The big bang theory

This is something interesting that i have learnt during lesson today. So thought to share with u gus :)

The big bang theory : creation of galaxy and universe

Our galaxy/ milky way/ universe started from a point of compressed mass, high density, high energy and high temperature. The energy was so large that it could no longer be contained in that point and so it expanded (the big bang theory). As it expands, temperature decrease and this resulted in the existence of quarks. Quarks is the simplest makeup of anything. temperature continued to decrease and this allows the quarks to have the ability to combine and form neutrons and protons. Neutrons and protons then combine to form nucleus and then atoms and basic element, such as hydrogen. Which eventually leads to the deveopment of matter (which consists of many many atoms)

Although scientists have spent many years discovering this and it seems rather logical, scientists were unable to explain what happened before the big bang or what was in the universe before the big bang. Till today, this remains a mystery to many. From the big bang theory, we can see how systematic the formation of the universe was. Although the energy informed was so great, one incident led to another and one formation led to another. (There ought to be something bigger that is determining all these). If the big bang/ formatiom of the galaxy was mere randomness, under such high energy and temperature, things would have gone really wrong. Take for example nuclear fission.

From the big bang theory, we can see that the creation of the universe is very physical, consisting of quarks and mere 'dead' atoms. Bacteria, fungi, plants, animals and especially man who have life in them can never be created from the universe itself which is a makeup from energy and quarks. Especially man who has the essence of being in them and has feelings, thoughts, emotions and intelligence. How could man being so unique and personal be created out of the physical galaxy of energy and quarks?

you are the reason

You are the reason, Written by Petrina Yim

You Are The Reason
(left click to listen, right click; save target as to download)

I pray that this song will encourage those who are going through struggles in their life, overcoming areas of sins in their life, which God has brought out. Lets continue to fix our eyes on Jesus who is the author and perfecter of our faith. Through the power of Christ we can overcome all things, and all things are made possible with Him. Amen!!

You're the reason

Written and composed by: Petrina Yim

Verse 1:

E A C#m A
Lord I come into your presence and humbly bow at your throne

E A C#m
You’re all I seek and you’re all I need,

A
And I will run to you

Verse 2:

E A C#m A
My guilt and shame lies in the cross and Your truth sets me free

E A
So with all my heart and with all my soul

C#m A
I will sing of your great love

C#m B
I will sing of your great love

Chorus

E A E
You’re the reason that I live

A E
You’re the reason that I breathe

A B A
You’re the reason I find my strength in

E A E
You’re the reason that I hope

E A E
You’re the reason that I have joy

A B A
You’re the reason I find my strength in

E A B A
You’re the reason I find my strength in

E A B A
You’re the reason I find my strength in

Bridge:

A E A E A C#m
Jesus jesus jesus

B/E A
you are my king

A E A E A C#m
Jesus jesus jesus

B/E A
you are my lord

A E A E A C#m
Jesus jesus jesus

B/E A
you are my guide

A E A E A C#m
Jesus jesus jesus

B/E A
you are my strength

God truly knows and cares for us

Think I was really reminded of God's love for us in the last sermon.
Jon 4:11 "But Nineveh has more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell their right hand from their left, and many cattle as well. Should I not be concerned about that great city?"

God rebuked Jonah and I was reminded that God in fact truly knows every single one of us. Would you sometimes wonder if god truly knows his plans for you? Whether you are important to Him though you am just another "small" person on this earth and whether God truly knows your inner thoughts and my desires and my struggles. Have anyone of u ever wonder about this? Feeling insecure about ur identity in Christ?

This morning God reminded me that He truly knows!!!

In the NT, we can see that Jesus knows the life of not only his disciples, but also the sinful people and "insignificant" people who came to Him. Many instances, when these people just came to Him, asking Him for forgiveness, God knows what is going on in their life and would forgive them, giving them a new life.

Some instances include:
1) Zacchaeus the Tax Collector and Jesus (Luk 19:1-10), Jesus knew that Zacchaeus was up in the tree (even before Jesus saw him) and knew his heart for God. Although he had committed sins and was considered sinful in the eyes of man (because he cheated people of their taxes), but Jesus knew what was in his heart and that Zacchaeus acknowledge Him as Lord. What i am trying to bring out here is that God knows our inner thoughts, even if we are sinful and insignificant in this world. Every single one is important to Him. God's love is patient and kind. From this passage we can see that God's love keeps no record of wrongs and it is not easily angered. Thank God His love is 1corin 13:4-7, if not ..... hahah.... we would still be lost sheep without shepherds

1Sam 16:7 "But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."
- God looks at the condition of our heart.

