Well, as I said I would many weeks ago, I have finally got some of my sermons online. I will start off with the most recent two that I preached, including one I literally preached a few hours ago! If I am able to, I will try to put more of my previous sermons online sometime in the future.
You will notice a new permanent section on the right of our blogspot entitled "Sermons." Just take a look there once in a while and you will always be able to find whatever messages I have posted on the net. I suggest you right-click on any message you want to listen to, and select "save target as..." to download the mp3 file onto your computer. Be warned - the files are about 15MB each!
If you prefer just to stream the audio online (thereby saving precious hard disk space), then click on the two links below for a few more options.
Have a listen and I hope God's Word becomes a blessing to you.
The Parable of the Shrewd Manager: http://www.archive.org/details/sermon261106
The Parable of the Good Samaritan: http://www.archive.org/detials/sermon170906
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
A day in the park
On Saturday we enjoyed a family day at Bukit Jalil Park with our church, Faith EFC. Hannah had a nice time with lots of people and a friendly dog. It was a chance to dress her up in a sun dress and a bonnet. Needless to say, she looked pretty cute.We were glad for the chance to let Hannah spend more time with people from our church since on her outing to church the week before, she
threw a fit! We were beginning to wonder if she was developing some kind of 'stranger anxiety' since she doesn't get to mingle with lots of different people at any one time. Well, thankfully her morning in the park was a happy one without as much as a whimper.The morning started with a vigorous exercise routine led by our own fitness fanatic: Yun Yee. Twenty minutes later, we were begging her to
stop so we could catch our breath... and eat breakfast! One of our church's home groups had organised that - a classic Malaysian breakfast of nasi lemak ('coconut rice' with curry), which definitely hit the spot. Next were some family games. Chris joined in while Cindy provided Hannah with a good view of the action. Eventually, the sun got the better of Chris (yes, he is still a pasty-skinned Englishman) and we decided to head home.
All in all it was a good family day out, and a good excuse to snap some more pictures.
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Double-take
Well, we can confidently report that Fudge the dog is still the number one friend of little Hannah. Whether she is stroking him, licking him or hugging him, he makes a fine uncomplaining buddy.
Now look carefully at the mound of soft toys and blankets above. They may look like an abandoned heap of baby-things gathering dust, but look again...
Keep looking...
Now just scroll down a bit...
That's right, come this way...
Just a bit more...
Nearly there...
Ok, now check the second picture taken moments later from another angle. Certainly not an abandoned pile of toys, but rather an elaborate bedding set. Oh, the things it takes to get our daughter to sleep...
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Journeying On
The dearth of entries in this blog would probably indicate how busy we have been. 3 ½ months on, we are still getting used to having a cute, screaming infant in the house. Just when we think we've figured her out, Hannah comes up with something new to keep us on our toes. Resigned to the fact that life will NEVER be the same anymore, we are trying to find the appropriate balance of work, ministry, family and dare I say, leisure?!
For the sake of family and friends who keep checking this site only to find Mr Bumble Bee staring back at them, here’s the latest on our Princess and her tired parents.
Cindy’s been kept busy with 24-hour calls almost once in three days these last couple of weeks. Instead of getting several hours of sleep after coming home from a busy day (and night) of work (think: pre-pregnancy days), she finds herself having to entertain a noisy baby suffering from withdrawal symptoms.
From what, you say? Well, Hannah is still exclusively breastfed, so enough said.
Chris has had a slightly better deal this month, with fewer teaching hours and more time to sort out administrative work. However, with Cindy away so many nights, guess who has been pacifiying the little girl single-handedly?
And now, what about Hannah?
Being a baby of mixed parentage (‘Pan-Asian’ is the word to use?), we had to look around for an appropriate growth chart. We stumbled upon one on the WHO website (http://www.who.int/childgrowth/standards/en/) , which incidentally reflects the growth of breastfed babies – excellent!
Hannah started off as an average-sized baby, and has blossomed (or ballooned) to almost above-average. Yet, her weight for length is appropriate, so no worries of being overweight. At this juncture, I will have to introduce you to the ‘Grandparent Syndrome’.
There has been several new babies in the extended family (4 in the last 6 months!), with it not only first-time parents, but also first-time grandparents. Suddenly, all they ever talk about at family gatherings is baby talk – diaper brands, strollers, milestones and of course how well the baby is thriving. There seem to be a race for the fattest baby, almost equating health with size, as though being overweight is impossible for a baby. Scary.
Naturally, the grandparents have been comparing notes, politely and subtly hinting their respective grandchild has the upper hand in this informal competition. Curiously, the parents seem the least bothered about whether their baby smiles or crawls before their cousin's does. Now it’s not only the babies, but the grandparents as well who are a source of entertainment!
But for the sake of her grandparents scattered all over the world, we’ll have to report what Hannah CAN do.
If Po Po had her way, she’d say that Hannah is walking and even flying now. The real truth is, Hannah loves to spend time on her feet while being held upright, occasionally making stepping motions. We call it 'the moonwalk' since it gets her nowhere! Medically speaking it is a sort of infant reflex, therefore a little embarrassing to make a big deal out of it.
