Shirley Boon - Consecrated Yet Contemporary 聆命之页

PROMISES

2011-09-13T05:57:00.000-07:00

All of us experienced down seasons in our lives,
what do you do when you feel discouraged?

I will look at these!

It reminded me of His promises. And it never fails to lift me up again and again!

"Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you."
- 1 Tim 4:14

"But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men."
- 1 Cor 14:3

Loving Your People

2011-06-16T19:56:00.000-07:00

Love begets love. When you love your people genuinely, they will love you back.

Over the years, the fact has been proven to me again and again. From many whose names I could not remember, and faces I could not identify, have come words of thanks and blessings for my loving for them and the prayers for them in their darkest hours.

I'm not trying to blow my own trumpet. But just want to respond to a dangerous trend of leadership - where leaders wants to be served and standing 'too tall' from the people in his or her flock, or standing 'too far' that the people could not get close.

The truth is that years from now... no, I think weeks from now - your people will scarcely remember the sermons you preached. But I promise, they will never forget the love you showed them, the encouragement you gave them and the time you've spent on them.

Love your people. The will love you back.

"It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you IN MY HEART." (Philippians 1:7)

Hello 30's, Goodbye 20's!

2011-05-30T03:49:00.000-07:00

Many says that once you hit 20, your twenties will get by very fast.
That's absolutely true!

Celebrated my 30th Birthday (29 May 2011)

I'm now officially upgraded to Version 3.0.
With lots of improvements done since Version 2.0. That's for sure!

The past 10 years, lots of ups and downs
(I believe everyone has their own stories)

But the past 1 decade has been an amazing season of preparation for greater things ahead.

I've decided to archive the history and share the highlights with you.

The Happening Twenties (2001 - 2011)

2001 (20 yrs old)

Went abroad to Melbourne, Australia to pursue my Degree in Multimedia Arts upon receiving my Diploma in SAE International College in KL in year 2000. Scored 4-HDs in Swinburne University of Info. Technology, Melbourne.
Attended “You’re My World" Hillsong Conference, Sydney
Took a big step of faith to discontinued my studies and returned home to assist my pastor, Ps Kevin Loo to pioneer COHC (Now known as CHCKL). It was a big step of faith and sacrifice. But its worth it.
Volunteered to be a part-time staff in church.
Worked Part-time at Sunway Monash University Library as Multimedia designer.
Lead praise & worship every weekend. Wrote 1^st worship song. "Lord I just want to love you."
Awarded The Ms. COHC Award in church.

2002 (21^st year old)

Studied in City Harvest School Of Theology (SOT), Singapore. Straight As for all academic subjects.
In Singapore, got to know Ps Kong Hee. It's a divine connection - my spiritual father and inspiration.
In Singapore, got connected with great people around the world.
Met my SOT buddy Sun Ai Zheng from Taiwan. (Now in Singapore)
Preached in main service in CHCKL. (Sunway College Audi 7)
Started working as 1^st Full Time Staff (PA to senior pastor) of CHCKL at a small office next to Sunway side-gate.

2003 (22yrs old)

Preaching and teaching a lot in Colleges/CFs/Camps. Reaching out to youths
Became a Cell Group Leader in CHCKL.
Faced with many challenges at work. It was a tough and stretching season. “One-Leg-Kick” and multitasking at workplace as I was the only staff we have back then.
Awarded "The Best CG Leader Award" & The” Most Hardwoking’ Award by the church.

2004 (23yrs old)

Visited Israel with Ps Kevin & Esther (Organized by Word of life & CHCSG) - A dream fulfilled!
Pioneered a youth CG in Eaglenest Youth Center, SS15. Now most of them are CGLs
Prayed for a car: MAZDA (Interestingly, it was fulfilled after 7 yrs on my birthday- 2011. That's why I wanna highlight it... )
Attended Fast-Track Pastors Course (Livets Ord University, Sweden) in Singapore with Ps Kevin, Esther & Keith.

2005 (24yrs old)

Stress and expectations increased at work and ministry.
Relationships faced many challenges.
Plunged into depression without realizing it
Depression got severe and brokenness took place.
Felt emotionally abused and manipulated in many ways. But I've then decided to keep forgiving, keep up a good attitude. Great season of learning obedience and submission too.
Went through a breakup. Short courtship that didn't work out. :( Learned tonnes of lessons from it too.
It was a tough season with no help available. My mum was the only pillar of strength, who encouraged me over the phone and prayed for me.
But despite it all, I kept moving forward, kept loving and kept believing that better days are coming.
Appointed as subzone leader.

2006 (25yrs old)

Still fighting depression. Coping with manipulation, injustice and betrayals.
But I've learned so much about God’s love and grace in leadership. And that is also the reason why I love and accept people for who they are and do not pass judgments.
I've also learn that sowing mercy, reaps mercy.
'Just keep on doing the right thing, God will see me through.' I told myself everyday.
Had some divine connections with great pastors and leaders who constantly encouraged me and prophesied over me.
The best thing this year, I accepted David Oh (Who has been pursuing for 1 year) but I made him wait cos I wasn't ready!). He is now my best friend and soul mate. He who loves me for who I am and believes God has a great calling in my life. Great encourager!

2007 (26 yrs old)

Went to USA (LA, Chicago, Texas, Boston) with Ps Kevin & Family, assisting them.
Many wonderful people came into my life this season. Appreciate each one!
Recovering from depression. Many breakthroughs in my life.
Continue to love God and love people.
Raised many great leaders this year. Multiplied a new subzone for Felicia Choong to lead.

2008 (27yrs old)

Pioneered Chinese Church.
Recovered from depression.
Mission Trip to Surabaya & Malang, Indoenesia. Preaching and teaching in churches. Brought Felicia with me.
Had sinusitis surgery in Sunway Medical Center. Finally, I can breathed with my nose after 27 years!
Organizing logistics for 1^st Asia Conference in Singapore
Engaged to David Oh- Beautiful proposal at Langkawi’s BonBon Island.
Amazing birthday surprise party at CHEC organized by family & subzone.
Overwhelmed by the love of people around me!

2009 (28yrs old)

Bought a new house (with my sister) for my parents - moved them from Labuan to KL.
1^st Korea Visit – Yoido Ful Gospel Church. Eye-opener!
David & I got married. DASH UNITED wedding at Sime Darby Convention Center. Featuring Andy's blog for our wedding.
Honeymoon at Pangkor Laut Island YTL resort.
Mission Trip to Kuching, Sarawak. (
Wedding Banquet & Teaching session in Melbourne, Australia.
Ps Troy Marshall & Ps Andrew Gray gave me a powerful prophecy each. Click names to watch clips.
Many songs composed were recorded and published in "UNBELIEVABLE" album.
Interviewed by SongRadio for “教我去爱”。View Interview site

2010 (29 yrs old)

2nd visit to Seoul, Korea. Prayer Mountain was a freezing cold experience!

Visited our goddaughter Alethea Yee, Yipp & Gillian (her parents) in Dubai. Beautiful city.
Organized Logistics for 2nd Asia Conference to Singapore. 1000 people exodus.
The FInal Chapter of Trilogy - Massive Birthday Celebration by my family and loved one. Its like a concert!
The Story (esp birthday) video was such an encouragement! Best birthday gift.
Another prophecy by Ps Troy Marshall for me and David. (Click link)
2 songs written were recorded and published in "爱就是力量" album by Kingdom Works. 爱的翅膀 MV and 'Merry Christmas' MV (Click link to watch vids)
Its a new season for our church. Many changes took place.

2011 (30 yrs old)

Joined & addicted to bootcamps! Original Bootcamp, Rebel Bootcamp, DailyMuscle Bootcamp.
Ministries have been growing: Subzone - 280. (22 Cgs)
Chinese church is established and now about 170
Appointed as elder of church.
Committee for "TEN" CHCKL 10th anniversary coffeetable book - hard work!
Honeymoon at Macau & Hong Kong.
Watched the most expensive SHOW on earth (production cost: USD$250mil) - The House of Dancing Water.
"The Angel Operation" - A month of birthday blessings and gifts from friends and family.
Another big birthday bash by family and subzone with amazing performances & party!
Hubby gave me a Mazda3 Hatchback as birthday gift.

What an 'eventful' 10 years of my life huh?
Growing from strength to strength.

