It takes me forever to learn how to pronounce correctly. A nice song that we will be hearing soon.
My child, I see your sadness, I know the pain you bear.
I walked the road of suff'ring and in your grief I share.
I was despised, rejected, afflicted with shame and despair.
Yet, all your sorrows I've carried to the cross and laid them there.
And joy returns in the morning,
The tears of sadness and pain from the night fade away.
And joy returns in the morning,
As the sun breaks through the darkness with hope
for a brand new day.
I am the God who fed the many thousands,
The God who calmed the ragin sea.
The God who formed you and knows you,
so place your trust in Me.
And joy returns in the morning,
With the hope of new beginnings, and promise for each new day.
And joy returns in the morning,
All thoughts of fear and dismay are erased with God's love.
And joy returns in the morning,
As the sun shines through the sadness, reflecting the face of God.
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Monday, February 27, 2006
Road to Heaven
How could it be possible that everyone is joyful and happy in the Heaven!? We know we have a lot of weakness as human. Some are easy to be jealous, some are easy to get angry. If God simply change all of our bad DNA upon arriving Heaven, then we are not ourselves anymore. In fact if this will be the case, why don't God just do it now?
So sometimes I day dream. Perhaps as Christian, we are only qualified to enroll into Heaven. But we still require a lot of training and examination. Fortunately, we will have Angels to train us. We have multiple chance to take the exam. And we have endless time for training. It means it still need hard work to make our soul a perfect one. Hmm, I wonder if Bible describe detail on how human is transformed in Heaven?
So sometimes I day dream. Perhaps as Christian, we are only qualified to enroll into Heaven. But we still require a lot of training and examination. Fortunately, we will have Angels to train us. We have multiple chance to take the exam. And we have endless time for training. It means it still need hard work to make our soul a perfect one. Hmm, I wonder if Bible describe detail on how human is transformed in Heaven?
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Low Battery
Recently, somehow I don't have much Christian question in my mind. Perhaps my spiritual battery is low, some recharged is need ...
Another thing, I met 5CM in a Bagel Shop last Friday. He told me he still read this Q&A Blog. I am a little surprised because he has been quiet here for so loooooooong. We had a good chat about this blog.
Another thing, I met 5CM in a Bagel Shop last Friday. He told me he still read this Q&A Blog. I am a little surprised because he has been quiet here for so loooooooong. We had a good chat about this blog.
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Justices to Weigh...
Please keep an eye on this issue. Look for information about what exactly it is.
Inspiring Story
I heard an inspiring story on radio this morning. It is a sermon message.
"I borrow a car from a friend for two weeks. When it is time for a fill up, I go to the gas station and fill it up with diesel. The hood says it's a diesel car. The fuel door says it is a diesel car. But the engine is a gasoline engine. My friend converted the car into a gasoline powered car two weeks ago and forgot to tell me. He has not removed the stickers saying 'Diesel'. At the end I have the diesel pumped out from the car and there is little damage."
"We are all labeled 'human'. However, after we have accepted Jesus Christ as Savior, we can not survive with the same food as before. We need the high octane gasoline instead of the diesel."
"I borrow a car from a friend for two weeks. When it is time for a fill up, I go to the gas station and fill it up with diesel. The hood says it's a diesel car. The fuel door says it is a diesel car. But the engine is a gasoline engine. My friend converted the car into a gasoline powered car two weeks ago and forgot to tell me. He has not removed the stickers saying 'Diesel'. At the end I have the diesel pumped out from the car and there is little damage."
"We are all labeled 'human'. However, after we have accepted Jesus Christ as Savior, we can not survive with the same food as before. We need the high octane gasoline instead of the diesel."
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Brokeback Mountain II
Today is Valentine's day. Some say it is a good day to watch the movie Brokeback Mountain, because it is a good love story ... The success of this movie will probably raise the debate on homosexual vs Christian again. Most traditional churches I know have very firm stance on this issue. However churches seldom discuss further what to do if any bro/sis feel they are homo. Should they see a doctor and simply pray!? I guess as a Christian they must suffer tremendous pressure. It won't be easy for them to even speak out ...
