Category Archives: General

I have noted before that I rarely use "how are you" as greeting. However, just because such uses are favored by hypocrites and criticized by me, doesn't mean that I am forbidden to use this neutral phrase. The only difference … Continue reading →

I remember reading the Wikipedia article on Jews for Jesus, a group of Jews from America targeting mainly other Jews of Judaism faith for conversion into Christianity. The Catholic late Pope John Paul II had argued against preaching the Gospel … Continue reading →

Since the "advancement" of psychology, some have concluded such occurrence is due to psychological disorder and has nothing to do with the supernatural. Some would think that it's a supernatural occurrence prominent only in the ancient times. I would say, … Continue reading →

I've finally took the effort and found the picture taken in 1950, thanks to Corbis/Bettmann who owns the right. Added to my album. The first time I read of President Truman rebuke was from an edition of Times magazine feature … Continue reading →

I prefer squatting to sitting. I believe it cures constipation also. Unfortunately, one doesn't find squatting toilet in North America. Perhaps due to space saving or "higher" living standard.

A discussion with a friend today on facebook regarding free will and predestination made me ponder further on how to answer questions more sharply, more to the point. With simplicity and clarity. Even honesty, because I was reminded of a … Continue reading →

The solecism of "My God" is often misunderstood, misused, even unintentionally. When we say: My wife, my husband, my children, my house, my car, etc. we levy a certain right of possession over the object. When it comes to "My … Continue reading →

I have to prepare for leading a fellowship study on the book of Acts. Still enough time for preparation. Only for this month, just one time, perhaps twice. Of course, I do sense the reluctance of the fellowship leader's choice … Continue reading →

Finally, I remembered his name, Lee Kheng Siang. The guy who sat next to me in 1B3 in CLHS. There are times that my memory fails me, but this shouldn't be one. Too bad he's unlikely to be found. Well, … Continue reading →

I knew about this before. But today, as I was administrating the TOEFL test, I took the free time to check out this "we will match you saving" thing. It is wonderful, and perhaps better than the interest rate. Not … Continue reading →