Thought I should put them all on a list somewhere, LEST I FORGET..
BAKED/SWEETS
banana cake/muffins:
http://www.bestrecipes.com.au/recipe/easy-banana-cake-L1581.html
blueberry muffins with crumbly top:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/to-die-for-blueberry-muffins/
chocolate ganache:
http://www.marthastewart.com/343907/chocolate-ganache
macarons:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdeGVLXYkCU
SAVOURY
no cream carbonara:
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/4501/no+cream+carbonara
pork belly roast:
http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/pork-recipes/pork-belly-roast
lor bak:
http://allrecipes.asia/recipe/9745/lor-bak--braised-pork-.aspx
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. [Gal 2:20]
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
What if Trials of This Life are Your Mercies in Disguise
what a beautiful song!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQan9L3yXjc
Blessings, by Laura Story
We pray for blessings, we pray for peace
Comfort for family, protection while we sleep
We pray for healing, for prosperity
We pray for Your mighty hand to ease our suffering
And all the while, You hear each spoken need
Yet love us way too much to give us lesser things
'Cause what if your blessings come through rain drops
What if Your healing comes through tears
What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near
What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise
We pray for wisdom, Your voice to hear
We cry in anger when we cannot feel You near
We doubt your goodness, we doubt your love
As if every promise from Your word is not enough
And all the while, You hear each desperate plea
And long that we'd have faith to believe
'Cause what if your blessings come through rain drops
What if Your healing comes through tears
What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near
What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise
When friends betray us
When darkness seems to win
We know that pain reminds this heart
That this is not,
This is not our home
It's not our home
'Cause what if your blessings come through rain drops
What if Your healing comes through tears
What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near
What if my greatest disappointments or the aching of this life
Is the revealing of a greater thirst this world can't satisfy
What if trials of this life
The rain, the storms, the hardest nights
Are your mercies in disguise
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQan9L3yXjc
Blessings, by Laura Story
We pray for blessings, we pray for peace
Comfort for family, protection while we sleep
We pray for healing, for prosperity
We pray for Your mighty hand to ease our suffering
And all the while, You hear each spoken need
Yet love us way too much to give us lesser things
'Cause what if your blessings come through rain drops
What if Your healing comes through tears
What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near
What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise
We pray for wisdom, Your voice to hear
We cry in anger when we cannot feel You near
We doubt your goodness, we doubt your love
As if every promise from Your word is not enough
And all the while, You hear each desperate plea
And long that we'd have faith to believe
'Cause what if your blessings come through rain drops
What if Your healing comes through tears
What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near
What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise
When friends betray us
When darkness seems to win
We know that pain reminds this heart
That this is not,
This is not our home
It's not our home
'Cause what if your blessings come through rain drops
What if Your healing comes through tears
What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near
What if my greatest disappointments or the aching of this life
Is the revealing of a greater thirst this world can't satisfy
What if trials of this life
The rain, the storms, the hardest nights
Are your mercies in disguise
Saturday, September 21, 2013
dusting off the cobwebs
just did a little trip down memory lane and I think I don't like who I am today.
my days are filled with entertaining my mind, overload of funny videos, liking fb posts, whatsapp messages, refreshing my email inbox page. no moments of silence unless im asleep.. even though that itself may not b that silent if i start snoring.
i've become too content with what i'm doing. not to say I spend all my time on meaningless things, but I have allowed the activities to take priority in my life. It has been a while since I last did a proper reflection on my day and my attitudes, the posture of my heart before God. It has been a while since I faithfully committed friends/family/things in my life to God in prayer.
I look back and see the friends I used to speak to, the songs that used to be on my lips and can't help but long to return to those joyful days. I may be able to say that I do feel more carefree without having assignment due dates to stress me out, but I want the joy of the Lord to be my strength again. I don't want to be all talk no action, talk is becoming cheaper.
Jesus, be the centre of my life.
my days are filled with entertaining my mind, overload of funny videos, liking fb posts, whatsapp messages, refreshing my email inbox page. no moments of silence unless im asleep.. even though that itself may not b that silent if i start snoring.
i've become too content with what i'm doing. not to say I spend all my time on meaningless things, but I have allowed the activities to take priority in my life. It has been a while since I last did a proper reflection on my day and my attitudes, the posture of my heart before God. It has been a while since I faithfully committed friends/family/things in my life to God in prayer.
I look back and see the friends I used to speak to, the songs that used to be on my lips and can't help but long to return to those joyful days. I may be able to say that I do feel more carefree without having assignment due dates to stress me out, but I want the joy of the Lord to be my strength again. I don't want to be all talk no action, talk is becoming cheaper.
Jesus, be the centre of my life.
