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December 25, 2009

Christmas Present

Dear Jesus,


Today is Your birthday...


Started 2000 years ago...
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9.6




Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.

John 18.37



As a present, I'd like to give You...


MEEEEEEEEEEE....... :D

So, once again, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

December 24, 2009

Forever

The Message



The river of Your love
swept me off my feet,
carried me away
in its current
to places where
Your love is needed the most.

Giving hope
giving life
wherever it goes.



Your message of love
is kept in my very soul.
It shines thru my words
and good deeds.

December 10, 2009

The Bride?


Front (left-right): me, Devi, Valen
Back (left-right): Edo, Sanjaya, Ferry,Jak, Felix, Denny, Kevin

They are some members of my community. And, no, Devi wasn't the bride. She was the bride's maid:)


Yesterday, as I prayed, suddenly the scene before the photo was taken flashed in my mind. Felix and Edo teased Devi. They had an idea to put 'lollypops' they brought behind Devi's hair (she'd look like sailor moon, that was what they said). When the scene rushed in, I cried hahaha can u believe that? I cried because I was too happy. They were like real siblings, not friends. My heart was so full of thanksgiving.

Thanks for bringing us together, Dad. U bind us with Your love. I pray that this community keeps experiencing Your love, and let Your love shines thru our fellowship with one another. I pray that this community blesses our world where You send us.

Asa



Kuletakkan asaku pada
tangan Sang Penjunan.
Kulabuhkan anganku
pada kota bentengku.

Kala harapku membubung tinggi
biarlah kasih setiaMu yang
membuat kakiku tetap
berjejak di gunung batu.

Bila ketakutan menghadang dan
keraguan menyergapku,
Kau menembus kegelapanku dengan
cercah cahaya pengharapan.

December 8, 2009

Now I Know



I love you just because :)

:)

December 4, 2009

Indescribable



From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea
Creation's revealing Your majesty
From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring
Every creature unique in the song that it sings
All exclaiming

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God

Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go
Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow
Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light
Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night
None can fathom

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
You are amazing God

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God
Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
Incomparable, unchangeable
You see the depths of my heart and You love me the same
You are amazing God

You are amazing God

(I Belong) To You


Another Hillsong's piece:


Here I stand forever in
Your mighty hand
Living with Your promise
Written on my heart

I am Yours
Surrendered wholly to You
You set me in Your family
Calling me Your own

Now I
I belong to You
Lord, I need
Your Spirit Your word Your truth

Hear my cry my deep desire
To know You more

In Your name
I will lift my hands
To the King
This anthem of praise I bring
Heaven knows
I long to love You
With all I am
I belong to You

I will give them a new heart and a new mind. I will take away their stubborn heart of stone and will give them an obedient heart. Then they will keep my laws and faithfully obey all my commands. They will be my people, and I will be their God.
Ezekiel 11.19-20

I will make an eternal covenant with them. I will never stop doing good things for them, and I will make them fear me with all their heart, so that they will never turn away from me.
Jeremiah 32.40

And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.
Isaiah 54.13

You'll use the old rubble of past lives to build anew, rebuild the foundations from out of your past. You'll be known as those who can fix anything, restore old ruins, rebuild and renovate, make the community livable again.
Isaiah 58.12

December 3, 2009

Mon Père




He is the only son. He had a stern father and mother. His parents were so busy that they almost neglected their children (had so little time with them). It shaped him into a rebel and a hard-worker. He won't settle till he gets what he wants. He'll do anything to defend the honor of his family. He's a tenacious man.

Since he didn't have an example of showing love, he also doesn't know how to express his love to his children. I remember days when he went home and brought me some toys and books. As far as I remember, he gave me only those during his going out of town. He rarely spoke to me and spent time with me when I was a child.

It molded me into a girl who loves time and attention given. I prefer somebody spends her/ his time with me than s/he gives me a present. Anyway I admire his tenacity and hardworking.

I am what I am today because of you. I'm going from restoration to restoration also because of you. I learn to know my Daddy because of you, too. So, thanks to you:)

All Things Are Possible



Almighty God, my Redeemer
My hiding place, my strong refuge,
No other name like Jesus
No power can stand against You

My feet are planted on this rock
and I will not be shaken
My hope it comes from You alone,
My Rock and my Salvation


Your praise is always on my lips
Your Word is living in my heart
And I will praise You with a new song
My soul will bless You, Lord

You fill my life with greater joy
as I delight myself in You
And I will praise You with a new song
My soul will bless You, Lord

When I am weak You make me strong
When I'm poor I know I'm rich
For in the power of Your name
All things are possible, all things are possible

December 2, 2009

He Knows My Name



I have a Maker
He formed my heart
Before even time began
My life was in his hands

I have a Father
He calls me His own
He'll never leave me
No matter where I go

He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
And He hears me when I call

*Dad, U really are know me very well. I'm very grateful for it and amazed :) For U are truly AMAZING!!!