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Bible Questions
1. Old Testament mentioned the use of casting (抽籤). eg Book of Jonah. Do we have casting in New Testament? Why don't we need to use casting anymore?
2. 以賽亞書7:14, the baby is Jesus. However, in 7:15-16, the baby seems not to be Jesus since the baby does not know what is right and wrong. How should we explain these verses?
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
I have a product for you
Do you feel emptiness and bore in your life? Do you find no true friendship? Don't know where to go on Sunday? Let's come to our church, here are our features:
- Worship starts after 11am, so you don't need to wake up early. It also means you can stay out late on Saturday night.
- Our church equips with the best audio system. The church play upbeat modern music. You can even stand and move your body. Good exercise.
- Our Pastor speaks in presentation style, point by point. It won't waste your time and you can surely learn something.
- Free coffee and snack provided.
- Our church also provides free workshop in health care and investment topic, a good place for social networking.
- The easiest way to go to heaven while improving your social life.
The above is an exaggerated FAKE story. Don't take it seriously. But I heard some Christian worry that modern church may become too commercialize. I also visited some church before that gave me similar impression. Actually, I don't have much comment if this type of new church style good or bad. I just feel interesting that when a church tries to attract more people, it may become more like a commercial product.
- Worship starts after 11am, so you don't need to wake up early. It also means you can stay out late on Saturday night.
- Our church equips with the best audio system. The church play upbeat modern music. You can even stand and move your body. Good exercise.
- Our Pastor speaks in presentation style, point by point. It won't waste your time and you can surely learn something.
- Free coffee and snack provided.
- Our church also provides free workshop in health care and investment topic, a good place for social networking.
- The easiest way to go to heaven while improving your social life.
The above is an exaggerated FAKE story. Don't take it seriously. But I heard some Christian worry that modern church may become too commercialize. I also visited some church before that gave me similar impression. Actually, I don't have much comment if this type of new church style good or bad. I just feel interesting that when a church tries to attract more people, it may become more like a commercial product.
Sunday, February 05, 2006
Old and New Testaments
How should we treat the words in Old and New Testaments?
A friend of mine is very keen on reading the Four Gospels. However, when it comes to Paul's letters, he has doubt on them. He thinks Paul added a lot of rules to our life. At the same time, Paul was quite mean. Paul's words is not as straight foward as and as strong as Jesus's.
He believes Jesus is God and we are saved by his sacrifice. Why do we still need to learn about what is done in the time of Old Testment?
Saturday, February 04, 2006
Reading Bible
How often we should read Bible!? My friend can't keep up to read Bible daily, and he feels bad on it. I also can't discipline myself to read Bible daily, spent too much time on blogging :P ... But I don't feel too bad on it, perhaps I should ...
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Future
I heard a brother/sister saying that he/she cannot see his/her future in the church. I cannot stop thinking about my own future too. Frankly, this could be his/her personal relationship with God.
Every year, you can see devoted Christians suddenly disappear from the church. Very unlikely you will know the reason behind. How can we move forward despite seeing/hearing all these incidents?
Every year, you can see devoted Christians suddenly disappear from the church. Very unlikely you will know the reason behind. How can we move forward despite seeing/hearing all these incidents?
A Christian who is afraid of ...
一個怕老婆的基督徒, 是否不符合上帝的心意. 好奇問一問, 和本人無關 ...
A Christian who is afraid of his wife, is this against God's will!?
A Christian who is afraid of his wife, is this against God's will!?
Monday, January 30, 2006
Arguments
What is the best way to resolve arguments with brothers and sisters? If I got insulted, I would walk away quietly. I don't like to get into arguments because I am tired of it. However, the bad feeling does not go away. Any good suggestions?
Friday, January 27, 2006
Like or dislike
This week, someone mentioned the following during our conversation: "Many people don't like the Pastor of their church". I think what s/he really mean is: Compared to other brothers/sister in the Church, Pastor is less likable because Pastor is usually more serious. Not as fun in another word.
