How Big is our Universe?

October 19, 2024 KW

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God declares that He made the Universe by the Word. God created! He did not make something out of something—He CREATED out of nothing. It was formed by His command. “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” Genesis 1:1

“By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; And all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. Let all the earth fear the LORD: Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.” Psalm‬ ‭33‬:‭6‬, ‭8‬ ‭

“All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.” John‬ ‭1‬:‭3‬ ‭

“for by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:” Colossians‬ ‭1‬:‭16‬ ‭

“Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein: Isaiah‬ ‭42‬:‭5‬ ‭

“For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:” Romans‬ ‭1‬:‭20‬ ‭

“In his hand are the deep places of the earth: The strength of the hills is his also. The sea is his, and he made it: And his hands formed the dry land.” Psalm‬ ‭95‬:‭4‬-‭5‬

“O LORD, how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast thou made them all: The earth is full of thy riches. So is this great and wide sea, Wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts.” Psalm‬ ‭104‬:‭24‬-‭25‬ ‭

For the Soul, Motivational

Time is always Right for Right Thinking and Right Actions…

October 4, 2024 KW

The prison of our mind is a dungeon with fortified bars, and having the right thinking and actions will brake its bars – the time is always right for that.

We need the right thinking approach, apply the right guidelines and put them into actions, so as to be productive and to obtain the right results.

We need to be right thinkers to know who we are, recognise and leverage our strengths, along with understanding and managing our weaknesses, strive for and think of the right way to achieve our purposes, aspirations and objectives – this will help us to make the most of, and amplify our gifts and skillsets; so that we may be the best version of ourselves and make a positive impact on society, by the grace of God.

When we start thinking right, in time our thoughts will straighten out. Right thinking will result in right living as wrong thinking will lead to wrong living. “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he:” Proverbs 23:7a Hence, a man who thinks wickedly will live wickedly and a man that thinks right will live right.

Man is amazing because he takes after the image of God.

“Right Thoughts and Right Actions Make a Potent Positive Combination. ” ~ Dr. Cheong Kok Weng

Today is another day – may God be with us in our having the right thinking and right actions. May He help us in our endeavour to write a great page for today within the October paragraph of Chapter 2024, in the book of our life.

God tells and reminds us further:

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7

^”Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.” Proverbs 22:17

“The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.” Proverbs 12:5

“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” Isaiah 1:18

Motivational

Golden Precepts to Ponder

August 26, 2024 KW

Came across these “Golden Rules” again, in the social media and there are many good thoughts contained therein; however I have decided to modify the list somewhat this time around.
Take the good and what’s relevant from what we read. It will help us to be more fruitful in life, no?

GOLDEN Precepts to ponder.

1. Shake hands with others but not while sitting down.

2. In a negotiation, let the other party makes the first offer.

3. If they trust you a secret, keep it.

4. If they lend you a car, return it with a full tank.

5. Do things with passion or don’t do it at all.

6. When you shake your hand make it firm and look that person in the eye.

7. Live the experience of traveling whether alone or with others.

8. Consider God and Eternity. This is most critical.

9. Take good advice.

10. Come eat with the new person at school/office/church.

11. When you text someone and you’re angry: finish, read it, delete it, and rewrite the message.

12. At the table, make pleasant conversations with others.

13. Write your goals, and work on them.

14. Defend your point of view but be tolerant and respectful to others.

15. WhatsApp and keep in touch with friends.

16. Learn from everything, take the good stuff.

17. Honour and loyalty must be present in your personality.

18. Don’t lend money to someone you know won’t pay you back – but if you do want, just give and not expecting to be repaid.

19. Believe in the God who created you.

20. Tend your bed when you wake up in the mornings.

21. Sing or pray in the shower.

22. Care for a plant or a garden.

23. Keep an eye on the sky every chance you get.

24. Discover your skills and make full use of them.

25. Love your job or look at the positive or move on.

26. Ask for help when you need it.

27. Teach someone a value.

28. Appreciate and thank the one who extends his or her hand.

29. Be kind to others.

30. Make someone’s day happier, it will make you happier too.

31. Compete with yourself.

32 Treat yourself when the occasion calls for it.

33. Take care of your health.

34. Always greet with a smile.

35. Think fast but speak slow.

36. Don’t talk with a mouth full.

37. Polish your shoes, cut your nails, and always keep a good countenance.

38. Don’t put your opinion on issues you don’t know.

39. Never mistreat anyone.

40. Live your life joyfully.

41. Never miss a wonderful opportunity to remain quiet.

42. Recognise someone for their effort.

43. Be humble, as “God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”

44. Remember your roots.

45. Travel when you can.

46. Stand up for what is right and true.

47. Resist evil and wickedness.

48. Render honour to whom honour is due.

49. Be fair, stand up for those who need you.

50. Learn to enjoy moments of being alone.

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Fun Words

June 29, 2023 KW

There are so many interesting words in the English language.

