Lead the way,my Lord.

Hi Peeps! First of all, Sorry for the slight late post for the week!
2nd.

Happy Chinese New Year!!!!

Right,I do hope everyone is enjoying this new year festive season no matter where you are now. I can imagine the fun you'll be able to enjoy if you're with your family and relatives. I can imagine you sitting in the sofa ,watching TV,chit chat away with your relatives and etc.Some prefers some card games though ;) You know what i mean ;)

As I was celebrating Chinese New Year with a few of my buddies and also my cousins here in Manchester. I deeply felt the meaning and the need of having a 'Reunion Dinner'. Distance may just proved to be a catalyst of making me love the people I love even more than I used to.

So that day we had a toast,and wished everyone Happy New year and a good year ahead. And then something just came to my mind. I recalled having a well worked,diligent and discipline semester last year,but this semester,things are getting tougher. So this particular question came in.
'What is my aim and my target I have now,in order to achieve my dream?'

I realise that it is been awhile since I last prayed to God in asking Him to guide and lead the way for me. I do hope you guys aren't the same as I am. But if you are,I'm happy that this post is reminding you about asking God to lead the way.

In a lot of situations,we need to constantly give ourselves some small specific targets in order for us to achieve the main aim. Just the same in sports. If you give yourself a small target,say in sports, jogging around your neighbourhood at least 2 days a week for this month. And if you achieved this small target successfully,you're one more step closer to your main aim,which is become a great player.

The problem is,sometimes we take things into our own hand;we prefer decisions and choices that pleasures and satisfies our own personal needs. And that is why when we bump into a wall we only realise that what we were chose to do had deviated us from our main aim. Sadly sometimes it is too late to come back and correct it.

What I'm encouraging you to do this new year is to always ask God to lead the way. No matter what it is,let Him come into your heart and have control of you.

Do not forget,that in every decision you  make, let God make it with you.

Be strong ,for in every tough times you're going through to achieve your dreams,your aims. God will go through them with you.

Do not be afraid,for He is with you all the time, as promised.

Psalm 32:8

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.

 
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In the Shadow-

Hi Everyone,it's been a while since the last post is updated.May Peace be with you!

Today I woke up,dragged my heavy body to my working desk only to face the laptop and usual facebook-ing in the morning. As i was listening to the song from Gateway--你真好, a sudden urge to catch up with my devotional reading book fills me. I have to be honest that it's been weeks since I've been doing devotion,and always,God has His plan.

Ever wonder why there is a need of darkness when God is so powerful that He can allow only Light in our lives? Ever wonder why there is always challenges and difficulties in life,in your life; in other people's life. Take a look around you and you'll realize that there is too much 'Darkness' instead of the good.

Gun Crime that killed 20 children and six adults at a primary school in the US state of Connecticut.

(Image taken from http://rt.com/usa/news/sandy-school-live-updates-091/)

231 victims were killed in a nightclub fire in southern Santa Maria.

(Image taken from BBC)

And so today,I invite you to deeply ponder on your life. That during the "darkness",What is it that you've replied to God? A lot of people were stuck in the "darkness" for a long while,because all they do was to complain to God. Like a car broken down in the middle of the road,yet all the driver did was to stand there and complain about the broken car, never intending or thought of calling the mechanics to help out. Same goes with being as a player in sports. 

Throughout my life when i was raised with a father who priced badminton as the greatest sport of all, the young me followed on. Practicing badminton every weekend, and whenever i get to see a badminton match, I observe how the players play, how they react and even how they celebrate when they win! I followed them all. I was sure that I can be as good as I can be one day. But then as time passes by,and i was no longer elementary school, that phase was the hardest for me. The constant nagging of my dad(who is teaching me more about badminton) just irritated and annoyed me. I was furious with his coaching. 

"Why does he always have to scold me?"

"Isn't it just a game?"

And at that point,I fell into the hole of "darkness" ,I became very unmotivated,my performance was downhill. I never really listened to what he says anymore,because the rebellious part of me was holding me back from improving. For months I dwell on this darkness,having 0 improvements for months after years of playing. It is a very serious problem.

But then came the day where my dad got his leg injured,hurt until he is unable to play for months and was forced to put badminton aside for a long while just until his ankle recovers. 

I was on my own.

There was only me and God. And in that instance,all the nagging wasn't there. All the Guidance was no longer there during a game. I felt lost,lost in the sense of direction.Lost in a sense that I did not know what to do is best. And I thought I'm out of the darkness. Only to know that this is the real challenge.

