Monthly Archives: April 2010

Prediction

Posted on April 29, 2010 by timlyg

Perhaps I could predict this: Lyna: 哇， 詩班很多不會唱的，最後都唱得很好，感謝神。 Me: 詩班唱得怎麼樣，由聽眾心裡決定，上帝知道，不需要您畫蛇添足。

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Dying Churches in the Bible Belt

Posted on April 28, 2010 by timlyg

Well, at least I'm not the only one pointing this out now. Too bad it has to be from Christian Today magazine and not the other one. "Christian South's people aren't unreached, but wrongly reached...moralism over the Gospel"...strong words from … Continue reading →

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CLDemuxer.ax causing Windows Vista to Crash

Posted on April 28, 2010 by timlyg

A client(Michelle, Cathy's friend)'s HP laptop. Yesterday. At windows startup, error message kept popping up or else whole system froze, saying windows explorer encountered error, module in question: CLDemuxer.ax Decided to delete such file from safemode, failed, same problem. Used … Continue reading →

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Definition of American

Posted on April 27, 2010 by timlyg

Some think having greencard without citizenship is not "American", some think as long as they are born outside of USA regardless of their country of citizenship, they are not "American", etc. Personally, I see American as someone who could easily … Continue reading →

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Again with the judgmental issues

Posted on April 26, 2010 by timlyg

In Bible studies, especially the Evangelical ones, many love the principle of "Speak out your opinion, nobody is wrong". I am not so. I would point: This one is wrong, that is right, this person is right, wrong, etc. I … Continue reading →

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Numbered Musical Notation is Never a tool for Teaching Music

Posted on April 26, 2010 by timlyg

As STEMI 2010 September rally approaches, I am part of the music team that will handle chorister registration. I noted a couple objections during yesterday's meeting. 1. The simple 簡譜 musical notation is often used by Chinese congregations as well … Continue reading →

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Another Moonies

Posted on April 26, 2010 by timlyg

April 2nd, I was reading the book "Why I left CCM" during lunch time at the Grand Central basement food court, two members of the Unification Church approached me. Their ice-breaker was: What do you think is the cause of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Why I left Contemporary Christian Music Movement by Dan Lucarini

Posted on April 26, 2010 by timlyg

Excellent book, one of those rare books that dared to stand up for the truth. As a former CCM leader, the author gave a unique perspective. However, it would appear that the author was holding back a little in page … Continue reading →

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Old Fuses, Light Switches

Posted on April 23, 2010 by timlyg

After being told each apartment should have a fuse box inside (I'd always thought fuse box could be outside and I never paid enough attention to notice it indoor) by a building supervisor from a work place, I finally found … Continue reading →

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American Co-workers

Posted on April 19, 2010 by timlyg

In any of my ministry, the American Christians will only have the opportunity to either admit and repent of their "way" or be jealously grinding their teeth. I will not allow them the luxury of thinking that they are my … Continue reading →

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