Absquatulate — to leave somewhere abruptly (verb)

Bugbear — any source, real or imaginary, of needless fright or fear (noun)

Cryptozoology — the study of evidence tending to substantiate the existence of, or the search for, creatures whose reported existence is unproven (noun)

Demitasse — a small cup for serving strong black coffee after dinner (noun)

Ephemeral —lasting a very short time (adjective)

Foofaraw — a great fuss or disturbance about something very insignificant (noun)

Glabella — the flat area of bone between the eyebrows (noun)

Hokum — out-and-out nonsense (noun)

Ignoramus — an extremely ignorant person (noun)

Jabberwocky — a playful imitation of language consisting of invented, meaningless words (noun)

Kerfuffle — a fuss; commotion (noun)

Lollygag — to spend time idly (verb)

Mufti — civilian clothes (noun)

Nesh — sensitive to the cold (adjective)

Omphalos —the central point (noun)

Pollex — the innermost digit of the forelimb; thumb.(noun)

Quibble — arguments to evade a point at issue. (noun)

Raconteur — a person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly. (noun)

Scrofulous — morally tainted. (adjective)

Tintinnabulation — the ringing or sound of bells (noun)

Ulu — a knife that is traditionally used by women of various indigenous arctic and subarctic peoples (such as the Inuit) and that resembles a food chopper with a crescent-shaped blade. (noun)

Velleity — A mere wish that does not lead to the slightest action. (noun)

Wuthering —Wind blowing strongly with a roaring sound. (adjective)

Xenophobic — Relating to or exhibiting fear or hatred of foreigners (adjective)

Yokel —An unsophisticated person from a rural area , a naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town. (noun)

Zephyr —A gentle, mild breeze. (noun)

For the Soul, Quotes:CKW

Freewill is granted to us by God. Our choices determine our lives’ direction.

February 4, 2022 KW

God granted the human race Freewill from Day 1 and He has not rescinded the mandate of Freewill given to mankind.

Let’s make good and right choices daily as our lives are the sum total of our choices.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
‭‭John‬ ‭3:16‬ ‭

God made humans for eternity – the souls of human will not be annihilated. We will exist, either in God’s presence or not in His presence.

A critically serious subject for all of us to
pay great attention to, because Jesus has
talked about hell and the lake of fire, the fate that awaits all people apart from God.

We are all guilty of sinning against God,
who is absolutely Holy, Righteous and
Awesome, and thus, God’s eternal
punishment.
So we’re left with two choices: stay in our
state of depravity in sin and be eternally
punished, or submit to the Saviour, repent
and accept His gift of redemption and
salvation.

We cannot earn our salvation by our
works. It is by the grace of God and
through faith in Jesus that we may be
saved.

Jesus warned against the absolute reality
of the lake of fire, the concept of endless torment
and described it in great detail.
Jesus said
– it is a place of torment (Luke 16:23),
– everlasting punishment (Matt 25:46)
– cast into hell, into the fire that never
shall be quenched:” (Mark 9:43)
– Where their worm dieth not, and the fire
is not quenched.” (Mark 9:44)
– everlasting fire (Matt 25:41),
– And shall cast them into a furnace of
fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of
teeth. (Matt 13:42).
– Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: (Matt‬ ‭25:41‬ )

There can be no clearer plain language
about the eternal torment in the lake of
fire:
“and the smoke of their torment
ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they
have no rest day nor night, who worship
the beast and his image, and whosoever
receiveth the mark of his name.” Revelation 14:11

Revelation 20:10-15
“And the devil that deceived them was
cast into the lake of fire and brimstone,
where the beast and the false prophet
are, and shall be tormented day and night
for ever and ever. And I saw a great white
throne, and him that sat on it, from whose
face the earth and the heaven fled away;
and there was found no place for them.
And I saw the dead, small and great,
stand before God; and the books were
opened: and another book was opened,
which is the book of life: and the dead
were judged out of those things which
were written in the books, according to
their works. And the sea gave up the dead
which were in it; and death and hell
delivered up the dead which were in them:
and they were judged every man
according to their works. And death and
hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is
the second death. And whosoever was
not found written in the book of life was
cast into the lake of fire.”

