tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107006732008-11-30T02:35:08.022-08:00peregrine is a person / a group of people tending to travel and change settlements frequently; they are always nomadic, mobile, wandering and roving. A sojo (sojourner) is a temporary resident in a place. Kitty Chengnoreply@blogger.comBlogger663125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10700673.post-9602368772318217982008-11-28T06:22:00.000-08:002008-11-28T06:41:06.368-08:00

Dear God, The people reading this is precious in Your eyes and you love them. Help them to live their lives to the fullest.Please give them the strength to excel above their expectations. Help them shine in the darkest places where it is hard to love. Protect them at all times, lift them up when they need you the most and let them know when they walk with you - they will always be safe. In

Kitty Chengnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10700673.post-92167172511399765222008-11-17T04:50:00.000-08:002008-11-17T04:52:33.404-08:00

Received the following thoughts from an email - would love to share with you! "You ask me, what the most important feature of Christ's character was. I will answer you: it was his confidence in the greatness of the human soul. He saw in a person the reflection of God's image, and therefore, he loved everyone, whoever a person was, without regard to his life or character." - William Channing "

Kitty Chengnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10700673.post-5003277429792722652008-10-29T17:27:00.000-07:002008-10-29T17:32:21.023-07:00

In 2005 a book by American sociologist, Rodney Stark was published, called The Victory of Reason: How Christianity Led to Freedom, Capitalism, and Western Success. The ‘modern world,’ he argues ‘arose only in Christian societies’ thanks to Christianity’s commitment to ‘reason, progress, and moral equality’ The capacity which Christianity has to contribute to social, cultural and economic

Kitty Chengnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10700673.post-26227693791043282232008-10-22T18:32:00.000-07:002008-10-22T18:37:26.739-07:00

Joe was a drunk, miraculously converted in a street outreach mission. Before his conversion he'd gained a reputation as a derelict and dirty wino for whom there was no hope. But following his conversion to Christ, everything changed. Joe became the most caring person at the mission. He spent his days there, doing whatever needed to be done. There was never anything he was asked to do that he

Kitty Chengnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10700673.post-13570380099484480412008-10-16T05:07:00.000-07:002008-10-16T05:21:15.421-07:00

Have you ever had to grieve? I was reading an article today, and found the following 5 pre-requisites for healthy mourning for loss. (1) Commitment to grieving as a healthy personal priority, without excessive guilt, ambivalence, or anxiety. (2) Consistent inner and outer permissions to (a) feel and (b) express our natural shock, disbelief, rage, and despair - over and over; and to (c) turn

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Today I was told of a concept called "positive interventions", which basically encourages us to to look for the positive in any situation. I find it interesting! One exercise for an application of this concept is called "Daily Three Blessings". At the conclusion of each day identify three things that went well and why. Do that regularly. Statistics show that people who have the attitude of

Kitty Chengnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10700673.post-6320731819492387472008-10-02T17:07:00.000-07:002008-10-02T17:15:53.153-07:00

Now that the Olympics and Paralympics are over, Beijing can get back to its old ways, right? According to the Wall Street Journal, while the Olympic guests from all over the world may be gone and construction work in Beijing started up again, other measures are extending the Olympic spirit a bit further into the daily lives of people in the capital of China. Some of the Olympics security

Kitty Chengnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10700673.post-75077947459178102202008-10-02T07:45:00.000-07:002008-10-02T07:46:29.786-07:00

They say when speaking or writing if you want to grab people’s attention, grab it early, grab it impactfully, and grab it precisely. They don’t say the grabbing has to be positive or soothing so let me be precise, if unsettling. Let me paint a not too positive picture about current world situations: About 5 million children per year die per year from diarrhoea and related conditions in

Kitty Chengnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10700673.post-48587700486219164672008-09-26T15:35:00.000-07:002008-10-03T20:34:44.274-07:00

Yesterday I was told that I am an excitable person. I think that's true! I find that even little things can make me smile, laugh and happy :) And I don't have a problem promoting the people, things or events that I believe in! Recently a number of things really excite me (apart from the fact that I am getting married in a few months :)), and I am promoting them. As you can see in my previous

Kitty Chengnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10700673.post-1732611327598776752008-09-26T00:10:00.000-07:002008-09-26T00:41:21.427-07:00

China is tranforming - becoming a fundamentally different society. The once backward and feudal "sleeping giant" is undergoing modernization with incredible acceleration. No longer satisfied to be asleep, China has awakened to a new day and is determined to mark its place in this world. A National Pride swelled when Beijing was the host of the Summer Olympics in August this year. There are many

Kitty Chengnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10700673.post-60230993068271335582008-09-25T08:55:00.000-07:002008-09-25T09:03:38.427-07:00

I just came back from seeing Michael Connell's "Just Me" - which includes stand up, film and music. I really enjoyed the show, and couldn't stop laughing the whole time. Michael shared about his high school experience, as a sudoku champion and a supremo on the harmonica. The thing that impressed me about Michael and his show is that he is hilarious yet inspiring, and clean. I agree with Beat

Kitty Chengnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10700673.post-19450627451774447462008-09-25T08:52:00.001-07:002008-09-25T08:53:45.329-07:00

I was given the following poem today, which touched my heart.... Nothing Compares To You by WhtDove I'm sitting here filled with wonder At the amazing things you do How the waters stay in the oceans And the vast beauty of the view How the stars are hung in the sky Within them is written your word How we are the following sheep And you are the only Shepherd How the sky is painted with color