Matt 10:30-31 "30And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."

Psa 139: 1-4
"1 O LORD, you have searched me
and you know me.

2 You know when I sit and when I rise;
you perceive my thoughts from afar.

3 You discern my going out and my lying down;
you are familiar with all my ways.

4 Before a word is on my tongue
you know it completely, O LORD."

Psa 139: 13-16
" 13 For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother's womb.

14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.

15 My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place.
When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,

16 your eyes saw my unformed body.
All the days ordained for me
were written in your book
before one of them came to be."

Let's take some time to thank God for his love and really grow to understand this love that God has for us. So that we may continue to grow in our confidence and faith in God.

God, threatened by science?

Hey bros and siss, wanted to share with you my thoughts after finishing the book "The Language of GOD"

I am so amazed by God's Creation.

I feel so fortunate to be able to study Life Science in university. Every lesson keeps me so excited!!! Life is so complex, human is so intricately made. Conditions have to be so precise in order for life to exist.

Recently i learnt from my lecturer that " if we unwound the 46 strands of chromosomes from a single cell, and link them end to end, the distance is 8000 times from Earth to moon and back to Earth" wait a minute..... take some time to try to visualise it.....Wah piang!!! For a moment I cannot comprehend such an analogy... all these 46 strands of chromosomes present in each and every cell we have, contains all the information that is needed for us to exist and grow from birth til death. Such a huge set of information/instruction, yet it has to be packed into a single cell nucleus, which an unaided human eye can't even see.

I just finished a book named " The Language of GOD - A scientist presents evidence for belief " - by Francis Collin. When I saw the book from TIMES bookshop, I was drawn by the name of the author. What has this director of the Human Genome Project got to do under the religion section of this bookshop?

Francis S. Collins is a pioneering medical geneticist who once headed the Human Genome Project, adapts his title from President Clinton's remarks announcing completion of the first phase of the project in 2000: "Today we are learning the language in which God created life."

Collins explains that as a Christian believer, "the experience of sequencing the human genome, and uncovering this most remarkable of all texts, was both a stunning scientific achievement and an occasion of worship."

This marvelous book combines a personal account of Collins's faith and experiences as a genetics researcher with discussions of more general topics of science and spirituality, especially centering around evolution. Following the lead of C.S. Lewis, whose Mere Christianity was influential in Collins's conversion from atheism, the book argues that belief in a transcendent, personal God—and even the possibility of an occasional miracle—can and should coexist with a scientific picture of the world that includes evolution. Addressing in turn fellow scientists and fellow believers, Collins insists that "science is not threatened by God; it is enhanced" and "God is most certainly not threatened by science; He made it all possible."

What is my stand then? Is Darwin's Evolution Theory outdated? How much was Darwin able to understand life given the kind of technology he had in 1879? Why is it still being taught in schools as if it is already a proven fact?

Being a Christian who happens to be a student in the Life Science field, i certainly believe in a God who created the earth, light, water, skies, stars, plants, water animals, birds in the air, and lastly, humans (yes, u and me included). I can't take it when some of my lecturers mentioned that we come from ape? Is there an option for the students here to consider between Creation and Evolution?

I believe science will draw Man to God eventually. As God's language of life - DNA, is being looked at by more and more scientists, under increasingly sophisticated machines, more and more people will tear away pages from their textbooks which attempts to explain life using BIG Bang theory or macro-evolution...

M&M #2

2weeks ago, we heard the sermon about the truths and myths that we believe in our lives. Though sometimes we may unconsciously and subtly believe in some of the myths not of God, it is important to recognise that Jesus is the only way, the truth and the life. The one way that we can grow is really learning from the Word of God. Let the Spirit guide and teach us in all truths and understanding as we meditate upon God's words.

Let us pray that we may learn to grow in obedience and understanding of His Words as we embark 0n this journey of M&M (memorising and meditating)

"Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths;

guide me in your truth and teach me,

for you are God my Savior,

and my hope is in you all day long. " (Pslams 25:4-5)

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Love

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Love is patient, love is kind.