Through it all, I've learned one thing that really matters:

Without it..

we . are . nothing .

So... with this L.O.V.E.

Hello 30s, Here I Come!

A Birthday Poem By A Dear Friend

2011-05-30T02:33:00.000-07:00

On this very special day
I've got something to say
Though I may be far away
In my heart you are to stay

You're truly sent from above
To show me how to love
To give, to share, to serve
To tell me what I'm worth

Your life is like a song
I want to sing along
For it's Love that makes it strong
For this my heart has longed

You are my dear sunshine
Rainy days are now behind
Colors of rainbow can shine
We'll make the day so fine

So I thank my God today
For you who've shown me a way
By your side I'm here to stay
That's all I want to say.

Happy 30th, my dearest Sunshine!
I LOVE YOU.

Angel Rainbow

Are You Building A Life Team? Or Wasting Your Lifetime?

2011-03-16T21:28:00.000-07:00

I remembered many years back when I first met Dr. Robb Thompson, he taught me a profound and valuable lesson when I sent him to airport one day. I asked him, "Dr. T, if there's only ONE THING that you would like to impart to me from all the principles that you've taught us? What will it be?".

He replied, with a smile... "Build your life team". I don't fully understand. So I asked him to explained to me.

He then shared with me stories about many great men and women of God that he knew, whom have spent their whole life ministering to people, building huge ministries, attempted great things for God.

However, in their old age, they are lonely. They sat on the rocking chairs, eyesight are blurred, ears can hardly hear, voice turned cranky, though they had never regret a life well-lived fulfilling God's calling. However, many wondered, will there ever be anyone visiting them today, any phone calls, any postcards showing gratuities for the things they've done for the people they have ministered to all these years. Where are they? Do they remember you? Who is going to walk through the journey with you? Where are your friends?

I stood there starring at him, I told him. Nodded. "Pastor, I get what you mean..."

Another year, he's back again to minister to us. This time, I had the chance to spend time with his PA, Justin Kane. I asked him the same question, he gave me the exact same answers. And he shared with me the people in his life team, and taught me how to select people to be in your inner circle, spend them investing in their lives, these are the people that will run with you all your life, people that is like family members to you, or com rads. Someone that you know and you know, one day when the sky falls down on you, they will be there to hold it up for you. Someone that knows you and still loves you the same. Someone that holds you accountable for your life.

He shared with me the people in his life team. Mentors, disciples, friends. Not too many, but enough for him to focus on building meaningful relationship with. I've learned a great lesson. And pondered upon this wisdom shared, it's indeed important.

I've got my life team sorted out after a season of prayers and observations. The list may change, as people changes. But I do hope that these people that I'm investing into would continue to stay in the life team together, supporting each other, and spurring each other to live out the destiny that God has for us all.

This is then truly a life well lived, a meaningful one that not only fulfil the call of God to serve Him but also having a real and fulfilling relationships in this journey of LIFE.

What about you? Are you building your life team? or are you busy building an empire that only you alone resides in it?

(This Blog Is Being Migrated Over From http://shirleyboon.multiply.com/journal/item/43)

LET’S BUILD MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS!

2011-03-12T08:21:00.000-08:00

A special feature article written for CHCKL BULLETIN Feb 26-27, 2011.

Over the past 10 years of being in the Pastoral ministry, I realize that one of the best ways to impact lives is by investing our time and energy to build meaningful relationships with people around us. I’ve learnt that being ‘relational’ doesn't mean you’re building meaningful relationship’.

Very often we become too occupied with tasks, events and even our ‘ministries’ and neglect building genuine relationships with the people around us. Thus, though many are still actively serving and striving for achievements, they are actually suffering silently from loneliness and rejection behind their masks of busyness.

Nobody is meant to be a loner, especially when you’re in this cool church! ☺

Here are 10 things I’ve learnt in my life that I’m trying my best to apply daily:

1. Learn To Communicate With Openness
A ‘Relationship breakdown’ is usually due to the lack of communication and too much of assumptions. Openness is one of the keys to build meaningful relationship. Learn to share your heart openly and communicate your thoughts in order to clarify, connect (understand) and then only conclude a matter.

2. Say No to Gossip!
Very often a ‘get-together’ or ‘hangout’ session can easily turn into a gossip party. We gotta be watchful of this deadly habit! If you really have to discuss about someone else (where most of the time is none-of-your-business), be sure your discussion is out of love and provides solutions for him/her to be a better person!

3. Cease to Judge Or Criticize
There are too many judges around us! Everyone likes to play ‘judge’, but only God is our judge, so let the others be silent. Judgment and criticism are simply seeing yourself as superior. Stop judging and learn to put grace on your lips by praising and encouraging others!

4. Don't Be Jealous, Be Zealous!
Jealousy can burn down a house. It destroys beautiful relationships. Guard your heart and do not allow comparison, competition and jealousy to creep into your life and caus you to turn into a selfish beast. Learn to celebrate joys and successes with others! Be zealous in love.

5. Let’s Be Real. Nobody likes a ‘fake’.
If everyone is relating to each other behind a mask, then all relationships are superficial. No wonder there are so many lonely souls out there! Let’s be real to each other. If they can’t accept you for who you really are, then what’s the point of having them in your life anyway? Take off your mask today!

6. Kick Out The ‘Offenses’
Keeping offenses in your heart is like having a bullet in your soul. Let me warn you that keeping offenses is highly destructive. It can even destroy a strong relationship if it is not dealt with soon enough. The way to remove offenses is to forgive as Christ has forgiven you. Remember, it is a choice!

7. They are not YOU, you are not THEM
Never impose your standards on others. You are not God. Have you met people where only their standards are ‘THE’ standards? It’s stressful hanging out with such people. We can’t expect everyone to like what we like because everyone is unique! We should celebrate diversity and appreciate uniqueness. If you think this is cool and they don't think so, love them anyway! ☺

8. Walk The Talk – Show Love and Empathy!
Yes! “Show” it with actions and not just your words. The best sermons preached are those sermons applied. Talk is cheap… living it may cost you everything. Let’s not become too mechanical in the way we care and love others. Let’s be human! Learn to empathize with them and you will win them over because there are indeed not many who ‘truly care’.

9. Putting Others First!
Has anyone told you yet? You’re NOT the center of the universe! Therefore, don't just think about yourself all the time. Abstain from the selfishness that dresses itself in many disguises. If you can start dying to yourself, you can then start living for others. Learn to esteem others better than yourself!

10. I Believe In You!
Believing in people is a great way to build meaningful relationship. I don't believe in building relationship by just ‘scratching the surface’. Go into that person’s life and minister to him/her is the best way to get connected. Don't condemn anyone. Learn to believe in people (with wisdom and discernment), you will win many friends.

Remember, success is not determined by how much money and fame you possess but by the fruits of meaningful relationships you’ve cultivated. The rich and famous may one day still die a lonely man.

So, let’s cultivate fresh love in our hearts and work on our relationships with one another. We are only as strong as our weakest link!

Why don't you make it your aim this year to restore broken relationships & start building meaningful relationships!

Love God, Love people, Love life!
Shirley Boon

Have Myself A Merry Little Christmas 2010...

2010-12-26T06:53:00.001-08:00

Here's how I celebrated my 2010 Christmas! It was really an enjoyable and memorable one.

DASH candle lights

2 weeks prior to Christmas, together with musical lovers. We've watched two musicals:

FOLLOW THE LIGHT
- a musical MOSTLY based on the Christmas story

Books, music and lyrics by
NICK CHOO

Directed by
COLIN KIRTON

Presented by
KIRTON CALL PRODUCTIONS
and
NICK KNACK PRODUCTIONS

2-19 December 2010
PJ Live Arts @ Jaya One

And

MADWORLD by DUMC & SIB @ Dream Center, PJ

High-cultured musicals. We enjoyed ourselves. Good way to kindle up our christmas mood!

1 week prior to Christmas. Probably the most anticipated event this Christmas - is our very own musical production : Pins & Needles! It was a relevant, touching, funny and 'breakthough' drama production. Broadway music and dance were simply awesome! *Claps* Well done and thank all the cast and crew. Not forgetting, our Director/scriptwriter Esther Ku and Producer Pastor Kevin Loo for coming out with this brilliant story. Totally enjoyed it!