"In the shadow of His hand He hid me;He made me into a polished arrow and concealed me in His quiver.(Isaiah 29:2)"

The shadow. The shadow that we are in,is the shadow of His hands. And because of His wisdom,He acknowledged that there are some lessons that can only be learnt only when He leads .He has not thrown us away as something worthless,but is keeping us nearby until the moment comes when He can send you quickly and confidently on some mission that can bring Him glory.

And so did i mentioned that it was that period that I've grown into a more matured player than before? I learnt so much during that time,because of the absence of my dad being beside me, I now treasure his presence of playing with me more. Because during that time, all I did was to apply what my dad taught me and constantly nag myself in my mind with the exact advice my dad gave.

The beautiful Indian Corn never grows more rapidly than in darkness of a warm summer night.

A quote from Alfred Pennyworth in Batman The Dark Knight.

"You spat in the faces of Gotham's worse criminals. Didn't you think there might be some casualties? Things were always going to get worse before they got better. "

-Signing off-
InspiredKid

Just One Thing

"Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:13-14

St. Paul undrstands the power of just one thing. He uses the pharse "one thing" to bring clarity and focus to his calling. Sometimes, nothing seems to be right with our game; we miss our passes, bungle our shots, teamwork is a mess, that's when we must focus on "just one thing".

Assistant Coach Luke share with us to set a personal improvement goal everytime we practice. It does the same thing. It help us focus on just one tning that we want to improve on, then work at it. It will take time but it will be effective.

In life, it the same as well. When we feel overwhelmed, focus on "just one thing"; focus on God. Trust Him to guide you on the right path

Coach Daniel

Venue Change

Hi SPFC Floorballers, apology for the many changes for practice this week. Tomorrow's training will be at Balai Rakyat Tanjung Bungah (opp. Sun Flower Bakery)
from 6.30pm to 9.00pm. Those wo can make it earlier can come as the hall will be open from 5.30pm onwards. Please be on time as we have to finish exactly at 9pm. Those who needs transport, kindy contact Marcus or Steven to make arrangement. Friday and Sunday's practice remain at Padang Tembak. Keep checking this page for any further updates.

Go Gladiators!
Coach Daniel

March 2012 Training

Hey team! Please take note that the training for this week has a few changes due to the unavailability of the court...

The schedule is as follows:

Wednesday : 6.30PM - 9.30PM
Friday         : 6.30PM - 9.30PM
Sunday        : 6.30PM - 9.30PM

The date and time is confirmed. See you guys on court! =)

Steven

Purpose

Guys, remember the feeling we had when we had these medals put onto us?

Do you remember the joy we had when we overcome our opponents?

Do you remember what pushed us forward towards the podium?

Do you remember what made us "victors" on that day?

Team, do you remember, why we started floorball at the first place?

Yes, we had a purpose... Do you remember that purpose?

We are not playing floorball for the sake of just playing it! We had a vision, a mission, a purpose... What made us victors on that day, team, is our heart! Our heart to glorify His name, to testify in His name! I'm here to remind you guys again why we are playing floorball, to reignite the passion in us we once had!

Remember team, our motto: One team, one body, one heart, one soul, one purpose, one goal!

Steven

Wind & Fire

On Pentecost Sunday, I had the privilege to share with my fellow Christians about the coming of the Holy Spirit, and I talked about how the disciples described their experience; "Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent WIND came from heaven and filled the whole house.... They saw what seemed to be tongues of FIRE that saparated and came to rest on each of them."  I was totally blowned away when I read that, even though I have read the same passage many times before. What an amazing experience that must have been for te disciples! What an amazing experience if WE were to experience that ourselves today!

I believe the Holy Spirit manifest Himself in different ways for different people; As we are all created unique, the Holy Spirit spoke to us in ways that is specifically tailored for each of us. Although we may not have experienced the Holy Spirit the way the early disciples experienced Him, that does not mean that we are less a Christian. There may be people who tells us that we MUST feel this way or that way , or that one MUST speak in tongue of fall down senseless when the Holy Spirit fills us, and that if you do not behave that way then there MUST be something wrong or lacking in you. I don't buy that! The Holy Spirit manifested in the way that is appropriate for the disciples then. Just as the Holy Spirit will manifest in ways that is approriate to each of us now. The Holy Spirit fills us so that we are empowered to do God's work, and that empowerment tranlate into a passion to serve God. When we feel the passion for God, the Holy Spirit is within us!

So let us be moved to do great things for God, like a violent WIND!

Lets us burn bright with passion to serve the Lord, like tongues of FIRE!

Coach Daniel

SPFC Floorball Practice

Dear SPFC Floorballers,

Please be advised that the next practice is on 29th May (Sunday) from 4.30pm to 7.00pm at Padang Tembak Community Hall. After practice, we shall adjourne to老地方 for dinner.

