When situation is tough, people are difficult to manage, things getting political, I will SOAR like an EAGLE because God provided me opportunities to experience Him and SOAR with Him to the greater height.
Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
I have a habit of saying a prayer before I start driving my car. I know that will give me the extra protection on the road especially over here the Dutch drivers are ruthless and impatience.
Today as I drive to my office in the normal peak hour, I encountered 7 cars breakdown on the emergency lane and I witnessed a 4 cars chained accident that put the A4 to complete stop.
I thanked God that I have great flexibility in my job that I can start my journey only when the rush is almost over (if I arrange my appointment accordingly), but it is unusual to see 7 cars breakdown and an accident.
I also know that every prayer that I said when I turn on the engine has not gone in vain, but has mobilized the angels to watch over me and protect me from accidents. I have not take journey safety for granted, and a little prayer will remind my Father in Heaven to constantly shield me under His protection, so that I shall not die by live to testify the works of the Lord. AMEN!
I have been doing the SOL 2 homework the last 2 nights, two of the verses that strike me were both written by Paul in 1 Corinthians 19- Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible
1 corinthians 9:14 - In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.
It is easy to say than done, Apostle Paul has definitely live up to what he has written, and as for me....time will proof it...
Much to my surprise, I was told that I am already assigned to another project and that is with one of the reputable and established bank in the Netherlands. The mission is to conduct an assessment to determine if consolidation of the Dutch, Belgium and part of UK HR operations is the way to go.
This is my job, it is always full of surprise and expect the unexpected, and AmazING!!
In FMC, we now called our G12 cell group as CARE group.
Cell is
About
Restoration
Encouragement
In short, cell group is a place for restoration and encouragement of souls. Hopefully with this new branding, the CARE group will be more approachable for non-believers.
This picture are made up of the members of my CARE group. From left to right, ME, Munce, Sylvia (Care leader), Sandra and Trees.
I greatly appreciate this film, and the fact that there are directors who are willing to make unconventional films with controversial truth which invite us to think about the implications.
After the appointment in city hall, I have to drive to
Today I went to the city hall to attend a ‘integration’ appointment of which I have to bring my Dutch language proficiency certificates that I have taken with the authority (which didn’t passed everything then) and I also brought along the one from famous language institute in the Netherlands of which I have demonstrated level 2.1. However, I was told that the one from Language Institute is not recognized by the integration law. I was speechless, and stunt…. the one week intensive course in the famous language institute costs a fortune and Princess Maxima herself also went to the same institute for her Dutch language skill and this institute is not recognized by the Integration Law. I couldn’t believe that as when I took the course, I have Norwegian and
What really raise my bar is that I was told I must take an exam of a higher level (level 3) and the officer refused to recommend me for level 2 exam. This is really unbelievable, if level 2 is the requirement, why should I do the level 3 exam? After all, I am here not to beg money from the government, in fact I have paid a high amount of tax each year. I am here to contribute to the Dutch labor market and rising up the new Dutch generations in my workplace.
I am completely pissed off by the officer and entered into a series of arguments and raise my objections in Dutch ( I am surprise that I could do that in Dutch pretty well) and in fact at the end the officer said according to her, my Dutch level is definitely above level 2, however, according to the law, I am required to ‘integrate’ and to do that by taking the level 3 exam in the coming 5 years. I am not sure on what aspect according to the Dutch law that I am not integrated in the Dutch society, perhaps because I have not asked for ‘social welfare’ from the welfare department. Perhaps I pay too much tax, or perhaps I do not have a low labor job but a management position.
The Dutch integration law is like a license to kill, of which it is meant to target a very specific group of people, however being a non-EU citizen, I become a victim. I am sure they are many of them out there like me, who work and contribute to the society but yet discriminated by the LAW.
Today I have been browsing the KLM website and surfing the web award offer. I am almost convinced that I am going for 3 weeks off in December and fly to Asia destinations such as
When I think of those destinations, I can’t help but already start thinking what I want to do, especially for
Hong Kong – This will only be an option if Johannes is traveling together, otherwise
Nagoya or Osaka – Japan, sounds adventurous, never been there before, don’t know the language and don’t know much about the country, will need a lot of time to read up should I choose any of the Japanese destinations. Never expand my footprints to this country but may be now is the time.
