Haha. Hi everyone. I guess it was inevitable.

I've shifted blogs.

Mainly because I was so enraptured by ScribeFire that I couldn't resist testing it out.

Besides WordPress is like a gazillion more times easier to manage compared to this.

I know I know, the blog has been distasteful for quite a bit.

So sorry for the inconveniences of those who have to relink me.

But anyways...

You can find me here:

kthwoo.blogspot.com

=)

So, I'm sitting at the computer again, listening to this song written by Jared Anderson. Who is he I have no idea. But he wrote this incredible song called Amazed. Just the song I need for this moment in my life.

I'm not listening to the original version, I'm listening in to Lincoln Brewster actually. He's an awesome worship leader, guitarist, arranger and composer. The lyrics of Amazed goes like this:

Obviously some of us are still trying to stay up to date with what happened to Mike Gug. I mean, one could say that the situation is incredulous. Almost bizarre to speak the least. And we must learn how to respond and not react.

A reaction is an almost instantaneous result of our belief system.

A response is a dedicated measure of action according to the Truth.

Question.

What is our Truth?

Even as I'm writing this, I decided to listen again to the the song written by Mike Gug, aptly entitled Healer.

For those of us a little oblivious to the song and it's lyrics... it goes like this:

I decided to take the courtesy of typing this whole thing out instead of copying and pasting it. Just to get a feel of the words, almost as if I'm trying to pen down or absord how Mike felt when he wrote it. And at the same time listening to the song itself.

You hear the man's heartcry for healing. His cry for the Truth. His cry for help. Some of us think our problems are so great that we seize to function altogether. Look at this battered man. Can you imagine the torment and the struggle he is going through? I'm losing my words here.

When I listen to this song again, it just pierces me. That in this world today, there are so many of us who are hurting to incredibly and yet all burning in the silence of our secret lives. Yes, if you missed the point, even the "clergy" are people. Lower your expectations and raise your love.

Mike Gug, I'm praying for you bro. More than I wanna pray for my life. Love covers a multitude of sins. Jesus, You ARE our Healer. You ARE Jehovah Rapha. You look down upon our broken and battered lives everyday. And You know how much we need a Savior. And that is why You came. You came because You love us.

We live broken lives. Every single day. We are not the failed creation. We are the creation seperated from the Creator. No creation can ever survive without its Creator. Just look at all the technology today for example. Will any of it be of any use without it's "creators"?

No.

This is why we need to come back to the Truth. That to be complete. We must return to our Creator. God Himself. Embodied in the "man" they call Jesus.

Heavenly Father, thank You. That it is through Jesus that I have been reconciled with You. That Jesus is the Truth, the Way, and the Life. It's obvious Mike and I need You more than ever. You ARE our Healer. And we give You thanks for that, in Jesus' name. Amen.

I'm very certain by this time, most of us would have heard about Mike Guglielmucci and the current issue that is shrouding him. I'm sure there are tonnes of comments and questions and so many strong emotions that will be creeping out of the darkness.

All I have to say today is that if we don't have any positive measure in supporting the church and Christians with this, don't pass the news. Simply because this will only serve to create more controversies. What Mike did was wrong, or at this point, is still debatable pending the investigations. But today, I choose to uphold him in prayers and the church, and his family, Pastor Danny and all.

But the thing that astounds me the most is this. Of all the choices Mike Guglielmucci made, he chose to confess his wrong and his sins. Is the magnitude of it all great? Yes, perhaps it is. Are many people hurt? I'm sure it could be. Are all our sins any different? No.

Caught you? I hope so.

Simply because of the magnitude, we cannot say he has sinned any greater. At the end of the day, sin remains as it is. Sin. No measure of it can be compartmentalized into small or big sins. Sin is simply sin.

But today, Mike Guglielmucci is my hero.

Because he took such a bold step forward to declare his wrong.

In front of his family.

In front of the church.

In front of the nation.

In front of the world.

In front of God.

Where many of us would have easily stumbled and taken the easy way out, such as simply proclaiming "healing". Mike chose to repent. He chose to humble himself. He chose to be humiliated for the consequences of his decision. He chose to ask for forgiveness from the multitudes of people who will forever mock his decisions.

Yet, somehow today I feel, the question isn't about Mike's heart. That's between him and our Father in heaven. But today, I do believe very strongly, that the question is about us.

Yes.

Us.

Why? Mike has repented, but what are we doing about it? In the passing along of all the newsletters and blogs and forums. What are we really doing?

Are we coming out to show our support and love for a man, who FYI, has sinned, just like all of us? After all, all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.

Or are we simply becoming a mob, demanding justice when we have no idea of what it is. Have we become a mindless but opinionated society that only thirsts for what is controversial.

Or do we really love this man? Do we love the men who have fallen?

Are we really after all, any different?

No, we aren't. All of us have sinned, and fallen short of His glory.

So today, I can only see two options in the present scenario.

We can either choose to...

Pray for Mike Guglielmucci. Or. We can prey on Mike Guglielmucci.

Which is why I say the question today isn't about Mike. But about us.

This is my Multiple Intelligence scores. You can do the test here.

My JXP 15-18 has come to a shadowy end as I was erm, cornered into breaking the fast at my attachment program over at Singapore. Only JXP 19 has emerged to be a survivior, mainly because i'm back in KL. Haha.

Well, like a "wise man" said, it's not about being the religious fanatic legalistic. The fasting is the fasting part, but more than that it is the discipline of prayer within the fast that matters more. So with that, all I guess I need to say... is that I need to buck up on my prayer life.