I don't really agree. I kind of like all the Pastors I know. Although some of them is very serious and not at joking, but I still like them. I think that's what a church leader suppose to be. We go to church because we want to worship our Lord and learn to be like Christ. That's the top priority. Of course having fun is a big plus!
P.S. "Someone", please correct me if I misunderstand your statement ...
I don't really agree. I kind of like all the Pastors I know. Although some of them is very serious and not at joking, but I still like them. I think that's what a church leader suppose to be. We go to church because we want to worship our Lord and learn to be like Christ. That's the top priority. Of course having fun is a big plus!
P.S. "Someone", please correct me if I misunderstand your statement ...
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
2005恩典盘点
2005 Top Ten Grace 十大恩典 (tagged by 米迦)
#10 Thank you God for giving me the strength to go back school after a long break. Especially put me into an easy class with a lazy professor that never assign any homework.
#9 Last year I have a few technical publications as co-author. This was something I wish for a long time. Thank you God for giving me these presents.
#8 Thank you God to have my brother and nephew visiting me during the Christmas holiday, although they keep complaining the food in US ...
#7 Thank you God (and Felix) to give me an opportunity to write in Christian Q&A. I am not good at give sharing in front of a group of people ... 我怕羞.
#6 Thank you God for giving my wife a job nearby home. Now she can save 3 hour of commute time everyday ... and do more housework ...
#5 Thank you God for keeping my job, although I didn't do much useful stuff at work last year ... (don't forward this to my boss).
#4 My daughter was 1 year old in 2005. Thank you God for protecting her and her family.
#3 Thank you God for keeping good health for my parents.
#2 Last year was 10 year anniversary of dating my wife. Thank you God for having her in my life.
#1 Thanks God for not giving me up even though I did not go to church as much last year. This year my daughter is older so I should able to go to my favourite church more often.
Now just follow the game rule I need to pick 5 other lucky persons to write their 2005恩典盘点 (use this as blog subject):
Felix, Alvin, Henry, 5CM , and 結他手Tommy仔
Reference: 米迦網誌
#10 Thank you God for giving me the strength to go back school after a long break. Especially put me into an easy class with a lazy professor that never assign any homework.
#9 Last year I have a few technical publications as co-author. This was something I wish for a long time. Thank you God for giving me these presents.
#8 Thank you God to have my brother and nephew visiting me during the Christmas holiday, although they keep complaining the food in US ...
#7 Thank you God (and Felix) to give me an opportunity to write in Christian Q&A. I am not good at give sharing in front of a group of people ... 我怕羞.
#6 Thank you God for giving my wife a job nearby home. Now she can save 3 hour of commute time everyday ... and do more housework ...
#5 Thank you God for keeping my job, although I didn't do much useful stuff at work last year ... (don't forward this to my boss).
#4 My daughter was 1 year old in 2005. Thank you God for protecting her and her family.
#3 Thank you God for keeping good health for my parents.
#2 Last year was 10 year anniversary of dating my wife. Thank you God for having her in my life.
#1 Thanks God for not giving me up even though I did not go to church as much last year. This year my daughter is older so I should able to go to my favourite church more often.
Now just follow the game rule I need to pick 5 other lucky persons to write their 2005恩典盘点 (use this as blog subject):
Felix, Alvin, Henry, 5CM , and 結他手Tommy仔
Reference: 米迦網誌
Monday, January 23, 2006
Purpose Driven Life: a different opinion
The 1st time I heard of this book was in 2003. Then my fellowship used this book for bible study in 2004. I continue to hear other fellowships use this book. Nearly everyone Christian endorse this book.
But honestly, I read till day 8 then I stop reading it. There is only one reason: I don't quite like what the author writes. I do agree the central idea of this book, we are on earth to glorify God. But the author spend a lot of writing to tell us we can glorify God by doing our daily stuff right. Well, it make me think the author is just writing something to make us feel good. Reading this book make me to believe it isn't too hard to be a good Christian. But, can this writing really help me to become a better Christian, I have some doubt.
