It's not only the Buddhist but the whole world.

Luke 21:17 (NIV) - And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake.

It's because of the system of this world (cosmos) created by Satan that's in conflict with people of God.
This is natural.

Skydrake

is one of our bro in need. Pray for his brother who has gone missing.

Sophiera would you do the honour? Thanks.

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Hey Bro n Sis in Christ, these days I'm like knocking off zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz so early bcos got to get up equally so early, KL traffic is crazy this coming 2015 CNY.


If I don't leave my home by 6.30AM, Don't think will make it to work.

How are you guys preparing your CNY?

Anyway see you guys in the morning.

SHALOM!

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Very powerful testimony from various Pastors

"In his well-written and researched book 'From Buddha to Jesus' Steve has placed a valuable witnessing tool in the hands of the local church. I strongly recommend his book and suggest that anyone who comes in contact with Eastern religions should read it and have the information readily available."

Col Stringer (President of ICFM Australia & best-selling Author)
“This book has many great insights in it… I would use it for our Bible College students.”

Dr. Wayne Cordeiro (Pastor of 10,000+ member church in Hawaii)
Click here to read complete foreword by Dr Wayne Cordeiro

"I wish I had read it sooner....It is so straightforward, so clear and so eminently helpful."
Dr Carl Wieland, Director of Creation Ministries International & Editor of Creation Magazine

"A well-written book with a clear and bold testimony."
Canon James Wong (Anglican Churches Singapore)

"Your book literally hit me right between the eyes... You're absolutely right, modern Evangelism has strayed away from Biblical Evangelism. I found myself having to make a couple corrections. I had gotten away from dealing with the sin issue before leading people to Jesus. It's very plain to me now. I highly recommend that all ministers read this book! Thanks, Steve, for making it so plain."
Jim Kaseman (President of AFCM International)

“Upon reading From Buddha to Jesus, we were challenged, felt better equipped with the right information, and in many ways….corrected. We didn’t realize that we had so many misconceptions concerning Buddhism. Nor did we know that there are so many teachings of Buddhism that could actually assist us in presenting to Buddhists their need of Jesus as Savior.”
Tony & Patsy Cameneti (Directors of RHEMA Australia, missionaries to Singapore & Italy)

“Buddhism is a mystery to most Australians, yet increasing numbers of Australians are investigating it as an option for faith. Steve Cioccolanti has done us all a service in making the essence of Buddhism accessible to all of us. This book will be an increasingly important resource for those desiring to lift up Jesus, The Light, in the understanding of those who find themselves impressed by Buddha, the ‘enlightened one’.”
Pastor Allan Meyer (Senior Minister of Careforce Church)

"A truly enlightening and informative book on Buddhism with many references and comparisons to Christianity. This book is a useful tool to reach not only Buddhists with the truth but many others confused in the plethora of religions."
Tom Inglis (President of Psalmody, former worship leader of RHEMA South Africa)

(After a public talk based on the book) "Everyone I spoke to was very positive about the evening. Steve has a unique testimony and an excellent understanding of how to present the gospel to Buddhists and people in general. We will certainly have Steve back again."
Richard Kerridge, International Chairman of ACMI (Associated Christian Ministers International)
& Senior Minister of Liberty Christian Church

"Pastor Steve's gentle way of sharing his insight suits the Thai audience very well. I was surprised by the response of the those who came forward. Many "old" Christians came forward as if understanding the gospel for the first time. What Pastor Steve shared was easy to understand, easy to use as a tool to share with friends. He has also broken some invalid preconceived ideas that Buddhists are closed to the gospel."
Yee Ching Wah (Pastor of Christ Church Bangkok and Dean of the Anglican Church Thailand)

"The surprising features of this book are not only the candid information about Buddhism, but also the way Steve intertwines this with the Christian message of hope... This is a book that would be of great value to any Christian seeking information about Eastern religions, especially if wanting to share their faith with a Buddhist. It would also be valuable and readable for a Buddhist person to understand their own faith, and to gain an understanding of Jesus."
Rev. Rob Isaachsen (Coordinator of Melbourne Pastors Network & Transforming Melbourne)

"One of the books that I really read from cover to cover. I bought 10 copies and distributed them to my friends. I was once a Buddhist and this book really opened up my eyes. It is a must read for all Buddhists, Eastern religion followers or even Christians who are looking for a way to reach out to these groups of people. Steve Cioccolanti was able to put things in the right manner and has written in a balanced and non-offensive way. This book rocks!"
Pastor Daniel Hendrata, (TV Host; Chairman & Co-Founder of Anugrah Ministries)

"Oswald Chambers said, "...it is not sufficient to say, "Because God says it," or, "Because the Bible says it," ...to a man not born again, he will pay no attention to you because he does not stand on the same platform. You have to find a provisional platform on which he can stand with you."

Steve's book "From Buddha to Jesus" is the best tool that I have found to find a common platform with Buddhists. Although the book is primarily focused on Thai Buddhism, the principles in the book can be used with Buddhists in Japan and with Buddhists in other countries. I highly recommend it!"
Rev. Daniel Kikawa, B.S., Ph.M., Ph.D. (President of Aloha Ke Akua Ministries; Senior Pastor of Hilo Missionary Church; Author and producer of the award-winning films, "God's Fingerprints in Japan 1 & 2")

people living overseas in European countries really drink because it's cheap.

