Dishonesty causes disaster

On 19th April (Sun), my car broke down in the middle of the road, right at the coastal highway, right in front of Crystal Point Domino Pizza.

A kind mechanic volunteered himself by helping to push the car and to check what is the problem. We pushed car to the side, opened up the bonnet. We tried to turn the key to start and let him observe what problem.

It is like in the drama where the doctor exit the room of the patient, the family members quickly arise from the bench and approach the doctor eagerly. The doctor did not give any eye contact, expressing his empathy and said, "I am sorry, I have tried my best, your timing belt has broken off " and he walked away...

Here is the receipt:
One thing that I wonder...
It is written on the cover of the timing belt that claimed that it will last for at least 60,000km. However, I have only driven 40,000km. I suspected the last mechanic that replaced the belt has cheated by using a non-original part. An original part won't break off so much earlier than the stated life span. I am an engineer, I do understand this well.

Careless Words

Around this time... hot and dry season. Trees wither, grass turning crispy. A careless spark will set a forest on fire.

Same for our words, a careless word spoken in anger can destroy a relationship that take years to build. Once spoken, it can never be taken back. Thinking of apologize? Sure... but scars will remain.

What to say and what not to say are both important. Not only to say the right thing at the right time, but also not to say a certain thing at a certain time is equally crucial.

Before we speak, ask if what we are going to say is true, necessary and constructive? ... because none of us can reverse the damage our words can potentially do.

Faith and Endurance

"When troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing". James 1:1-4

The point is not to pretend to be happy but to have a positive outlook when we face trouble. Tough times can teach us perseverance.

We can't really know the depth of our character until we are put under pressure. Instead of complaining about our struggles, we should try as much as we can to see them as opportunity for growth.

Be patient, for God will not leave us alone with our problems, He will always stay close to help us grow. This is His promise.

Colours, Picture and Painter

Life is a journey. We travel, we stop, we ponder ...
Different moments we encounter, each moment is a colour.
We'll see a picture at last.

It depends who is the painter......