Yesterday


I found the light in my darkness eventually! Hurray \(^_^)/



The fruit of the spirit is love,..., self-control.
Love is long suffering, it is never tired of waiting, it has no pride.

I thought I'm quite a patient person in waiting. Yet, I was proved wrong. I couldn't stand waiting without any certainties. And that's exactly what Dad wants me to develop, and also self-control ^^

Dad also wants me to learn that I may not take pride in my backgrounds (family, and education). He wants me to take pride only in who I am in Him. And that's enough.
You see... I'm unable to do one simple thing without His grace. I just realized it ^^

Every single thing happens to serve God's divine purposes (Romans 8.28).

December 1, 2009

The Anchor of Hope



If only it were as simple as the fairy tales...

From time to time I'm tossed to and fro
by the wind of uncertainty, worry , and fear.

I throw the Anchor of Hope
which saves me,keeping me still.

The wind wheezes and swirls around me
but I won't be shaken.

My soul sings a new song,
blesses the Anchor of Hope.

It is my only Hope
in the midst of blowing wind.

I yield all my wishes and desires,
my heart and mind to You, Sovereign Lord.

I bring them all
into submission to Your will.

November 30, 2009

Bee that You (Don't) Know II



10. I can’t stand wearing high heels for a long time. Especially if I must stand up or walking around.

9. I love collecting used things (papers, boxes, bottles, etc), thinking who knows I’ll be able to recycle them into something else. It made my bedroom looks more like a storage room.



8. My bed is my bookshelf (Right, Len?). My sister always wonders how can I sleep with books on my bed.

7. I love watching cartoons, but not Spongebob.

6. I can't stand hot weather. I easily get angry in a hot temperature.

5. I’m a bit obsessive compulsive. I won’t sit or sleep on my bed with the outfit I just wore to go out. Haram!!

4. My first name is taken from my grandpa’s first love (at least that’s what people around me say).

3. My mom read my blog!! It was during her visit to Jakarta. My cousin showed it to her. She translated “Bee that You (Don’t) Know” to my mom. So now my mom knows that I tried to smoke when I was a child. LOL thank God she didn’t angry at me.

2. I wished to meet my future husband in a dramatic scene like accidentally bumped into him and my hair got entangled to his shirt button or (this is more realistic, though still dramatic) during report day, one of my student’s single uncle is the one who takes the report and we’re involved in a conversation. And it makes him interested to know me better.

1. If my future husband asks me why I love him, I want to be able to say this one reason: “Because…”
Not going to tell you :p It’s a secret, you can ask him by yourself :D

Another Letter to Daddy



Dad,
I know that everything happens to serve Your divine purposes. But I can’t see it yet in this case. It hurts me. I’m sure You know it.
So, this is what I wanna do: Enjoy the ride, going down the valleys and up the hills with You. As long as You’re good, I strongly believe that I’ll be just fine. And my heart knows that You’re forever good to me.

Love,
bee

Again



You shared your dreams and fears.
We were doing just fine,
But all of the sudden
You ignored me.

What happened?
Was it me?
Goodness, yes…
It was me.

Forgive me
I failed you
I didn’t see you
The way you see me.

I always positioned myself
Strong and have to help you
Directing your steps.

I’m sorry for not
Sharing my burdens with you.
I forgot that friends mean
Strengthen one another.

November 25, 2009

Quote about A Friend

As I taught a class today, I saw this put on a board:

Friends is one who

Finds you in a
Rush of people,
Inspires you to do
something in life,

catches your
Emotion,
Never leave you till
Death

To someone, thanks for being a great friend. If you happen to read this, well, this is my gratitude for having you :)

Teachers' Entertainment




I think one of the entertainment had by teachers are students’ works. When their works are excellent, we are happy. But there are times when we laughed at their clumsy work. I dunno whether it’s mean or not. I’ll let you decide by yourself.

