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Biblical Fear

Posted on June 20, 2025 by timlyg

In the Bible, the Hebrew has vague distinct vocabulary for the word fear:יראה (yirah, H3374, also yare H3372 H3373, mostly positively, for reverence)פּחד (pachad, H6343, also H6342, mostly negatively, for dread, terror)מורה (mora, H4172, mostly negatively, for dread, terror)It seems … Continue reading →

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Journal of the Week

Posted on June 15, 2025 by timlyg

6/21/2025 It seems like R. took my advice to do a Q&A during the Men's Fellowship instead of just only a full lecture. Turned out well even though R could only seem to ask the same question "What can you … Continue reading →

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Journal of the Week

Posted on June 9, 2025 by timlyg

6/9/2025 A JavaScript Developer's Guide to Go: here. Helps me learn Go I suppose. 天使所說的基督論七大稱號 (seven great titles by angels in Christology): 耶稣，基督，救主，主，圣者，上帝的儿子，以马内利Jesus: Angel to Joseph Matthew 1:21Savior, Christ, Lord: Angel to shepherds Luke 2:11Son of the Most High/God: Gabriel … Continue reading →

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What does it mean to be Truly Reformed?

Posted on June 3, 2025 by timlyg

It just hit me from a conversation with my mother. It's not how well you can recite the Bible. It's not how eloquent you can convince people of God's sovereignty and election. It's not how astonish you can react to … Continue reading →

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Journal of the Week

Posted on June 3, 2025 by timlyg

6/6/2025 Painting of the day: Crucifixion of Saint Peter, Painting by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610), Painted in 1601, Oil on canvas © Wikimedia Commons Vorst's take of the painting based on John 21:15-19 "...This he said to show by what … Continue reading →

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Recollection: Longwood Gardens visit 2024-12-26 Thursday

Posted on May 28, 2025 by timlyg

Stayed at Best Western Hotel the same day. Garden time: 7pm - 10pm The next day morning breakfast included with the hotel stay was great. Youtube Playlist

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Why Jesus Wept

Posted on May 26, 2025 by timlyg

The popular explanations have always been a tad childish (i.e. "because he having the same emotion as other humans at a funeral", "because how ugly death is", etc.) Thus far, Stephen Tong's answer's the best one. I have come across … Continue reading →

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Ancient Chinese Inventions

Posted on May 26, 2025 by timlyg

Other than the 4 great inventions of China (compass, gunpowder, paper, woodblock printing), toilet paper is also a popular invention of China, and here are more: Umbrella: 鲁班 507-444 BC. Also invented 斗栱，锯。 Paper money (交子): Song Dynasty, 1023 AD … Continue reading →

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Journal of the Week

Posted on May 26, 2025 by timlyg

5/29/2025 Painting of the day: Jesus ascending to Heaven, Painting by John Singleton Copley (1738–1815), Painted in 1775, Oil on canvas © Museum of Fine Arts Boston Fr. Vorst took the passage of Luke 24:46-53 for this painting with regards to … Continue reading →

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Journal of the Week

Posted on May 17, 2025 by timlyg

5/21/2025 To know about Jack Ma 马云: 5/19/2025 After sending Nadia to work, I drove to Sandy Hook beach on this Monday morning (around 7am). A quick tour around Parking Lot C of the beach: First time this year and … Continue reading →

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