Category Archives: Reflection

As the Oratorio Society of New York marches into the new season, I have seriously consider pulling myself out or participate in only Handel's The Messiah piece. In light of the new work we will be singing, Leonard Bernstein's Kaddish … Continue reading →

I realize it is not right, that I should criticize other churches and not my own. In all plainness, CCGC's has shared the common problem in many churches today. Chiefly, I judge those who have the authority in charge, NOT … Continue reading →

Rev. David Chen loves to claim that the translation of "Vanity" in the Bible, particularly in the first chapter of Ecclesiastes, both in English and Chinese are inadequate (he prefers his own translation: "hardship", which is neither coherent with conjoining … Continue reading →

It has been three weeks, since I left CCGC, where I have left some dear ones to seek out new souls, the elects of God. It has been seven churches I have officially visited thus far. Last morning, I visited … Continue reading →

I see what happened to western influenced pastors today the same way what happened to the scholars and pharisees in Jesus' time. They tolerated anyone as long as they are spoiled by them. In a way, it is easy to … Continue reading →

I see lots of Christians, very enthusiastic, very caring. But how should we learn so that we serve and care for those who are in need of it. How can we be truthful enough to see it? So that we … Continue reading →

When we stood on the pulpit and Preach a Sermon. We Preach so that it profits the congregation's lives in response to God; not to show off what speakers we are.[@more@]

Two days ago, I went to this fellowship. There were plenty of discussions. Very talkative people. I basically stayed silent the whole time. If people like to talk, I like to listen. Nonetheless, there were a few subjects brought up … Continue reading →

As I came across the Scientology (the atheist religion which Hollywood actor Tom Cruise is a great supporter of) Center on 46th Street, they showed me a 15 minute introductory video (on psychology pertaining to erratic behavior or, "reactive mind" … Continue reading →

Yesterday marked my first Sunday in the city to visit other churches extensively. First stopped at First Baptist Church in Flushing (9:30am Chinese), and then it's Chinese Community Church in Manhattan (12pm Chinese), and then it's Times Square Church, largest … Continue reading →