Category Archives: General

Yes and No in Chinese and Japanese

Ancient Chinese's No (or rather, nuo4 諾) means Yes. While for Japanese Yes (or rather, iie, yea いいえ) means No. Just a play of words and languages.

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The Correct Method of Sharing

If one is very eager to share something, some good news, I say to one: Why don't you give me your version of what you are going to share? If one is very eager to seek after something, some good … Continue reading →

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The Evangelical Dilemma in America

The likes of MacArthur, Third Millennium, R. C. Sproul, etc. they have problem in their evangelism because while able to accurately criticize problems in Christianity today, especially in America, they kept asking for money gifts and support in radio, internet, … Continue reading →

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Is Sun Quan 孫權 White?

I've heard it from Hai Long before, I did not know it myself. That Sun Quan, according to Luo Guan Zhong's "Romance of Three Kingdoms" novel, has green eyes and purple hair. There has been debate on whether Sun Quan … Continue reading →

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RunKeeper & GymPact Confusion

It's a very good program. Paying small $ runners/bikers as they exercise (motivating them by $$ penalty). However, their rule is confusing, though discouraging, as I have already completed my Pact for 3-4 weeks. Which RunKeeper activities count for GymPact? … Continue reading →

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Friendship

There are two kinds of friendship: 1. One makes friends based on how one is being treated, in spite of how they treat others. 2. One makes friends based on how they treat others, in spite of how one is … Continue reading →

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Shortcut Evangelism

Today, the gospel is about finding all the good-doers/lovers, and proving to them that there's someone better than them. The success of this gospel depends on how convincing this "Jesus" is better than them and if they would like to … Continue reading →

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Why some famous charismatic preachers sound so reformed

There is one reason why very good charismatic preachers remain only among their charismatic friends and churches: Because the reformers would have called out the reformed resources they are quoting and copying from, which they had hoped to remain secret … Continue reading →

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Sound bite on Liberalism: Homosexuality

If I am "born" homosexual, but I do not want to be homosexual, what do I do in the liberal culture today? Should they respect and value my innate nature or should they allow me my choice?

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Oriental Church Problem

A common one, that's even infecting the West. Something I've noted before. The inability to discern volunteer and command/order apart is due to timidity towards holding others accountable. For the East has long loved to put making social standing first, … Continue reading →

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