Here are some examples (sorry, they’re in Indonesian):
•Suramadu singkatan dari: Gerbangkertasusila (instead of Surabaya-Madura)
•Nama kota Surabaya berasal dari kata: Surya dan Bambang (instead of Sura dan Baya)
Another student said Surabaya and Jakarta (How come? LOL)
•Hotel Majapahit sebelumnya bernama: Hotel Pertengkaran (instead of Hotel Oranje)
•Pada zaman perjuangan, arek Suroboyo tetap bertempur walaupun dengan menggunakan senjata seadanya yaitu: Museum (LOL this one really cracked us up. Anyway, it does make sense. If you throw a museum at your enemy, they’ll surely be defeated.)
Still another student answered it with President LOL
•Nama jembatan yang terkenal di Surabaya yang sampai sekarang masih digunakan untuk pusat perbelanjaan adalah: Jembatan Suramadu (instead of Jembatan Merah)

Now, if you’re a teacher, you know what I mean at the first paragraph. However, if you’re not, tell me how you’d react or what your first-honest respond is after reading it.

November 23, 2009

Shines Through





In the darkness of uncertainty
You are my light of hope,
my SUN and shield.
And the darkness shines
as the day.
Darkness and light
are the both alike
to You.

I marvel at
the work of Your hands
My lips shall praise
Your wonderful thoughts
and ways
For my soul knows that
very well

November 21, 2009

The Journey




We drove to a place. A place my dad wanted us to go. He didn’t mention really clear where, though. He just gave me some hints, and I grasped a picture of it in my mind. I was so excited to go with him to the place. Moreover, the weather is good for traveling. It was a sunny day. I enjoyed the journey with my dad. We talked about a lot of things while he was driving.

Now, the way he drove made me impatient. As I’ve mentioned before that iIwas so excited. I hardly could wait to get to the place, while my dad was driving slowly, enjoying everything. Practically everything!!

“Dad? Can I drive the car?”
“Why?”
“So that you can rest.” Besides, I can drive faster than you, Daddy.
“Are you sure? Do you know which way to go?”
“There are signs, aren’t there? Besides, you’re here with me, there’s no way we lost. You can direct me.”

So, we pulled over and changed seat. Daddy was on the passenger seat, and I was on the driver seat. Nervously I drove the car. I’ve been driving before. It was not a new thing for me. However, he was never with me when I drove. And now he was here, and I got nervous. The second reason was I’ve never been driving out of town. So, this was my first time. Another reason was the weather got cloudy. The heaven was heavy with water, ready to pour it out.

I called my friends to let them know that I’m on a journey with my dad. Dad and I still talked, but the conversation didn’t flow well as when dad was driving. I focused on the road and signs. There were so many signs which could lead us there, made me confused. Drops of water started to pour lightly on the earth. In just a moment, the heavens could no longer hold the rain. It rained hard. And we talked less and less. I no longer enjoyed the journey. When he tried to talk to me, I mumbled my answers. I was trying hard to see the road and signs thru the rain which blurred my vision.

After hours of silence, which seemed like forever, Daddy broke it.
“…”
“Huh? Did you say something, Dad?”
“…”
“What did you say, Dad?”
“…”
“Daddy, I didn’t hear you…, “ frustratedly I told him.
“Come closer, honey.”
“Dad, you’re talking nonsense! I AM close to you. Besides, how far is my seat from yours?”
“Closer, honey.”
“Dad…I’m driving, how can I be closer to you if I’m driving?”
“Stop the car, then, sweetheart.”
“Dad…I really want to get there as soon as possible. And I am trying to get there thru this rain.”
“You can’t see very well thru this rain, hon,”he reminded me gently.
“Well, I have you here to help me see…,” I trailed off.
“Let me drive the car, sweetie. I know the way, I am familiar with these roads. I can drive us there even with my eyes closed. Rain can’t blur my vision. This journey might take longer time, but you can enjoy it. We can still talk and you can lean on me. You can put your head on my shoulder while I’m driving. What do you think? I know that you’re tired.”
Exhaling, I said,“Let’s pull over. You know it from the very beginning, don’t you, Dad? You know that I’m going to get tired of driving. You know that I shouldn’t drive this car. But you let me anyway, to make me realize that what I need is enjoying the journey with you, instead of getting to the destination. Lavish every single moment I have with you, and let you drive. Afterall, you know where it is we’re going to, while I don’t.”

So, we pulled over once more. He patted my head and smiled at me. He said,”Trust me, sweetheart. Trust me. There’ll be times when we must stop for some good reasons, but we’ll continue our journey. Just enjoy it. Then, without realizing it, we’ll get there.” With that he embraced me. Oh, I’ve forgotten how relaxing was his embrace, so that I could find my rest in his arms.

We changed seat and Dad looked at me with a smile in his eyes, asking,” Are you ready?”
“Yes, I am, Dad,” I looked at him and smiled. Fully understood that the most important thing was the time spent with him thru the journey.

