Just so coincidentally, that I taught the first chapter of Ecclesiastes today to my sun sch kids. A big question asked by all man kind, what is the meaning of life? Generations come and go. We toil so much for power, riches, recognition. But that goes all to pass soon. Who will remember what you have done? Ur name? ur works?
Received news today that one of my sec. friends passed away last night in a motor car accident. He was riding a bicycle. That already makes 2 kills and 1 total disability attributed to motor car accidents in my circle of friends. Please dear all, if you must ride a motorcycle, do so safetly. Do not compete with arrogant road users and want to outspeed them or what. Its really being more foolish than them when we do so.
Veri depressing. What is the meaning of Life? I hope you all can find that in God, in Jesus Christ. Amen.
Monday, October 02, 2006
Saturday, September 02, 2006
A supervisor's prayer
A supervisor's prayer:
Lord, when I am wrong, make me willing to change; When I am right, make me easy to live with. So strengthen me that the power of my example will far exceed the authority of my rank.
Lord, when I am wrong, make me willing to change; When I am right, make me easy to live with. So strengthen me that the power of my example will far exceed the authority of my rank.
eceived a teacher's day gift today
Oh my jason, its been ages since you last updated!!! WHat have you been up to!!!
Well, its like 3.5 months in CS already. COnfirmation over, starting to pick up things, but still got a long way to go.
Received a teacher's day gift today. Very touched and glad that my students appreciate me. Seriously a boost and reminder to continue this work. A work that has eternal value. =)
Well, some FX links, hehe
http://www.proedgefx.com/tutorial/lines.asp
Well, its like 3.5 months in CS already. COnfirmation over, starting to pick up things, but still got a long way to go.
Received a teacher's day gift today. Very touched and glad that my students appreciate me. Seriously a boost and reminder to continue this work. A work that has eternal value. =)
Well, some FX links, hehe
http://www.proedgefx.com/tutorial/lines.asp
Saturday, July 08, 2006
going 2 months in CS
Yea..its really been ages since I updated. But the fire to blog has just died down. Coz no readers =(.
Just kidding, I dun realli care about the viewership, maybe just that life has gotten much busier since working.
Come to think of it, I will be in CS for 2 months after 1 more week. 2 months. hehehe. Eagerly awaiting the end of my probation.
Well, what am I doing in CS? Basically supporting the Financial Controllers. What then does the Financial Controllers do? Well, they do regulatory reporting. ie. that bank follows the regulations imposed by say MAS in the case of Sg.
And its not only IB that I am supporting, but also PB (private banking) and ASAM (Asset management). So hope all goes well and I can keep my job. Will probably be taking next June's CFA too.
In church, we just celebrated YF, SF's third anniversary and committee inauguration. May God continue to use us and our work in the YF to glorify Him and bring people to Christ.
And you know what, I just met with my first cybersquatting case. Checkout xianbookstore.com. Used to be my lovely bookshop but now its ?!?!??!?!!? Anyway, trying to settle the matter.
Sorry if I don't seem to write well, all these are realli random rumblings.
Jason
Just kidding, I dun realli care about the viewership, maybe just that life has gotten much busier since working.
Come to think of it, I will be in CS for 2 months after 1 more week. 2 months. hehehe. Eagerly awaiting the end of my probation.
Well, what am I doing in CS? Basically supporting the Financial Controllers. What then does the Financial Controllers do? Well, they do regulatory reporting. ie. that bank follows the regulations imposed by say MAS in the case of Sg.
And its not only IB that I am supporting, but also PB (private banking) and ASAM (Asset management). So hope all goes well and I can keep my job. Will probably be taking next June's CFA too.
In church, we just celebrated YF, SF's third anniversary and committee inauguration. May God continue to use us and our work in the YF to glorify Him and bring people to Christ.
And you know what, I just met with my first cybersquatting case. Checkout xianbookstore.com. Used to be my lovely bookshop but now its ?!?!??!?!!? Anyway, trying to settle the matter.
Sorry if I don't seem to write well, all these are realli random rumblings.
Jason
Monday, June 12, 2006
separating fact from fiction in the Da Vinci Code
Hello dear friends,
Just finished a siong week of reservist training and finally got time to sit down write this email about separating fact from fiction in the Da Vinci Code (DVC). Some of you have been wanting me to write a summary of the discrepancies in the DVC in a bid to knowing the real facts. And I believe that not only you all wants to hear the facts but many other friends too, therefore i feel obliged to share this message with you.