Kitty Chengnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10700673.post-5520363373091994022008-09-16T19:59:00.000-07:002008-09-16T20:10:09.339-07:00

Australia's Olympians, having achieved so much in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, received an extremely warm welcome of loud and happy cheers in Sydney on Tuesday. With a total of 46 medals earned by the Australian Olympians, including 14 gold, the Olympic team was greeted by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and hundreds of family and friends. Most of the 435 Olympians arrived home early Tuesday

Kitty Chengnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10700673.post-3870526983265709652008-09-10T07:42:00.000-07:002008-09-10T08:05:06.474-07:00

If you are in Melbourne, I'd like to invite you to 2 really good shows produced by Candlelight Productions CUTE GIRLS LOVE TO CROCHET Shows from 18-20th Sept (4 performances only!) It weaves heart-melting and witty words with beautiful, quirky music that sounds like it was written for the Amlie soundtrack. It's the follow-up to Chevalet's gut-wrenchingly beautiful album A Souvenir of

Kitty Chengnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10700673.post-53479642067333834622008-08-19T18:10:00.000-07:002008-08-19T18:14:14.724-07:00

I can't believe it's already August 20. I have already been in China for 21 days. The pilgrimage has been fantastic, and I have learned so much during this trip. The Olympic atmosphere here in Beijing is awesome, as is the opportunity to meet with many people from various countries, doing community festivals and connecting with the locals. I have truly understood the difference between being a

Kitty Chengnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10700673.post-32946576707725193492008-07-24T04:54:00.000-07:002008-08-19T18:17:52.189-07:00

Some of you may know that I have been considering being a part of an international team heading to China for the China Games in August for a long time now (the idea came to mind 3 years ago in fact). Finally the time has come! My team and I are heading over to China as part of the core team where we will be working with, and leading, people from across the globe. The trip goes for three weeks

Kitty Chengnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10700673.post-49432418686194761942008-07-04T07:23:00.000-07:002008-07-04T07:45:25.851-07:00

Recently I have been thinking quite a bit about different aspects of my life, including my spiritual life, health, work and ministry, social, community, finance and future family (I will be getting married May next year). Today the phrase 'living with a purpose' came to mind, and I remember a well-known book which I read few years ago, called "The Purpose Driven Life". As I am sure many of you

Kitty Chengnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10700673.post-76693614785559882812008-06-02T22:25:00.000-07:002008-06-02T23:39:33.714-07:00

I heard a DVD recently by Richard Flint that talks about the process that allows us to break free the circle of "sameness'. In his talk, Richard claims that life is not about the situation we are in, but is about the questions we ask, because we are the result of the behaviours that we implement. He uses the acronymn of 'ready' to suggest how to live a good life, which I find quite useful: R =

Kitty Chengnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10700673.post-25662872901314349372008-05-14T03:56:00.000-07:002008-05-14T03:59:59.619-07:00

I've been working at Docklands Church in Melbourne, Australia for about 2 months now, and have been really enjoying it. Recently I'm organising an English Club to help students whom English is their second language. Docklands Church has partnered with the City of Melbourne to conduct free English Conversational Classes for international students at Docklands Community Hub. International

Kitty Chengnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10700673.post-76182346104590697892008-05-01T23:27:00.000-07:002008-05-01T23:28:59.909-07:00

Make a Smilebox free ecard

Kitty Chengnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10700673.post-42736934411541634092008-04-28T03:32:00.000-07:002008-04-28T03:35:13.746-07:00

Watch this Google Video, it's very interesting!! Let me know what you think!

Kitty Chengnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10700673.post-54777956127507634802008-04-23T03:15:00.000-07:002008-04-23T03:17:17.862-07:00

Hi readers, Just wanted to let you know that Deric and I are engaged to be married! We would appreciate your prayer as we plan for our wedding, marriage and a new family together. Thanks for your care and concern in my life! Love, Kitty Make a postcard - it's easy!

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Thoughts are powerful, as they create our experiences. A famous Chinese Proverb says, "Sow a thought, reap an action; Sow an action, reap a habit; Sow a habit, reap a character; Sow a character, reap a destiny." And there is some truth in that, isn't there? I believe we create our thoughts, our thoughts create our intentions, and our intentions create our reality. Hence it is important to focus

Kitty Chengnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10700673.post-10159254256278786282008-04-15T08:24:00.000-07:002008-04-15T08:31:47.823-07:00

Philip Adams, of The Age newspaper once wrote, "We are surrounded by habits, defined by habits, all but consumed by habits. In our clothing, in our attitudes, in our behaviour and our habitation....There is so little we do that isn't done from habit." It has been said: Sow a thought, reap an action; Sow an action, reap a habit; Sow a habit, reap a character; Sow a charater, reap a destiny. And

Kitty Chengnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10700673.post-65319506320144717682008-04-10T18:59:00.000-07:002008-04-10T21:36:34.897-07:00

Lately I'm grappling yet again with reconciling the ambition to do with a willingness to be. I am such a busy and active person that often times, I find it difficult to just slow down, pause and just BE. John Maxwell said it so meaningfully, 'most of us have an inner drive to do something - a restlessness to make something happen. At the same time, joy is discovered in the peaceful quiet of a

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