Chapter 16: Life to the fullest

Written on 1 November 2008


Right now, I was working in the Diocesan Office in All Saints Cathedral. Hence, I always have chances to work with Bishop. Praise the Lord!


On 24 – 26 October 2008, I was called to follow Bishop Albert Vun to Kudat and Telupid (Sabah, Malaysia) for confirmation services. I felt something different in my heart. I should say he got the highest authority among all Sabah Anglican Churches. I thought, “This is the first time that I am going out with Bishop to other places. I was working with a person who holds the highest authority in church, how is the feeling going to be?”

I really like Bishop very much. He really takes care of the people who work under him. And he really knows how to associate with people around him. He really has the wisdom to look after the Diocese. This is not easy at all. One thing I really appreciate about Bishop – he thinks so much differently from most of the people. His thoughts are really wide and open. From this point of view, I really respect him. Somehow he is like a father to me.


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On the way to Kudat, he suddenly brought me to his mother’s house. I wonder why he suddenly visited his mother. Then he offered me DURIANS! I was so surprised. Bishop really knows how to enjoy his life. It’s the 1st time that I saw Bishop did such a thing like opening durians. Interesting!


On the way to Kudat (about 4 hours drive), we have so much things to talk – food, lifestyle, wisdom…etc. Mostly, I was the one who asked him about the vision of Diocese. He shared with me many things about the churches. And he even taught me how to handle some serious matters in church. I was blessed to learn about his experiences. The amazing thing is that I could be able to talk to him about photography, and videography! He even challenged me to do one project regarding to Multimedia. In the future, you all will know about it! So I took the challenge. I told you before, readers. I am a person who loves to do something different and challenging.

Then our next destination is Telupid (about 6 hours drive). Seriously, I was pretty tired about a long drive and long period of photography. On 26 October 2008, after our Confirmation service in the morning, Bishop promised that he wanted to bring me to have a SHOWER IN THE RIVER! I was so surprised! This is the 2nd time that I thought, “WOW! Bishop really know how to enjoy his life!”


John 10:10
Jesus said, "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
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From these pictures above, I learn one thing from him. Though he is a very busy man, somehow he can be very tired too, yet he will enjoy his life to the fullest. I love the way he spent his time. This is really called LIFE. I believe I will have a great time with Bishop again in the future. I love spending time with him.

I will live my life to the fullest, with a life of abundance in Christ Jesus.
The life of Jack’s Stuff will continue to move on in an extraordinary way…

Chapter 15: Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus

Written on 29 October 2008


Although I may receive much criticism from people, I will continue to glorify Jesus. I will focus my life on Jesus, and do whatever pleases Him. Let me tell you one thing - Life is NOT living to please people.

Different people have different expectations and different standards.

If we choose to follow what pleases the people, we normally receive a GREAT disappointment in the end. The greatest failure for people is to please everyone. Impossible! So take note of this,

“Do whatever pleases God. Think of what God will think of us. Our life is for the glory of God.”



Just remember that we only follow what pleases Jesus, and set our goal to achieve Jesus’s standards. Only Jesus’s standard never change and remain in the holiness. People are not perfect, yet lots of defects. Jesus answered my prayer by using the following Bible verses:

Hebrews 10: 33 - 36
“Sometimes you were publicly exposed to insult and persecution; at other times you stood side by side with those who were so treated. You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions. So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.”


Though many people may insult or criticise me, I will not lose my confidence in God. Whenever I try my best to make a breakthrough for the sake of Jesus, I received nonsense from other people. All I do is to glorify Jesus.

To be a great and successful man, criticism is one of the packages in life. This is the price we need to pay. Why do people hate me, even criticize me wherever I am? The reason is… People are not perfect. Do they understand what my purpose is? Even if they do understand, will they listen? Do the people know about their life purpose too? If the people really do, they will never criticize in the first time.


In fact, I still love my enemies. This is my sincere words in my heart.

Therefore, I focus my life on Jesus, do whatever will please Jesus. The church and I are in the same path with me – to glorify Jesus. I believe the church feels the same too.


However, I wanna praise Jesus that even though I receive hatred and criticism from others, the church encourages me and build me up. Though some people may be against me, but I have a church who supports me - the church that chooses to believe me.

I love my church very much.
Jesus, I love You.

Chapter 14: 3 Basic Managements

Written on 23 October 2008


“Michael! You are so late!” I said.
“What? Can’t you wait for a while?” Michael answered.

“Michael, about your time management,
I give you 0 mark.” I exclaimed angrily.


