power of the cross

Many people underestimated what Jesus did on the cross for us. What is the power of the cross? Is it merely just saving us from hell?

Well, many people believe that accepting Jesus as your Lord and Saviour means going to heaven. I am here to prove you wrong! It is more than just going to heaven! If it is just that, then the word ’save’ should have been used, rather than the long word ’salvation’. The word save is sozo in Greek, and Salvation is sotaria in Greek. Why use a longer word? Well, it’s because what Jesus did on the cross was more than just saving us from hell.

What is more?? What is so powerful? What did Jesus do on the cross that carries so much power? Here is the good news (gospel). Jesus didnt just die so we could go to Heaven.

He died to give us life, and life more abundantly!(John10:10) Life more abundantly begins here, on earth, NOW. Now means now…not in the future, not after death, it’s NOW!

When Jesus was on the cross, He did not only carry the sins of the world, but all our sickness and dieases, (1peter 2:24) and our suffering. When Jesus said, “it is finished” it meant - It is FINISHED. (John 19:30) Everything was done. Nothing was left undone.

Jesus carried the curse of sin that we can be righteous. He carried the sickness and dieases that we might have health. He carried our sufferings that we can have joy. This is what the cross did. And when Jesus said, I have come to give you life, and life more abundantly..it is refering to health, joy, prosperity, freedom from sin and bondages, and all the good things.

This is the gospel. The word gospel means good news. Isnt it a good news?? When you tell someone that Jesus had already died for their sickness to give them health, isnt that a good news? Jesus had died for their proverty that they might have a good life, isnt this a good news?

If you are finding today, that you have sickness and dieases, well, know the good news that Jesus had already die for tat, it is already finished! You have healing (1 peter 2L24).  Just receive what God has freely give. If you are in emotional bondages or strongholds or sins that you cannot get rid, well, know that Jesus had already died for it and you have the victory!! You are more than a conqueror! (romans 8:37).

God did not promise that life as His children will be problem free, but He promised that we have the victory over all the troubles that comes in the way. We have the victory because of what Jesus did on the cross!

more doggie review

most poeple will think that russians are very mean. well, i will not disagree because i’ve met mean people and i dont believthat just because one or two are mean so we can conclude tat eveyrone is mean in the country, right? There are people that are kind. On sunday, I met really kind dog owners.

I’ve even learn a few tips to taking a good doggie picture! You must be at the same level with the dog. means you need to sit down or squat. Your height needs to be parallel to the dog when taking the picture. this will make sure that the dog wont look short and his legs will not look like terbantut. This will also ensure that the lighting to the dog is good, it will be too dark on the bottom. 

A german shepherd. Really cool. Very big and strong! Wish we could have one of this at home!!! Well, hei gou is a mix of german shepherd. I guess that counts!

Bulldog. This girl was really sweet, she let me take a picture..and even pose the dog for me! yay!!! But I am not a fan of bulldogs….but it’s nice it’s nice!

Yay, my favourite - Husky. it’s like the snow dogs!!! super super cute!!

oh no!!! i think this one looks alot like a fairer version of scooby!!! ahaha, even some of my friends agree so!

this one is really active. He or she was always jumping up against the owner. I really want to hug him!! So cute!!!

the dogs preparing for the running competition. Running? it’s actually the owner holding them and run and the judges will see which dog is the fastest. Isnt that a bit unfair? If the owner is slow, then the dog will be slow! ahaha

btw, is this Golden Retriever? Super cute!! So soft. Well I didnt touch but it does look very silky!!

another very obedient Husky!

this dog has just completed his/her task, so is now resting in the portable dog house! so cooling inside, the day was hot and it’s great that he has a shade for himself!!

small dog. If you watch the series, The 7th Day, they have this kind of dog inside. Named Jack, super smart dog!

small dog. honestly, i dont really like small dogs! ahaha..

dog competition

today started off really bad. it’s sunday, it is as if i woke up at the wrong side of my bed. *ahem* even though my bed only has one side because i am sleeping beside the wall. anyway, the story went like this….

i am suppose to have Intern’s meeting today. Church Interns meeting, every sunday, at 11am. What we do is bible study. Normally, my alarm will go off at 8am. But I thought, why not, let me sleep longer today, so I set it to be 9am. It rang and I woke up, and went back to sleep thinking I will for sure wake up by 10am the latest. Guess what time I woke up?? 12pm!!! I missed the meeting.

