Learning Curve

Have you seen some people who have a lot in life and yet feel not enough? Smart people and high achievers yet feel not good enough? The secret is the art of contentment. To be satisfied with what you have, not to compare. Looking for more, yet not getting stress over it. Contentment means to make do with whatever you have and be thankful about it.

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Chemistry between two persons is very subjective and inexplanable. While efforts can be made, there are times that it just doesn't work. Of course, there are some which endure times and turn up to be good and better. Time will tell..so long we don't give up or shut off...don't you agree?

Posted in: About Life on Friday, June 17, 2011 at at 8:10 AM 0 comments

Finally, the time has come to move on. I remember the day when I first stepped in here, I heard God's voice that it would be one year. Without realising, time flies. Without consciously seeking, opportunities knocked at my door. With lots of analysing and analysing, finally, I took up the step of faith...stepping out. Mixed feelings? Definitely. Well, it's always difficult to step out of comfort zone. But it will be again a bigger pants to wear. A free zone in between that I can perform and enjoy.

Incidentally, it's a season that I am stepping out of comfort zone. Nervous, yes. Performance orientated spirit..not so heavy now. I think so long I know I have given my best, that's the most important. Can't fulfil expectation of other people.

Posted in: My Story on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at at 2:09 PM 0 comments

Watched Kungfu Panda2 last weekend. Enjoyed every bits of it. Po, despite his size, used his skills to the fullest, with the assistance of his teammates. When he found out his about his past, he didn't dwell on it. He found his inner peace.

A takeway from the movie...it's not who you are and what happen in the past. It's who you choose to be at this moment. Blaming the past, or holding on to the past, you will not enjoy the presence nor looking on to the future.

Po, chooses to forgive, unlike Lord Shen. And he found his inner peace. Have you found yours?

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~Paul Tripp

Do you ever struggle with God’s sovereignty? Do you wonder why he has ordained for you to face the things you face? Are you ever tempted to doubt his goodness or question his love? Or do you experience rest of heart even when your relationships are messy and your circumstances are difficult? The following words are about where the rest can be found.

I did it again and again when our children resisted our instruction and correction. I did it again and again when they debated a command or questioned our plans. I did it again and again when they opposed our authority and quested for self-rule. I did it again and again for two good reasons.

To begin with, my wife and I had brought children into this world who thought they didn't need us! Like us, each of them at some point fell into believing they were far more knowledgeable and capable than they really were. Like us, they often assumed that their intentions were noble and their plans were sound. Like us, they tended to think they were capable of determining what was best, even when they lacked important information and experience. Like we often do, they simply felt they were in possession of a better way.

But there was a second reason I did it again and again. Our children were too young to grasp the abstract, strategic, and often theological purposes underlying my instruction. Even if I explained everything in as age-appropriate a way as I could, they would still have no actual understanding. They just did not yet have the categories or the capacity to grasp the parental logic behind the plan or command.

So I did the same thing again and again. I would kneel down in front of them at eye level and say, "Please look at Daddy's face. Do you know how much I love you? Do you know that your Daddy is not a mean, bad man? Do you know that I would never ask you to do anything that would hurt you or make you sick? I am sorry that you can't understand why Daddy is asking you to do this. I wish I could explain it to you, but you are too young to understand. So I am going to ask you to do something—trust Daddy. When you walk down the hallway to do what Daddy has asked you to do, say to yourself, 'My Daddy loves me. My Daddy would never ask me to do something bad. I am going to trust my Daddy and stop trying to be the Daddy of my Daddy.'"

God does the same thing with you, over and over again. He meets you in one of the difficult hallways of your life, kneels down before you in condescending love, and asks you to trust his loving and wise rule, even though you don't have a clue what he is doing.

He knows there are many times when your life doesn't look like there is anyone ruling it, let alone someone wise and good. He knows there will be times when you will wish you could be the author of your own story. He knows that at times you will be overwhelmed by what is on your plate. He knows that his plan will confuse and confound you. And he knows that real rest cannot be found in understanding, because, like my children, there are things, as a limited human being, you simply do not have the capacity to understand.

