i thought this was rather thought-provoking:

where's the baby?

two women, dressed in their finest, were having lunch together in an exclusive restaurant. a friend saw them and came over to greet them. "what's the special occasion?" she asked. one of the womenn said, "we're having a birthday party for the baby in our family. he's 2 years old today." "but, where is the baby?" the friend asked. the child's mother answered, "oh i dropped him off at my mother's house. she's taking care of him until the party's over. it wouldn't have been any fun with him along."

how ridiculous - a birthday celebration for a child who wasn't welcomed at his own party! yet, when you stop to think about it, that's no more foolish than going through the Christmas season, with all of its festivities, without remembering the One whose birth we are supposed to be honouring.

and that's the way many people celebrate Christmas. in all the busyness - the party-going, gift-shopping, and family gatherings - the One whose birthday they are commemorating is almost completely forgotten.

during this holiday season, in all of your good times with family and friends, make sure you don't leave out the Lord Jesus. give Him the honour He deserves.

- richard de haan

Jesus shall take the highest honour
Jesus shall take the highest praise
let all earth join heaven in exalting
the name which is above all other names

let's bow our knees in humble adoration
for at His name, every knee shall bow
let every tongue confess, He is Christ God's only son,
Sovereign Lord, we give You glory now

for all honour and blessing and power
belongs to You, belongs to You
for all honour and blessing and power
belongs to You, belongs to You
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God.


oh man! i really wanted to go for TA2's christmas fair! but my mum suddenly msged me today to go home after band to accompany my dad cos he's ill and there's no one else at home. felt quite bad cos i had to pangseh xin an again. sorry! anyway, GET WELL SOON PAPA. fall sick just before christmas somemore. sigh.

to jasmine: high class kopi someday yeah? must ah. and don't worry too much k? (: haha.

to everyone: MERRY CHRISTMAS! may we embrace the true meaning of this joyous occasion. and all i want for christmas is you.


there she goes
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