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Job Ads for Christian Workers

Posted on October 4, 2008 by timlyg

http://www.premierjobs.org.uk as announced by Christian Today would just be another job agency that I believe makes no different from secular classifieds. Therefore, not a necessity to be separate. However, it is a good gesture of Christians today trying to keep … Continue reading →

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Sermons on Job by John Calvin

Posted on October 4, 2008 by timlyg

It would appear that there's no modern English translation for this sermon series. I thought I've seen it before. Perhaps in that case, this would be the first one of all John Calvin's not-yet-available-in-digital-English-work I will copy.

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Give Not What is Holy to the Dogs

Posted on October 4, 2008 by timlyg

I find myself frequently revisiting the past, trying to make right what once went wrong with amicable advices. As I examine these, I do admit that these grew out of some guilty feelings that I didn't do something in the … Continue reading →

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Deaths in The Old Testament

Posted on October 2, 2008 by timlyg

Many commentators have tried to justify the seemingly cruel act of God for genocide, methods of destruction, etc., especially in the Old Testament time. They tend to want to show mercy to those whom God has wiped from the face … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Testimonies

Posted on October 1, 2008 by timlyg

There are some good testimonies that we work for which are beyond our knowledge. God has intended it this way as His grace upon us, lest we learn of these mysterious fruits before time and grow pride, causing ourselves devoid … Continue reading →

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Stock Market = Gambling

Posted on September 30, 2008 by timlyg

With all the news of stock market crisis, I hear many Chinese love bringing such subject up in discussion at churches. Sure, they could claim how much these are based on smarts and resourcefulness, in the end, it is just … Continue reading →

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Opera Omnia Calvini on DVD

Posted on September 29, 2008 by timlyg

I am going to start saving so I can buy this DVD, seems that it is the only collection of ALL of John Calvin's known works available. And there seems to be no other resources, including the libraries I've come … Continue reading →

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On Preaching in America

Posted on September 27, 2008 by timlyg

I have stated that preaching in America is the hardest of all in the world. I would add that: In America, especially today, being a famous preacher is easy; however, to be a true preacher of the Lord, that is … Continue reading →

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The problem of Churches' Internal Affair Today

Posted on September 27, 2008 by timlyg

At least in America, and by my own experience the Chinese churches in particular, the internal problems usually come from pastors not being able to keep up with the expectation of their congregations. And in order to satisfy this expectation, … Continue reading →

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True Righteousness Comes from God

Posted on September 27, 2008 by timlyg

Psa 24:3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? Psa 24:4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor … Continue reading →

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