Well, the main purpose of this blog is not to criticize this book. The main purpose is for me to share a different opinion. I feel it is difficult to share non-mainstream religious opinion in Church, so I dare not to speak above comment in Church. Another example, I can't really speak anything negative about the U.S. President, 'cause nearly every main-stream Christian says he is good ... ...
But honestly, I read till day 8 then I stop reading it. There is only one reason: I don't quite like what the author writes. I do agree the central idea of this book, we are on earth to glorify God. But the author spend a lot of writing to tell us we can glorify God by doing our daily stuff right. Well, it make me think the author is just writing something to make us feel good. Reading this book make me to believe it isn't too hard to be a good Christian. But, can this writing really help me to become a better Christian, I have some doubt.
Well, the main purpose of this blog is not to criticize this book. The main purpose is for me to share a different opinion. I feel it is difficult to share non-mainstream religious opinion in Church, so I dare not to speak above comment in Church. Another example, I can't really speak anything negative about the U.S. President, 'cause nearly every main-stream Christian says he is good ... ...
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Once Saved Always Saved
神保證人在得救的應許上，是「一次得著救恩便會永遠擁有這救恩」
Once Saved Always Saved
I have some doubt on this scripture. For example, a man truly admited his sin and believed in Jesus when he was young. Many years later he forgot about Jesus and Bible and go back to live his sinful life. When this guy die, will God accept his soul?
Some in my fellowship think so.
Some in my fellowship not so sure, think God will make the final decision based on his justice.
I just hope I can keep a honest faith with Jesus till the last day so I won't need to face this uncertainty.
Reading 1
Reading 2
Once Saved Always Saved
I have some doubt on this scripture. For example, a man truly admited his sin and believed in Jesus when he was young. Many years later he forgot about Jesus and Bible and go back to live his sinful life. When this guy die, will God accept his soul?
Some in my fellowship think so.
Some in my fellowship not so sure, think God will make the final decision based on his justice.
I just hope I can keep a honest faith with Jesus till the last day so I won't need to face this uncertainty.
Reading 1
Reading 2
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Burn in Hell
The Bible says, for those don't accept Jesus Christ. When they die, they go to Hell, get burn by fire and suffer forever.
As a Christian, or just a normal human being, it is hard to even think about such punishment. It is too cruel isn't it. How could God apply such torture to HIS creatures? This leads me to think:
a) It is not really like that, the Bible just to scare you
b) It is true
If the answer is b), then I have these thought:
A) Ugh! It hurts.
B) Even the worst criminal don't get such punishment in this society. Is our punishment too light or God's punishment too heavy?
C) For those Christmas who are singing and dancing in Heaven. When they see their non-believer friends and relatives get burn, how could it be possible for them to still have joy up there?
Well, don't mean to question God's authority. HE has all the right. But I just feel the "get burn forever" situation not really making sense based on my limited understanding with Bible.
As a Christian, or just a normal human being, it is hard to even think about such punishment. It is too cruel isn't it. How could God apply such torture to HIS creatures? This leads me to think:
a) It is not really like that, the Bible just to scare you
b) It is true
If the answer is b), then I have these thought:
A) Ugh! It hurts.
B) Even the worst criminal don't get such punishment in this society. Is our punishment too light or God's punishment too heavy?
C) For those Christmas who are singing and dancing in Heaven. When they see their non-believer friends and relatives get burn, how could it be possible for them to still have joy up there?
Well, don't mean to question God's authority. HE has all the right. But I just feel the "get burn forever" situation not really making sense based on my limited understanding with Bible.
Friday, January 06, 2006
Munich
Another debatable movie I would like to watch. This movie touch a topic related Christianity to (the land of Israel). This also remind me a statement made by Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson recently, 'Punishment for dividing God's land'.
I think, every land in the Earth belongs too God. Why this specific "God's land" creates so much trouble for mankind. Is it really necessary for God's plan?
I think, every land in the Earth belongs too God. Why this specific "God's land" creates so much trouble for mankind. Is it really necessary for God's plan?
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