As you might already know, there are numerous books depicting that the DVC has many twisted facts and notions. These books cover in depth many points, one by one refuting any twisted fact with supporting evidence. Many of us might groan about flipping through these thick books and in the midst of the information overload, might got lost somewhere and just give up the journey to seek the true facts.
I therefore aim to give a hopefully short summary of not all the refutation points brought up in the book, but from scenes shown in the DVC movie which i think makes the most lasting impression on me (and probably you) and clouds your mind about Christ. I would base my points from scences in the movie as i think that the movie is the medium which far more influences people given the visual/audio effects and the fact that it screened only recently.
Recap on the movie
==============
Robert Langdon receives a call saying that Jacques Sauniere, keeper of the art musuem at the Lourve, has been murdered. Jacques is found lying down in a position similiar to that of the Vitruvian man (remember the star fish shape?). That sets Robert and Jacques granddaughter Sophie on a chase to decode messages found in Leonardo Da Vinci's works of arts to uncover the secret of the sacred feminine (aka Holy Grail), which depicted in the story, is the position of where Mary Magdalene's tomb lies.
DVC claimed Leonardo together with some other famous people like Issac Newton were part ot the Priory of Sion, a sect that guards the secret to where the sacred feminine lies. Jacques is also part the Priory, which explained why till his death, he still guarded the secret. However, he wanted his granddaughter, Sophie to find the secret as she is of royal blood descending from Jesus (according to the book). So, he got together Robert and Sophie which starts decrpyting their way to finding the secret.
Refutation of scenes shown in the movie
=============================
1. The existence of the Priory of Sion (POS).
----------------------------------------------------------------
It is claimed that POS seeked to guard the secret. So, is this secret true and is the POS a reality?
The title Priory of Sion has been used 3 different times in different contexts by different people. It was first a monastic order in 1100. In 1954, its was a group that helped those in need of low-cost housing. Lastly, in 1960s and 1970s the POS led by a guy named Plantard, created a series of documents claiming the existence of a bloodline from Jesus and Mary through to the kings of France to Plantard himself (thus claiming the right to be the heir to the throne).
In 1993, however, Plantard admitted under oath to a French Judge that the had fabricated all the documents as claimed by the POS. The judge issued him with a severe warning and dismissed him as a harmless crank.
There you have it, the Priory of Sion did existed. In fact, It existed 3 times LOL. But each claiming different things. The non-conformity and the fact that the most recent POS is a hoax no doubt proves that Dan Brown had twisted and moulded the POS in his novel.
2. Da Vinci and Issac Newton members of the POS?
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We already know that the POS is but a hoax. So how could we insult these 2 geniouses and legends that they are a part in this scam? Well, the claim that these 2 men were part of the POS is based on an assertion in one of Plantard's forged documents. So, these 2 great men would NOT to be associated in any way with the POS (which we know now as a hoax).
So, if Da Vinci wasn't part of the POS, why did his works especially the Last Supper seem to depict that Mary Magdalene is Jesus's wife? Or is this just clever self assertive and story telling by Dan Brown? That leaves us to the next point that I want to depict.
3. Did Da Vinci leave clues to his beliefs in his art?
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Leigh Teabing played by Ian McKellen (aka, Gandalf, Magneto.. he always plays such powerful characters!!!) gives an impressive presentation in DVC that the Last Supper points in all ways that Mary is indeed Jesus wife. Ok. we already know 2 things. 1. POS is a hoax, duhz. 2. Da Vinci, is not part of the POS. So, why would he leave hidden agenda in his work!??!?! Ok, lets look at the painting from a factual and objective point of view.
Ask an art critic. Art critics who have no interest in defending the church have rejected the notion that Da Vinci left his beliefs in his work. The so called hidden clues exist only in the imagination of those looking to make a conspiracy theory plausible. Its really up to your imagination to infer what you want to infer. Dan Brown, so imaginative, can write so many books would definitely have no problem in this aspect. For one, the person claimed to be Mary, is really the Apostle John. Back in those days, man were often painted with a feminine look. Just ask an art expert. Looks more refutation points relating to the painting, but you can do a google yourself.
4. Was Constantine responsible for the view that Jesus is God?
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According to Brown, Jesus establishment as the Son of God was officially proposed at the Council of Nicaea. Before that, Jesus was viewed as a mortal prophet, a great and powerful man but a man nonetheless.
