I feel my mind is at a thousand different places today. Don't know why. Perhaps it's the changing weather. Time to store away the heater and down!
Highlight of the day: inspired by my lovely friend, I got the chance to reread Isaiah 40. It is truly one of my favorite passages, especially the NASB version. You know, Messiah opens with exactly this chapter, since it sets the stage like a luxurious carpet, where God is the central star character.
My excellent conductor from college expressed that you end up understanding the bible as a whole quite a bit after hearing the complete Messiah.
I can't agree more. The beauty in the Isaiah passages really shines through. Try bringing your hand up high or down low according to the instructions in Ch. 40 and see.
I'm looking forward to singing Messiah again this spring.
Friday, February 10, 2006
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
News from PNG
I've just been e-mailing with my friend who had worked in Papua New Guinea on bible translation. Her native translator person (her only reliable one) had sadly just died from a serious illness. Before he died, he had struggles with his faith in Jesus and wanted to be healed by "magic." So, she has flown over there to pick up the pieces and await God's redemptive plan for the people in that area.
By hearing this news and praying for her, I got better perspective on my own spiritual walk with God. How blessed I am to be living in the U.S., to have such freedom in worshipping God! How cool it is that I have the complete bible in my hands within easy reach, so I can read it any time I want.
It is nice to have friends living in hostile environments, because by praying for them, God strengthens you as well. He teaches you to ignore Satan's voice telling you to forget about the bible and your honorable identity, and don't bother about praying because God doesn't care. He does care, and the only way to defend yourself in this spiritual battle is to be armed with God's Word and prayer--to re-establish bonding with God today.
By hearing this news and praying for her, I got better perspective on my own spiritual walk with God. How blessed I am to be living in the U.S., to have such freedom in worshipping God! How cool it is that I have the complete bible in my hands within easy reach, so I can read it any time I want.
It is nice to have friends living in hostile environments, because by praying for them, God strengthens you as well. He teaches you to ignore Satan's voice telling you to forget about the bible and your honorable identity, and don't bother about praying because God doesn't care. He does care, and the only way to defend yourself in this spiritual battle is to be armed with God's Word and prayer--to re-establish bonding with God today.
Poetic truth
An NBA player sneakily steals the ball (unfair!) and hurries to the other end of the court to make an easy fast break... but misses the basket (yes!! poetic justice.)
I have a found a similar concept to this poetic justice that has been helpful to me. Whenever I feel down and it is virtually impossible to attain positive thinking, I try to find one shred of light somewhere in that mess. That is what I call Poetic Truth.
I find that often this is the only way I can be positive and truthful at the same time. Without it I'll surely disintegrate.
I have a found a similar concept to this poetic justice that has been helpful to me. Whenever I feel down and it is virtually impossible to attain positive thinking, I try to find one shred of light somewhere in that mess. That is what I call Poetic Truth.
I find that often this is the only way I can be positive and truthful at the same time. Without it I'll surely disintegrate.
Major is...
You scored as English. You should be an English major! Your passion lies in writing and expressing yourself creatively, and you hate it when you are inhibited from doing so. Pursue that interest of yours!
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