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Small Update

Apologize for the delay of not updating on my Facebook Page since July 3 2016. Is been a challenging tough couple weeks. Not that i haven’t got anything to say or post or images to inspire you with all Christian or Biblical thoughts that relate to what I am feeling right now. I have been trying to finish off a chapter off for all you to read. But this time is not a book chapter compare to the previous one.  This time is much different. Is more like a newsletter style structure theme. I was inspired to write a newsletter structure because in schools you have newsletter weekly or fortnightly.

As much words to say in a limitation and no structure I have written about seven pages but I think it include images and photography to match what I was trying to persuade to you. The balance of photograph will enhance the reading bit better as I am more visual than text. Of course writing and words is important to match any story or sentence. In perspective I hope this newsletter will be a good read for you all to know just a bit about me and what I have been up to this whole year so far. As we approach August 2016 I am forever thankful for all the opportunities and choices or moments that shape my past months. I think is more like a reflection of January-July 2016 in 7 pages. 7 because of each month a page in some way I was trying to tell but some other details you may already know. Knowing is the key to this short update of this post. I have actually thought about a lot what I can do for the upcoming Facebook or WordPress post.

If time permit and if I am not too busy with study as I have a major assignment due in 2 weeks coming and then following more other piece I will start or decide to do a LIVE Facebook update or a recorded video update where I share about my personal walk or life or anything that relate to me or anything I want to share on YouTube. Yes I do have an account but I haven’t update anything lately since a month or two. It will be a trial I know I have done this before in the past but back then was jut mucking around and random talks but I think this could be serious and key. So stay tuned for the live update on facebook. I will announce it soon. Don’t worry I am more scared than you but please do pray for me about this new opportunity or chance I am undertaking. Be bold and stand firm. You can feel free to ask me any questions or anything . Sorry this ***live update will be on group page not on my personal page so to keep this Biblical or Godly the title or the key is to talk about religious or anything faith related. I will try to answer with all my ability and if not I will try get back to you. To be honest I am still learning each day and spending time daily to understand God’s word better and equip it well to be a good servant of Christ.

Maybe even you know more than me or that I will need your help and skills. I am willingly to share what I know and what I agree.

***Please take note **
If you allow me to have YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS I will send you the newsletter the pdf file instead of me uploading on facebook as a file archive which you may easily have misread it hence you will may the post update from time. I know some of your emails but not most of yours. I promise I won’t spam your email at all hence is more private and personal in some way email than facebook. Thanks for taking this in consideration.

If you don’t want to be on the email I won’t add you on the list.

Thanks in advance
Brother in Christ ( Bowie)
May we all glorify Jesus in all circumstances of life

 

May 2016 Summary

*** heads up **

(a long sharing post maybe covering the whole of this month of May 2016.)

This section will be covering thoughts and writings about May 16-23th 2016 

Afternoon brothers and sisters in Christ and friends .Is been almost a week and half since i last shared on my anxiety and worry moment about my future and job opportunities chances as mention below or the post on May 4th. During that week i was feeling so unwell maybe because i was still sick or some stomach bug or some sort as i posted this Biblical verse

“Psalms 56:3-4 When I am afraid, i put my trust in you. In God , whose word I praise- in God I trust and am not afraid.”

during that time i pray, mediate and ponder this verse for the whole week as it was my key goal to live it out in the ministry and spiritual walk as ” not to be afraid and put trust in God alone in all circumstance and live it out that week as soon as that happen i received couple email from past chaplains friends and Peter James the CEO of SU QLD about the funding issue as it was just a minor case and there will be funding of course we NEED SCHOOL CHAPLAINS IN SCHOOL IN QUEENSLAND .. ( * sorry about the caps was just making a point )

By the end of the week i researched more information and wrote a similar blog post which you can read it on this  link  or this  article regarding tot he issue 

As most of you know is school chaplain week also known as chappy week .

After that frantic- anxious moment i continue to pray and seek God in my studies at Brisbane School of Theology as i had just finished my paper essay work on Old Testament The Themes of the Pentateuch,. It was a tough essay to work on since have the elements of writings, research, thinking ,interpreting the Bible, looking at Biblical scholars, planning and structuring a proper essay format. I am glad is finish but that’s only one major essay for my Old Testament course as not to mention i have a upcoming exam in 2 weeks time on the historical books from 1-2 Samuel, Judges, 1-2 Kings and Joshua. 

Regarding to the commentary or extra reading i have decided to watch The Bible Project on those books as a guide for me to comprehend the books better into a visual before reading those books again. I know the exam will be a challenge but all challenge is worthy of the cause as not because i am studying at Bible College for pride or acknowledgement or fame more to the fact want to glorify Jesus and share my faith and testimony to all you brothers and sisters in Christ and friends to people who i meet from streets in Brisbane as much as i have the capacity to type here today and share about my personal experience to you all i am forever bless and grateful for Jesus for giving me life and that i am capable to live in this wonderful blessed country of Australia.

About John Calvin assignment i have to answer the following question

Assess the significance of Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion for the spread of Reformed theology in the sixteenth century.

been a challenge for me personally have written around 2000 words not sure i i am on the right track but i am sure my Grammar and English is out of terms when i send a draft to my friend to have a look and his comments and feedback . His comments were
“There are many grammatical problems here and below. I suggest reading your sentences out loud to see if they make sense. “

Finally fixed it up to a much better easy from before

 

 Mum leaving to Hong Kong / China/Korea/ /…..from May 20th – June 25rd

 missing my mum cooking and cooking more ~~ update photos soooon

being more freedom and less argument ~~ miss her presence 😦

taking care of my brother whilst mum away ~~ sigh don’t i need to do that already

going out grocery shopping ~~ just going to Yuen’s market and Coles for shopping

studying and more quiet time ~~ yeah more time alone at home but is so cold …

catching up with friends and party.. i don’t mean party just …

whatever shopping spreeeee ….

ewww cleaning and tidying my room ( fun actually )

want to build a desk and book case in my room

collecting mail ~~ no worry no bills yet

having friends over maybe for State of Origin

time for reflection for God even more

watch television more

BUT most important is that i missssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss her that much 
she still skype and whatsapp and send me images of her travels. 