Let's take a look at Constantine. He was baptised just prior to his death. And that is true. But it was not because he was forced to do so and could not resist, it was because there was a misguided belief in in his day that they should delay baptism until the very last moment to try to assure that all sins of his life would be cleansed. That aside, Constantine was a 4th Century Roman emperor who confessed a life changing experience(when he became a Christian) that caused him to reverse persecution against Christians.
Let's now focus on the Council of Nicaea. The objective of the council was to help church leaders develop consensus about the doctrine of Christ. It was convened because an aged presbyter named Arius denied the full deity of Christ by reasoning that Jesus camed into this world in physical form. He must be changeable, unlike God, His Father.
Arius views stirred controversy among other church leaders who were convinced that both the Old and New Testaments showed that the Messiah, Jesus came into the world fully divine.
The idea that Jesus was God did not came from Constantine. Hundreds of years before Jesus came into the world, the Old Testament had hundreds of prophetic messages that foretold the coming of Jesus.
This view of Jesus as God was later taught by apostles who were eyewitnesses to all that Jesus said and did. (Think Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul of which most of the scriptures in the New Testament were authored by). And these scriptures were dated before AD 70. Also, in AD 150, 185 the divinity of Christ was widely accepted by Church fathers. So you see, before the council of Nicaea, Jesus was already regarded as God.
So you see, the council did not seek to change the identity of Jesus from man to God as He was God all along. It seeked to be an advocate for reconcillation and agreement among members. It also commissioned the Bible. Which leads us to the next section, how did the Bible come about and were valid documents that should have been in the bible destroyed?
5. How did the Bible come about and were valid documents that should have been in the bible destroyed?
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The source of the allegations that Jesus is a mere man who had a child with Mary Magdalene is a collection of ancient Gnostic gospels found at Nag Hammadi, Egypt, in 1945. The secret book of James and the Gospel of Thomas were just 2 of these documents. Gnostics claimed to have 'secret knowledge' that was necessary to know the truth about God. DVC regards these gnostics as the lost books of the bible.
There are many reasons why the gnostic gospels were not included in the bible. Early church leaders found concensus in determining ancient Christian documents were sacred by the following basic conditions:
1) Was it written by an apostle of Christ or someone who had direct contact with the apostles?
2) Did the writings receive wide acceptance as being consistent with the teachings of Christ and the Apostles?
3) Did they bear the mark and effect of Spiritual power and truth?
None of the gnostics measure up to the New Testament standard of reliable documents.
1) It was written between AD 200-300, and did not have consistent and reliable eyewitnesses as authors.
2) It reflected worldview that is foreign to both Old and New Testaments.
Conclusion
========
So there you have it, the major points that i wanted to bring across that i felt was emphasized most in the DVC movie. All the controversies, debates, arguments surrounding DVC might leave one utterly confused and not knowing what to believe. But the message in the bible is very simple. That there is a God who created the world including man. But man sinned which caused us to be separated from God. Therefore, God sent His Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross so that whoever believeth in Him would have their sins are washed away and have everlasting life. Amen.
Cheers and regards,
p.s. feel free to forward this around. Much of the material is gain from all over but i too lazy to list down the references. Also please don't hestitate to contact me to discuss further =)
Just finished a siong week of reservist training and finally got time to sit down write this email about separating fact from fiction in the Da Vinci Code (DVC). Some of you have been wanting me to write a summary of the discrepancies in the DVC in a bid to knowing the real facts. And I believe that not only you all wants to hear the facts but many other friends too, therefore i feel obliged to share this message with you.
As you might already know, there are numerous books depicting that the DVC has many twisted facts and notions. These books cover in depth many points, one by one refuting any twisted fact with supporting evidence. Many of us might groan about flipping through these thick books and in the midst of the information overload, might got lost somewhere and just give up the journey to seek the true facts.
I therefore aim to give a hopefully short summary of not all the refutation points brought up in the book, but from scenes shown in the DVC movie which i think makes the most lasting impression on me (and probably you) and clouds your mind about Christ. I would base my points from scences in the movie as i think that the movie is the medium which far more influences people given the visual/audio effects and the fact that it screened only recently.
