Author Archives: timlyg

Origin of the word: Easter

Posted on April 20, 2011 by timlyg

Some people questioned if the term "Easter" was of non-christian pagan origin. I've encountered this issue a couple of times lately. And now thanks to this article at Christianity Today, I can generally summarize the issue: The word "Easter" is … Continue reading →

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nepotism

Posted on April 19, 2011 by timlyg

Following a news on ticket fixing by NYPD, I learned this: Nepotism: Abusing power in favoritism for relatives and close friends. I'd say nepotism is used more than just the police force. I personally know of a Becky Sergeant who … Continue reading →

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Scordatura

Posted on April 18, 2011 by timlyg

Scordatura - cross tuning for string instruments. So that certain notes sequence can be possible.

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File Overwrite Problem and Mystery

Posted on April 18, 2011 by timlyg

Solution: Delete those files. Are they corrupted? After a recent virus attack, I've noticed some programs have problem loading due to certain files under My Documents folder. I am not sure if the files are corrupted. I ended up having … Continue reading →

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Singing Lies

Posted on April 15, 2011 by timlyg

Last year at my church's retreat, I heard a phrase that I put in my heart, by minister David Tong, son of Dr. Stephen Tong, as he preached to the youth of 11 people. I have just came across one … Continue reading →

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Saturnalia

Posted on April 13, 2011 by timlyg

Ancient Roman Ceremony (festival for Saturn, father of Jupiter) which some said to have contributed to the gift exchange idea of Christmas. Source: Wikipedia under Gift Giving

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Journal/Left Over Transfer

Posted on April 13, 2011 by timlyg

I recently come across a note I have...perhaps meant for this year's church's GENG magazine. Too late, I've submitted another one, a dialogue on Judging and Praise. But I'll put these notes here so I can throw my notes away: … Continue reading →

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Guilt-John Owen

Posted on April 13, 2011 by timlyg

Via John MacArthur, '...Part of the process of true mortification or the killing of sin is working through the issue of guilt. If you want to know where in your life sin hasn't been dealt with, just listen to your … Continue reading →

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Mind Reading

Posted on April 12, 2011 by timlyg

Reading into someone's thought via their mails and messages is something I have not done for a while...perhaps I was just too distracted.

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Homeless Problem in America

Posted on April 11, 2011 by timlyg

I supposed 37% increase in NYC of 2010 is true. However, as much as they love to blame the city, the mayor, I could also see it is not the problem of funding but the high demand of aid to … Continue reading →

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