If my dream comes through, I will be away from beginning of December and be back just in time for Christmas.
Anyway, Lord, I submit my dream unto Your hands, may You bless my plan and may Your will be done.
Terrifying Efficiency
Public Transport is almost always on time in
Sprechen Sie Englisch?
The stereotype is not too far wrong on the English-speaking question, a lot of Germans speak very good English but refuse to speak it L.
Horrifying Systematic
I have been working on producing some kind of project plans for my client, but I have been challenged to the minute detail. Almost every single estimate that I derived I provide supporting evident or mathematical algorithm to back it up. Estimation derived base on 'previous experience' is not acceptable in
Isaiah 35: 1 – 4
1 The wilderness and the wasteland shall be glad for them,
And the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose;
2 It shall blossom abundantly and rejoice,
Even with joy and singing.
The glory of
The excellence of
They shall see the glory of the LORD,
The excellency of our God.
3 Strengthen the weak hands,
And make firm the feeble knees.
4 Say to those who are fearful-hearted,
“ Be strong, do not fear!
Behold, your God will come with vengeance,
With the recompense of God;
He will come and save you.”
Since yesterday after Pastor Victor preached about this key scripture, I have been having this impression of blossom in my mind, despite of a busy day, the image of blossom and overladen keep flashing over my mind, occupying my thought from time to time. I don't really have an interpretation yet but I believe God is saying that I am entering into a period of overflowing, just like the scripture says that one will not be just happy but OVERJOY! That the excellency of our God will be glorified.
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AMEN
I must admit that this year party didn’t match my excitement, anticipation and expectation. Perhaps last year was too great, this year is not bad but just lack of theme, the venue is too empty and the food is nothing to match what Kurhaus’s offered last year.
Most the Asian colleagues (including me) hang around the Asian lounge at the start. The karaoke has a very bad sound system.
Throughout the night, we were being served with typical Dutch snacks to the extend that one can eat ‘from the wall’ free. Many people walk passed the kiosks and stare at the food unbelievably, but forced to accept if one is hungry, just help yourself ‘from the wall’. Picture above where Johannes eats from the wall.
There gone my 4 hours of good work, on all the content that I have created in the morning GONE...in a split second. 
Lesson learnt, never press
The famous shopping street Ziel, which seems to be must go and must experience place. It is laid with stones/tiles pedestrian pathway that linked 2 major underground stations, a perfect stroll for window shopping. A couple of big malls such as Galeria Kaufhof, Karstadt and Zeil Galerie, a massive Douglas Cosmetic store and giant Peek & Cloppenburg, of course among others the usual names that can be found in The Netherlands. The German is definitely fanatic about Christmas, most stores are either already in Christmas decoration or in the midst of setting it up.
Taken in the mid morning, the clear sky and the grey cloud are battling in the sky
Taken at around 4pm, when the sky getting darker, the tower on the left is Messe Turm (256.5 meters high)
Taken at around 6pm when I set out to down town, the reflection on the window is the Messe Turm, another pride of Frankfurt.
That’s what all the Frankfurters call their beloved city as ‘Mainhattan’. Today, I got the privilege of working from hotel since the client is too busy to handle the train strike that just initiated by workers union in
As the result of staying in the hotel room, I witnessed the skyline changes from morning to night; I couldn’t help but just captured every single changes of the day.
After all, is Frankfurt really another
I managed to sneak out during the lunch hour to the city center. I took underground to Römer again as I couldn’t really see the old town last night. Now I can see it clearly, pretty Germanic, heavily timbered architecture. Some times I fancy that more than the modern skyscrapers. I hanged around the old town for a cup of coffee, and enjoyed people watching. There seems to be a lot of Japanese and Mainland Chinese tourists in
Apfelwein - Frankfurt famous apple wine, but the weird taste really put me off.
The savory and half fermented taste almost made me throw out after the first taste. I wonder if it really should taste like that… It tastes like left over night warm beer… Not sure if that is the right description but for me that is the best describtion.
What a disappointing experience...
Tonight I have the chance to check out
I didn’t do much as it is already evening when I set off but I stopped by the historical old town of
Today I am home alone in the client’s office in
Food verdict: I ordered a chilly soup based seafood noodles (some kind of Wagamama style), the portion was miserably very small and it’s expensive for the price I paid for lunch.
