Category Archives: Quotes

The Importance of WHY

Posted on December 7, 2014 by timlyg

Someone once said "Why do you like to ask why?" as if it is virtually a taboo. Here's the importance of it: "It is not what a man does that determines whether his work is sacred or secular, it is … Continue reading →

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On Evolution

Posted on November 26, 2014 by timlyg

Evolution cannot explain a lot. By mere similarities between man and ape, it derives vast theories. The fools look for the similarities, the wise look for the differences. - Paraphrase from Dr. Tong's Roman Series #75. 所以只知其同而不知其异的是笨人，能知道不同在哪里的人才是聪明人 （唐崇荣） I've also … Continue reading →

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Those Who Won't Forgive May Need to Rethink Their Salvation

Posted on October 21, 2014 by timlyg

An unforgiving heart is an unforgiven heart, and if you can't forgive, you haven't sensed His forgiveness. — Timothy Keller (@timkellernyc) October 21, 2014

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Quotes from George Orwell - Mr. Paradox

Posted on October 15, 2014 by timlyg

"In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." "Freedom is the right to tell people what do not want to hear." "War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength." Hence I call him Mr. … Continue reading →

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Forgiving and Excusing

Posted on October 4, 2014 by timlyg

When I think I am asking God to forgive me I am often (unless I watch myself very carefully) asking Him to do something quite different I am asking him not to forgive me but to excuse me. But there … Continue reading →

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To be a Good Buddhist

Posted on September 26, 2014 by timlyg

I have always maintained that to be a good Buddhist you need a graduate degree in philosophy. You cannot understand Buddhism otherwise. - Ravi Zacharias (The New Age, Part 4, September 25 2014 Podcast)

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Anger Management

Posted on September 6, 2014 by timlyg

Tim Keller got it where Bill Gothard failed. In his Proverbs Series sermons on Anger "The healing of Anger", Keller contrasted that to never be angry is a sin; while quick to anger is also sinful. Proverbs 16:32 - Slow … Continue reading →

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Waiter Rule

Posted on August 31, 2014 by timlyg

There is a saying that "If someone is nice to you but rude to the waiter, they are not a nice person". I've seen a few being mean to waiters while having a upstanding behavior towards friends. That is always … Continue reading →

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Why was Peter Rebuked by Jesus?

Posted on August 30, 2014 by timlyg

"Christianity is hard when we try to serve God in man's way instead of serving God in God's way." AW Tozer

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What is sin?

Posted on August 30, 2014 by timlyg

At root, sin is not wrong doing, it is wrong adoring. ~Tony Reinke

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