For the Soul, Motivational, Quotes:CKW

The Desire to Change is a Powerful Force, Empowering the First Step and Beyond. ~ Cheong Kok Weng

October 9, 2021 KW

Indeed, we are given a Powerful attribute by our CREATOR – the power of choice. With this we may activate the Desire to Change in us, thus empowering us to take the important first step and beyond.

Changing in the right direction is indeed the right direction and the first step to change is awareness. We need to change if we do not like something – to improve is to change. It’s often said that change is the only constant in life.

“The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking”. -Albert Einstei

We can also make a real to choice to repent of our sins and choose to follow God.

“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”
‭‭2 Peter‬ ‭3:9‬ ‭

“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”
‭‭John‬ ‭1:12-14‬

“In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.”
‭‭John‬ ‭7:37-38‬ ‭

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Take Action Daily, No Matter how Slow IT IS, Progress is Still Made. ~ Cheong Kok Weng

August 25, 2021 KW

Some helpful points to remember to establish sustainable routine that produces progress on daily basis:

1. Remember the reason why we started the journey – so keep moving forward everyday.

2. The path may be long and winding. Realise how far we have already journeyed – continue the push forward and ahead.

3. Make it a habit to start day to day – habit is formed through conscious repeated actions.

4. Do not be distracted, be focus of what is needed to be done day after day.

5. Any available time is a right time to take action and do it. Small steps forward are valuable too.

6. Take a courageous stand to stop procrastinating.

7. Remember the cost of a day missed – it needs a double up the next day to catch up.

Napoleon Hill quoted ” The important thing after setting a goal is taking action.”

For the Soul

The truth shall make you free.

April 19, 2021 KW

“The truth will set you free” is a dictum espoused by ardent folks, in academia and the professional community, as they want to champion academic freedom, professional independence and the dynamic power of learning. Many universities and colleges do embrace the aforesaid declarative statement as their motto too.

It was Jesus who originally said:

“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

In the context of:

“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free? Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.” John‬ ‭8:32-35‬ ‭

Jesus’ other statement

“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.” ‭‭John‬ ‭14:6-7‬

Jesus said He is the Truth .

Jesus came to proclaim liberty to the captives; as whoever committed sin is a slave to sin, as unrepentant sin is the eventual bondage that leads to death. Knowing the Truth will set one at liberty—free from the bondage of sin which leads to eternal damnation, and one instead, will enter into eternal life with God in heaven as the ultimate glorious destination, and it will be forever and ever – with no more death, tears, sorrow nor crying.

Revelation 21:3-8

^“And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”

Jesus said in John 8:31 “…if you continue (those who believed on Him) in My Word then are my disciples indeed;”

“Now a slave has no perpetual place (abide not) in the family, but a son belongs to it forever” – Jesus’ audience understood that to mean that they were not members of God’s family, despite their biological relationship to Abraham, as they were still slaves to sin.

Jesus would set them free. Jesus said those who believed on Him , knowing the Truth would be freed from their bondage and brought into the family of God.

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. ”

Perish means:

“Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:” Matthew 25:41

^“The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:

And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name. ” Revelation 14:10-11

“And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.

And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.

And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.

And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.

And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.

And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” Revelation 20:10-15

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Take time to admire the beauty of nature and remember God who created them for our enjoyment too.

November 12, 2020 KW

We are blessed on planet earth, with the fingerprint of the Creator all around us. The beauty may be observed anywhere on this beautiful blue planet, the only inhabited planet of the 9 planets in the Solar System and beyond.

Small miracles are all around us if we care to notice, like for instance a seed germinating when it touches the soil . We simply need to go outside and take a look around with intellectual and conscious cognition of all the great and wonderful creations of God which we see daily. We may then unearth the plenteous creative comeliness of nature which may bring about (if we allow it) a spiritual heightening deep in our soul of our Creator’s matchless creativity.

For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver. -Martin Luther King Jr.

It is profitable when we put knowledge into practice. ~ Cheong Kok Weng

Man is what he believes. – Anton Chekhov

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