My Hubby and His "Mistress" in "Pins & Needles". Juicy! I know.

"Shionng-Hoi Tan" by the Chinese church leaders, part of the scene from "Pins & Needles"

The Finale Dance of "Pins & Needles"

The "Pins & Needles" Cast and Crew

Christmas weekend countdown. Firstly, we had a CG Christmas party at Leonard & Baldwin's crib on Bt Damansara on the 21 Dec 2010. It was fun! We had entertaining performances by Luke, Hunter and Shaboon. And Jin's twisted arm stunt. Unbelievable. Lynn's Testimony was touching too. And oh, not forgetting the Karaoke and Guitar Hero session. Thanks Bella for mesmerizing us with her sweet voice with the song "Lydia" by F.I.R. Food was good and we had a great night of fellowship!

The Top 3 winners of Emerge 2010 Talentime at the party:

Front left, Richard Tan (Singing), Sharon Boon (Songwriting) and Luke (Dancing)

Next, on the 23 Dec, I had a CHC/Ayria Staff Christmas party at MY CHURCH OFFICE. Yes, my church office common area was being transformed into a nice cozy jazz bar-like chillax room. There were 50 of us and my Pastor's little apartment too humble to hold so many of us. We had a feast that night. No greens though, meat and lots of meat. Well, food was super delicious. David and I had a vegetarian-fast that night.

Then our famous Tai Loong kickstarted the Karaoke session with his 'Love Story' by Taylor Swift. We had a great time of catching up, phototaking, singing, eating, and... Oh, not forgetting the highlight of the night, discovered a new young talent -my god-daughter Alethea Minn Yee (2 yrs + old) took over the stage and started dancing! Everyone were impressed by her self-choreographed dance... Pewiit!~ She will surely become one of the "So you think you can dance" champion when she grows up! Oh well, I sang some chinese songs with Wen Dee and some other mandarin songs K-queens. That ends the night for me. Memorable!

A snapshot with my beloved colleagues, fun bunch!

Alethea took over the stage and 'shocked' us with her hidden talents.

David, my hubby singing his favorite oldies.

The highlight was on Christmas eve, 24 Dec. We had our family dinner at Little Korea, Sunway Mentari. The Korean BBQ food and refillable appetizers were delicious, except that the service is kinda slow. Exchange our gifts among family members that night. Received some cool gifts...

1 of the gift from my sister, Sandra Boon - half dozen of Guitar picks! One year's supply.

Anyway, best part is the joy of having my whole family (together with dad and mum) celebrating Christmas. The reality finally sets in, the fact that my whole family has officially moved and relocated to KL, something which I've never thought possible given 10 years back. God is good. He has been faithful. His plans are higher than ours. He knows best!

After the family dinner, we went to our church (City Harvest KL) for Candlelight Christmas Eve service. Full with joy and anticipation, I enjoyed the service to the max. We had testimony and caroling as the highlight and Pastor preached about the "The Light". The service ended with heart-warming moment of candle lit singing of our all time favorite "Silent Night" followed by "O Holy Night" ended with "Merry Christmas" and "Feliz Navidad". Greetings, hugs, gifts giving, phototakings ... more hugs.. more handshakes... more greeting... more prezzies followed.
It was a peaceful night.

Candle lit - beautiful!
And here's the christmas carols choir

On Christmas day, 25 Dec we woke up early and went to Sunway Pyramid for the Finale of our City Care's project "Love Is A Verb". A joint-venture community project by Sunway Pyramid and City Care to fulfill the wishes of the OKU (Orang Kurang Upaya) from different homes. We served and entertained the 50+ OKUs, it was heart-warming to see them finding joy this Christmas. It was a successful event. Thanks to all the Orange-people - the volunteers of City Care.

In the afternoon, I presented David his Christmas gift, he too gave me a nice Christmas prezzie: Silver Puma Bag. Yes, Puma is our favorite sport-fashion brand. I love it! :)

In the evening, we had another family dinner at a chinese restaurant nearby our house, we are the only family there when we first arrived. (Since everyone is in the mall, we do not want to fight with everyone for car park and restaurant tables). After the dinner, mum, dad, sisters all came to our house - Dash Residence, to chill out. We chat, eat snacks and decided to watch a movie together. We then watched The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe. I've watched it many years ago but not for David and the rest. It was nice to watch it again and still, I must salute C.S Lewis for his brilliant writing of this series of fantasy story with apologetic truths. Love it!

Well, that ends the Christmas evening.

On Boxing Day, 26 Dec. We went to church for service and it was a great Sunday morning to be in church again. Everyone is happy and christmas mood is filling the air.

In the evening, David and I had our romantic dinner at EEST, Westin Hotel KL. One of our favorite restaurant and had a really nice meal with great service. Oh, the highlight? David was happy that one of the Westin Waitress came to him and told him that she loves the book "Cafe David" and the fact that the book is easy-reading and interesting. David *blushed* and smiling in his heart. I'm proud of him. Making a difference as an author. :)

After the dinner, we walked to Pavilion for our little sweet time at BR. Tried their Christmas special Snow Choc Ice Cream. Nyummy! As we strolled around Pavilion, I saw this cute Hello Kitty floating at the ceiling of pavilion, high up. Poor thing.. the owner must be so sad to contribute her Hello Kitty to Pavilion as ceiling deco.. :p

The beautiful "fake snow" christmas deco at Pavilion KL. (can't really see)

The lonely high-up Hello Kitty In Pavilion that I spotted!

We then walked around, get some stuff and came home. I'm sitting on my bed writing this Christmas journal and getting ready to sleep. Just before I rest, a friend Denise Lim, dropped by my house and pass me a Christmas gift. It's something I wanted! Starbucks limited Edition diary 2011. Best still, she customized it by putting on all my photos on almost every page. Great effort. Very touched! Thanks so much sis.

Going for a road trip tomorrow to Penang and Ipoh with my family. Happy. Merry Little Christmas.

Life is good when we have God, family and friends. No one is meant to be lonely.

May your life be filled with love, joy and peace this Christmas and have a brand new year ahead.

Ciao!

Apart from our milkyway...

2010-10-29T23:25:00.000-07:00

There are many more beautiful galaxies and stars out there.
This is one of my favorite!
*Breathe in.... Breathe out..*
.... Amazed at the Creator of the universe.

The Universe

2010-10-29T23:22:00.000-07:00

This is a snapshot from NASA stating as the furthest galaxy in the universe that we could possibly see from here right now.
My question is: What Did You See?

Love Story

2010-10-29T23:11:00.000-07:00

Just something I've done for my husband's birthday this year. 031010

Songwriting

2010-09-24T00:39:00.001-07:00

My interview with Song Radio as Malaysian Song composer.

http://www.dyuelife.com/song/?p=569#more-569

CHANGE

2010-09-22T09:36:00.001-07:00

Have I changed? >.<

Year 2001

Year 2010

Father;s Day Special

2010-06-21T09:59:00.001-07:00

"Happy Father's Day" SMS was sent to some fathers around the world. :)

.... and here are some of the replies:

"Hi Shirley, we are praying for you both today. Love and blessings!"
- Ps Mike Connell (Hastings, New Zealand)

"Thanks Shirley, I value you very much"
- Ps Pat Mesiti (Sydned, Australia)

"My daughter, you delight my heart, I am so happy to hear those words. I love you and David."
- Dr Robb Thompson (Chicago, USA)

"Thanks Shirley. You make me proud, I am blessed to have a spiritual daughter such as you. Blessings..."
- Ven. Canon John Yeo (My former Anglican senior pastor, Sabah, Malaysia)

"You are the best! I pray my girls grow up to be like you! Its an honor to know you. Thank you!"
- Ps Saras Bany (CHC Penang Malaysia)

It was a good time to connect with fathers! And received their blessings and love.

The 3 Fathers in my life

2010-06-19T08:20:00.000-07:00

These men shapes my life in one way or another, 'Fatherhood' has great impact in every individual life and shapes the society. Why so? Because a Father gave us 3 important things in life:
1. Significance.
2. Security
3. Self Worth

Father is from the root word "Pater", "Patria" or "Patriach" where we get the word "Father" which also means "FAMILY". Without a Father at home, the family is incomplete and "Absentee father" forms "Dysfunctional Family".