There are many types of management in this world. Based on my experiences, Jack’s Stuff will teach you only 3 basic managements which can be able to change your whole entire life.

If you think I am lying, you may try this in your life RIGHT NOW. Harmless trying, isn’t it?
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1) Time Management

Ecclesiastes 8:5
“Whoever obeys his command will come to no harm, and the wise heart will know the proper time and procedure.”

This is what I always teach Michael. I believe those who have good time management will definitely gain respect from others. Regarding to meeting, appointment, date, projects, assignments, and anything, if you complete those in due time, the people will be more reliable on you. Whenever there is a great project, people will always look up to you. From your time management, people gain trust and good impressions in you. Trust me…
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2)Emotion Management

James 1:19
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,”

I know sometimes people will make us angry, but we really need to listen to what they said before we conclude the whole matter. It is always good to listen and think properly before we start to speak. Or else…

Proverbs 15:18
“A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.”
Proverbs 20:3
“It is to man’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.”

Many people have bad temper. I have been living for so long, yet I see that people really do not know how to handle their temper. Sorry, this is the fact.

Not only about patience and temper, if you know how to handle other emotions properly, mostly people will look up to you as a counselor. They find you more trustworthy than others.

Proverbs 16:32
“Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.”
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3)Word Management

Proverbs 13:3
“He who guards his lip guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.”

Too many complaints, too many gossips, too many dissensions, too many unnecessary troubles... All of these will lead to curse. Mark my words. If you really know how to talk with wisdom View Chapter 11: Wisdom, I will say the people will love to listen to you, and love you for whom you are.

Proverbs 15:23
“A man finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!”

Remember that if you know how to talk wisely, your words to them are edification. However, if you do not know how to talk, your words are as poisonous as the venom of cobra. It will lead people to hatred and distrust. And people will remember what you have said about them especially the words that hurt!!
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Do not read just as if it is for fun. Take it as a lifestyle in your life. If you can master these basic managements in your life, I can guarantee your life will be so much better. The greatest thing is that you can even change or transform the life of others. The people will love you and appreciate you more.

So, Change Your Style, Get the Picture?
(Jack’s Stuff Motto)

Remember this! I do not make up by my own. It is the Word of God that teaches me these 3 basic managements. Word of God indeed is always great and powerful.

Amen!

Chapter 13: Creativity

Written on 16 October 2008


On 15 October 2008, Rev Yee invited me for dinner at ARK (Anglican Retirement Kampong). I have already known him and his family in Labuan (my hometown) for several years. When I reached ARK, I was told that there were some puppies around the area. So I went to search for the puppies. These are the pictures of the puppies.


The moment that I saw all those puppies, I thought, “These puppies are so cute.” I even grabbed the puppies one by one and look at their face. Suddenly, I began to wonder one thing. If we were to compare who has the best creativity, I would say God is always the best.

People often comment about my creativity, “Great!”, “Excellent!”, “Creative!” However, I know that there is an enormous gap in between my creativity and God’s creativity. Why do I wanna say that? Take a look at this video below.


If God didn’t design and create dogs on the 6th day of creation, we will not see the dogs now. Can the girls say “WOW! This puppy is SO CUTE……….!!!!”? Look at its paws, the eyes, the face, the ear, the fur…. Can you create something like that if God didn’t show you the features of a dog?


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As it is written in the bible, Genesis 1:24 - 25
“And God said, ‘Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, the wild animals each according to its kind.’ And it was so. God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.”

Look at these 4 points:
1) ‘livestock and creatures that move along the ground’ means animals (poultry and wildlife) , amphibians , reptiles and insects. There are 4 kinds of creatures. Remember that, readers!!

2) ‘…according to its kind’ means different types of design in one same particular animal. For example, in dog family, You have Hush Puppy, Chi Wawa, Husky, Bulldog etc… What about different types of cats? Snakes? Bears?

3) ‘And it was so.’ means God created all kinds of living creatures IN JUST ONE DAY!! Think carefully, Readers! You can’t copy God’s idea of the fur, scale, eyes, paws, ears, body, legs… any part of any creature. Can you design a cute creature? Even if you were given a year to create one cute creature, you still cracked your skull! What more about creating thousands of different creatures IN JUST ONE DAY?!! CRAZY MAN!!


4) ‘And God saw that it was good.’ Of course, it was GOOD! I should say FANTASTIC! God created beautiful creatures IN JUST ONE DAY!!!
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What about the 3rd day of creation?
God made various kinds of vegetation
IN JUST ONE DAY?

What about the 5th day of creation?
God made various kinds of living creatures in the sea and various kinds of winged bird under the sky
IN JUST ONE DAY!!!