Recap on the movie
==============
Robert Langdon receives a call saying that Jacques Sauniere, keeper of the art musuem at the Lourve, has been murdered. Jacques is found lying down in a position similiar to that of the Vitruvian man (remember the star fish shape?). That sets Robert and Jacques granddaughter Sophie on a chase to decode messages found in Leonardo Da Vinci's works of arts to uncover the secret of the sacred feminine (aka Holy Grail), which depicted in the story, is the position of where Mary Magdalene's tomb lies.
DVC claimed Leonardo together with some other famous people like Issac Newton were part ot the Priory of Sion, a sect that guards the secret to where the sacred feminine lies. Jacques is also part the Priory, which explained why till his death, he still guarded the secret. However, he wanted his granddaughter, Sophie to find the secret as she is of royal blood descending from Jesus (according to the book). So, he got together Robert and Sophie which starts decrpyting their way to finding the secret.
Refutation of scenes shown in the movie
=============================
1. The existence of the Priory of Sion (POS).
------------------------------
It is claimed that POS seeked to guard the secret. So, is this secret true and is the POS a reality?
The title Priory of Sion has been used 3 different times in different contexts by different people. It was first a monastic order in 1100. In 1954, its was a group that helped those in need of low-cost housing. Lastly, in 1960s and 1970s the POS led by a guy named Plantard, created a series of documents claiming the existence of a bloodline from Jesus and Mary through to the kings of France to Plantard himself (thus claiming the right to be the heir to the throne).
In 1993, however, Plantard admitted under oath to a French Judge that the had fabricated all the documents as claimed by the POS. The judge issued him with a severe warning and dismissed him as a harmless crank.
There you have it, the Priory of Sion did existed. In fact, It existed 3 times LOL. But each claiming different things. The non-conformity and the fact that the most recent POS is a hoax no doubt proves that Dan Brown had twisted and moulded the POS in his novel.
2. Da Vinci and Issac Newton members of the POS?
------------------------------
We already know that the POS is but a hoax. So how could we insult these 2 geniouses and legends that they are a part in this scam? Well, the claim that these 2 men were part of the POS is based on an assertion in one of Plantard's forged documents. So, these 2 great men would NOT to be associated in any way with the POS (which we know now as a hoax).
So, if Da Vinci wasn't part of the POS, why did his works especially the Last Supper seem to depict that Mary Magdalene is Jesus's wife? Or is this just clever self assertive and story telling by Dan Brown? That leaves us to the next point that I want to depict.
3. Did Da Vinci leave clues to his beliefs in his art?
------------------------------
Leigh Teabing played by Ian McKellen (aka, Gandalf, Magneto.. he always plays such powerful characters!!!) gives an impressive presentation in DVC that the Last Supper points in all ways that Mary is indeed Jesus wife. Ok. we already know 2 things. 1. POS is a hoax, duhz. 2. Da Vinci, is not part of the POS. So, why would he leave hidden agenda in his work!??!?! Ok, lets look at the painting from a factual and objective point of view.
Ask an art critic. Art critics who have no interest in defending the church have rejected the notion that Da Vinci left his beliefs in his work. The so called hidden clues exist only in the imagination of those looking to make a conspiracy theory plausible. Its really up to your imagination to infer what you want to infer. Dan Brown, so imaginative, can write so many books would definitely have no problem in this aspect. For one, the person claimed to be Mary, is really the Apostle John. Back in those days, man were often painted with a feminine look. Just ask an art expert. Looks more refutation points relating to the painting, but you can do a google yourself.
4. Was Constantine responsible for the view that Jesus is God?
------------------------------
According to Brown, Jesus establishment as the Son of God was officially proposed at the Council of Nicaea. Before that, Jesus was viewed as a mortal prophet, a great and powerful man but a man nonetheless.
Let's take a look at Constantine. He was baptised just prior to his death. And that is true. But it was not because he was forced to do so and could not resist, it was because there was a misguided belief in in his day that they should delay baptism until the very last moment to try to assure that all sins of his life would be cleansed. That aside, Constantine was a 4th Century Roman emperor who confessed a life changing experience(when he became a Christian) that caused him to reverse persecution against Christians.
Let's now focus on the Council of Nicaea. The objective of the council was to help church leaders develop consensus about the doctrine of Christ. It was convened because an aged presbyter named Arius denied the full deity of Christ by reasoning that Jesus camed into this world in physical form. He must be changeable, unlike God, His Father.
Arius views stirred controversy among other church leaders who were convinced that both the Old and New Testaments showed that the Messiah, Jesus came into the world fully divine.
