People, take up your candle and go light your world!
May inspirations from heaven change our lives and the world.
Taking a 3 weeks break. Will return to blogging on early May 2010.
God bless our hearts.
Joshua
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Above All- Christ died for us...
Why it is called Good Friday? When Christ, Son of God, an innocent man was crucified?
Why isn't it called the Evil Friday when the devil was successful in inflicting severe pain in God's own heart?
Good Friday is called good because GOOD triumph over EVIL with LOVE, the most powerful weapon that is not known for those who dwell in darkness.
Have a good weekend, everyone. God bless.
Joshua
Monday, March 29, 2010
Sexual abuses in the Catholic Church
The revelation by sexually abused individuals have cast a shadow over Christianity's most holy week. These horrendous acts by "men" of God on children and individuals must be condemned and punished according to the law.
There should be no cover up by any authority in the Church. As "men" of God, they must and should be subjected to the court of law if not more severely dealt with. People come to God through Christ not priest. It is better for the sheep without an immediate shepherd rather than putting a wolf among the sheep.
These sexual offenders must be expelled from priesthood and must be prosecuted by the civil law, lest they taint the image of Christ.
Christ has such a deep hatred and anger towards the acts of people who mislead the little ones (children) that he said : "If anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea." ~Matthew 18:6
There should be no cover up by any authority in the Church. As "men" of God, they must and should be subjected to the court of law if not more severely dealt with. People come to God through Christ not priest. It is better for the sheep without an immediate shepherd rather than putting a wolf among the sheep.
These sexual offenders must be expelled from priesthood and must be prosecuted by the civil law, lest they taint the image of Christ.
Christ has such a deep hatred and anger towards the acts of people who mislead the little ones (children) that he said : "If anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea." ~Matthew 18:6
If a shepherd sees a wolf among his sheep, wouldn't he drive the wolf away? and keep the wolf away?
The Catholic Church headed by the pope (shepherd) must not tolerate the presence of wolves among the sheep! especially the One that the pope served has such a deep disgust for sin against the little ones!
Joshua
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Genocide in Nigeria
The recent killings of christian villagers in Joss, Nigeria is strongly condemned in all possible terms. All peace loving people of faith must exercise their belief. Killing others in the name of God is an act of the demon. All quarters must exercise restraint, to the victims - rest in peace. To their family, my deepest and sorrowful condolences. Some very graphic images are popping out on the internet but I have not posted them on here.
Who would ever have a heart to burn and slash harmless, innocent children and women???
This must be stop, all peace loving people and Christians must come together in prayer and peaceful-activism to end this violence. Love your enemies, the LORD said...it is certainly almost impossible but let us remember the that vengeance belongs to the LORD.
LORD, hear the cries and sufferings of the little ones.
Joshua
Friday, February 26, 2010
Atheism- a battle against the existence of God in a war against God?
Atheism has been in the world since the beginning mankind (Its doesn't matter if you believe in humans come from ape through evolution OR that God/god created human). Atheism is simply a thought/knowledge/ belief (Atheists nowadays strongly disagree with the term of atheism as a faith or belief), so atheism is simply a knowledge that "God" or "god" does not exist. Nowadays, even the word "God" or "god" is a hotly debate word in the existence of God/god.
But why a sudden surge of atheistic activism or movement in the past 20 or 30 years? I do not know exactly why but I believe that hypocrisy in the Church has been one of the major causes. Do not get me start going on the hypocrites in churches today, I myself find it very hard not to become one in today's society.
Atheism blossoms into many thoughts and even into different categories. It also gave rise to agnosticism and many more lately.
The very fact is that
1) God/god will not be more real, more "existing" if there is more people believe in God/god
2) god/God will not be less real, less "existing" if there is more people "know" that there is no god/God.
Christians say God exists beyond the universe while Atheists say god is non-existence.
Therefore:
1) Christians must remember that their faith in God doesn't give them the right to judge or condemn Atheists but an absolute right to educate them.
