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Vocab: Erudite

Kathy’s Word of the Week 2019-06-17 Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our VP of HR erudite Pronunciation:er-yoo-dahyt Definition:having or showing great knowledge or learning As used in a sentence:Kathy could turn any conversation into an erudite discussion.

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Getting 1199SEIU to correct DOB is a pain

So I called this morning (646-473-9200), as instructed by my chiropractor clerk, who was instructed by the insurance company when she tried to file claim after having my DOB corrected. I was supposed to call a Mr. Harkless, but it's … Continue reading

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Jesus lied?

After listening to Rev. Paul Murphy's latest sermon: The Truth about Lying, I definitely have a bone to pick, because it is unexpectedly serious. It's quite an err. WHY?!?!? I'll get to it at the end of this. I would … Continue reading

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Celestron OMNI XLT 150mm Setup

Though I learned from my good friend Jack Lin years ago, I thought this guy's illustration is very good: Video downloaded and archived. I began using my 6" reflector a couple weeks ago, so exciting to do this in the … Continue reading

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Dear Diary

I shall try logging as daily as possible. Morning:Went over memorizing Psalms 4 & 11.Read Exodus 16 & James 1:The Manna lesson seems to be teaching something about working early in the morning.James' Do, not just hear, gets me thinking … Continue reading

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Richard Niebuhr's Christ and Culture

Book to read: Pak Tong mentioned it in lecture on Hebrews #113. "It's either Christ or the destruction of the Jewish tradition"

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Reading People: Joshua Arnold

Someone I came across on FB. His goal is to find as much market as possible in what he does. So he finds as many Christians (or basically just anyone) to friend on FB. Friends of friends, etc. Building his … Continue reading

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New Hymn to Learn: Father, Long Before Creation

Came across this #242 in my Trinity Psalter Hymnal on my piano and loved it. Was surprised that the lyrics is of Chinese (unknown author) source. I should make a video of it. Of the various melodies, I prefer William … Continue reading

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Critics on Focus on the Family

Ameristianity: Focus on the family will lead to devotion to God.Christianity: Focus on God will lead to devotion to the family.

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全能神与教学责任感的失败 - 张逸萍 (Lois Chan)

Years ago, my dad introduced me to her work: Unholy Alliance: The Dangers of Mixing Pop Psychology with Christian Truth. I found it an important work because it came at a time when many Christian leaders (i.e. Serena Lin) opened … Continue reading

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