The story goes on, I made jelly/agar-agar. For about an hour or more, til 2.30pm. Before that I made myself breakfast lunch. Suddenly, Miss Hwong came in and asked me if I’ve seen the dogs!? WHAT DOGS????

There was a dog competition in the park nearby our hostel. in less than 5 minutes, i changed and rushed out. It was already 10min to 3pm. I didnt put in much hope as the competition might have started by 11am. I just hope there are so dogs around. This is the second time I am seeing this even tho they have it every autumn and spring. The last time I saw the dog competition was one and a half year ago in 2006 Sept.. Click here for the review of the competition 1 and half year ago…maybe some of the dogs are here too!

the dogs and owners are stil around, even though it’s less people.

the sponsor - Purina dog food.

are these golden retrievers? just after the competition, they walked obediently into the cage! argh! I dont agree that dogs should be kept in cages!!

erm…two black twins? You know, they are very BIG. I think up til my waist if I stand near them.

my favourite - Husky!

Hush Puppy. It is actually very big. Bigger than Hei Gou. But super cute!! I never imagined them to be this big.

another dog, but this one is very good, no one was looking and he didnt run away. Just sat there quitely!

super cute dog. I think this is the cutest! This picture was taken by a friend who went earlier, I think this dog is super cute!!!!! Feel like hugging him!!! huahahahah!!

more pictures on the next post!! so, stay tune for the dog competition review!!!

lost weight with vinegar

  finally, when i heard about this, the first thing today was to go and buy!  

here were the selection of apple cider vineger that can be found here in russia. somemore, they are imported goods! ahaha..ok, maybe one of them isnt vinegar but is balsamic. btw, what’s balsamic? anyone can enlighten me??

while making the drink, (not that hard, jsut one spoon and mix it with water)…it really reminded me of the time i will make for my mama to drink because apparently someone heard that it helps thin the blood and it’s good for the heart. =(

 this is the one i bought. I drank my first cup and it’s superb!!! i hope i can lost some weight before summer comes….btw, it’s getting really warm now, and i guess in a week’s time, i’ll be seeing summer….

Passionate Writing

Everyone makes mistakes, right? Everyone deserves a second chance, third chance, right? Well, it’s the same for me. My previous blogs has been gravely containminated with what I would call as rambllings. Haha…something that I am not very proud about because it is not what I view blogging as.

As I have explained in one of my post about wanting to write more than just writing, but writing from my heart, my views, my experiences and so on. And I found this article that says

“Passionate writing doesn’t mean you have to write about romance or sex. What it does mean is that you have to write from your heart. You have to write about a topic that makes your heart pump a bit more wildly or that you get animated about when you discuss it. Passionate writing engages the reader from the first word and leads them through your piece in a way that entrances and exhilarates them. There is no limit to what you can accomplish if you are able to establish a bond with your readers.”

So, here I am, starting all over again, to write and yea, I wanna be serious with this one!!! Not changing it anymore…..

tropical biology

just finished clinical pharmacology. feel kinda bad about it, simply because the teacher was really not what i expected! =(

today, we are starting a new cycle - topical biology. well, it’s not new, it’s part 2 actually. It’s interesting as the class is short and we are studying about tropical worms..aha, how do i put it, like cacing pinta, etc….since it’s called biology, it means that it is about the worms, not the diease. so, life cycles to memorize, primary host, intermediate hosts, habitat….wah….i better continue to read for today’s class!

weather is super today. yesterday was with heavy rain and strong wind. totally abnormal. i’ve hardly seen these kind of weather before! but now, there are sunshine and i guess it’s not that cold. class is less than 5 minutes walk from my hostel, just the opposite building.

how is everyone? it’s 24th April. This month is coming to an end……

The Forbidden Kingdom

new movie coming up!! The Forbidden Kingdom!!! Yay by Jet Li and Jacky Chan. It’s an action movie so you’ll know I am very much looking forward to it! I am a HUGE fan of Jet Li and action movies….hoho, haven seen any great action pack movie since Die Hard 4, Ultimatum…..

This is definately a MUST-Watch!! I am not sure if it’s out already or not, maybe soon….how i wish i can go back home to watch it in a really good cinema!!!