The idea that Jesus was God did not came from Constantine. Hundreds of years before Jesus came into the world, the Old Testament had hundreds of prophetic messages that foretold the coming of Jesus.
This view of Jesus as God was later taught by apostles who were eyewitnesses to all that Jesus said and did. (Think Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul of which most of the scriptures in the New Testament were authored by). And these scriptures were dated before AD 70. Also, in AD 150, 185 the divinity of Christ was widely accepted by Church fathers. So you see, before the council of Nicaea, Jesus was already regarded as God.
So you see, the council did not seek to change the identity of Jesus from man to God as He was God all along. It seeked to be an advocate for reconcillation and agreement among members. It also commissioned the Bible. Which leads us to the next section, how did the Bible come about and were valid documents that should have been in the bible destroyed?
5. How did the Bible come about and were valid documents that should have been in the bible destroyed?
------------------------------
The source of the allegations that Jesus is a mere man who had a child with Mary Magdalene is a collection of ancient Gnostic gospels found at Nag Hammadi, Egypt, in 1945. The secret book of James and the Gospel of Thomas were just 2 of these documents. Gnostics claimed to have 'secret knowledge' that was necessary to know the truth about God. DVC regards these gnostics as the lost books of the bible.
There are many reasons why the gnostic gospels were not included in the bible. Early church leaders found concensus in determining ancient Christian documents were sacred by the following basic conditions:
1) Was it written by an apostle of Christ or someone who had direct contact with the apostles?
2) Did the writings receive wide acceptance as being consistent with the teachings of Christ and the Apostles?
3) Did they bear the mark and effect of Spiritual power and truth?
None of the gnostics measure up to the New Testament standard of reliable documents.
1) It was written between AD 200-300, and did not have consistent and reliable eyewitnesses as authors.
2) It reflected worldview that is foreign to both Old and New Testaments.
Conclusion
========
So there you have it, the major points that i wanted to bring across that i felt was emphasized most in the DVC movie. All the controversies, debates, arguments surrounding DVC might leave one utterly confused and not knowing what to believe. But the message in the bible is very simple. That there is a God who created the world including man. But man sinned which caused us to be separated from God. Therefore, God sent His Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross so that whoever believeth in Him would have their sins are washed away and have everlasting life. Amen.
Cheers and regards,
Jason
p.s. feel free to forward this around. Much of the material is gain from all over but i too lazy to list down the references. Also please don't hestitate to contact me to discuss further =)
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
First 2 wks at CS, now in Reservist
Job 33: 14 For God does speak—now one way, now another—
though man may not perceive it.
Hello. Having done my first 2 wks at CS, i am now in reservist. Staying out tonite which means that i can do a blog entry now. haha
First 2 wks at CS is training, familiarising, learning how to make code changes mainly. Not very interesting ya...well i guess its like dat, we can't ask for exciting stuff to come by our way always. But hope that i can really cope with my work and make my team mates appreciate my ability.
Currently in reservist. A bit sian, facing back to army life, a big cultural change, dealing with different people, different kinds of stress. But i think its really good exposure and from it, good can come out of it. I just have to extract the goodness out of it. Well, 3 more days to go only, chop chop, should be finished in a split second and then of coz back to CS =).
Cheers, Jason
though man may not perceive it.
Hello. Having done my first 2 wks at CS, i am now in reservist. Staying out tonite which means that i can do a blog entry now. haha
First 2 wks at CS is training, familiarising, learning how to make code changes mainly. Not very interesting ya...well i guess its like dat, we can't ask for exciting stuff to come by our way always. But hope that i can really cope with my work and make my team mates appreciate my ability.
Currently in reservist. A bit sian, facing back to army life, a big cultural change, dealing with different people, different kinds of stress. But i think its really good exposure and from it, good can come out of it. I just have to extract the goodness out of it. Well, 3 more days to go only, chop chop, should be finished in a split second and then of coz back to CS =).
Cheers, Jason
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Da Vinci Code :: Please discern fact from fiction
Just too many facts fused with fiction that one unaware of the truths might believe and mistake it for real. In short, the story is blasphemy. The riddles and encryption puzzles are ok. Story is gripping and exciting. Story telling is top notch. But not the content in the secrecy of the book.
Jesus is the Son of God, who came to this world as a man, and died on the cross for our sins that whoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have eternal ever-lasting life FULLSTOP.