2) Atheists must that their knowlegde in the inexistence of god doesn't give them the right to judge or condemn Christians but an absolute right to educate them.
An argument against the abuse of it is not an argument against the use of it. An argument in the abuses in God's name is not an argument against the existence of God.
But why a sudden surge of atheistic activism or movement in the past 20 or 30 years? I do not know exactly why but I believe that hypocrisy in the Church has been one of the major causes. Do not get me start going on the hypocrites in churches today, I myself find it very hard not to become one in today's society.
Atheism blossoms into many thoughts and even into different categories. It also gave rise to agnosticism and many more lately.
The very fact is that
1) God/god will not be more real, more "existing" if there is more people believe in God/god
2) god/God will not be less real, less "existing" if there is more people "know" that there is no god/God.
Christians say God exists beyond the universe while Atheists say god is non-existence.
Therefore:
1) Christians must remember that their faith in God doesn't give them the right to judge or condemn Atheists but an absolute right to educate them.
2) Atheists must that their knowlegde in the inexistence of god doesn't give them the right to judge or condemn Christians but an absolute right to educate them.
An argument against the abuse of it is not an argument against the use of it. An argument in the abuses in God's name is not an argument against the existence of God.
Therefore it is important to get certain issues clear before engaging in the debate of the existence of God.
Joshua
p/s: That's all I have to say for now since I have not posted for a very long time
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Thougths & prayers to the people of Haiti
Haiti has been devastated severely with a powerful 7.0 Magnitude earthquake. Follow complete news coverage on CNN special.
The sights and sounds of news everywhere sent a poignant reminder of how fragile life is, the terrorist attack in 2001 , Asian Tsunami in 2004, Hurricance Katrina in 2005...and so much more countless tragic events. It's heartbreaking to see so many lives being lost, even more so that many Haitians are already living in poverty.
Many would take this opportunity to question the compassion and mercy of God, and some would even question, and further challenge the existence of God. However, to people with faith in God, we must do whatever we can in helping Haitians, the victims in this disaster, at least a prayer for comfort and encouragement. Let us all say a prayer now...
Heavenly Father, great and beautiful is Your Name. Grant us a compassionate heart to weep along with our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Let our spirit be filled with love and mercy for people. I pray that the victims will be relief immediately by countless tiredless rescue workers, doctors and nurses caring for the injured, humanitarian workers and volunteers. The loss of loved ones would be the toughest of all kind of suffering as how You had lost Your Son, Christ on the cross on Calvary. However, let us and the Haitians not be discouraged, for you're the creator of life, and sustainer of eternity and full of love. Embrace and comfort the lost, the injured, the sick, the children, the women, the men...Hear our prayers, Father and hear not from the people who want You out of the world.
Here's a song I like to find comfort in whenever tragic even like this takes place...I dont have time to make a music video from the Haiti earthquake, but nevertheless the sight and sound of Sept. 11 Attacks will enable us to feel the pain for those who lost their lives and the victims of tragic events like the latest in Haiti.
Joshua
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Christian churches attacked in and around Kuala Lumpur
9 January 2009. Four Christian churches have been attacked with petrol bombs with one being severely damaged. Read the following news from Timesonline by clicking here.
The principles which govern our life and lifestyle are those that the Lord Jesus Christ gave us in HIS Sermon: (Matthew 5:3-12:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
Christians all over Malaysia will remain calm and look at God for comfort and strength. Christians will not and must no retaliate with violence as it would dishonour the word of our God and an insult to God Himself.
Deliver us from the evil doers oh, Lord our Father.
Joshua
The principles which govern our life and lifestyle are those that the Lord Jesus Christ gave us in HIS Sermon: (Matthew 5:3-12:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
Christians all over Malaysia will remain calm and look at God for comfort and strength. Christians will not and must no retaliate with violence as it would dishonour the word of our God and an insult to God Himself.
Deliver us from the evil doers oh, Lord our Father.
Joshua
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