However in Asian perspective, for a pastor to drink is something to be avoided altogether. But European Pastors, they do drink, maybe 1 or 2 glasses, that's it.

Bible Devotions with UW

Nobody wants trouble



We are agonized by problems. We all do.
Nobody really want this because it limits what we can do in a day. People who are beset by trouble and problems gets into very vulnerable position.
People who are in vulnerable position gets upset, irritated, angry easily. We all know that, don't we?

I know in the Christian circle, people will say trouble and persecution is good because it builds perseverance and character.
But what did Jesus says?

Matthew 6:13 (NIV) - And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

The word temptation in the Greek is peirasmos which means:

( a ) trial, probation, testing, being tried,
( b ) temptation,
( c ) calamity, affliction.

You know what? If Jesus teaches us to ask for lead us not, I WILL go with Jesus and ask for lead us not. After all, Jesus always has the best interest for our lives.
When you are in rest and in peace, there's so much you can accomplish in life. Amen to that.

but UW, What If I am beset by trouble? Can't seem to escape it.

Then look in 2 Corinthians 1:9. Why did this happened? The apostles was beset by trouble to the point of death itself. I think it's fair enough to say they're in a much worse position than we are.
But Do you feel you're like in this position? Then look at the next sentence.

.....this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God

Perhaps you're still trying to handle this by your own strength. It's like this mindset we all have:
I can still do this, I can take this pain, It's not that difficult......

Until the problem get bigger and bigger to the point you feel like giving and blame God that you've tried your best. Do you see the irony of where you went wrong?
The Apostle recognize this immediately, this trouble that has tested their own strength beyond what they can bear drove them to God for dependency.

That is why they could sing in prisons, being joyful in the midst of problem. Why? Because they trust and know, it's only a matter of time, God will answer them and not leave them in the dark.
We should have this same attitude.

Where is your dependency today? I know you've heard of this phrase:
Do your best and God will do the rest.

No Dear Friends. Discard that thought away. When you come to God, learn to be weak and let God be the Almighty one.
Don't try to carry the burden. You are limited in many ways. Be like the apostles who said: this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God.

Be in rest and God will do the rest.

Think about it. God Bless.

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Then learn to receive more grace. Grace of God is like niagara waterfall to douse our anger over time.

What is receiving more grace?

It is being settled in your heart, that you are at peace with God, that you can come to Him anytime without the fear of Him voicing out condemnation or retribution, that He LOVES you intesely despite of your weakness. And when you pray, you KNOW He will answer you despite of having weaknesses.

That is Grace.

Have you seriously let her go?

Be honest.

What I mean is, I don't think you want to let her go.

You don't want to let her go and yet at the same time you're looking for help to ease the pain.
How can you not let go of a hot coal and yet complain it's pain?

Am I right to say, you haven't delete her photos which I told you, you should get rid of?

Delete her contact no and end this chapter once for all.
It can be done, just a matter of whether you want to or not, only.

Up to you Bro, you want to start living again or continue groaning, really your choice.
King David lost his first child, but he moved on and God gave him someone better.

wat lousy? that means superior software, able to recover.

Haiyo. If that software can't find your file, it's either totally not there or.............


you need to do error checking on yer C drive or whichever drive that stored the file.

Yeah recuva is pretty decent.

hmmm maybe you want to try those file recovery specialist.

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pls don't blame me, if you meet any creeps.

Yeah I'll be THE wedding planner of the year.

"the wedding ringer"

high pitch.

lol.


anyway yeah most Churches they do require that you're a member.

haha bro,

Completely remove every trace including from your diary then I believe your healing can begin.
It is wrong because because you've turned into a form of idolatry. Bondage in the sense it enslave over you.
This is not normal bro, the way you talk, really shows until you let go, you're not going to move on.

King David's first child died as the result of his sin of lust with Bathsheba. She already belongs to Uriah in marriage.
He coveted after her and kill her husband by sending to frontline of the war.

Think for a moment. This is King's David very first child with Bathsheba. He love his son.
I'm sure you know in every culture the first born child is always the most cherished and treasured and loved.
King David had to learn to let go then only God gave him someone much better, Solomon. If he didn't accept the reality, it would have delayed the birth of solomon.

Oh yes, King David was in sort of denial of letting go because he fasted pleading that the Lord would spared his first and only son.
He said this:

2 Samuel 12:23 - But now that he is dead, why should I go on fasting? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me."
See, King David accepted the fact in that bold statement. You have to accept it too.

Keeping traces even in your diary is just opportunity for the Enemy to hound you.
I think this could be as bad as spiritual bondage with Idols where you need to renounce it completely. Just my opinion.

This post has been edited by unknown warrior: Feb 11 2015, 11:21 AM

Ah Yes.

So there you have. One of the Incompatibility.

how you guys doing? everything ok?

Isaiah 65:2 - All day long I have held out my hands to an obstinate people, who walk in ways not good, pursuing their own imaginations.


Today we are all spiritual israelites. (Galatians 3:7 - Understand, then, that those who have faith are children of Abraham.)
All the promises for the people of Israel, we qualify.

God is always reaching out to the lost, down and out.

Grace of Christ is the answer to everyone's predicament, myself included.
All we have to do is to take hold of the hand of God by faith, that he cares.

This post has been edited by unknown warrior: Feb 27 2015, 09:10 AM