Feel free to contact me ya, for discussions abt the book/movie. Discern fact from fiction. =)
Cheers,
Jason
Jesus is the Son of God, who came to this world as a man, and died on the cross for our sins that whoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have eternal ever-lasting life FULLSTOP.
Feel free to contact me ya, for discussions abt the book/movie. Discern fact from fiction. =)
Cheers,
Jason
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
drip by drip till the cup overflows
Proverbs 2: 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
2nd day of work. Went over to The Signature at CBP. For those unaware, CBP (Changi Business Park) is like a mini silicon valley. Nice futuristic looking buildings and fountains all over, just like silicon valley in the movies lol.
Got to know more of the people whom i went training with. Training gonna last a wk.
Got back home at 7, decided to give my aunt a call and ask how's cousin doing. Not so good. Failed 2 of her exams.
But dear, I believe one day, your eyes, heart and mind will just "open". It is then that you finally realize the things that you gotta do in life. One half being studying hard, working hard to achieve your dreams. The other half, being character building of which God comes in and influences so greatly. I will pray for you both everyday, for that day to come. Not a sudden coming, but drip by drip till the cup overflows.
and lean not on your own understanding;
2nd day of work. Went over to The Signature at CBP. For those unaware, CBP (Changi Business Park) is like a mini silicon valley. Nice futuristic looking buildings and fountains all over, just like silicon valley in the movies lol.
Got to know more of the people whom i went training with. Training gonna last a wk.
Got back home at 7, decided to give my aunt a call and ask how's cousin doing. Not so good. Failed 2 of her exams.
But dear, I believe one day, your eyes, heart and mind will just "open". It is then that you finally realize the things that you gotta do in life. One half being studying hard, working hard to achieve your dreams. The other half, being character building of which God comes in and influences so greatly. I will pray for you both everyday, for that day to come. Not a sudden coming, but drip by drip till the cup overflows.
Monday, May 15, 2006
Back from KL/Genting trip :: Start work
Matt 14:16"Are you still so dull?" Jesus asked them. 17"Don't you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body? 18But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man 'unclean.' 19For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. 20These are what make a man 'unclean'; but eating with unwashed hands does not make him 'unclean.' "
Back from KL/Genting trip with Stan, Ong and Boon my JC buddies. It was fun! All guy group, mischeivous, loud, noisy, rude, hahaha....and of coz fun. Genting sure changed alot.
Well, holidays are over. And today i just had my first day of work.
May God preserve me in this job.
Back from KL/Genting trip with Stan, Ong and Boon my JC buddies. It was fun! All guy group, mischeivous, loud, noisy, rude, hahaha....and of coz fun. Genting sure changed alot.
Well, holidays are over. And today i just had my first day of work.
May God preserve me in this job.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
A message of encouragement from 1 Corinthians
A message of encouragement from 1 Corinthians.
1 Cor chapter 4
2 Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. 3 I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. 4 My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. 5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of people's hearts. At that time each will receive their praise from God.
Remind myself.
1 Cor chapter 4
2 Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. 3 I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. 4 My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. 5 Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of people's hearts. At that time each will receive their praise from God.
Remind myself.
Monday, May 08, 2006
Sun May 7th 2006
As usual, went to pick Cherie up early in the morning and after that zoomed to church. Gave Sun sch lesson in ppt. It realli enchances my teaching and i findi it a good tool to use. Well, "teaching to change lives" tells us to make us of the best available tools to teach. And these tools are not restricted to ppt, paper, or anything we associate with teaching, it can be something totally outrageous u know, let your creativity flow.
So, taught about Acts 17, going on 18. For more info about the materials taught, you might wanna email me. I could send you my slides. =) Pray that God will give me the strength to persevere in teaching though i will be working soon. Teaching realli forces me to think in depth about the Word which is lacking in non-teaching bros/sis. Its not just a skim the surface thing but to dwell into it,
O.I.A, Observe,Interpret,Application.
Pr. LL spoke about the 10 commandments, Honouring one's father and mother. After that we all went to lunch together which was in a reasonably good restaurant. And so embarrassing that pr. LL footed the bill! Tried to snatch it from her, but... ;p
Spent the rest of the day fetching Cat's family and spending time with her. Time nowadays seems so precious. Its really hard to find time together. One thing is the travelling distance i cannot deny. While it can onli be solved by...
Fetched her home...played DOTA. heheh DOTA!!!