No matter where he takes me or where we are going to stop, as long as he is the one who drives, I won’t lost. He knows. Yeah, he knows where to go. And I am safe with him. All that matter is him, and only him.

I won’t say that I’m flowing with the current, but I want to let him decide what’s best for me. I want to give him liberty to take me anywhere he wants. I’m so positive that he’ll never let me alone just by myself. Though I’m clueless about my whereabouts and where we’re going, I just want to enjoy every moment of this journey with him.

So, this is another new start for me. Perhaps, in the future I’ll be in another clueless situation as today and get confused, but he’ll remind me of this valuable experience. I’m so sure of that.

November 20, 2009

Show Me Your Way





Show me Your way
that I may walk with You
Show me Your way
I put my hope in You

The cry of my heart
is to love You more
To live with
the touch of Your hand
Stronger each day

Show me Your way

Which Way?



My choices actually are not only two. I have several, and I have no idea what to take.
Clueless... Don't know for sure. I've lost my map and now I'm lost...

November 17, 2009

Haunted




I will praise Thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are Thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
Psalms 139.14


When I read it, I thought,"Oh, yes, the way He made me was wonderful. Beyond my thoughts." But, today I get another meaning. I just found out the word AM. It shows present time. He still works in me, molds me.

I also just knew that the past still haunts me. I thought I've gotten over it. Yet, it lurks deep within trying to strangle me. Lately, I talk about my past very often. When I took time to reflect this morning, I realized that it because I still keep it.

This is what I wanna do, Dad.. trade my past with Your joy, acceptance and unconditional love. I'll let go all my past without holding it back. I know that I AM wonderfully and fearfully made not only when I was a child, but also now... Especially NOW.

Forgotten Dream

This is the long-forgotten dream. I wanted to go around Europe to enjoy the architectures and cultures. Here are some of the destinations:


Switzerland
The reason I wanna go there is because of its beauty, the weather and Heidi. The setting of Heidi takes place is Switzerland.



Venice
I imagine myself on a gondola with my someone special there, sailing around Venice (I think my face is becoming red when I'm typing this). It's a romantic city!!!


Netherlands
Hopefully I can meet my old pen-pal there. If only I could reach her. I've lost contact with her since many years ago.


New Zealand
Hahaha because the trip to Europe is expensive, my cousin suggest New Zealand. She calls it mini Europe.


Now, this one is Asia. Since I read a lot of manga, and like hand-made things I really like to go to Japan

I want to go to the handcraft stores and enjoy hanami (like a picnic under blooming sakura).

November 16, 2009

Girl Talk (Restricted for Boys!!)



Some time ago, I saw my boarding house friend met her boyfriend. It was a common and usual thing. What made it unusual was this:

"Hey, are you sure u're going to meet him with that kind of appearance?" (She wore a very thin go-to-bed outfit only)
"Haha.. Yes.." she said sheepishly.
"Don't you think he'll be tempted to see you like this?"
"No, he won't," stubbornly she replied.

And I was thinking to myself," Whom are you fooling to, hunny?" I'm a grown up girl, I know that no men is immune to that kind of thing as long as he's straight.

As girls, we have a responsibility to help the men or boys around us by wearing a proper outfit, so that they won't fall into temptation. Well, at least that's what I know and what I believe.

November 13, 2009

Let's Pretend!


I got this from a friend thru a text message:

"To make the value of obedience just as practical as possible, let's play 'Let's Pretend.' Let's pretend that you work for me. In fact, you're my executive assistant in a company that's growing rapidly. I'm the owner and I'm interested in expanding overseas. To pull this off, I make plans to travel abroad and stay there until a new branch office gets established. I make all the arrangements to take my family and move to Europe for six to eight months. And I leave you in charge of the busy stateside organization. I tell you that I will write you regularly and give you directions and instructions. I leave and you stay. Months pass. A flow of letters are mailed from Europe and received by you at the national headquarters.I spell out all my expectations. Finally, I return. Soon after my arrival, I drive down to the office and I am stunned. Grass and weeds have grown up high. A few windows along the street are broken. I walk into the Receptionist's room. She's doing her nails, chewing gum and listening to her favorite disco station. I look around and notice the wastebaskets are overflowing. The carpet hasn't been vacuumed for weeks, and nobody seems concerned that the owner has returned. I asked about your whereabouts and someone in the crowded lounge area points down the hall and yells," I think he's down there." Disturbed, I move in that direction and bump into you as you are finishing a chess game with our sales manager. I ask you to step into my office, which has been temporarily turned into a television room for watching afternoon soap operas.
"What in the world is going on, man?"
"What do you mean, Chuck?"
"Well, look at this place! Didn't you get any of my letters?"
"Letters? Oh yes! Sure! I got everyone of them. As a matter of fact, Chuck, we have had a letter study every Friday night since you left. We have even divided the personnel into small groups to discuss many of the things you wrote. Some of the things were really interesting. You will be pleased to know that a few of us has actually committed to memorize some of your sentences and paragraphs. One or two memorized an entire letter or two - great stuff in those letters."
"OK. You got my letters. You studied them and meditated on them; discussed and even memorized them. But what did you do about them?"
"Do? We didn't do anything about them"
--Chuck Swindoll "Improving Your Serve"--