Last May 23rd-29th 2016

This week is the last week of May and also the  last week of Semester One at Brisbane School of Theology . Is been a tough challenging six month of  joy and knowledge  to study Biblical theology and concepts of Old Testament Foundations and Church History to 1550. Learning new topics and knowledge each time i go to my classes on Tuesday and Friday. So much time spend on the quality from staff members at BST .

With excellent staff members from Richard and John guiding us along . I have been so beneficial and amazed at their teachings. For more details check out this link. As much learning and understand i decided to upload and share will you some of my notes . But it is password protected to access only.

I will try update this section after my exam next Tuesday (June 7th) and for more information check out the link above or contact me if you want a preview of the notes i cover at class and all tutorial lecture notes is covered by my lecturer. I hope the notes is sufficient to share and provide resources to better spread the gospel of Jesus story and how the church history and Old Testament Foundations work in a big picture to glorify Jesus in everything I do .  Sound simple to say or even type the words but in fact is a life long journey process , is not that easy actually we all endure and encounter different pathways to the person who you are right now. Hear me right now or for the first time or even know me well enough from a young childish shy boy.

Maybe is just me, after all i am different to everyone else in a unique way, not because i am special or different more to the fact i have a strong relationship with my Holy Spirit Jesus Christ. He is everything to me . Without any doubt he is the source of my life and source of yours. I am proud to be a Christian. Being a Christian is glorifying Jesus and living out a life that show Christ-like in my actions and behaviors and lifestyle. The way i am maybe different from anyone since everyone is unique and special with God’s creation. I can continue sharing and saying views about my personal life journey but this is just the only summary of my May 2016; what i have been up to since haven’t shared or emailed to most of you lately.

 

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Finishing off my Calvin’s assignment by May 27th 2016

Thankful for Graham for helping and fixing up my Grammar and structure to a readable text of Calvin. I think i don’t need to write anymore just finish on Wed evening on the topic and now

 

 need to get ready for this preparation and continue to study for my Old Testament  Exam on June 7th 2016 please pray for me about it  so i can concentrate and focus on this coming study week and energy and rest in my studies. I tend to procrastinate and spend time on editing photos when i meant to be revising for Book of Joshua, 1-2 Samuel or maybe 1-2 Kings .

As a habit i procrastinate and spend time doing other stuff rather study for my Old Testament exam. I know i am not the best to concentrate and focus when i get distracted on my computer. I love watching football/soccer or photography videos when i am not doing anything. Sometimes this week i wander around New Farm and Valley to not study and just take photos. Is not the best time to do all this kind of stuff when my exam is unknown as to be concerned to know a historical understanding of King Solomon and some aspect of Book of Joshua and maybe the divided kingdoms in 1-2 Kings. I have done the note research and need to get it in my head and remember. I doubt is a trick in the question for the exam just need basic understanding and i will do fine. For all certain i will probably revise my notes again this week and before Tuesday of course.

Still puzzling and pondering about how to approach my exam i am glad and thankful for all the challengers and decisions i made this year so far. So far so good i guess is not because today is June 1st 2016 or that i am feeling quite nervous and scared that is already June 2016 already that is actually half of the year have arrive. JUNE so much time on my hand as i only have one exam this semester so far and that i basically finish my essays and writing all couple weeks ago which is a relive and great but i know all my friends at university still not finish until mid June which i will anxiously wait for them.

Now ++ June 2016 

Special announcement to be presented to you all soon but here a preview of what i have been updating in my free and leisure time. Is a new project i started couple years back when haven’t got the time yet but i will resume from last time. Example from the image but will outline more later update post sooooooon….

In the meantime i will spend time  continuing  my photography projects that cover on the adjustment and editing retouch images from

Jane/Alex’s birthday photos 
2016 Church Events

Still Editing for this section so no preview yet soooooory will be updated soon …
Brisbane HD May Edition
Portrait Photography- Friends + Family + Group Shots

Promise #4 – Monday January 4, 2016

Promise #4 – Monday January 4, 2016

MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2016 AT 12:01AM

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Genesis 1:27-28 (WEB)  

27 God created man in his own image. In God’s image he created him; male and female he created them. 28 God blessed them. God said to them, “Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it. Have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the sky, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”

Promise #4: I created you in My own image with My special blessing.

God created us in His own image. Think about that for a moment. We were created to reflect the image of God Himself! I wonder what the angels thought when they first saw Adam and Eve? What a glorious privilege to be made in the image of the One who knit us together in our mother’s womb!

May we never take this blessing for granted. May we always be in awe of the fact that we were created to look just like God. When Jesus came to the earth 2,000 years ago, He sealed the deal by making a way for us to be conformed into His image (Romans 8:29) inside and out so that He could be the firstborn of many brothers and sisters.

My prayer today is that we would live in the light of our Father’s original blessing to be fruitful, to multiply and to have dominion throughout the whole earth with the knowledge that we were created to look just like our Heavenly Dad.
Photo by Barry Adams