Real rest is found in trusting the Person who is in control of the things you don’t understand.

He is willing to have the conversation with you again and again, and he has made sure that his Word assures you of his rule again and again

Posted in: Articles on Friday, September 10, 2010 at at 10:22 PM 2 comments

It's an amazing week this week. It started with a peaceful and fruitful sales meeting this week, and followed by a changed atmostphere in office. And above all,are the changed hearts too. Gentler mannerism, enlightened hearts, entertaining moments, and good lunch bonding despite the traffic. Many of us seek to be understood. It's amazing and a wonder, when you seek to understand others. The openness and reconcilation. When you choose to give and contribute and be the thermostat, wonders take place.

It's a week that despite pressure and disappointment, I enjoyed very much.

Posted in: About Life on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at at 9:59 PM 0 comments

An unexpected conversation over a cup of coffee this week. A real challenge to stay impartial and yet tactful. A real call for instant wisdom and boldness. But, praise God for the wisdom. And praise God for the outcome. Praise Him for the reliefs and joy of the outcome. It's good to know that you have helped someone because of what you said which carried weights. Not sure if you have experienced helping someone discretely, and seeing the person overjoy with the discrete help. The sense of joy and fulfilment are beyond description. It makes me smile and feel good.

Posted in: My Story on Sunday, August 22, 2010 at at 9:34 PM 0 comments

Before I went to Indonesia last week, I did web check-in and guess what, my printer was out of ink and it was 10.15pm. I got to wake up at 5.30pm to catch a bus to LCCT. So, quickly I called a friend and headed off to her house to print. Her printer, which was working perfectly well the night before, was jammed up and not working. After trying for half an hour, I called another friend nearby and headed off to her house, only found out I could't reprint my boarding pass (despite clicking the reprint button few times). Panic striked. But nothing could be done. So I headed home. Before I slept, I prayed and peace came. The song "How Great is Our God" kept lingering all through the night, even in the morning when I woke up. I knew God is in control, despite all these unexpected things. I arrived at airport on time, the queue was short and I managed to get my boarding pass reprinted over the counter. Had I not let go the night before, and choose to worry, I wouldn't have a good nite sleep.

In life, we can look after certain ppl in our lives. It comes to a point of time where you know it's time to let go of them and let them grow. It's not that you abandon them, but you know that their wings hv grown bigger, stronger and it's time for them to spread their wings else where, b'coz the nest is just too small for them..to ruffle. Can't deny the nest is comfortable and warm, just that they may feel out of place. Yeah, letting go maybe painful for some of us, but if it's for the better of the person, it's good to be so. Won't you agree?

Posted in: My Story on Sunday, December 27, 2009 at at 3:53 PM 0 comments

Had a pre-Christmas holiday last weekend across the sea. It was short but memorable and there were lots of things shared in the span of 3 days, to catch up on each other life stories of the past 5 years.

What touched me most are her stories, of her sister and hubby's salvation, her willingness to do things that are out of her comfort zone and very un-her. The unexpected yet impactful things happened to others because of her willingness and obedience. The joy and the comfort that she brought to others..beyond description. Her perseverance in praying for others and for situations that were frustrating and yet beyond controls. The way God answered her prayer encouraged my heart very much, of His grace and His love.

Above all, I miss the little girl, who remembered me as Aunty "Mui Moon". My colourful lopipop bribed my "right" to enter her room. Miss her round bright eyes and her constant crashing in to my room to flash herself after shower tickled me..Amazing level of energy.:)

Posted in: My Story on Saturday, December 26, 2009 at at 10:18 PM 0 comments

I'm amazed by how God works..esp for these two weeks. Someone was awaken at the very hour which I woke up, and interceded for me. Attended a seminar, and an illustration was used which reminded me of the same illustration given to me 11 years back in Australia. A long awaited report turned out good as well. The song "Lord I am amazed by You, Lord I am amazed by You, how You love me" kept lingering in my mind for the past few days.

Another level of faith. Another deeper level of trust and believe. I am His work in progress. To be modified and refined, for His glory.