Today as we celebrate Father's day, I want to thank God for these 'fathers':

No. 1 - My biological father - STEVEN BOON
My dad's dad passed away painfully due to stomach ulcer, leaving my dad and his siblings "fatherless" since their childhood. Having no more father at home, they have to 'survive' on their own. Lacking of that father's love has also affected my dad as a teenager. As a result, when he became a father one day, he doesn't know much about fatherhood and expressing love to us. He wasn't a believer then.

Thus, my sisters and I grew up in that "absentee father" family. Personally it affected my confidence and identity as I grew up without the assurance and affirmation of a father's love. Until the day I found God in 1994. My life was turned around. My life was filled with God's love to forgive and accept my dad. Restoring his broken past and I'm determined to love him to a point that he also experience God's father's love which he never get to experience when he was young. Now that I've grown up, I hold no grudges towards my dad for what he failed to gave us when we were young, but instead, I love him from the bottom of my heart. Dad is now here with us in KL enjoying his life in his latter years. By the way, my gorgeous look is inherited from my good-looking dad! *winks* I took on his sharp nose and big eyes. :)

I thank God that our family is restored and blessed because my dad is still here with us, making our family a complete and happy one. I love you dad, it's not how our start, how how we end. So glad to have you in my life. I won't be here today without you.

No. 2 - My Spiritual father - KEVIN LOO

This second man that greatly impacted my life in the past 10 years - my BOSS, my PASTOR.

Many have asked me "Are you Ps Kevin's sister?" over the years. Well, you know why? Because we have the same smile - BIG MOUTH. Yes! Great preachers need a bigger mouth to like us to speak powerful words. *grins*

I've know my pastor for... more than a decade now. He is my pastor when I first came to KL in 1999 when we were still back in our Anglican church. Since then, I've been following this man's vision closely and sacrificially. Apart from laying my life to serve God to start CHC (formerly known as COHC) with him, letting go my degree course back then in Melboune, Aus was one of the biggest decision I've made in order to support this vision. I was then the first PA to pastor! learned about being DETAILED from him. "Measure twice, Cut once" he once said to me.

Today, the church has grown and established in many ways. I thank God for this journey as I'm able to witness the growth from the start. There's truly no greater joy in life than to see lives transformed every day. My leadership and ministry ability were developed under guidance and discipleship of this spiritual father. Yes, I've been "molded" and "shaped" very sternly and strictly by him but it is truly necessary to iron out the rough edges in me so that I can fulfill God's calling in my life. I learned to honor and submit to authority regardless of the circumstances and challenges, obedience is better than sacrifice.

Thank you pastor and spiritual father for believing in me. Thank you for taking me in as the 1st staff, sending me to bible school, brought me around the world, gave me countless opportunities to lead, preach, represent you in many ways. I will always be the true daughter of the house.

No. 3 and last but not the least. My children's father (to be) - DAVID OH

This man is the most important man is my life right now. One day he will be a father to my kids. Whose name my children will carry. I know he will be a wonderful father. He is already a spiritual father to others.

Though we are from two different background and upbringing. But the one thing that brought us together and merging our lives is the love we have for our heavenly father. The same passion burning in our hearts to live for Him.

He has been a great encourager and best friend. The journey may be tough but thank God we have each other. Happy FATHER'S day in advanced to you! :) Love you Darling.

MEN, rise up to your true calling as a head of the home, a father that best expresses the love of our heavenly Father. The world will definitely be a better place when a boy turns a man that eventually becomes a good father.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all the fathers and fathers-to-be in the world. We love you!

People That Impacted My Life....

2010-06-19T07:30:00.000-07:00

People That Impacted My Life....

Essentials

2010-05-20T19:20:00.000-07:00

Discipline.

Focus.

Endurance.

Patience.

Servanthood.

Peace.

E-Banking Scam

2010-03-25T19:29:00.000-07:00

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Workplace "Tai-Chi"

2010-03-18T08:30:00.001-07:00

Have you ever had any experience or encounter with people who love to push their responsibilities around?

Maybe they are the friends, family members, colleagues or classmates?

I’ve met many who expresses their frustrations of having such encounter at home, school or workplace. Therefore, I would like to focus on the employees’ attitude at work today. I called it the ‘Workplace Tai-Chi’.

Many workers or employees nowadays have learned and mastered the skill of ‘workplace tai-chi’ in their office. It happens when one is given certain responsibilities or assigned with certain tasks by their superior, the Tai-Chi Master will then exercise his or her power to move the ‘Chi’ to another person. In other words, the responsibilities are now pushed away, expectations to fulfill the tasks have now moved to another person.

If the task was a ‘well done’, the Tai-Chi Master gets the all the credits, if the task was not performed well, the new party involved bear the consequences.

This happens all the time, everywhere. Especially in big firms and organizations where there are numerous employees. There will surely be some ‘big bullies’ at workplace that often take advantages of the juniors.

The person who receives the ‘Chi’ has to continue the tasks and having their own ‘chi’ with them, often he or she became ‘overwhelmed’ with responsibilities.

It is so convenient to just pass the job to another person when you are supposed to get things done as it is assigned to you. Help could be obtained from others but it has to be reasonable with follow-ups and accountability attached.

Pushing around responsibilities is a way to freed-up yourself by adding unnecessary burdens to others.

Frustrations often arose when the task being pushed to the involved party is beyond his or her ability to manage. Worse still, if there were no guidance or instructions given, but expectation involved.

This is different from 'Delegation'.

Delegation (also called deputation) is the assignment of authority and responsibility to another person (normally from a manager to a subordinate) to carry out specific activities. However the person who delegated the work remains accountable for the outcome of the delegated work. Delegation empowers a subordinate to make decisions,

i.e. it is a shift of decision-making authority from one organizational level to a lower one.

In general, delegation is good and can save money and time, help in building skills, and motivate people. Poor delegation, on the other hand, might cause frustration, and confusion to all the involved parties.

While poor delegation is a problem, wrong delegation (Tai-Chi) is also a problem.

Therefore, it is important that all of us learn to manage our responsibilities and delegate appropriately. It is important to know the difference between ‘delegating’ and ‘being lazy’ when one has unconsciously turn into a ‘Workplace Tai-Chi’ Master.

Learning From The Microsoft Man

2010-03-16T21:47:00.000-07:00

Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a High School about 11 things they did not and will not learn in school.

He talks about how feel-good, politically correct teachings created a generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for failure in the real world.

The Word of Wisdom of Bill Gates:

Rule 1 : Life is not fair - get used to it!

Rule 2 : The world doesn't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.

Rule 3 : You will NOT make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both.

Rule 4 : If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss

Rule 5 : Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your Grandparents had a different word for burger flipping: they called it opportunity.

Rule 6 : If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault , so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them.

Rule 7 : Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were.. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent's generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.

Rule 8 : Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life HAS NOT. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they'll give you as MANY TIMES as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.

Rule 9 : Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you FIND YOURSELF. Do that on your own time.

Rule 10 : Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.

Rule 11 : Be nice to nerds. Chances are you' ll end up working for one.

God is the Answer

2010-03-04T17:47:00.001-08:00

“If only I knew where to find him; if only I could go to his dwelling! I would state my case before him and fill my mouth with arguments” (Job 23: 3-4, NIV).

Everything had gone wrong in Job’s life. He’d lost his children, his possessions, his business and even his reputation as a righteous man. Throughout all of this, God was silent. “If only God would tell me why, it would be easier to take.” Have you ever said that?

But is this really what we need most? Would an explanation really help us with our pain?

From experience I know that we don’t need answers as much as we need a comforting presence. We need the assurance that we’re not alone. We need hope that we’ll get through this and good will come out of it eventually.

This became very real to me when I thought I’d lost everything I valued in life. “But you haven’t lost me,” I heard God saying. I knew then that I had what I need to get through it. Many times God does not give us answers, He gives us Himself — for He Himself is the answer.

Job discovered this. “My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you,” he exclaimed. “and I repent in dust and ashes.” When he saw the greatness of God, Job wondered, why did I ever doubt?

Dream

2010-03-03T19:11:00.000-08:00

Woke up this morning
Wonder where my dream has gone
Trying to figure out this life
That is busy all the time
Many have passed me by
I guess I'm still holding on
To a promise for a future
that is truly quite unknown
Oh yes! then i remembered
When I was still a freshie
in a college of Art I used to go
There a lecturer threw me a question
"What is your dream my dear?"
I answered without a shadow of doubt
"My dream is to help others...
to discover their dreams."
The lecturer paused and smiled
I knew that it was the 'dream' that I shared
that brings forth that confident smile.

