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Ya, if tio cancer, no need to see doctor because he can heal you 100% mah, tio boh? If go see doctor, that means no faith wor, like that will go **** liao, siao liao.

The bible does say that God looks at the intent of the heart. Worshipping a golden calf is a simple and innocent act but it incurred the wrath of God because it is idolatry. Did I mention that God is a jealous God? He is a God of love and forebearance but he can't tolerate us having another god. I've already made it very clear that it's the intent behind that act. Can Christians hold joss sticks and bow to ancestors? Sure they can. But what difference does that make between them and non-Christians? What is the intent and belief behind those acts? The thread asks if it's 'alright' to do this and that. As human beings, it's alright; as Christians, it defies biblical principles. I don't mind reading the horoscope for fun, but if I'm bothered enough to behave in a certain manner or do certain things because I'm bounded by the prediction, then I'm allowing another thing to control me, and God is not God in my life. The same goes for pineapple rolling and rice throwing. The thread is about whether it's okay for Christians to do it, not whether the acts themselves are wrong.

Did I mention anything about being disrespectful to others' belief or values? There's no need to take such discussion to the extreme and insist others to take sides with even things that has nothing to do with their belief. Customs and beliefs are not necessarily intertwined although most of the time they are. For Christians, we need to examine the spirit behind the practices - do they contradict with our beliefs? When you roll that pineapple and throw rice at corners of the house, what is the intention? If the intention is to have peace of mind, why do you need that peace of mind by acts that are not biblical? Is it because you don't think that God is not sufficient to chase out whatever evil spirits that dwell in your house? Shouldn't prayer be the way instead? I'm not sure how giving and receiving red packets contradict with biblical principles. I have Christian friends who go to You Long Zi for their kid's name and approach fortune tellers to have their fortune told. I don't judge them and think less of them. It just shows that they need more assurance in their lives. I'm not against fengshui either because I've come to realize that fengshui is about the flow of energy and sometimes it has to do with science and at other times, common sense. But whatever a Christian does, he should examine the spirit behind the practice if he doesn't want to contradict his own belief.

Indeed, God is not a selfish God, but he is a very jealous God It may seem an innocent act, but the act deviates from your very belief that God is above all these. It's hard to explain to non-Christians why the act is not exactly right, but it does demonstrate unbelief in God if you have to seek comfort or peace by doing something else other than committing it to him.

White 'skin' for interior shelves may turn slightly yellow after some time but white laminates won't. I use glossy white laminates for my kitchen cabinets and they haven't yellowed after six years. I use matte white laminates for my book cabinet and drawers for study table. If it's laminates, go ahead and use white if you want.

What's John's surname? I also had a lousy reno experience because of a John. However, he didn't even have a shop or Hdb license.

It sounds like their business is so poor they need every dollar they can grab. When you meet such unreasonable money grubbers, there's nothing you can do. Even $50 they also must eat. Treat them like you would a beggar lah.

Oh I see! Thanks, Aurelia!

Oh I'm sorry, Aurelia. I was not talking about the bomb shelter itself. I had meant the left hand side of the feature wall that is not opened. Do you make use of that side to store anything at all or can it be opened like your tic-tac door even?

Hi Aurelia, Can I know whether the covered side of the bomb shelter is functional ie. Does it open to some shelving? Thanks!

Hi, My neighbors use partition board to create extra bedroom/s and install normal doors on them. You wouldn't notice the diff unless you knock on them.

I thought it strange to have a piano behind the sofa. If I remember correctly, buyers of pianos are advised to place pianos against a wall with about 10cm allowance. With a sofa behind it, wouldn't people sitting at the sofa be unrested? I imagine it would be very uncomfortable listening to piano-playing sitting there.

Wow, it sounds like a really exciting tale with everything perfectly worked out for the protagonist! *envy*

I have only tried Sealy and Simmons and I think you are safe with either. I got my Sealy 6 years back and during that time, Sealy was better known for its plushness while Simmons was firmer, but when I tried my sister's Simmons, it felt soft and good as well. There are many models within the brands themselves, so it's always better to try them out yourself to have a feel of which one you like. Lie down on them and toss around for 5 to 10 minutes until you are happy or sure about how you feel about it. Keep doing this until you are able to shortlist two. Robinsons has a good variety of both Sealy and Simmons. Do go try out the ones that fit your budget. I remember looking forward to sleep in my Sealy bed after buying it. And even now, I still love it as if I just bought it.

One man's meat is another's poison. What is 'too much' to you may mean 'consistent' to another; what is 'cramped' to you may be 'cosy' to another, just like how your post with 'no offense' as a starting line sounds quite offensive in all. It's entirely the owner's whims as to how he or she wants it to be, but you can always suggest how the owner can make the place more 'beautiful' in your opinion. I'm sure the owner would appreciate it more than a 'no offense' post.

It must have been a bold step to 'downgrade' in terms of size! I simply can't return to a smaller-size flat again.

Hi, Why don't you incorporate a cabinet below your basin in your MBR toilet? It'd be practical. You don't intend to have a build-in oven?

Thanks! And it includes a hidden shoe cabinet! A good price I thought.

Ya I saw his reply on EDL, was hoping for the specific code or colour because the range was so wide. I also read that you mentioned that your contractor or ID said that it's expensive. Am curious exactly how expensive it is

Beezeebear, I really went to google 'beezeebear Pte ltd' just to realise that you had meant yourself! Your place is simple yet tasteful Did you design the carpentry yourself? Can I know what mechanism you use for your study room cabinet? The doors look tightly arranged together. My carpenter told me that to achieve tightly- arranged doors, the only way is using the tic-tack mechanism.

I'll probably customize a shoe cabinet and bomb shelter feature wall. My house is quite dark so I will have to use very light wood colour. Your feature wall seems like a good colour with some wood grains on it so wanted to find out which laminate you had used. Can you share how much the feature wall cost? Thanks!

How true! I've been hoping for my CRT TV to spoil but it is still working well 7 years into its service

Hi Defelio, Can you share the laminate codes for your feature wall and wooden ledge of your kitchen? I'm contemplating customizing furniture for my home and I like the colours of your laminates.

I'm customizing cabinets and storage for my study. I have chosen white glossy laminates to go with matt light wood laminates. On second thought, I'm wondering if they would look weird ie. Matt settee with glossy cabinets at the bottom, Matt table top with glossy drawers? Would appreciate any input. Thanks!

Hi Mae, Had trawled through all 52 pages of your blog and am impressed with Donny. Can you share his contact with me? Thanks!