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Monday, November 10th, 2008I just watched a rerun of an Oprah episode, one that featured the case of Mistaken Identity of 2 Taylor University girls who were hit by a truck which jumped the divider. Whitney got mistaken for Laura and so begin a long and faithful journey.
The thing that jumped out at me was not their story, [...]
Food For Thought
Saturday, November 8th, 2008*Note before you read: This are my thoughts, questions, etc. No way are they meant to be offensive or an attack on others.
As I’ve been reading people’s reactions to Obama’s win, I’ve been intrigued by many of the sentiments. Some are irrational, some more emotional, some illogical and some perfectly valid.
Of interest to me the [...]
Celebrate because HE is King
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008The US Elections is almost over. It seems Obama has won. While I’m personally elated about that, two people today have put it in perspective for me. Shaun Groves and Lizzie.
Regardless of who won, God is still in control. This is after all, a human system. One that is inherently flawed simply because humans created [...]
Blog Action Day 2008: Poverty
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008When we think of poverty, which country do we usually think of? Africa? Indonesia? China? Mainly the 3rd world countries right?
On Monday, I added Singapore to my list. Singapore is a world-class 1st world country. And yet, there are still Singaporeans who struggle daily to meet their basic needs. Food, Water, Electricity and a Roof [...]
Working the Ground
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008Today was a long day, especially surviving for over 14 hours with only 3.5 hours of sleep. But it was insightful. In the evening, we went to the Buona Vista for a “Meet the MP Session”. (For non-Singaporeans or Singaporeans living under a rock, that is a weekly time where residents in constituencies get to [...]
The Art of Common People
Saturday, October 11th, 2008The 16th-century Italian painter Caravaggio received scathing criticism in his day for depicting people of the Bible as common. His critics reflected a time when only members of royalty and aristocracy were considered appropriate subjects for the “immortality” of art. His commissioned canvas of St. Matthew and the Angel so offended church leaders that it [...]
Human Challenges
Friday, October 10th, 2008I had hoped that I would have some lull periods for a while longer, or that adversity wouldn’t hit it… YAH RIGHT! That is pure wistful thinking.
Things have been unfolding and the biggest challenge that is facing me right now is PEOPLE. I guess for me, it’s always been a hard thing to deal with, [...]
New Media Frontiers
Thursday, October 9th, 2008In the previous 2 days of my course, there’s been a growing emphasis and dialogue on the growing trend of “New Media” and how the Singapore Government has to adapt and learn to use these new tools to stay current.
While I think that the Government is still wayyyyyy behind in the New Media frontier, I [...]
Chihuahuas: The New Pit Bulls?
Saturday, October 4th, 2008I wanna share this article.
I’m very against getting a pet because someone saw a movie and thought it was cute. Pets are responsibilities, whether its a clown fish (Nemo) or a Chihuahua.
Getting an animal than neglecting it or abandoning it is definitely NOT what the Lord wants us to do when He placed us over [...]
Not Good Enough
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008A friend told me recently of a young mother who was trying to explain her father’s death to her 4-year-old. The girl wondered where Grandpa was. “I’m sure he’s in heaven,” the mother answered, “because he was very good.” The girl replied sadly, “I guess I won’t be in heaven.” “Why not?” her mother asked [...]
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