Thank God for 2009!

2009-12-29T06:01:00.000-08:00

2009 is a very 'fast' year! Yes, everyone is telling me how fast this year has 'wooshh' passed our eyes. 2010 is now waiting at the corner to take over. Personally, I felt that this year has been a really 'happening' year. Not only for our church (city harvest), we have done so much, personally I felt many things have been done this year and many things have 'happened' too. Big and small, contributing to my season of preparation for greater things ahead.

Apart from the many things that brought headaches and heartaches to me this year, there were also many things that brought joy and worth celebrating too. I'm putting behind the baggages that are not fitting for my exciting 2010 and picking up the pieces to move on stronger and better.

Personally, I have so many things to thank God for.... apart from the word "GRACE" that I really must say, it's the best thing received and experienced this year. I would also like to list out all the other wonderful things that took place in my life in 2009. Time to count my blessings!

Here are my list of 100 things to thank God for!

1. Bought a new house for my parents@ Subang Ville.
2. Married my best friend - David Oh in May 09'!
3. Move into new house @ SS12. Beautiful home
4. New car to drive - BMW and white SLK
5. New Apple MacBook Pro 14"
6. New Blackberry 9700 with Maxis unlimited 3G plan
7. Chinese church growth - 135 highest attendance
8. Subzone growth in attendance - 52%
9. Church 1st EP released "Unbelievable"
10. Interviewed by Song Radio - featured as 'New Talent of the Month' - January2010.coming!
11. Korea Trip in January 2009 was an eye opener
12. Pangkor Laut YTL resort Honeymoon - beautiful emerald beach and SPA experience
13. Australia trip - July/Aug -
14. Composed 6 new man darin songs. 2 published.
15. Composed 4 english worship songs. 2 published.
16. Fasted 7 days on liquid
17. Received 2 major prophecies this year by Troy Marshall & Andrew Gray
18. 2 celebrities (Wan Chean, Xiao Kang) accepted Christ.
19. Received Onitsuka Tiger special edition shoes from subzone @ Christmas09
20. Received Pull&Bear Purple jacket and shirt @ Christmas09
21. Received many gifts for Christmas09
22. Dad moved to KL to stay with us.
23. Kathy & Jan are back!
24. Health check - healthy!
25. Working cell grow from 6 - 25ppl
26. New staff on board: Mui Lin, Diana, Thomas, Shearly & Gordon
27. New black frame reading glasses
28. Many delicious meals at EEST, Westin
29. Many Buffet at Latest Recipes, Le Meridien
30. Many Japanese meals at Miyako, Sheraton
31. Watched Avatar - the best blockbuster movie this year
32. Dash Fusion launched 2 books - cafe david
33. Dash Fusion hired new staff: Nickey
34. Dash Fusion published 1st children book
35. Setup own sole prop - BCreative Training & Communication
36. Discipling and 5 artists (WC, XK, Seow Mei, Karen and Anthony)
37. Mission trip to Kuching - great ministry time and established connection with Pastors there
38. Interview and host at Emerge 2009
39. Started using blogspot, setup proper blog - www.shirleyboon.com
40. Facebook found back many old school mates.
41. Beautiful mural at our home by our Dash staff: WT & Mon
42. Wonderful staff team @ Dash Fusion who are sacrificial and diligent
43. Faithful secretaries: Sophia and Siew Min - help with all the admin work this year
44. Received many encouragements to publish a book next year
45. Received offer to go for Masters degree next year - finally after 8 years of waiting
46. Subzone retreat @ sunway pyramid tower - real touching moment
47. Emerge 2009 - POS teams! well done!
48. E34 KBU members - many breakthroughs in their lives.
49. Pastor Kevin received TOYP award
50. Sharon Boon became CGL this year
51. Sandra serves well in projector ministry!
52. Mum and dad active in usher ministry of chinese church.
53. Started powerful visitation and home-blessing ministry in chinese church
54. Wonderful friends that really love and care for Dash
55. Morning prayer meeting at YoidoFGC, Seoul @ 430am changed my life
56. Visitation to Elim Welfare town @ Seoul inspired me
57. Good time with Mum in law when she stays at our home.
58. Great time with family during CNY at penang, taiping, ipoh
59. A member that report every week without fail from moscow - charis lian. we miss u!
60. Wonderful K-singing kaki - Tai loong, wen dee
61. Good cousin - Madonna. found a good job.
62. Touching and inspiration Yvonne Fung's testimonies
63. Healthy and smart Eitan Loo to play with
64. Frasers hill retreat with my hubby
65. Cameron YTL resort holiday with hubby
66. Composed 1st english duet song during wedding for my hubby
67. Close friends came all the way to my weddings: Ai zheng, Louise, Rose
68. Adopted new daughter as godmother to Thea.
69. Attended PS woman conference at Melbourne. Amazing stage presence!
70. First real studio recording experience
71. Met with my childhood idol "Auguste Kwan De Hui" (when i was in primary school la.. now no more)
72. Went for Eason Chen's concert Resort hotel
73. Watched Astro Star Quest final at Putra Stadium, Bt Jalil
74. Hosted A.R Bernard & John Avanzini this year
75. Great hospitality team - Sarah Ho and Albert
76. Great leadership team at chinese church: Anna, Gyn, Elvis, Hui Ing, Jen Han, Agnes, Shy Yi, 77. Helpful mandarin translators Rebecca choong
78. All the friendly and nice aunties and uncles who loves me from chinese church
79. Beautiful garden at home
80. Opportunity to design the ID of our new houses
81. Beautiful decorations at wedding - by Gynnel and Kenneth
82. Touching surprise birthday party this year at my house by the leaders
83. Loving and sacrificial Ah Yee (Mum's sister) who is such a blessing to us
84. Uncle Fatt's family accepted the Lord and rooted in church
85. Fun colleagues at work and.. Cindy is back!
86. Many new friends accepted the Lord in cell groups
87. Raise 7 New CGL this year
88. Pastor and Esther's creative and loving leadership
89. Few powerful encounters with the Lord at different places
90. Good appraisal and encouragement by pastor
91. Good Increment and Bonus at work
92. Overcame 2 major emotional setbacks
93. Prepared about 40 sermons this year
94. Removal of tonsils - operation at Sunway medical centre
95. Survived eating porridge only for 2 weeks and no talking
96. Good chiropractic sessions for backcare
97. New SMET and Paco Shirts
98. Lovely notes, gifts, surprises at my office table (frequently) by friends and loved ones.
99. Mum and dad's homecook food.
100. Beautiful gown by wow boutique.

Wow! Many more things to thank God for...

...Good rest at night. Sun that shines. Air I breathe. Melodies in my head.

Well, where's your list? Learn to count your blessings and you will realised that you have truly been blessed beyond measure... :)

2010... Here I cometh! :)

Christmas and me!

2009-12-25T09:12:00.000-08:00

Christmas season is here again. I tend to get a lil' sentimental during this season because it means more than just christmas gifts, carols, drama and shopping to me... It reminded me of the day that I gave my life to Jesus and how my life has been transformed ever since.

I was born again in year 1994, December 25 in a humble town of Labuan @ Anglican church. Back then, I was a youth who doesnt believe in any religion (though my mum's family was brought up in a catholic background). I believe I can be successful with my own strength. And though I wasn't a rebelious child but one that is full of great ambitions even as a non-christian back then, yet I do feel something 'missing' in my life, a huge vacuum deep inside my soul, longing to know my destiny and purpose of existence.I rejected Jesus and I've even mocked at people who wants to 'christianize' me and shared with me about Jesus. Worst still, I ridicule Jesus too.... *_* ops. (sorry Lord!)

And due to a broken family upbringing, I was suicidal when I was a kid and feeling a deep sense of rejection as a result of my lack of fatherhood and honorable authority at home. many of you may have heard of my story. If it wasn't because of God's grace, I won't even be here today, I could have been dead in my mother's womb. *gulp*

Well, I guess I've caught God's attention... He led me to Himself through a season of self actualization to find Him.