It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Some questions and food for thought as we meditate upon the verse:

- What does it mean to say "love rejoices with the truth"?

- Are there times when God Himself first demonstrated such love for us? (Can be from personal experiences or from the examples of the Bible, e.g. Jesus dying on the cross)

- Who are the people whom I think I love in my life? Why do I love them? How am I loving them in the way that God intended it to be?

-Who are the people (or what kind of people, e.g. of certain character traits or personality, maybe) whom I can't bring myself to love in the way that is mentioned? Why?

- Which aspect of love that I struggle and find most difficult in? Why? How can I grow in it?

Let's post our responses and thoughts online, if not we'll find the chance to share in the next QT. :) (note: u may choose not to mention names, let's be sensitive to others even as we share openly)

Huili

WEEEEeeeeeeeeeeee...

Thank God for Nic who set up this blog for us to be able to share our lives & thoughts together online! :) Let this place be filled with love, joy, testimonies, and even encouragements and affirmations!! let's post freely to spur each other on in our walk with God together as a caregroup! :)

I'm so blessed in many ways by God in my life, I really cant imagine what'll I be doing and how'll I be right now if I haven known God! Being in this CG has been a great and wonderful experience for me as well, be it serving as a leader, shepherd, fellow sis-in-Christ, or just a crazy friend who loves pure fun and laughter...though there may be many inadequacies and weaknesses, God saw me through it all as I peservered the race...He's the one who gave me the power and the confidence to walk through all the difficult paths and struggles...Let Him be your strength and only One whom u'll fix your eyes on everyday!

Here's a devotional that i wanna share with ya guys, I thought it's quite good..:)

It Starts in the Heart
by Jon Walker

For from the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, all other sexual immorality, theft, lying, and slander. (Matthew 15:19 NLT)

We tend to think that if we clean up our behavior, then we’ve got a good handle on being like Jesus. But Jesus says behavior starts in the heart, so we need to be cleaned from the inside out. And once our hearts are right, godly behavior follows.

The Apostle Paul says one way to monitor the condition of our hearts is to track what comes out of our mouths – anger or acceptance, criticism or encouragement, bitterness or forgiveness. In addition, Paul explained, “If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don't love, I'm nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate.” (1 Corinthians 13:1-13 MSG)

Rather than trying to hide the condition of our hearts by being insincere in what we say or do, God wants us to hand our hearts to him so he can scrub them clean. King David, confessing the sin in his own heart, invited God to change its condition: “God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10 HCSB)

When you allow God to capture your heart, he’ll then set a guard around your heart: “And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7 HCSB)

You can maintain a vigilance over your heart by dealing with issues immediately, instead of allowing them to fester for days, weeks, or even longer.

What now?
· Daily questions for you – Andy Stanley, from North Point Community Church outside Atlanta, suggests asking these questions daily:

Is everything OK in my heart?
Am I waiting for someone to make things right with me?
Have I been having extended conversations (debates) in my mind with anyone lately?
Am I holding on to any secrets?

· Daily questions for your family – Andy Stanley also suggests you ask these questions of your family each day:

How's your heart?
Anybody broken a promise to you today?
Anybody been mean to you today?
Anybody hurt your feelings?

© 2007 Jon Walker. All rights reserved.

Hui Li

love song

Love Song For A Savior

In open fields of wild flowers,
she breathes the air and flies away
She thanks her Jesus for the daises and the roses
in no simple language
Someday she'll understand the meaning of it all
He's more than the laughter or the stars in the heavens
As close a heartbeat or a song on her lips
Someday she'll trust Him and learn how to see Him
Someday He'll call her and she will come running
and fall in His arms and the tears will fall down and she'll pray,

I want to fall in love with You

Sitting silent wearing Sunday best
The sermon echoes through the walls
A great salvation through it calls to the people
who stare into nowhere, and can't feel the chains on their souls

He's more than the laughter or the stars in the heavens
As close a heartbeat or a song on our lips
Someday we'll trust Him and learn how to see Him
Someday He'll call us and we will come running
and fall in His arms and the tears will fall down and we'll pray,

I want to fall in love with You

It seems too easy to call you "Savior",
Not close enough to call you "God"
So as I sit and think of words I can mention
to show my devotion

I want to fall in love with You

My heart beats for You