Monday, September 09, 2013
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
by faith
By faith we see the hand of God
In the light of creation's grand design
In the lives of those who prove His faithfulness
Who walk by faith and not by sight
By faith our fathers roamed the earth
With the power of His promise in their hearts
Of a holy city built by God's own hand
A place where peace and justice reign
We will stand as children of the promise
We will fix our eyes on Him our soul's reward
Till the race is finished and the work is done
We'll walk by faith and not by sight
By faith the prophets saw a day
When the longed-for Messiah would appear
With the power to break the chains of sin and death
And rise triumphant from the grave
By faith the church was called to go
In the power of the Spirit to the lost
To deliver captives and to preach good news
In every corner of the earth
We will stand...
By faith this mountain shall be moved
And the power of the gospel shall prevail
For we know in Christ all things are possible
For all who call upon His name
In the light of creation's grand design
In the lives of those who prove His faithfulness
Who walk by faith and not by sight
By faith our fathers roamed the earth
With the power of His promise in their hearts
Of a holy city built by God's own hand
A place where peace and justice reign
We will stand as children of the promise
We will fix our eyes on Him our soul's reward
Till the race is finished and the work is done
We'll walk by faith and not by sight
By faith the prophets saw a day
When the longed-for Messiah would appear
With the power to break the chains of sin and death
And rise triumphant from the grave
By faith the church was called to go
In the power of the Spirit to the lost
To deliver captives and to preach good news
In every corner of the earth
We will stand...
By faith this mountain shall be moved
And the power of the gospel shall prevail
For we know in Christ all things are possible
For all who call upon His name
Tuesday, July 02, 2013
Clear the Stage, Jimmy Needham
I know I've mentioned this song a gazillion times but somehow I still need to be reminded of my priorities.
"Clear The Stage"
Clear the stage and set the sound and lights ablaze
If that's the measure you must take to crush the idols
Jerk the pews & all the decorations, too
Until the congregations few, then have revival
Tell your friends that this is where the party ends
Until you're broken for your sins, you can't be social
Then seek the lord & wait for what he has in store
And know that great is your reward so just be hopeful
'cause you can sing all you want to
Yes, you can sing all you want to
You can sing all you want to
And still get it wrong; worship is more than a song
Take a break from all the plans that you have made
And sit at home alone and wait for god to whisper
Beg him please to open up his mouth and speak
And pray for real upon your knees until they blister
Shine the light on every corner of your life
Until the pride and lust and lies are in the open
Then read the word and put to test the things you've heard
Until your heart and soul are stirred and rocked and broken
We must not worship something that's not even worth it
Clear the stage, make some space for the one who deserves it
'cause I can sing all I want to
Yes, I can sing all I want to
I can sing all I want to
And still get it wrong
And you can sing all you want to
Yes, you can, you can sing all you want to
You can sing all you want to
And still get it wrong; worship is more than a song
Worship is more than a song
Worship is more than a song
Clear the stage and set the sound and lights ablaze
If that's the measure you must take to crush the idols
"Clear The Stage"
Clear the stage and set the sound and lights ablaze
If that's the measure you must take to crush the idols
Jerk the pews & all the decorations, too
Until the congregations few, then have revival
Tell your friends that this is where the party ends
Until you're broken for your sins, you can't be social
Then seek the lord & wait for what he has in store
And know that great is your reward so just be hopeful
'cause you can sing all you want to
Yes, you can sing all you want to
You can sing all you want to
And still get it wrong; worship is more than a song
Take a break from all the plans that you have made
And sit at home alone and wait for god to whisper
Beg him please to open up his mouth and speak
And pray for real upon your knees until they blister
Shine the light on every corner of your life
Until the pride and lust and lies are in the open
Then read the word and put to test the things you've heard
Until your heart and soul are stirred and rocked and broken
We must not worship something that's not even worth it
Clear the stage, make some space for the one who deserves it
'cause I can sing all I want to
Yes, I can sing all I want to
I can sing all I want to
And still get it wrong
And you can sing all you want to
Yes, you can, you can sing all you want to
You can sing all you want to
And still get it wrong; worship is more than a song
Worship is more than a song
Worship is more than a song
Clear the stage and set the sound and lights ablaze
If that's the measure you must take to crush the idols
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
confessions of a complain queen
all too often i get too caught up with painting a rosy picture of the past. the have beens, the good times, the memories, the crowd.. and i cringe as i compare that rosy picture with my present. we can't recreate memories and the feeling of being in those moments, but maybe, just maybe.. it would be helpful to open our eyes to the blessings right at this very moment. who/what are you taking for granted right now?
Sunday, June 09, 2013
when being imperfect stabs your heart
turn your eyes upon Jesus
look full in His wonderful face
and the things on earth will grow strangely dim
in the light of His glory and grace
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