To cut the long story short (share with you my conversation story another time, long story)... I was in the band as a guitarist for the Youth christmas party (yeah.. i wasn't even really 'saved' yet but was given the opportunity to serve... now that I think about it, it must be His grace...) That night, I heard the good news that Jesus came to die for my sins and to give me a purpose to live. Wow! Very simple message, yet to me... it meant the whole world. It was exactly what I've been yearning for and searching for... Jesus is the answer.

I responded to the 'altar call' and prayed the salvation prayers... I wept for hours. Not knowing why, I couldn't explain that experience... but I must say, it was the best experience I've ever had. It was as if God took my heart out to cleansed, purged and removed all the filth on it. Healing took place. That was a true conversation experience that brings everlasting results - the new birth experience.

I woke up the next morning, full of life! Sunshine! Hope filled my heart and a new passion for living. A new vision for serving. My life was never the same again.

Knowing Jesus is the best event that ever took place in my life. Accepting Jesus is the best decision I've ever made in my life. Walking with Him is the best experience I ever had in my journey of life.
Thank you Jesus, without you I could have been destroyed, without you I wont be here today. Christmas is special because of You. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to me. 15 years of God's amazing grace upon my life. The best is yet to come! :)

D-Tails. The big D in life!

2009-12-13T10:13:00.000-08:00

If a student, don't pay attention to the details of their coursework and lessons, they will fail.

If an employee, don't pay attention to the details of their assigned tasks, they will be scolded and fired.

If a secretary, don't pay attention to the details of the administration, miscommunication happens that leads to chaos.

If a boss, don't pay attention to the details of his or her own instructions and commands, his or her subordinates will suffer and eventually lose their respect on him or her.

If a follower or member, don't pay attention to the details of the advices and guidance of his or her, he or she will never grow into fulfilling their destiny.

If a leader, don't pay attention to the details of his or her member's life, he or she will eventually lose the influence over them.

Learn to love details. Ask for an 'eye of details'.
Trust me. You can avoid many unnecessary heartaches and battles.

Let Them Go!

2009-12-13T10:11:00.000-08:00

There are people who CAN walk away from you.

And hear me when I tell you this. When people can walk away from you: let them walk... don't try to talk another person into staying with you, loving you, calling you, caring about you, coming to see you, staying attached to you. I mean hang up the phone.

When people can walk away from you let them walk.
Your destiny is never tied to anybody that left.

The bible said that, they came out from us that it might be made manifest that they were not for us. For had they been of us, no doubt they would have continued with us. [1 John 2:19]

People leave you because they are not joined to you. And if they are not joined to you, you can't make them stay.

Let them go.

And it doesn't mean that they are a bad person it just means that their part in the story is over. And you've got to know when people's part in your story is over so that you don't keep trying to raise the dead.. You've got to know when it's dead.

You've got to know when it's over. Let me tell you something.. I've got the gift of good-bye.. It's the tenth spiritual gift, I believe in good-bye.. It's not that I'm hateful, it's that I'm faithful, and I know whatever God means for me to have! He'll give it to me. And if it takes too much sweat I don't need it. Stop begging people to stay.

Let them go!
-By Bishop T.D Jakes

To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did.' When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better.

There comes a point in your life when you realize:

Who matters, Who never did, Who won't anymore...
And who always will.
So, don't worry about people from your past, there's a reason why they didn't make it to your future.

How's Your Self Image

2009-12-13T10:06:00.000-08:00

I was talking to one of my member today about self image and how it can affects our pursuit of God's calling in our lives. I've learned that in life, there will be seasons where you will have to face the LSe issue, there will always be times that some people will not like you or love you regardless of what you have done. When you did well, they don't like you, even when you have done nothing wrong, they don't like you too.

They just don't like you and will never like you. Then to me, as long as you love God and your conscience is clear that you are walking righteously before God and men, and is confident of your identity in Christ, it doesn't really matter anymore whether others love you or not, you can live in freedom and fly with your dreams. Well, if they love you, it will be a bonus. If they dont, let them go. What's the point of keeping people like that in your life that doesn't value you. It's not a loss to let them go.

So I guess the best way is to just move on and focus on those who value you and appreciate you, that will you will rise into your potential and stop beating yourself up for not being good enough to be liked by everyone.

Here's what I've learned recently:

All of us have three images: projected image, perceived image, and actual image. Your projected image is the way you desire others to see you. Your perceived image is how others see you. Your actual image is who you really are.

For so many, their perceived image is what matters most. Their reputation is of greater importance to them than the true motives of their hearts. This causes them to project themselves in the way they desire to be perceived. Their efforts are focused on appearances, status, titles, saving face and so forth.

Consider Jesus—He was rejected by many, slandered by the influential, lied about by the rulers, and viewed by the establishment as a heretic or even demon inspired. His perceived image was not favorable in the eyes of many, especially the notables. Yet His actual image was quite different, for Scripture states that He is the express image of the Father (see Hebrews 1:3).

Jesus was a person of integrity—He was the same with the people He met as He was with His Father. He did not boost His reputation and did not seek the accolades and approval of men. He only cared for what was important to His Father. That is our Father's goal for us, and it should be our goal as well.

"We must all appear and be revealed as we are before the judgment seat of Christ" (2 Corinthians 5:10, AMP). We must remember that our projected or perceived image is not what will be revealed before the entire assembly of heaven. Rather it will be our actual image, our true heart motives and intentions.

Paul continues: "It is because we know this solemn fear of the Lord that we work so hard."

(2 Corinthians 5:11, NLT). The fear of the Lord keeps us in touch with our actual image. The opposite is true as well: The more we lack the fear of the Lord, the more we lean upon our projected image.

You will serve who you fear. If you fear God, you'll obey God. If you fear man, you'll ultimately obey man's desires. For this reason, Proverbs tells us it is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you. (Proverbs 29:25).

Well, I've learned it a hard way to discover my true self image in Christ and learned to value how God sees me more than how others view me. I'm happy! :)

Songwriting Journey - Unbelievable

2009-11-30T07:26:00.000-08:00

Finally our church's first EP (Extended Play) "UNBELIEVABLE" is out last weekend, launched during our Emerge Conference. Everyone went home humming the tunes of "Rising" and slept with 'launch me like a cannonball' lines in their heads. Yeah, can't get rid of it!

CHUP! I know you wanna screamed "Hey! you guys made a spelling error for the cover, the cd and t-shirt". "UENBEILAVBLE"???.

@_@ Gotcha! See, that's the whole point! It caught your attention right? :) It's not an error, it's an artistic way to capture your attention to pick up the CD! It was intended that way, it's definitely not a typo error. clear you doubts! :)

The EP consists of 7 songs:

2 English praise (Rising & A Story)
2 English worship (Broken for you & Unbelievable)
1 devotional (Lord's prayer)
1 Chinese pop love song (You taught me to love)
1 Indonesian worship (Unbelievable-Indo)
and a hidden track with African choir at the end.

Yes, it's kinda 'rojak' I know. Well, it caters for all! :) Now every member in church will feel the sense of belonging. The bananas, the 'cina'-man, the africans, the indonesians etc... it's a big family you know.

It was a miracle to get the EP out by Emerge though. It was super rush! Ask the boys that did the recording, the schedule is super tight.

Kysern Lim's "RISING"was so catchy and now everyone talks about the cannonball!

Debbie Teong's "BROKEN FOR YOU"sang by Wendy Foo was beautifully arranged with Kysern's amazing classical playing.

THE LORD'S PRAYERis a wonderful song to do your quiet time and ponder upon Him.

As for my involvement, I was mainly involved for the chinese song (You Taught Me to Love -教我去爱）and the lyrics for 2 of the other english songs: Unbelievable & A Story.

Well, as I know that the band is trying to write songs for the album, up the the final moment before recording, it wasnt fruitful yet. I was very concern as I know the pressure is heating up too as the deadline is closer and closer. Anyway, I've been praying for a breakthrough that we will have inspirations and more importantly, a Word of season to write new songs, not just jamming away and write anything just to produce something.

I woke up one Monday morning and after spending some time praying, many ideas and inspirations flooded into my spirit. I wrote them down immediately, and worship God with each words I wrote.

I wrote 4 songs that morning, 2 songs with music done, the others were just the lyrics.

