Just picked up the book "The Case for Christ" a couple of days back. And I was astonished to discover Mark & Luke were not part of the 12 disciples. This is very embarrassing since I pride myself to be "beyond-the-basic-knowledge" class of Christian. WRONG!

I have read the four gospels a few times. Well, at least the verses whereby the names of the 12 disciples are stated. YET my eyes and my mind didn't register the fact that Mark & Luke were not part of the 12 disciples.

I had a similar experience 2 yrs ago when I "discovered" that Yahweh/Jehovah is actually Jesus. I was so excited to see the connection and the proof from my Bible study. Only later did I realised almost EVERY Christian already knew that. LOL!

Yap, time flies! Intermediate School (a bit like Form 3 here) graduation.

Teresa, u know what's the most AWESOME thing u can do this summer? Bring ur parents & ur friends to the Rev. Billy Graham rallies at Shea Stadium, Flushing - literally at ur backyard only. Trust cousin Ben. It will be one of the most important event in ur life. Don't miss it.

Update: Rally is from June 24th to 26th ONLY! For details: http://www.billygraham.org/NYCrusade_Cover.asp

From left to right: Jennifer, Daria, Teresa & Stephanie...prior to their performance for the school occasion - 1st Annual Sister Circle Fashion Show. The group was dancing to Don't Mess With My Heart by Black Eyed Peas (i have no idea who's the artist nor the song).

Here's my bro-in-law, Chin, with his beloved Bella.

And one last verse why we love our Heavenly Father: We love Him because He first loved us. (1John4:19) Hallelujah!

The church arranged a gift to be given to every dad. Here's my son John bringing that gift to me. However, the biggest surprise was the cheese cake my wife and the kids had "conspired" to buy earlier without my knowledge. Thank you, guys!

Here's my daughter Jane doing hers. This is what she said: "Thank you dad for being a good father. And happy father's day. And may God bless u."

Bible says: Children's children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their father. (Proverbs 17:6) I am so privileged to be a father whom my kids are looking up to.

The kids read out special thank you/ appreciation notes to their dads.

Bible says children are a gift from God. And I have no doubt the love relationship between earthly parents and their children is but a shadow of what God is trying to show His love for us. As a Christian, it is my desire to discover that love God has for me.

Sister Lucy did a GREAT job in leading the kids and the dads in "Q&A"-ish singing. The kids sang: "O dad do u love Jesus?", then the dads sang back: "O yes we love Jesus."... so on and so forth. Really great fun.

In this world, no love is greater than the love of God. Bible says: In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins." (1John4:9-10)

That's the proud mom (aunt June) standing behind a beaming Teresa. Well, dear Teresa, know that ur relatives from all around the world are happy for u. Cool?

And in life, there is a higher calling - be a light unto the community where u live. Jesus Christ says to His disciples in the Bible - "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds, and praise your Father in heaven." (Matt 5:14-16)

So I hope u won't blow out the candle in "real" life. Continue to shine forth, Teresa. Cheers!

Cousin Teresa was inducted into Walter H. Crowley Intermediate School's Honor Society. According to uncle Pete, beside achieving high academic grades, an active record of school/community service is a must in order to be admitted. Notice the candle she hold at her right hand? The ceremony was such that, with a lit candle, she proceeded to stage and read a citation, then blew out the candle to accept the membership.
The citation goes like: "I, (Teresa Ting), solemnly swear to uphold the high ideals of scholarship, character, service, and leadership to the best of my ability and accept membership in the Walter H. Crowley Intermediate School 5 Honor Society."

Prom night? I thought only the seniors get to take part? Is Teresa in the seniors already? Or may be they have new rules now?...hmm...pix taken just last Friday, June 10th, at "Bruno's on the Blvd".  

John wearing glasses! 100-175 degree. Now strictly NO Gameboy, NO playing on mobile phone, NO watching TV less than 10' away, NO playing PC with monitor less than 3' away, and NO reading in the bed!!! Praise the LORD John was so brave in going thru the checking. He even knew which pair to choose.

One last pix for u, Margaret. Check it out - Victoria is in the pix! Here's praying u are doing excellent in California. Hope to see u soon.

Here's Jane. Margaret, thanks for giving me the motivation to catch up on my Photoshop skills while having fun "doing" more family photos in the near future. We would love to see ur pix too! Do send us some.

By Margaret's request, who wished to see more of John & Jane's photos, I did a couple here with newly installed Photoshop Elements with some "soft touch". Here's John playing at the playground next to my house.

I am really blessed for the past 3 days with the sermons from Pastor Daniel and Pastor Linda. And the topics really fitted well with Pastor Kueh's series on Christian Characters. I think God really loves EBC (which is true anyway). I mean for God to send His servants all the way from WM to compliment our Senior Pastor's sermon series is just incredible.

Hmm...I believe many of us are ready for the next break-thru in our spiritual journey and our anointings. For those who missed the sermons - BUY the CDs!

My other best buddy, Jude Wong, became father again on May 24th (SAME DAY AS MY BUDDY COLIN WONG!!!) - baby Marie Mae. This is an incredible odds. (God, are You behind this?) Congratulations Jude!!!!

Pastor Daniel Choo ministering tonight to EBC & Good News Church. Excellent sharing and amazing testimony. From a down and out drug addict criminal to a pastor with a big heart operating in the grace of God. Only God can do that to a person.

Dear Teresa, we look forward to posting up more of ur photos. And we definitely look forward to ur next visit. Have a nice summer break! 

Now that we have shown the graceful side of Teresa...here's the TOUGH side! Now, read carefully...Teresa is currently a 3RD DAN BLACK BELT in Tae Kwon Do!!!

The 2 photos above were taken when she got her 2nd Dan 2 years ago.

Aiming for the next winter Olympic? Hey, Teresa, don't let ur mama pressure u, ok? Just enjoy what u do and know that we ALL love ya! 

Cool and steady....Out of the 5 judges, Teresa ranked 1st on 4 scorecards!!!

I always wonder what goes thru a parent's mind and heart when he/she sees his/her baby girl going thru a competition... One thing I am sure of, the parents are more nervous than the kids! 

Recently, just got in touch with uncle Pete from New York City. Have not met him and the family for...gosh...5 yrs? Could be longer. Just received some pix from him, and my cousin Teresa whom I first met when she was just a tiny baby in New York.

Then the last we met she was visiting Sibu but was still like less than 10 yrs old. And look at her now - all grown up and doing the things aunty June must be so proud of - winning trophy ;) Here Teresa is the new champion for the Cantiague Trophy Cup Championship, held in New York City in May 13, 2005!!! TERESA, WE ARE PROUD OF U HERE FROM SARAWAK TOO!!!

Today is Betty's birthday. 3? YEARS OLD ALREADY!!! Goodness gracious. How time flies. And she has a very special wish this year...which I won't reveal in this place of course. For Uncle Pete: the kids from left to right - Bela (ah hung), Amy (ah Moi) & Jane (mine). 

O...can u FEEEEEL the love between this couple. Every marriage needs a "third party"...(no, not the pastor)...but Lord Jesus Christ.  

Hmm...I kinda like the result. Very nostalgia feel.