– Adam and Eve were created from an apple tree. – Noah’s wife was called Joan of Arc. – Lot’s wife was a pillar of salt by day, but a ball of fire by night. – Samson was a strongman who slayed the Philistines with the ax of the Apostles. – Moses led the Hebrews…
Thy Kingdom Come – why pray?
Was struck again by Willard’s comments on the Lord’s Prayer while I just finished chapter 1 of the Divine Conspiracy (slow & steady here!). __________________________ So when Jesus directs us to pray, “Thy kingdom come”, he does not meanwe chould pray for it to come into existence. Rather, we pray for it to take over…
In God’s Time
Finally connected to a “End Time” (Eschatology) resource that’s biblical, theological, practical & whateverlah … so I don’t have to be left behind on these matters … I like the title! (click on picture).
Whether Lawyers, Too, Can Be Saved
I married a lawyer. I’m surrounded by lawyers. I befriend lawyers. Quite a number of people part of BLC are lawyers. i enjoy Lawyers TV-shows and Movies. I believe like every decent occupations, they play an important role in the public square and the marketplace. So, when I saw this article a couple of years…
On the Edge of Chaos
The Father’s House before the “Resurrection” 3 years ago in 2000 (totally chaotic!) , the two coconut trees were “near-death” are now their bearing fruit indeed! We kept the outside characteristics of the building and re-worked the inside quite a bit. (more pictures later!) “The Key to thriving in such a shifting global climate is…
Brunch Bugs
These two quotes have been bugging me … Read this in Jonathan Campbell’s article “Releasing the Gospel from Western Bondage” “It has become apparent to me that the vast majority of churchgoing Christians in America are heretics. The leading–indeed, traditional– heresy of the day I call pseudodocetism. It is this predominant heresy that intellectually allows…
Happy Birthday Gareth!
Gareth Kit Kye Ler was born one year ago today I think around 4am. Parenthood has been wonderful for both May Chin and I. We’re overwhelmed by God’s grace, joy and love poured out upon us during this season of life.
Laughing Liberator
~ Expressions: Faces of Jesus
On “Reading Biblical Texts”
Challenged myself to read “an advanced textbook on “hermeneutics” (the art of interpretation). Like a medium rare big piece of steak, I’m taking one bite at a time. Anthony C. Thiselton’s “New Horizons in Hermeneutics” fits that catergory! Two excerpts here that really encouraged me to keep on encouraging the LiFe Groups to let the…
On “Books”
Next to CDs and potato chips, I buy books … so when I found this hidden gem insight in the context of his book from Max DePree in his book Leadership is an Art(Outstanding book + his books are always double spaced and expensive!). What he syas here, I believe it applies to any worthwhile…