One of the song that I really love, is the song named SPEECHLESS. In which now big portion of the lyrics has become the song "UNBELIEVABLE". I love the bridge, it was a devotion echoed to God that morning about His amazing grace towards us. Anyway, Abel thought about using the word 'unbelievable' because there was a season in church that Ps Kevin always says:"Unbelievable!" and the church responded "Believe it!"

So yeah! Kinda 'flow' with the church current culture. Anyway, so when they told me that they needed verses and lyrics for that song title as they only have the chorus lines, I've passed that lyrics over and they continued to work on the music. And with the help of skillful and creative musicians, the music is now done, it's amazing! Love it.

Next song is the song "A STORY". Well, this song was written because that morning, I recalled a sharing by Ps Kevin in leaders meeting one night, where he shared that our church must tell a story. Every church has a story. Everyone has a story. What is the story of our church? What is the heartbeat of every member? So then, I penned down the lyrics for this song with the desire that everyone would sing and echoed the vision of the church. That our church is one that LOVES & GIVES TO THE LOST & THOSE IN NEED. Thanks to Kysern that put it wonderful music (you rock' bro!) and Abel added a few lines too to make the song more crunchy! :) They did a great job!

Another song that I've worked on with more effort, from composing to recording, is that only pop chinese song in the EP. It's giving a totally different 'feel' in the EP as it's not a worshipful song but a pop song. The song "教我去爱“ You taught me to love.

My first attempt to write a chinese duet song. Tried it for english songs but first chinese duet song. It was a great experience. Where did I get the inspiration for this song? My bathroom! Yes, I was showering and praying and pondering upon writing a love song, at the same time was thinking about love and forgiveness. That's when the lyrics came into my mind, He has taught me to love. Well, it was also meant for commercial publishing because the song did not mention anything about God or Jesus, it has double meaning. If you can 'get it' of course. *winks*

It was also meant for a person who has lost confidence to love due to previous broken relationship to rediscover and relearn how to love when he/she met the new lover. Well, music is fun. song has a soul.

I totally enjoyed the songwriting experience. As for the music arrangement, it could have been done better if given more time. I didn't have much time to plan out the intro and interlude, I felt it can be done better. Ahh, rushing it... and learned a lesson from that too. Anyway thanks to Xiao Kang Studio. The recording is nice. It's a good scrutiny anyway.

Thanks to Chronicles and Aiko for their amazing voices that make the song so soothing and beautiful.

I always believe that writing songs for congregational worship is not just about a nice song, but a song that the people can echo back to God the heartbeat and prayers of a church, that is very much flowing with the direction of the church at the season, or it can be a song that speaks of the word of season given to the church through pastor's message. Thus I always remind myself to write songs that flow with pastor's sermons.

Thanks to KC Gan the creative director of CHC Singapore who wrote amazing songs in their albums, has always been my guide and inspiration in songwriting. He gave me many good advices throughout the journey. He just told me that he is now writing new songs for next album already! so fast... anyway, I'm starting another round too to prepare for next church album, better start early so we'll have more time to work on it. Praying for prophetic inspirations. *winks*

Well, I still have many chinese pop songs yet to be recorded properly for demo, but I've met up with a wonderful songwriter and friend last week, Will Tan VC who offered to help me publish and push out the songs in Taiwan through his newly established recording label 'Rainbow Heaven' 彩虹天堂。That's a great open door yo... thanks bro!

I've so much to learn and explore in terms of music and songwriting. It's a tough journey! As S.H.E sang it in their famous song "听袁惟仁弹吉他", "写歌其实不容易卖歌又要靠运气靠关系" (Songwriting is not easy, selling song also depends if you're 'lucky' to have 'wide-networking') . "音乐这条路很辛苦,很寂寞“ (The journey of music-exploring is not easy and often lonely).

That's so true hey. When you wrote a nice song that is easy to sing "朗朗上口," people may comment that it sounds like another familiar song (they are trying to say you are copying). If you wrote a song too hard to sing, people may says that it is hard to remember and follow thus it's a lousy song. If your lyrics are too simple, they says you have no substance, if your lyrics too 'chim', they says you are writing nonsense and it's not practical at all.

The truth is that music is universal. Creativity is unlimited. You may come up with a melody that someone from another corner of the world has also making the same sound and melody. Coincidences happen all the time. Songwriters, agree? ;)

The debate never ends. There will always be critics for all the things you do in life, be it music, or dance, or design or whatever that you use your creativity at. That's why I admire those successful song composers whom i believe, have been through a lot and survived all the critics to be where they are today.

I've learned to take advice from people who genuinely believes in helping me to succeed, taking in the constructive comments to improve and I've also learn to reject comments that only meant to tear down confidence and destroy passion from those who has no intention to help fulfiling my destiny. I hope you this will encourage you guys out there who is trying to achieve your dreams, whatever you aspire to do in life, JUST DO IT! LIVE YOUR DREAM.

Well well.. I just gotta remind myself to keep doing what I'm passionate about, whether it brings rewarding results or not at the end, as least I've tried and I live with no regrets. Too many people have lived with setbacks, discouragement and thus ignoring their deepest voices and passion that makes the 'real' them.

Like it or not, we only have ONE life to live. Live it to the fullest! @_@

Ah, I want to thank my hubby and family members who are always supportive of my pursuit of music as well as other dreams in life such as... minister to the rejects. And to some of my closest friends who always believed in me. With your support, it's more than enough to keep me going! :)

One Life. Live It.
SHIR~

My Beautiful Home - DASH RESIDENCE

2009-10-19T09:58:00.000-07:00

DASH DWELLING PLACE @ SS12 Subang Jaya.

I loveeee my home! From deciding the colors, selecting materials, renovations and thinking of the concepts for each corner of the house... every bit has been exciting and rewarding. I truly enjoy the process of the whole ID (Interior Design). Finally... here's a glimpse of our beautiful home:

The Dining Hall

The dining hall mural - complimentary of WeiTieng&Mon

The Kitchen

Living Room
(Yes! They are playing Wii!)

The Living room (other side)

Our small little STUDY ROOM & LIBRARY
(Still got boxes of books not displayed, not enough space!! *_*)

This house has gone through a major 'transformation' and makeover compared to its original 'look'... Orange walls with green and pink *_*

Anyway, we are blessed to have a beautiful home. David and I love to host guests and we want to have a place that others can come to have fellowship and enjoy!

Catching up with blogging!

2009-10-19T09:17:00.000-07:00

Yeah, I know I've been very slack in blogging lately....

Having to swap from Multiply.com blogs to Blogspot.com now, many blogs still yet to be migrated over.

I've got so many blogs waiting at DRAFT box to be published! Events and such... exciting yet busy season. No time to sit down and blog lately!

Will backdate all the blogs soon! Stay tuned!

Sharon Boon - My Beloved Sister Turns 21!

2009-10-19T08:42:00.000-07:00

My dear sister SHARON-RAINIE-BOON CHAI TING turns 21 on Sept 21 this year!

*CLAPS*

Sharon is my younger sister whom our family loved very much. She is 8 years younger than me!
But the age gap doesn't really matters to us as we still hang out like buddies, sing K, play sports, talk and talk. In fact, she is more 'in' than me.

Sharon Boon is creative, friendly, humorous, loyal friend.

Welcome to the world of ADULTHOOD babe!

I pray that you will grow in your maturity, stability, spirituality as you've now hopped onto the 'TWENTIES fast-lane of life'. There will be challenges that are awaiting you, remember that you are stronger than the year before, and will be better in years to come. Everyday is a new opportunity to know yourself better and know your Creator deeper.

Therefore, know your identity, pursue your passion, live out your destiny. My final words for your birthday "Character First", with it you will go far in life.

I love you!

Love,
二姐

Bye Sony! Hello Apple!

2009-10-19T08:31:00.000-07:00

Yes! I've just got my new Apple MacBook Pro with Snow Leopard Mac Os.

Thanks to my generous and wonderful boss who wants to reward me with a new notebook for working so hard and doing well lately. *thanks pastor*

And yeah, after much thoughts and consideration on whether to swap from PC to Mac, added with all the APPLE fans' convincing persuasions, I've decided to give APPLE a chance to win me over. *giggles*

I remembered when I was in college about 10 years ago, mum bought me an iMac for my multimedia studies. And after using mac at that time I remembered it was tough when I swapped back to PC as I graduated and decided to sell off the iMac and use PC at workplace.