So, taught about Acts 17, going on 18. For more info about the materials taught, you might wanna email me. I could send you my slides. =) Pray that God will give me the strength to persevere in teaching though i will be working soon. Teaching realli forces me to think in depth about the Word which is lacking in non-teaching bros/sis. Its not just a skim the surface thing but to dwell into it,
O.I.A, Observe,Interpret,Application.
Pr. LL spoke about the 10 commandments, Honouring one's father and mother. After that we all went to lunch together which was in a reasonably good restaurant. And so embarrassing that pr. LL footed the bill! Tried to snatch it from her, but... ;p
Spent the rest of the day fetching Cat's family and spending time with her. Time nowadays seems so precious. Its really hard to find time together. One thing is the travelling distance i cannot deny. While it can onli be solved by...
Fetched her home...played DOTA. heheh DOTA!!!
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Dear Singapore has her set of Ministers
Yup. Election results are out and parliament has been decided. The past one week has really been an eye-opener one for me. Why? Its the first time i am voting and because of this, i feel really concerned that i have to listen attentively to what the parties have to say and from that, make a decision. Its realyy my first elections when i wait eagerly for the morning papers to arrive and read up on all the juicy political news.
Some of my friends share the exact same sentiments as me. This weeks a pity is not gonna come by again for another 5 years. =( Well, it all felt good. The crowded rallies, juicy political news, arrows fired at one another... the mood was realli there. It was indeed election fever.
My experiences at the rally were a mixed. Crowded, muddy ground, Uncles everywhere, but the mood was quite uplifting, like a malaysia cup final like dat. Everytime a speaker said someting, people all cheered. And yes, there were almost 10 times more people at opp. rallies than at P rallies. Well, all good things have to come to an end. I support our PM. He realli leaves a lasting impression on me, articulate, kind, brave, friendly, smart... really deserves to be a PM and just because of nepotism. Well, dun wanna go too much into that. Jat...Next Entry!
Some of my friends share the exact same sentiments as me. This weeks a pity is not gonna come by again for another 5 years. =( Well, it all felt good. The crowded rallies, juicy political news, arrows fired at one another... the mood was realli there. It was indeed election fever.
My experiences at the rally were a mixed. Crowded, muddy ground, Uncles everywhere, but the mood was quite uplifting, like a malaysia cup final like dat. Everytime a speaker said someting, people all cheered. And yes, there were almost 10 times more people at opp. rallies than at P rallies. Well, all good things have to come to an end. I support our PM. He realli leaves a lasting impression on me, articulate, kind, brave, friendly, smart... really deserves to be a PM and just because of nepotism. Well, dun wanna go too much into that. Jat...Next Entry!
Saturday, May 06, 2006
finally signed my contract
Thank God, finally signed my contract. Looking forward to work. =) (for now...)
Did medical checkup, some administrative stuff, and yea..all set to start work!
Did medical checkup, some administrative stuff, and yea..all set to start work!
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
The Case for a Creator :: Theory of evolution
Currently reading a book titled "The case for a creator". Planned to give it to a friend, but the contents are just too interesting that i cannot resist and had to pick it up and read for myself. Indeed, the book's fascinating. Here's a short summary from me.
The book presents the case for a creator, which would be God. From until where i have read now, its current theme is in disproving Darwinism. which is the theory of Evolution. While actually using the word disprove is not really correct too since Darwinism has not been proved too but let's just bear with the language.
Why would disproving Darwinism point to a creator? Suppose Darwinism is true, then there would not be a need for a creator. There is simply no need for guidance and design in the evolution of living things. It simply takes away the need for a creator. Of course one can say that Darwinism and a creator could come in hand in hand, ie perhaps Darwin theory is indeed a tool used by a creator for the creation of this world. However, the chaotic and messiness involved in Darwinism simply refutes this. And remember here, we are assuming that Darwinism is true. The book goes on to list down strong evidential points that Darwinism is not supported.
Just by the no. of sheer counter egs, Darwinism is already disproved. The stands used in the book are indeed convincing. The book is really an interesting read. Perhaps i would give a book review in YF. =) Welcome all to engage in lively and friendly comment.
Monday, May 01, 2006
Election fever
In case you are unaware, blogs commenting on the political scene have to be registered. But i doubt many of such blogs actually do tt. And anyway, i am not commenting on any political issue. The battle of the war of words is really quite intriguing/entertaining. All the different parties, the different characters, different strategies, so exciting. So much so that Cat is calling me an uncle for being so interested in politics.