As for the flying bit, that’s Daddy’s doing. Hannah’s developed an acrobatic ability to hold herself stiff while Daddy flings her around in mid-air. With a little imagination, our little girl looks like Supergirl. A little far-fetched, but if you’ve run out of things to say, this one might just shut all the other grandparents up.
And now, with photographic evidence, this is what Hannah can really do. With her neck and back firming up, Hannah’s been keen to spend more time upright, with support of course.
Her vocabulary has also expanded from cooing to squealing, with a lot more spontaneous smiling. We think she might grow up to be quite a vain little girl since she now enjoys looking at her reflection AND smiling in approval at what she sees.
Unfortunately, Hannah is also starting to develop stranger anxiety, often crying hysterically when surrounded by unfamiliar faces. The elite group of ‘familiar faces’ only include Mummy, Daddy and Po Po. Hmm, so much for all those babysitting offers.
Although a little young, Hannah seems to be displaying signs of teething – lots of drooling, chewing, sucking etc. The teether has been getting its fair share of abuse, together with Fudge the dog, her security blanket and anything else she gets her hands on.
Just to show how quickly Hannah develops and changes, we have to report that Mr. Bumble Bee has fallen out of favour! Shocking.
Shall we even bother introducing her latest friend? Oh well, here he is anyway, Fudge the dog, Hannah's loyal sleeping companion. Let’s see how long you will last. You have been warned...
For the sake of family and friends who keep checking this site only to find Mr Bumble Bee staring back at them, here’s the latest on our Princess and her tired parents.
Cindy’s been kept busy with 24-hour calls almost once in three days these last couple of weeks. Instead of getting several hours of sleep after coming home from a busy day (and night) of work (think: pre-pregnancy days), she finds herself having to entertain a noisy baby suffering from withdrawal symptoms.
From what, you say? Well, Hannah is still exclusively breastfed, so enough said.
Chris has had a slightly better deal this month, with fewer teaching hours and more time to sort out administrative work. However, with Cindy away so many nights, guess who has been pacifiying the little girl single-handedly?
And now, what about Hannah?
Being a baby of mixed parentage (‘Pan-Asian’ is the word to use?), we had to look around for an appropriate growth chart. We stumbled upon one on the WHO website (http://www.who.int/childgrowth/standards/en/) , which incidentally reflects the growth of breastfed babies – excellent!
Hannah started off as an average-sized baby, and has blossomed (or ballooned) to almost above-average. Yet, her weight for length is appropriate, so no worries of being overweight. At this juncture, I will have to introduce you to the ‘Grandparent Syndrome’.
There has been several new babies in the extended family (4 in the last 6 months!), with it not only first-time parents, but also first-time grandparents. Suddenly, all they ever talk about at family gatherings is baby talk – diaper brands, strollers, milestones and of course how well the baby is thriving. There seem to be a race for the fattest baby, almost equating health with size, as though being overweight is impossible for a baby. Scary.
Naturally, the grandparents have been comparing notes, politely and subtly hinting their respective grandchild has the upper hand in this informal competition. Curiously, the parents seem the least bothered about whether their baby smiles or crawls before their cousin's does. Now it’s not only the babies, but the grandparents as well who are a source of entertainment!
But for the sake of her grandparents scattered all over the world, we’ll have to report what Hannah CAN do.
If Po Po had her way, she’d say that Hannah is walking and even flying now. The real truth is, Hannah loves to spend time on her feet while being held upright, occasionally making stepping motions. We call it 'the moonwalk' since it gets her nowhere! Medically speaking it is a sort of infant reflex, therefore a little embarrassing to make a big deal out of it.
As for the flying bit, that’s Daddy’s doing. Hannah’s developed an acrobatic ability to hold herself stiff while Daddy flings her around in mid-air. With a little imagination, our little girl looks like Supergirl. A little far-fetched, but if you’ve run out of things to say, this one might just shut all the other grandparents up.
And now, with photographic evidence, this is what Hannah can really do. With her neck and back firming up, Hannah’s been keen to spend more time upright, with support of course.
Her vocabulary has also expanded from cooing to squealing, with a lot more spontaneous smiling. We think she might grow up to be quite a vain little girl since she now enjoys looking at her reflection AND smiling in approval at what she sees.
Unfortunately, Hannah is also starting to develop stranger anxiety, often crying hysterically when surrounded by unfamiliar faces. The elite group of ‘familiar faces’ only include Mummy, Daddy and Po Po. Hmm, so much for all those babysitting offers.
Although a little young, Hannah seems to be displaying signs of teething – lots of drooling, chewing, sucking etc. The teether has been getting its fair share of abuse, together with Fudge the dog, her security blanket and anything else she gets her hands on.
Just to show how quickly Hannah develops and changes, we have to report that Mr. Bumble Bee has fallen out of favour! Shocking.
Shall we even bother introducing her latest friend? Oh well, here he is anyway, Fudge the dog, Hannah's loyal sleeping companion. Let’s see how long you will last. You have been warned...
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