Author Archives: timlyg

Desktop Background Disabled?

Posted on September 26, 2008 by timlyg

If users' desktop in Display property is disabled, check that group policy (run gpedit.msc) -> User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Desktop -> Active Desktop -> Active Desktop Wallpaper is set to "Not Configured".

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Are We Seeing More Christians or Better Christians?

Posted on September 26, 2008 by timlyg

A good article by Read Mercer Schuchardt in ChristianityToday brought my attention to Tyler Wigg Stevenson's book, "Brand Jesus", with a few excerpts that I've been waiting for others to say. "What would you think if you were in a … Continue reading →

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Church-made Movie

Posted on September 26, 2008 by timlyg

It is one thing when the congregation works together for a charity event, mission trip, prayer station on the street, but making a movie? That's an interestingly new idea, from Sherwood Baptist Church, Georgia. Of course, the challenges would be … Continue reading →

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Powerful and Cheap Graphic Card

Posted on September 26, 2008 by timlyg

Next time when cheap graphic card comes to mind, think of The Radeon HD 4670 first.

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On Predestination

Posted on September 26, 2008 by timlyg

It is said that the doctrine of Predestination is not a necessary tool for preaching. I believe it is true to some extend. When Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, how many remember the names of those researchers, scientists and … Continue reading →

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On Honoring Parents

Posted on September 25, 2008 by timlyg

I have a theory, that those who love to fire people, either at work or in churches, tend to have problem with one if not both of his parents. Of course, usually in churches, their excuse would be: I don't … Continue reading →

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How Nice is Jesus?

Posted on September 25, 2008 by timlyg

Many define what is nice first, then they accept Jesus. But I say it is right to accept Jesus as Lord first, then define what is nice.

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Christianity vs Islam

Posted on September 24, 2008 by timlyg

When I came across this article about Muslim background believers being persecuted as Christians, even in America, by their Muslim family, etc., I come to wonder one thing: It is known that the Muslims hold to their faith more seriously … Continue reading →

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China soon Running out of Internet Access?

Posted on September 24, 2008 by timlyg

Hahaha...in 830 days...unless switch to IPv6.

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No More Money Orders for Ebay

Posted on September 23, 2008 by timlyg

Well, looks like for security reason, Ebay's going to ban money orders or checks as payment method by end of October. Now I'll just have to rely on their faulty buyer's verified-but-sometimes-cannot-handle-multiple-address-mailing-system and nit-picking post office staff for my P.O. … Continue reading →

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