The Dragon's Island - Part 1

I never really thought of why I have that image within my mind of what Hong Kong is like. Perhaps it's Dragon's Back, my favorite hiking trail... or how ridges, of all sorts, wind their ways through the sprawling metropolis that is the gateway city... or maybe, just maybe, it's something deeper, spiritual, more sinister.

In my mind, I see a beautiful land, with colorful lights, glittering people (because of all the jewelery you see), luscious greenery, incredibly convenient public transport... yet also I see depression, materialism, greed, lust, shame, adultery, isolation, poverty, blindness, the very weapons of our enemy, trying to establish his control over this critical city of 7 million odd souls. When I look at that place with my spirit's eyes, I see pain, loneliness, fear, anger... the very person that I was, and in some ways still am, reflected in those shimmering neon signs and empty, broken eyes... I see myself... without Christ.

Yet I look, and behold, there are many lamp stands, scattered throughout the city, bowls of radiance that are even now being uncovered. There are hundreds of torches being lit, every day, kindled by the very Spirit of God. When I look at Hong Kong, I see hope, I see faith, I know there is family, there is life, indeed there is love, for our God, and for the people around us!

When I think of Hong Kong, I see a spiritual battle field, ground churned with the feet of a thousand warriors as they struggle across the broken landscape. Their aim, their goal, is to stand, to resist, to advance forcefully! Yet it feels like a losing battle, one that can never be won, that we know will last a very long time, that we despair of even surviving. Yes we know that the victory is won, yet how often do we slide back through the slick mud, earth wet with the blood of our brothers and sisters, failure and hopelessness in our hearts.

Truely Hong Kong is the Dragon's Island, and indeed all that we toil, that we know, that we do in this world is vapor, it will vanish, it will pass. All earth will fade away, and then, what will be our account? What will be our life's work? At that moment, when we stand before that Throne, what will we hear? What will I hear? Is that enough, truly, honestly enough, for me to run as I know I ought?

For me... I don't know... but I am hoping that you have an answer... for your own life...

Looking for: Editor

Just wondering does anyone know someone who's good with editing? Especially editing fantasy fiction? Or a publisher?? Please let me know!

Home... home on the range!!!

Where the wombats and kangeroos play! (Hey that works!) Where often is heard, a motherly word, and the skies are both sunny AND grey!

So yes I'm back home in Melbourne, and life should truly be quite CHILLED OUT! I mean seriously, 2 whole months stretch before me... far as the eye can see of sleeping late, waking up late, catching up with friends... such is the dream!

Actually in reality, I'm probably more tired than I was when I left HK... lol strange huh?

Lots of friends to catch up with, most of whom want to meet up over lunches, which means waking up before 11 or so... the only problem is that I've been sleeping at like 4am cause that's the best period of time for me to write... at night with absolutely no distractions... unlike day time, when there's birds, sunlight, people, phone calls, planning for the next few weeks... *sigh

Anyway my story, already at the 65k word mark, is on its home stretch, possibly going for 75-80k total. I tend to write long epilogues (or at least I might... never had to do one before, this will be the first EVER story that I've finished since my very first one! LOL)

I'm having a bit of a get together, to which all are invited, at my place on the 23rd of Nov, to talk about what I did in HK, what my plans are for the future etc... there is speculation that I'm going to announce my engagement... which is totally false... I don't know who has been spreading this rumor! (Although I do see the irony, that by posting it on my blog, the rumor itself is further propagated... sad isn't it?)

For the rest, I seriously miss my friends, youth and other people (does Dan count as a "friend"?) in HK, but I know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, those called according to His plans and purposes... and while I might think that I'd be happiest there, true joy comes from following God, loving Jesus, obeying HIS purpose and direction for my life... and so I willingly, if not always happily, submit to that. (And yes, I constantly have to remind myself of that =D). That said... I would be more than overjoyed if I get called back to HK =D.