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Are Butchers Really that Cruel?
The greater American population, perhaps under the modern Evangelical and Pentecostal Christians influence, treat holy anger and proper rebuke as if one stating he LOVES to eat beef steaks; but on the other hand, he criticizes how CRUEL are those … Continue reading
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Throw a Tantrum
I've looked up the dictionary on the chinese word: 撒娇 Seems that the closest match is "to throw a tantrum", "to act coquettishly" or "to act like a spoiled child". I would say the word "effeminate" from the Bible 1Corinthians … Continue reading
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Act of Kindness
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have a potential to turn a life around. It's overwhelming to … Continue reading
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My First Funeral Ceremony
It is interesting that the first funeral service I attended was of someone I barely knew. Charles Hamilton, also known as Chuck Hamilton, bass singer of the Oratorio Society of New York had passed away at the age of 71. … Continue reading
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Changing Standpoints
A person who loves to change his standpoints to satisfy surrounding people cannot be blessed by God.[@more@]
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A Person Who Does Not Honor God Cannot Serve God
Many Christians assumed that a non-believer would convert when encouraged to serve God together with Christians in matters of the church. Calling those who object to this "method" stubborn. I'd say they are contradicting themselves: First of all, a person … Continue reading
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America's Dying Culture
In my Oratorio Society of New York, more than a few singers have passed away since my participation with the choir. Statistic-wise, there are fewer singers under 30 unless perhaps they are music majors. Not to mention church choirs deserting … Continue reading
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Dr. Tong's Difficult Passages in the Bible
Seems that for now, my only source of Rev. Stephen Tong's lecture series in Singapore is the summarized version through Mej's website: http://stephentongsermons.blogspot.com/2006_06_01_archive.html[@more@]
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The Lord Forbid that I Should Put Forth mine Hand Against the Lord's Anointed and My Departure
As do Rev. Stephen Tong after consulting him, I believe it is the good will of the Holy Spirit for our church that Rev. David Chen's continuation at CCGCLI was rejected by church vote. Rev. David Chen has once too … Continue reading
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Seeking after the Mercy of God Always
Jude 1:21 keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. Jude 1:21 保守自己常在神的愛中,仰望我們主耶穌基督的憐憫,直到永生。 As Job did, so must I be watchful, keeping myself in God's love, and forever in … Continue reading
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