As we are now registering new players, do invite your friends to join us this Sunday to enjoy this exciting sport. Those who have yet to register yourselves, please pick up the registration forms from Steven Soon.

Happy floorballing and God bless!

Coach Daniel

Thoughts on the Parable of the Talents

"His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!' Matt 25:21

The mid term exam is upon us and I wish to encourage all those facing the coming test to consider the Parable of the Talents.

God has given all that we have. In fact God has given us far more than we realised. We constantly discover that we have hidden talents as we explore and expanded our horizons. As students, we should be expanding and extending our potential in acquiring knowledge. As it is written in Proverb 18: 15 "The heart of the prudent gets knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.", our responsibilities as students is to acquire knowledge while at the same time seek the wisdom from God to apply the knowledge. The question is this: Have we optimised our God given talents in our studies?

It is important to remember that while we glorify His name through our successes in sports, arts and music, we also bear testimony to God through excellence in our studies.

May God bless you with wisdom and dilligence as you prepare for your exam.

Coach Daniel

Straining Ahead

I feel a touch of melancholy that 2011 PFA league has come to a close. You have all played well and with a great deal of heart. I salute you, Gladiators.

The spirited competition that marks all our matches in Div II and the sportmanship that Gladiators have displayed both on and of the court has been exemplary but now we must move forward as we have a greater goal ahead. As Apostle Paul said:

"But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus"
Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV)

So let us press on to win the ultimate prize for which we are called into this ministry. Let us prepare ourselves by training harder, improving knowledge, perfecting our skills and teamwork, so that we may be worthy to be known as God's Army.

There is much that we must improved upon: In the sport of Floorball, we must improve our individual skills, stamina and game knowledge; While as a team we need to work on communication, tactical thinking and mutual support.

Similarly in the journey of discipleship, we must strive to know God and His plan for each of us. We are not here or at this place and this time by accident for God choose each of us even before creation (Eph 1:4) and He has a special purpose for us. Let us be equiped with the armor of God (Eph 6:16-17) so that when we are called to serve that purpose, we are ready and able.

My goal for this year would be to buiid a third line of Gladiators and start an all girls team in preparation for 2012. We will start registration for new players immediately so please bring your friends to the next practice at 5-7pm on 29th May (Sun).

One Team, One Body, One Heart, One Soul, One Purpose, One Goal.

God bless you all,

Coach Daniel

PFA Div II League Match: LiveSTRONG! Co vs. SPFC Gladiators

Hey guys, our next match will be on this Saturday... Match starts at 9AM... We have to reach there at 7.45AM so that we won't be that rush to do warm-ups and all that and we'll be taking group photos too...

Remember to have a nutritious breakfast before you go...

Also remember to bring both your home and away jerseys...

All the best team,
One team, one body, one heart, one soul, one purpose, one goal!


God Bless!
Steven

The Race

The race is not always to the swift, but to those who keep on running.

We have overcome great odds to be where we are. Now we face our final challenge, will we end our race as we have begun? Are we not Christ soldiers? Let us take up the sword and spread His word. Let us fight so that we may Glorify Him. Let us be one in brotherhood and the world shall know that we are His disciples.

Onward Christian Brothers! 

Coach Daniel

Facing The Giants

Take Courage

Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it.”
Ezra 10:4

As Christians, we face adversities as a matter of course; Some may falter and fell by the way side, beaten. But no, not us! For we have God our Father who received us with open arms, if only we would return. God is ever merciful to those who came before Him in repentance and submission. Let Christ be our commander and we shall be victorious. So Take Courage and Do It!

Coach Daniel 

Teamwork

 

 Vince Lombardi

Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. ~Vince Lombardi

What a great practice last night!

We can finally feel the flow of team play, PTL! Both line have improved tremendously over the last few weeks and have started to gelled together into effective fighting unit. However, we have yet to internalized positioning ourselves in support of our team mates. This will take a bit more time and constant reminders between ourselves. Let us commit to each other, just as we committed ourselves to God, to support and raise our performance as a team.

May all Glory, Power and Majesty be to GOD our Father!

 Coach Daniel

About Commitment

John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

"I believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty." John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

To be part of a team is a privilege, when we accepted the honor as a member of such a team, we assume a responsibilty to the team and it's members. Being part of a team sometimes requires individual sacrifices. It is not about the game, or the match or even the competition; What it's about is commitment to each other; Where one can depend on the other to stay committed to a common course.

I leave you with this quote:

"There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstance permit. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results."

May God bless you all.

Coach Daniel

Keep On Running

Ecclesiastes 9:11, "I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all."

The race is not always to the swift, but to those who keep on running. Fight On Gladiators!

Coach Daniel

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All the best & God Bless!!!