Giants along the ways. Quote Max Lucado, "Focus on Giants, you stumble. Focus on God, your giants tumble".

Posted in: My Story on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at at 9:57 PM 0 comments

Abide with Me
If I find myself in the middle of the battlefield of life, with no weapon in possession and no help in sight, I can take comfort in the victory of your presence. I can lose all that I have amassed from this life and all that I have called mine in this fading world, and yet be the victor because you are with me.


Though my enemies bury my nose into the ground and kick dirt into my face, yet victory is mine, because you are with me. If you will abide with me through the deepest valleys of life, though no one else will accompany me to those pits of darkness, I will live and will surely not die.


I ask not for vengeance, I ask not for vindication. I ask only for your presence, your company, your comfort. Even if I have to go where no human presence can be found, where there is only darkness and sorrow and doom, your presence will be my deepest consolation.



Sherman Kuek



O help of the helpless, abide with me...

Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.


Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
Earth's joys grow dim; its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O thou who changest not, abide with me.


I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if thou abide with me.


Help of the helpless, O abide with me...

Posted in: Articles on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at at 10:02 PM 0 comments

It's been a while, I have not blogged. Busy with work, busy attending back-to-back weddings, etc.

Last saturday, woke up at 4.30am, the song, "we walk the land, with hearts of fire, and every steps, will be a prayer,.." Yeah, it was the morning to meet at 6am to run for the nation. The prayer walk in Cheras. Our group covered Cuepacs area, an area full of nice houses and few schools. Despite the lots of car and steep uphill to our final point, the walk was really meaningful. It's not an ordinary walk. It's a walk to pray for Cheras community. Felt good and felt being energised, despite only had less than 5 hour sleep, and a late OT the night before. Being able to set a side time for things other than self-focus and work-focus..it's something energising and something that I don't normally do previously.

Season of change..for a better...a year of God's possibilities.

Posted in: My Story on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at at 10:43 PM 0 comments

I am currently reading "The Upside of Adversity", by Os Hilman.

Here's what I took away about what to do when you are in black hole situation?

1. Ask God if there are any sins, habits, or attitudes that He might be judging in our life
2. Trust God when we enter a black hole
3. Black hole is to refine and define us, so that we can influence others
4. Ask God for grace to endure trial, like Joseph
5. Learn to lean on God
6. Alert to new truth and new perspective
7. Live each day to the fullest. Don’t live in the past

Posted in: Attitude on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at at 11:13 PM 0 comments

Came across a poem "Trusting God to answer Our Prayer"

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve
I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey
I asked God for health, that I might do greater things
I was given infirmity, that I might do better things
I asked for riches that I might be happy
I was given poverty, that I might be wise
I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men
I was give weakness, tat I might feel the need of God
I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life
I was given life , that I might enjoy all things
I got nothing that I asked for but everything I had hope for
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered
I am, among men, most richly blessed.

Posted in: Articles on at at 11:11 PM 0 comments

Everybody desires acceptance. In seeking to be accepted, we need to accept others as well. Too often, we seek one way,ie being accepted. But often, it works both ways. Acceptance enables us and others to soar on greater heights, and rise up to greater potential.

It's something that I have learnt. It's something I have to relearn again. It's not easy, when we look inwardly...I have to admit. But hey, forget the past, and strain towards the goal that set forth right? A conscious decision...I have to say.

Posted in: Attitude on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at at 10:11 AM 0 comments

Crazy deadlines, too much on the plate, endless phone calls to seek help, endless system problems, endless queries, working round the clock to meet the midnight deadline....It's been a crazy week. I ran like a mad woman. Never in my life felt so so stretched before. Never in my life felt such a burning anger...it's a struggle..between what i believe and the realty.

Lord, is this really what He has installed for me? God, where is You sceptor of favour? Where is the breakthrough that I have been waiting? How long shall I wait? I felt like standing on a sinking sand...grapping hold of anything that comes along the way.

It's so easy to give up. It's never easy to stay afloat and hang in there. Peace and strength are what I desire most. And there's only one place I can draw from. The ONLY place.