However, little did I know that now I meet Mr Mac again. I'm still trying to make friend with him as I'm so used to PC shortcut keys and APPLE is too 'canggih' especially the touchpad functions are so 'creative' and 'cool'.

So yeah, I consider myself as a newbie again to relearn everything about Mac and hopefully after this as I get used to it, I will not turn back anymore. :)

Cough Cough Cough!

2009-09-11T23:46:00.000-07:00

I had been coughing for more than a month now.

"What?! You Serious?"

Yes! I've been infected with lung infection.

I went to Melbourne in July for a week, prior to that I've been having bad sore throat due to the late nights and busy schedule at work. Not enough rest.

So when I get to Melbourne.

*CHILLED*

Yes, very very cold.

From sore throat, it turned into a really bad cough.

So I've been coughing throughout my trip in Melbourne. Well, I did monitor my temporature to make sure that it is not Influenza H1n1.

On Aug 3, when I landed in KL. I rushed to a clinic in Sunway Mentari to see the doctor.

The doctor gave me "TONNES" of medicines. 2 types of antibiotic and costs me RM 95.

WAH! SO EXPENSIVE!

Yes... both David and I felt we've been conned. @_@

Anyway, what to do... consulted the doctor and taken the medicines. The thing is, after I finished all the medicines....

I AM STILL COUGHING. WORSEN.

I coughed til a point of having abdominal pain muscles aches near the rip area

And cough too much to a point of wanting to vomit.

So Serious??!

Yeah, David was infected too. *JENG* Sorry babe. :(

Anyway, I started ot suspect that my lung must be 'sick', thus I decided to ask for second opinion... .I went to Sunway Medical Centre to see the doctor.

The doc heard that I've been coughing for 2 weeks, asked me to go for XRAY of my lung.

Results: YOUR LUNG "LOOKS" OKAY!

I wentr "PHEW".....

So the doc gave me a DRY COUGH syrup and that's it.

I went home and I suddenly thought....

WAIT A MINUTE! I'm having phlegm in my lung and its not DRY at all, it is a CHESTY COUGH not a DRY COUGH....

@_@

Well, I concluded that the doctor has prescribed the wrong medicine for me.

没有对症下药。。。气死我了！

Well, many church members and friends and family and all the caring people in the world came to me to suggest all kinds of remedy. Among them are:

Steamed Orange Juice

Steamed Pear with Honey

Apply Vicks

Hot tower wrapped around the neck

and this one is kinda 'challenging'...

EAT SUGUS!

Also, they gave me different kinds of supplements and recommended different medicines too.

We tried everything. I'm still coughing.

So finally, we've decided to go and see chinese medicines doctor.

Friends recommended this famous chinese healthcare centre

MAKUANG CHINESE MEDICINES

马光中医

The doctor were shocked when she'd examined my condition. She said

my left lung is badly infected with virus and bacteria and if this condition persists, I will be infected with Pneumonia (肺炎) and it is very dangerous as it is also closer to my 'heart'.

So she adviced that I need to take LOTS OF REST.

And be sure that I take the medicines.

They packed it for us nowadays, very convenient. Unlike those old days where you have to "CHAP YOK 捡药" and boil it at home.

Well, western medicines only deals with the symptoms but chinese medicines deals with the root. Just that it will take longer time to heal 调

I'm feeling much better now. The frequency of the cough is now lesser.

Our subzone has declared a 40-hour fasting and prayer for me where each of them take 1 hour to pay throughout the 40-hour for my healing. I'm really touched!

Thanks so much to all of you for your love and concern. I will be well!

I just need more rest! :)

MY LUNG WILL SOON BE 'BEAUTIFUL' AGAIN

*cough... cough* ops. Sorry. @_@

Astro Star Quest 2009 Finals!

2009-07-25T11:19:00.001-07:00

Woohoo~ Finally... I had my first experience of watching the LIVE at the stadium for the ASQ final. For the past years, I can only watch the competition on TV or youtube as the finals were held at Arena of Stars, Genting. Too far and even if we rushed there after Sat night church service, it will be too late. :)

Well, since now I've got cell members and friends who were ex-ASQ stars (Wan Chean, Seow Mei and Anthony), ASQ is definitely closer to my heart as much as they are. So yeah, got the invitation and tics to go for the finals at Putra Stadium, Bt Jalil. (July 25, 2009 Sat)

I'm also rhere to support our dear GAN WAN CHEAN (also known as ALEXIS), ex-champ of ASQ 2008 as she performed her famous "展翅高飞" from her EP *winks*

We rushed over after the awesome mission weekend service in chc. When we arrived, it was just the 3rd performance at the 1st round of competition. Well, I've got a really got view seating. First floor middle, great view from there indeed.

Astro Star Quest 2009 http://www.astro.com.my/asq/interactive.asp

The place was almost packed. So many people! The live band is really GENG! I salute them. Tight.

The finalists are Min, Fai, Alvin, Yu & Ryan. (刘界辉、钟健桦、黄毓敏、涂富祖、曾洁钰)

All of them brought 'sekampung' of their supporters from hometown.... "Dai Hiong Zhi Mui Hiong Chan Fu Lou"(Cantonese)... mari mari support them! So touched. :P

Who do I support? Of course 黄毓敏 a.k.a MiN! She has been very consistent with her performances. Great voice and good control of pitching and modulation.

Well, the best SMS vote award goes to 刘界辉 from IPOH whio is also the 1st runner up.

And the champion of ASQ 2009 is none other than....

Min黄毓敏!

Well, the other contestants are pretty good too in their own rights.

A happy night.

New star is born.

And now i have to start thinking who are the people that I should encourage and challenge them to take part and win the championship of ASQ 2010! LOL!

If you missed the live show from TV, you can always check out the youtube~ :)

Writing God's W.O.R.D --- What's your experience?

2009-07-24T05:00:00.001-07:00

Writing God's W.O.R.D --- What's your experience?

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My Past.... Present.... Future?

2009-07-24T04:50:00.001-07:00

My Past.... Present.... Future?

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The Kiss of Heaven on my 27th Birthday!

2009-07-24T04:47:00.001-07:00

The Kiss of Heaven on my 27th Birthday!

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Songwriting Rocks!

2009-07-24T03:31:00.000-07:00

Today I received a phone call from an online radio station in Malaysia, I was told that one of the song I wrote "我有我的世界" (Eng: My World) many years back will be aired on their online radio in around August or September, it's kinda 'global'. It was indeed a pleasant surprise...

Apparently the song that I wrote and entered into a songwriting competition final in year 2004 (OMG... sooo long ago! *_*) has been submitted by the organizer to this radio station and it has been selected. They are in search of local passionate songwriters and would like to create a plaform for their songs to be shared.

Anyway, they are now arranging for an interview (will be aired) with the selected local songwriters to talk about the current local songwriting scene in malaysia. I will surely give a big 'piece of my mind'. LOL!

Apart from myself, my sister, Sandra was also being contacted for the same reason. In 2004, both our songs entered the final. Hers was a more emo song though, but mind you... there's a soul in it. The song is called '我好想哭" (Eng: I wanna cry).

So yeah, that's a pretty amazing open door for me as a platform to share the songs written(Mandarin) over the years. But for now, I need to work on the DEMO! *stressed*

Anyway, will take it a step at a time. I believe a good song takes time to 'brew', just like a life with substance take years to 'build'.

In short, I believe they are trying to "transform" the local songwriting scene of our nation, else people will always have the mindset 'greener the grass elsewhere' or '外国的月亮比家乡的更圆'. But I truly believe Malaysia is a 'land of bountiful talents' and it WILL be unearthed someday!

The best is yet to come yo! 所有热爱创作的朋友。。我们一起加油! :)

Revamping My Blog!

2009-07-22T04:37:00.000-07:00

Ah.... after so long never blogged.

Many have been bugging me to write more blogs and post more notes....

Well, since there have been overwhelming requests... HERE U GO!

Still under 'construction' though. need to move all the old posts here first and add in more widgets!

STAY TUNED!

Building My Life Team

2009-07-22T00:33:00.001-07:00

Building My Life Team

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First TV Commercial Experience - New Ogawa Mobile Shiatsu

2009-07-22T00:25:00.001-07:00

First TV Commercial Experience - New Ogawa Mobile Shiatsu

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