As I reflected, I find out that most of the time I know what to do but I don't do it. I wanna learn doing what I know is right.

November 11, 2009

Broken Heart



Dad, last night I finished reading "I Kissed Dating Goodbye". For years I have these doubts and fears about my future husband, and You know that all along.

When my weaknesses
are exposed,
would you stand by me
and love me anyway?

When the seasons of life
leave their marks on me,
would you stand by me
and love me anyway?

When time takes away
my strength and beauty,
would you stand by me
and love me anyway?

Do you love me
by sight or
do you love me
for my true self?

As I look back, I realize that I was looking for the perfect man coz I'm afraid of failure. I can clearly see now that the trauma is still there. Please heal me completely so that I can be whole in You and able to love him with Your love.

I've to be honest with myself (and it's not easy) that my doubts and fears show that I'm "the center of the universe". That's why I ask You to heal my heart. I wanna let You be the center, Dad, from now on and think of him by asking these questions to myself (instead of asking myself the doubts above):

Am I the right person for him?
Can I be the best partner and best friend for him?
Will I be able to help and support him reaching the dream You've put in his heart?

You are the Physician, Dad.

He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds.

Psalm 147:3

November 9, 2009

SUN




Once I read in a children magazine about the legend of sunflower. It tells about a woman who was in love with the god of sun, Apollo. She waited for him patiently. Her face always looked up to the sky. But, Apollo didn't love her in return. Eventually, she became a sunflower.

Ever since I read the story, I always like sunflower. I think the flower symbolizes faith and love. And for me, it'll be very romantic if a man comes to me with a sunflower bouquet.

This is a piece I write regarding sunflower (not about sunflower):

My face always looks up
to the SUN
I draw my strength
from the ruler of the day.

IT showers me
with its everlasting ray
Helps me to grow
and bloom.

You will always be
my SUN.
Your love is
my strength.

You are my SUN
and shield
through every season
of my life.


For the LORD God is a SUN and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Psalms 84.11

The Family



The pictures were taken two years ago. I've made it for quite some time, but kept it just for myself. So, here it is. I share it with you :)

November 5, 2009

Keep the Faith



Credit:
joannebriseboisedesigns.blogspot.com
scrapcorine.over-blog.com
www.afterfivedesigns.com
milaoscrap.blogspot.com
faith word-art
Marta designs

November 4, 2009

Bee and Honey

I Trust You



Saat ku tak melihat jalanMu
Saat ku tak mengerti rencanaMu
Namun tetap ku pegang janjiMu
Pengharapanku hanya padaMu

Hatiku percaya
Hatiku percaya
Hatiku percaya
Slalu ku percaya

Lord, I will trust in You
Lord, I will trust in You
Lord, I will trust in You
Lord, I will trust in You

November 3, 2009

Adorable






I made them with freebies from this site and some other sites which I forget the link (sorry..)

When The Day Comes

November 2, 2009

Goodbye



I cried
when you waved good bye
I cried
when I remembered you
I cried
when I heard you were enganged
But I smiled
when I congratulated you
on your wedding day

Thinking of You



This is crazy!
I dont want to think of you
as much as I want
to think of you.

I know what's the name
People will say
that I'm having a crush
They're gonna say
"It's natural, dear"

So true and natural as it is
Yet, I dont want
this romance.
What I really want is
LOVE

I want to love and be loved
Not just a temporary romance
but an everlasting and growing love.

My 1st Love



My 1st love was not
the 1st person I liked
neither my 1st boyfriend
nor the 1st person who broke
my heart into pieces
when I lost him.
Not even the 1st person who made
my heart jumped everytime
I saw him.

My 1st love is
the 1st person who
really understands me,
loves me just the way I am,
always sticks up for me,
helps me to grow in character,
and teaches me how to love
the way he does me.

And I've found that person!!
Can you guess?

Wherever it is...




No matter
Wherever it is
as long as
You are there
My heart is
at peace