Btw, exams are over. NLP was a killer. Hope that i can just pass and grad, so as not to break the clause of not graduating! But for now, enjoy life first for these 2 wks and then start work.
Mayday! Went to church early in the morning for a course on Philosophy and how it impacts post-modernism and the Church. Speaker was really good and full of resources.
Philosophy:
Today's students are much too centered around being technically inclined. A whole vacuum of knowledge in philosophy is created. Philosophy in short is the love for knowledge. Its really describing people, thinking in depth abt a subject, always passionate to question and not take things at surface.
Btw, exams are over. NLP was a killer. Hope that i can just pass and grad, so as not to break the clause of not graduating! But for now, enjoy life first for these 2 wks and then start work.
Mayday! Went to church early in the morning for a course on Philosophy and how it impacts post-modernism and the Church. Speaker was really good and full of resources.
Philosophy:
Today's students are much too centered around being technically inclined. A whole vacuum of knowledge in philosophy is created. Philosophy in short is the love for knowledge. Its really describing people, thinking in depth abt a subject, always passionate to question and not take things at surface.
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Finished exams = graduate?
Just finished exams. Haiz, probably most difficult paper in my 4 years. Now can only hope that i get at least a 'D' grade so i can graduate. Coz if not...no more CS =..(
Received this mail from Pr. Lingli, wish to share it with all. =)
Cute cartoon about faith and the cross hope you enjoy
http://www.donghaeng.net/english/faith.htm
http://www.donghaeng.net/english/cross.htm
Received this mail from Pr. Lingli, wish to share it with all. =)
Cute cartoon about faith and the cross hope you enjoy
http://www.donghaeng.net
http://www.donghaeng.net
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Random photos
Thought that i should show some photos and improve my lousy blogspot photo placing.
Grandparents with my beloved cousins. Both are in melbourne now though.
Cat's fav nephew. Nicholas. Quite blur and naughty. Need to learn to pee standing up.
That's me and that's my gf. Taken during her cousin's wedding where we the sister and bros.
=D
Grandparents with my beloved cousins. Both are in melbourne now though.
Cat's fav nephew. Nicholas. Quite blur and naughty. Need to learn to pee standing up.
That's me and that's my gf. Taken during her cousin's wedding where we the sister and bros.=D
Read the Bible in a year
I know that i have been in church for 10 over years now. But i have to admit something. That i have never completed the bible. I mean its ok with the Historical books, but once i come to Psalms, Minor Prophets, Leviticus etc. i really can't absorb anything. Could be that my environment is not conducive enough. So for those having the same problem as me, here's a good website that helps you read the bible in a year.
Read the Bible in a year.
Its really good, provides for convenient/easy reading and monitors your progress. So let's encourage each other and embark on this "impossible journey" ya. =)
Also thank God that Cat's got her new job. Now for her to tender resignation. Gonna start on June 5th. For me, i am starting on the 15th May. So, really new phase for both of us. Hehe...erm...look around for HDB flats???
Read the Bible in a year.
Its really good, provides for convenient/easy reading and monitors your progress. So let's encourage each other and embark on this "impossible journey" ya. =)
Also thank God that Cat's got her new job. Now for her to tender resignation. Gonna start on June 5th. For me, i am starting on the 15th May. So, really new phase for both of us. Hehe...erm...look around for HDB flats???
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
The 99th post
Er...placing of photo didn't turn out too well. But, nevertheless, its Cat's two fav. niece and nephew. =)
wow, this is gonna be my 99th post! Didn't know i blog that much. (neither do u right? =) )
Well, many of them are crap ones. Well i am improving on it.
Included a tag it board. So please post! At least i can know who is reading my sacred contents. Hahaha. Currently studying for tomorrow's business law paper. After that will be Natural lang. processing paper on sat. And then, its free free! Potentially going genting/KL and of coz, 1 day after that will be the start of my new phase of life! Life at CS.
Well, contract included a clause that i have to pass my exams, ie graduate. So, though highly unlikely, i do have a stress that i might fail. So, better study. Hehe, the HR whom called me is a fellow intern whom i knew last year, easier to get info. from her liao.
Great that Cat is on her way to negotiating a new job. Hope all goes well for her. If all goes smoothly, we gonna have our second job advancement together. =) Realli gotta give thanks.
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