Monthly Archives: July 2014

Christians Should not Avoid Controversial Issues - Franklin Graham

Got it from Janet Mefferd on FB. Amen! "Franklin Graham, head of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and son of world renowned pastor Bill Graham, said that Christians must preach the whole truth of the Bible and not avoid controversial … Continue reading

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Bible Reading of the time (NT): 3 John

The only chapter in the book as well. Another private epistle: to Gaius. v. 2: 2  Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your … Continue reading

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Bible Reading of the time (NT): 2 John

Chapter 1 (Only one chapter in this Epistle) This is a personal letter, to a lady with her children. John stressed on the importance of TRUTH. This reminds me of a Rev. David Chen, who sort of scorned at the … Continue reading

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There are still Doctors who do Pro Bono work - Even in New York City

But unfortunately, Dr. David Ores is facing tax problem (which he thought had been taken care of due to his non-profit status) and eviction. Wish I could help him out. This news is inspiring for me.

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Absolution from Papists

The error of absolution from the pope/priests was made clear to me in one episode of Da Vinci's Demons (S02E10 intro), where the pope refused to grant this to an enemy responsible to the death of the pope's daughter. In … Continue reading

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Civil Disobedience a Christian Concept

Though popularized by Mahatma Gandhi, the idea originates from Christians, when they refused Ceasar as Lord. This was different than rebellions or demonstration march (peaceful or not) by the Hebrews or the civil rights movement. The Christian concept of civil … Continue reading

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Ravi Zacharias on Secularization, Relativism & Privatization

These leads to the following: Secularization (post Christian godless culture) => no shame. Relativism (anthropocentric Christianity) => no reason. Privatization (Mind your own business Christianity) => no meaning. Very interesting example by Zacharias.

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New Project: Pay Homeless to get their Autobiographies

I don't usually give in the subways. Sometimes, I try to be generous on the streets. That is not enough. The thought of preaching the Gospel to them is always the first burden. Often times, I got let down due … Continue reading

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A Good Site/Video for Hikers - New York

This guy makes his own video all by himself (perhaps not the editing part), as he hikes the trails and mountains, particularly in New York. His documentaries are very enthusiastic and provide good resources for other hikers.

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Whispering Gallery - Grand Central

I did not know Grand Central has this amazing architecture until now. One of the secrets of the train central (others were deepest city basement, roof clock access, etc. which I think requires authorization). These whispering walls are of intentional … Continue reading

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