Sunday, November 28, 2004
Breaking the silence
Ray..this is quite a long post..so it's not that quiet here afterall. ;p
Went back to NIE to attend a class on flash and took the opportunity to download sermons. It is really SUPER FAST as compared to dial up connection at home. On the way back, I managed to listen to part of Chris Chia's sermon on Single Sex. Thought it'll be good to go through that before I listen to the sermon on Married Sex. Although different issues were touched on briefly, the important reminder is that Christ suffered, died and resurrected for our bodies, thus our bodies do not belong to us. This comment is also worth thinking: If you are not happy as a single person, you are probably not ready to be married, because that will bring problems to your married life. i.e. you are insecure and expect your spouse to make you complete.
For the sermon on Married Sex, Chris handled the issue of sex candidly and humourously. Some of the examples he gave about married couples were really funny..haha.. Especially the comparison between man and woman. Sex for woman begins in the lounge room and kitchen, but for man, it begins in the bedroom. Not so much of the act itself, but the differences in our attitudes. After the service, a brother beside me asked me if it's true. How would I know? Haha...Anyway, for those who are going today or tomorrow, have a good time! Apologies that I've not managed to put the link to previous sermons on my blog. For those who are interested, you can go to Sern Khoon's blog (see Friend's Blogs on the left).
Was glad to meet some SMU CFers and we had a good time of fellowship over supper after the service, encouraging each other to press on in living Christ-centred lives. Also had a chance to bid Denesh farewell before he sets off for Moore College in Sydney.
As I shared with Fred, there are quite a few changes in ministry going on in my life. New plans, new environment. But it is indeed exciting, trusting that God is sovereign as I continue to share and teach the gospel by His grace, and looking forward to the hope I have in the future.
Went back to NIE to attend a class on flash and took the opportunity to download sermons. It is really SUPER FAST as compared to dial up connection at home. On the way back, I managed to listen to part of Chris Chia's sermon on Single Sex. Thought it'll be good to go through that before I listen to the sermon on Married Sex. Although different issues were touched on briefly, the important reminder is that Christ suffered, died and resurrected for our bodies, thus our bodies do not belong to us. This comment is also worth thinking: If you are not happy as a single person, you are probably not ready to be married, because that will bring problems to your married life. i.e. you are insecure and expect your spouse to make you complete.
For the sermon on Married Sex, Chris handled the issue of sex candidly and humourously. Some of the examples he gave about married couples were really funny..haha.. Especially the comparison between man and woman. Sex for woman begins in the lounge room and kitchen, but for man, it begins in the bedroom. Not so much of the act itself, but the differences in our attitudes. After the service, a brother beside me asked me if it's true. How would I know? Haha...Anyway, for those who are going today or tomorrow, have a good time! Apologies that I've not managed to put the link to previous sermons on my blog. For those who are interested, you can go to Sern Khoon's blog (see Friend's Blogs on the left).
Was glad to meet some SMU CFers and we had a good time of fellowship over supper after the service, encouraging each other to press on in living Christ-centred lives. Also had a chance to bid Denesh farewell before he sets off for Moore College in Sydney.
As I shared with Fred, there are quite a few changes in ministry going on in my life. New plans, new environment. But it is indeed exciting, trusting that God is sovereign as I continue to share and teach the gospel by His grace, and looking forward to the hope I have in the future.
