISRAEL. ISRAEL CEDED MOST

OF THE WEST BANK AND ALL OF GAZA TO THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY, EVEN PROVIDED IT WITH ARMS.

15. DURING THE JORDANIAN OCCUPATION, JEWISH

HOLY SITES WERE VANDALIZED AND WERE OFF LIMITS

TO JEWS. UNDER ISRAELI RULE, ALL MUSLIM AND

CHRISTIAN HOLY SITES ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL FAITHS.

16. OUT OF 175 UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTIONS UP TO 1990, 97 WERE AGAINST ISRAEL;

OUT OF 690 GENERAL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTIONS, 429
WERE AGAINST ISRAEL.

18. THE U.N. WAS SILENT WHEN THE JORDANIANS DESTROYED

58 SYNAGOGUES IN THE OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM. IT REMAINED

SILENT WHILE JORDAN SYSTEMATICALLY DESECRATED THE ANCIENT JEWISH CEMETERY ON THE MOUNT OF OLIVES, AND IT REMAINED SILENT WHEN JORDAN ENFORCED APARTHEID LAWS PREVENTING

JEWS FROM ACCESSING THE TEMPLE MOUNT AND WESTERN WALL.

THESE ARE TRYING TIMES. WE MUST ASK OURSELVES

WHAT WE SHOULD BE DOING, AND WHAT WE WILL

TELL OUR GRANDCHILDREN ABOUT OUR ACTIONS

DURING THIS CRISIS, WHEN WE HAVE THE CHANCE

TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

START NOW! SEND THIS MESSAGE TO 20 FRIENDS, AND ASK
EACH OF THEM TO SEND IT TO 20 MORE. JEWISH OR NOT,

IT DOES NOT MATTER.

TRUTH AND PEACE ARE VALUES COMMON TO ALL OF US.

EVERYONE MUST KNOW!