Do you think it is easy to design those living things IN JUST ONE DAY?!

YOU CRAZY AH?!


The most amazing creativity is that God used only 6 days to create this world!!! What can we do in 6 days?! NOTHING!! Christians, I know you all will never realize this truth until I tell you so.

Do not just read Genesis 1 as if you are reading fairy tale. Feel it!!! Elaborate the awesome creation of God!!! Look at the living things around you!! They are all the tiny little part of God’s creation which was created only in 6 days. Do you understand what I am saying? Appreciate the wonderful creations of God. It is JUST MARVELLOUS!



Remember my brand “Jack’s Stuff”… If God didn’t give me this creative idea of designing this logo, I would never have created Jack’s Stuff. Readers, you agree? Indeed, God is great!!!


As I recalled all these verses and looked at the puppies again, I said, “God, No one can have the creativity like You do.

You are so AMAZING!”

Chapter 12: My 4 New Disciples

Written on 9 October 2008



In 2007,
In Labuan, Michael, Jack, Jusslee, Jeffry are my first 4 disciples.












Click here for Chapter 2: My First 4 Disciples

In 2008,
In KK and Tawau, I have another 4 more disciples.
They are Benjamin Chong, Gabriel Pang, Joshua Giam, and Andy Chong.

These 8 disciples love to stay close to me because of my life testimony. They found the same purpose of life as mine. They do not want to stay in a world where no one would recognize them.

They wanna be someone outstanding. They had been trying to find a way to make themselves well-known. They were attracted by Jack’s Stuff. Yet the testimony about God in my life is even more impacted in their life. They love God and they experienced God. Their life was changed by Jesus.
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Benjamin Chong











He is a Chef. We met each other in Diocesan English Youth Camp. That was in December 2007. He was inspired by my CWalk. He said CWalk is like as if we are flying or hovering or flowing on the ground. He loves Heeltoe very much. The CWalk in KK video, he is also one of the persons. Check the link below

CWalk in KK

His dream is to teach the next generation to become good chefs. He wanna teach them with Love of God. Currently, he is in Taiwan now. He is learning to be a great chef. Who know one day while all of us seek the Kingdom of God together, he will be our great chef. I believe we wont be worrying about food anymore… ha ha…
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Gabriel Pang












He is a potential guy. His communication skill is strong. His English is fluent. Yet he still needs to learn how to use it wisely. He is a fast learner – guitar, CWalk, and communication skills. He likes to follow me whenever I go. He is also the same like Jack Mok. However, he is much taller than Jack Mok. The CWalk in English Camp video, he is also one of the persons. Check the link below

CWalk in English Camp

On 15 Sep 2008, he cried sorrowfully when he sent me off from Tawau Airport. He was the only guy who accompanied me from Church to Airport. I was so glad to have him as my disciple.
He even stayed with me during the very last night in church. We talked about life and truth. That is the only time that he learnt so much from my experience…
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Joshua Giam












He is a very interesting guy. His speech is not fluent at all time. However, he always loves to talk about God. He has extraordinary dreams. He did want to change the world for God. Yet he does not know how to begin the journey and start to do great things for God.

He has visions and dreams from God. He told me that God always speak to him. He said his soul came out of his physical body at one time, and God showed him the Heaven. He was so excited and said that he wanna change the world for God. He said that his mission for God is something to do with Muslims. I guess many people who hear his dream will say that he is obviously lying. I choose to believe him.

But there is one thing he used to do. He fought all time in his childhood. Now he was greatly changed by Jesus. And he always look to me as a leader and a great brother.
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Andy Chong













He always seek my advice in his life. The funniest thing about him is that he always look for me and ask about how to be a good boyfriend. He got a girlfriend, but he doesn’t know how to treat his girlfriend in the right way. He always listens to me. I like him very much.

He is a very generous guy. His mother is so good to me. They know I am having a financial disability. They will always bring me out for dinner after Saturday Night church service in Tawau. Remember that!! Almost every Saturday… I believe they really treat me as their family.












He really loves me very much. He gave a card written that I am a great brother and a great leader. The most touching thing is that he wrote this, “If I have ever offended you, please forgive me.” From his true heart, not everyone can do like he did.
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But one day in Sep 2008 which happened to be the same in Labuan (Sep 2008), we were parted except Benjamin. Benjamin left to Taiwan since February 2008. And there is a promise between us – we will be united together in future. There is also to fulfill something bigger in our purpose of life.
Our ultimate goal is to search for greater glory of God and to impact the life of others in the name of Jesus.