Posted in: My Story on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at at 10:12 AM 0 comments

Everyone has their own giants to face. Sometimes, it's so overwhelming that you are not sure whether you carry on. You doubt about yourself. You doubt about God too. "Where are You, God?" " Why does this thing happen to me?"

Sometimes, the breakthrough is just few steps away. But we just can't see it. How many extra miles do we need to go further? Not sure.

Recently been feeling down and overwhelming with things. Anger, frustration, doubt and discouragement. You name it. I walked into a Salvation bookshop one day, and there, a sermon was broadcasted in the shop, just-in time for me to catch the sentence, "Our job is to trust God. That is. Nothing else. The rest is his job." How true and applicable it was to my situation. I had tried all means, and nothing can be done. I was angry and discouraged, and was thinking alternative ways to resolve the thing. But all in vain. And I have to agree that our job is to trust God. Nothing else. Not even myself.

The Lord says fear not for He is with me. Greater that He is in me than that he is in the world. If you have watched the movie, "Facing the Giant", you will know that perseverance and focus will lead to breakthrough. The focus is on God. "If we win, we praise God. If we loose, we praise God too."

Tough, but it is possible. What's your Giant? Lay it before Him. Trust Him too.

Posted in: Attitude on Friday, June 26, 2009 at at 9:51 PM 0 comments

I was in Beijing last whole week attending 3 days training, and then extended 3 days stay in this historical place. During the week, I met up with friends that I wanted to meet and have not met for 5 years. One of them actually made an effort to meet me despite his busy schedule (coz throughout the dinner, he kept receiving phone calls from office, and he told me he couldn't remember when was the last time he had dinner at 7pm). And the rest of the friends...it's amazing to see how their kids have grown up, and all of them are so cute!

Most of the time, I went sightseeing on my own. The audio autoguides were my good companion, giving me lots of information and narration. At Temple of Heaven, there's this Indian guy, newly graduated and staying in Shanghai for the past few mths, became my photo buddy at that place and even guided me how to walk to the nearest subway! At Summer Palace, met a couple who was looking for the same plc as I did, and they become my friends, offer to take photos for me and walked with me. The day before I left, I joined a local tour to the Great Wall, Mutianyu, and I met 2 couples from USA. Nice people. Won't hesitate to offer to help me with taking photos. I enjoyed their company very much.

Upon return to KLIA, I realised that I was short of RM5 to buy the KLIA express, and asked the staff where was the nearest ATM machine. A gentlemen overheard, asked how much was I short of, and extended a RM5 note to me. What a great help, coz it was the last train and would be arriving in 10 minutes.

All in all, favour of God all through the journey.

Posted in: My Story on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at at 6:33 PM 0 comments

Sometimes, we are in a situation where our action means well, but the receiver thinks otherwise, and you wonder why cant the person see your point of view. It happens in all relationships, be it at home, at workplace, and everywhere whenever you have human interaction.

Recently been through this phase. An action which I meant well to remind someone, was mistaken as making a fuss. An action which I meant to clarify, was taken as criticism. Despite the usage of right word and right mannerism, the misunderstanding couldn't seem to be avoided. Am I offended? Yes, of course. Am I hurt? I can't deny. But I have decided to choose to forgive and overlook the offense. After all, what good will it be to hold? And if I choose not to let go and forgive, I will most properly be repeating the offended feelings to many ppl, and the feelings will still remain there. It's not natural to choose forgiveness, but it's an effort to make the decision. Choosing forgiveness doesn't mean you have lost the battle, but it is the opposite. The gain? Inner peace.

Posted in: Attitude on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at at 7:11 PM 0 comments

Into Your hands
I commit again, with all I have for You Lord
You hold my world in the palm of Your hand
And I am Yours forever

Jesus I believe in You
Jesus I belong to You
YOu are the reason that I live
The reason that I'll sing
With all I am

I walk with You
Wherever You go
Through tears and joy
I trust in YOu
And I believe, in all of your ways
your promises, forever

Jesus I believe in You
Jesus I belong to You
You are the reason that I live
The reason that I'll sing
with all I am.

Posted in: Attitude on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at at 10:50 PM 0 comments