But anyways, Singapore has been a blast. Especially with my new found wonderful friends. Who shall aptly not be named right now. Perhaps as the days go by a little they shall be mentioned. Partially also because I'm waiting on the pictures so that I can break all rules of engagement within "cyberwellness"... *innocent whistling*

But all nonsense aside, really the trip was extremely fruitful. I mean, like how often do you get to see 7 years of pioneering work being unpacked right before your very eyes? Plus of course some great insights into the whole idea of education and government and small groups and so on. It's really such a privilege to be able to just go over and have wonderful people take you through such a rigourous journey which is helping to shape the very future we hope to seize.

And then of course, I met this guy called Pastor Sam, who happens to be like Andy's friend and stuff. First time I saw him i'm like whoa... HE's a senior pastor? Looks more like Gu Wak Chai (HK Gangster). But the guy is all heart. All heart I tell you. You can tell when you meet people with substance in the Word. It permeates them. It's exuded in their character and speech and they way they look at life.

And then and then of course, I met Pastor Eugene, Executive Director of TCS. First time I saw him from afar last week, I was wondering if he's some old fuddy duddy. But turns out I was mistaken. He's up to date, friendly, open, and definitely a man with a big heart. Of course he also wears Converse-like shoes minus socks and jeans. That's almost always the sign of a rugged pastor. Haha.

The rest of the C&S team will get a dedicated post from me, once I get the pictures loaded up into my PC. It's all over the place right now. So far, I've enjoyed myself thoroughly the past two weeks in Singapore. I used to say I didn't like the place, but once you see God moving in mysterious ways, you can't help but be drawn to what is happening. It's a great country and God has His eyes set on em. And with the people I've met so far... I can dare say that Singapore is about to be rocked with a huge transformation and revolution. It's headed your ways guys (and girls). So let's set up the spiritual firewall and spam prayers. =)

Happy National Day, Singapore! =D

Shoots. This looks like it's gonna me a long post. I'll try and keep it short, sweet and summarized.

I'll summarize the JXP altogether, seeing as I'm always busy over the weekends and that for a good portion of it, I was in Singapore. Well, so far, I've somehow managed to hold on to my fasting, even though there was really a slew of temptations being hurled my way left, right, up, down, center. Especially being over at Singapore with the C&S (Counter & Strike, hahahaha). C&S stands for Cyberwellness & Sports. I just love what they do, almost like my dream job. Boohoohoo part was that evertime I was at the centre, I'm surround my pc's nintendo wii's, ps3's, and xbox's. In the end, I just sat down and played with a Rubix cube. Haha.

Yes, I'm very proud of myself that I managed to scrape through the whole trip without being dominated. Haha. Even the bus had games on the personal screens. PS1 games too! Like, sobs.com okay... But I enjoyed every minute of triumph though. Because it felt good to know that my God is able. He is able. And through His able-ness, I have been en-abled to overcome.

Problem is, next week, I gotta do hands-on with the team. So there'll be these sessions which I'll be required to be participating with the team with some games. This is gonna be an issue. Haha. Cuz I'd hate to break my 40 days, but at the same time, this is for a good learning purpose. So I'm gonna make an exception, and I want to be accountable with this, that I'll only be gaming because of the need/cause. Reason is not because I desire to play, but because all this must be under the control of the Spirit. I've got another day or so to think about this and discuss it, so... we'll find out when I blog about the outcome next weekend.

I'm so inspired by my Singaporean brothers and sisters. I mean, this is what I live to see happen, and even after hearing what they've been able to do so far, I'm not satisfied. I want more. I wanna see more. I've been so blessed by the whole C&S team. Just being able to watch them being real, being agents of transformations, being passionate and being true to the call of Christ. Just blows my mind away and reminds me over and over and over again, that it can happen here in Malaysia and I will be part of it. I will be part of it. I will be part of it!

Because God is able.

And how incredibly "timely", that this was what Louie Giglio spoke about at Passion, Kuala Lumpur. It's about making our lives count. This is dream. My passion. My heart's cry. My destiny even.

I have purposed in my heart to make my life count.

I have purposed in my life to be part of what God is doing.

I have purposed in my heart to honor Him above all things.

Relevance in Reverance.

I guess it all sounds a little haywired. But heck, sometimes you gotte be crazy to do some things. And if this means I'm going to have to be crazy for Christ, then so be it. These are indeed perhaps the most exciting times of our lives. Last days are around the corner. How blessed I am to be given the privilege of service in the last days.

Life likes to take the pipe swerves you get when you go down water slides. All we can do is hold on and wait for the splash. Followed by the laughter. =)

Someone mentioned to me over dinner tonight that my blog seems to be the deep thoughtful kind. Which was then linked to an assumption I'm emo. Wth. I is keel u and roll u down the drain to be drowned in two inches of crap water. =.="

Haha. Guess the me in person. And the thought of me are quite separated over the bits and bytes governed by lines and wires and little sparkly tech stuff. Probably because I can isolate variables and funnel my thoughts as I furiously type them out onto a template.

Like I mentioned, I've purposed that this blog will never be an emotional outlay. It will not be a place where I will be whiny and all sobs over things that happen. I mean, sure cowpat happens. And then there's cowpat hits the fan that happens. But you know what? Just clean up and walk on. Cuz it's the whiny and sobs that remain IN the cowpat. Lol.

I want my life and my thoughts to be an inspiration and a challenge. And I will continue to keep at it, work on it, and live in it. =)

After all... I is me. =)