June 2012
1 post
May 2012
5 posts
When God Use You
Sometimes we think about how God can use somebody for someone, and we think of all the cool ways He can do it.
He can make someone pray mightily for another, and the other person got healed.
He can make someone share the powerful Gospel to another, and the other person repented.
He can make someone testify about great things that God has done, and the other person got hungry and thirsty for more...
My Kind of Miracles
I dare say that miracles don’t only come in grand facades. It can also come in small, unexpected forms.
To some people, miracles equals “the big stuff” - a parting ocean…a trembling mountain…a strong, strong wind.
That’s true.
But I believe miracles are also in simple daily living…
* Waking up in the morning, breathing well
* Smelling the fresh baked bread when passing by...
“They are “The Ten Commandments”, not “The Ten...”
– The Ten Commandments
That man has the prettiest eyes. « Grandmatical... →
“You must remember, family is often born of blood, but it doesn’t depend on...”
– ― Trenton Lee Stewart, The Mysterious Benedict Society (via catherinefru)
April 2012
12 posts
Tolkien Tour proves East Yorkshire can be Hobbit... →
Does your handwriting really say something about... →
Woolly Mammoth in Siberia, Well-Preserved ,... →
Today
Today
We say goodbye to
An uncle
A father
A grandfather
But also today
We celebrate his life
A friend
A true worshipper
A persistent warrior of God
Rest assured when he’s at the Pearly Gates
The angels will cheer
And the Lord will say
“Welcome home, My child. You have fought well.”
Rest In Peace, Oom Piet. We love you.
“Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which...
Small Faith
As I’ve learned, faith does not mean you will always be brave. Oh you can even be scared s***less and still have faith. Sorry but I just had to say that exact word.
I believe faith is not just about trusting God that He CAN, but also knowing that He WILL. Whatever you’re going through right now, however terrible it may seem, BELIEVE that God is there and He knows your steps. He is shaping you,...
Happy Birthday, Mum ｡◕‿◕｡
Lieve Mama,
Hartelijk Gefeliciteerd met je Verjaardag en nog vele jaren in Liefde, Geluk en Gezondheid.
Liefs en groetjes,
-Meiske-
I Wrote This Because You Are Beautiful →
March 2012
31 posts
“The future has many names. For the weak, it means the unattainable. For the...”
– Victor Hugo
“Creativity is not about efficiency. Creativity is about serendipity.”
– Jonah Lehrer (via catherinefru)
“Love is much like a wild rose; beautiful and calm, but willing to draw blood in...”
– Mark Overby
“Then I was young and unafraid, and dreams were made and used and wasted. There...”
– Fantine - “Les Misérables”
Restraint
catherinefru:
It’s a relief to know that I don’t have to write everything that is in me, all at once. A single essay does not need to exhaust its topic, nor does a chapter, or even a book. There is boldness in restraint.
“Ik denk en droom in ‘t Nederlandse.”
– My Grandpa (Opa Bing)
“I was within and without, simultaneausly enchanted and repelled by the...”
– F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby (via bookmania)
Jane Austen and I
To be born in a family with mostly male in its members, I became quite a tomboy; was a make-believe pirate/treasure hunter, climbed trees and collected GI Joes. At the time when girls play house and boys play war, I’m sure you can already guess who’s side I was on. As I got older, I saw “The Godfather”, “Rocky” and “Indiana Jones” more than drama movies. Well of course I had pink...
janeaustenshousemuseumblog.com →
“If you wake up every morning and all you can think about is being a writer, then...”
– Rainer Maria Rilke - “Letters To A Young Poet”
“My face in thine eye, thine in mine appears,
And true plain hearts do in the...”
– John Donne
“What are words if you really don’t mean them when you say them? What are...”
– Chris Medina
Try
Find your smile
In the midst of sorrow
In ocean of tears
In fading strength
In darkest times
In the loss of loved ones
Eventually…you will find your smile again
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“You may be able to take a break from writing, but you won’t be able to...”
– Stephen Leigh
“A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it’s in...”
– Eleanor Roosevelt - “You Learn by Living: Eleven Keys for a More Fulfilling Life”
Unveiled
Normally people would complain when they got sick. I almost did that last week when I didn’t feel well, went to the doctor and she told me I had to endure 2 whole weeks of bed rest and had soft diet (which means big N-O to spicy food—bummer).
As hard as it was, I could go on with the soft diet. But I simply couldn’t bear the thought of lying in bed, doing nothing. So I took my laptop, started...
English ( /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ )
My mother tongue is Indonesian or Bahasa Indonesia as we say it here. But honestly I prefer to speak in English, because in English there are many words that have much deeper meaning than in Indonesian.
But let me take you back to the time when I hated the English language.
My Mum used to work in the US Embassy at the Information Service before she got married and had my brother, David, and me....
“To sit in the shade on a fine day, and look upon verdure is the most perfect...”
– Jane Austen
Silent Tears
Silent tears…
Caught in the moment
Not wanting to be heard
True feelings hidden
Real emotions shut
Will not be breached
Silent tears…
I know you well
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One Day
It’s only been one day since I joined Tumblr. Am a total newbie here. So I still have to go through so many things to figure this out. Nevertheless, I find Tumblr quite amusing so far and I like that feeling.
I followed some people already, read their blogs and thought, “Wow! They wrote things just as easy as they breathe!” and I want that. I definitely want to get there.
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“To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love.”
– Jane Austen
“Some days life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we’re here we should...”
– Anonymous
11 months
My nephew Sebastian is 11 months today. Just one month until he’s officially 1 year old. I miss this cute bundle of joy so much…
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“Dare to be yourself.”
– André Gide
3 Lessons Every Writer, Speaker, Blogger, and...
http://frankviola.org/2012/03/02/ledzeppelin/
March 2, 2012
3 Lessons Every Writer, Speaker, Blogger, and Musician Can Learn from Led Zeppelin
(by Frank Viola)
Once in a while we bloggers will get someone (virtually never a regular subscriber) who’ll flip out over one word or sentence in a post, completely missing the big point we’re making.
Soooo … for those of you who will...
“Don’t do things you’ll regret and don’t regret things...”
– My Mum
My Mother
I wrote something about my Mum earlier this year and gave it to her as a belated Christmas present. She loved it. Thank God.
(Remember, this was totally spontaneous and pure from the heart, so please forgive me if it’s not Writers Guild Award worthy or such)
“My Mother”
The beauty of her countenance cannot be surpassed
The smile on her face brings comfort
The touch of her hand assures all...
“Niet klagen maar dragen en bidden om kracht.”
– My Grandma (Oma Iet)
First Timer
So, here I am. On Tumblr. Shocking, I know. Shocked myself the most. I honestly don’t know what else to say right now, so…I’ll see you when I see you.
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