Monthly Archives: September 2020

When a Church is not Gospel Centered

Two outcomes: getting smaller, probably end up being shutdown. mutation - accepting heretical views. And that would be the only outcomes. So when a church falsely denies she's not gospel-centered, usually with the excuses like that gospel-supporting = gospel-centeredness, or … Continue reading

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圆桌跨越派 EP02 5G 2020,欢迎来到未来 20200106

My dad shared this with me. At first glance, it seems informative, so here's my summary: It's an hour long, had it not been my Chinese de-proving, I would have finished this in 20-30mins. But it was fun looking up … Continue reading

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Sermon - Stephen Tong Sunday Service 09/27/2020 Matthew 6

Bahasa Indonesia: How to grow a church:1. Willing to receive persecution. Pujian dari Allah, bukan orang. 2. Evangelism

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Sermon - Stephen Tong Sunday Service 09/20/2020 Matthew 6:13

Satan loves to encourage us to rely on ourselves. Especially when we're most free, most comfortable. We tend to take a vacation from God for a short time to walk with Satan. The last part: For Thine is the kingdom...is … Continue reading

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Vocab: Magniloquent

Kathy’s Word of the Week Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our CHRO magniloquent Pronunciation:mag-nil–uh-kwuhnt Definition:speaking or expressed in a lofty or grandiose style; pompous; bombastic; boastful. As used in a sentence:The actor delivered a magniloquent monologue, peppered with … Continue reading

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Sermon - Stephen Tong Sunday Service 09/13/2020 Title: Who is a true Christian Matthew 7:21

Covid19 is God's way of testing, cleansing the world and churches. Tong introduced a new University project with some 3D printed model. Rather grand. Today's sermon does not follow the Sermon on the Mount series, which will continue next week. … Continue reading

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Burlew's Seafood & Steak Restaurant in Keyport

Tried this $37 Captain's Treasure lobster pasta. Basically, it's a half-tail lobster, clams, jumbo shrimps, scallops and lobster bisque over pasta. Taste is not bad, but price is too much. Had this last Sunday (9/6), long weekend of Labor's Day. … Continue reading

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Two sites for Cruise Monitoring

Cruisecritic.comCruisewatch.com Recommended by Gary Bembridge's 60-Second Cruise Tips podcast. Although, I have no clue how likely I'm doing cruise again since Nadia gets seasick easily, even on a cruise.

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Sermon - Stephen Tong Sunday Service 09/06/2020 Matthew 6:9-13

I find the back and forth Mandarin & Indonesian interpretation is very distracting. Also, it shortens the time of the sermon. It really is unnecessary. I gather that this is probably due to the need to accommodate spouses who understood … Continue reading

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The Van Til Cohort - My first active participation with the Reformed Forum Folks

So I paid $400 + $50 (donation due to their inconvenience of processing online payment) for my first course, first cohort discussion. I'll try my best to read up, watch up all required videos, lectures, notes, etc. Questions will be … Continue reading

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