I had my first supper/Bible study at my appartment last "Saturday". I must say, it is humbling just to think of how God had brought it all together. It started with me "subbing" at the library, and then chatting with a couple of students on an "off-day" when there was "no class", but we had shown up anyway. We got talking about the Bible, and one woman asked if I had a Bible study. I said, "Good question."
That question got answered, officially, last "Saturn Day" (the 23rd). At least 7 people showed up, and indicated, as far as I can remember, that they would be back in a week! We read Psalm 78, Genesis 1, John 1, and I Peter 1:1. I pointed out that, as we read in the Bible - and as we also find today - the world that then was, was not the world that now is. In other words, Genesis 1 ends with God seeing that, "behold, it was very good." The present world, however, is not all very good.
I remember reading of a deep "coring" that took place at or near the North Pole. They drilled down and pulled up tropical plants! That's right! Tropical plants buried at the North Pole. So, as the Bible says, the world that then was, was not the world that now is. I had to "get help" today, because two students were not cooperating. I wanted to "change gears" and do the regular book, even though today is usually a writing day. They did not take kindly at all to this change of plans. I am just very happy it is all over.
Sincerely,
Daniel
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
I am glad to say that Mom is sounding cheerful and unworried, as usual. Furthermore, as far as I know, her wrist and "tendon splice" are coming along as hoped. Apparently Mom had a "spare tendon" in her wrist, which they were able to use, to splice with the severed tendon to her thumb! She said that the doctors compared it to an extra button on a shirt, which is there just in case it is needed. How is that for God's ingenuity?
I am also happy to say that, while there is still frustration with that one "dead" class, among others, there is also progress, in my opinion. We decided the books we were using were part of the problem. We are going to get a new book, and I would really appreciate prayer for wisdom as I decide. I looked at one series, but do not want to use it, because of some of the content. God willing, I will receive some other sample books in the mail tomorrow, and be able to choose from among them.
The content I did not like included Horroscopes and fortune tellers. I have nothing to do with those things, and do not want my students exposed to them. I also do not like it when girls and women are drawn or photographed in immodest clothing.
The past two nights, I have been in bed by 10 PM! That is a miracle of miracles - and I pray it would continue. Two days ago, I had Andy Sohn and his daughter - Sohn Sooh Mihn - as well as Baeh Hoh Bihn over for spaghetti. Baeh Hoh Bihn, as usual preached the gospel to Andy Sohn. Bye for now.
Last night, Andy had me over, and I invited him to be a member of the church (i.e. the universal church - sometimes called the "Catholic" church, but not to be confused with "Roman Catholic"). Please pray for Andy. I believe he is very open to receiving Christ by faith.
Sincerely,
Daniel
I am also happy to say that, while there is still frustration with that one "dead" class, among others, there is also progress, in my opinion. We decided the books we were using were part of the problem. We are going to get a new book, and I would really appreciate prayer for wisdom as I decide. I looked at one series, but do not want to use it, because of some of the content. God willing, I will receive some other sample books in the mail tomorrow, and be able to choose from among them.
The content I did not like included Horroscopes and fortune tellers. I have nothing to do with those things, and do not want my students exposed to them. I also do not like it when girls and women are drawn or photographed in immodest clothing.
The past two nights, I have been in bed by 10 PM! That is a miracle of miracles - and I pray it would continue. Two days ago, I had Andy Sohn and his daughter - Sohn Sooh Mihn - as well as Baeh Hoh Bihn over for spaghetti. Baeh Hoh Bihn, as usual preached the gospel to Andy Sohn. Bye for now.
Last night, Andy had me over, and I invited him to be a member of the church (i.e. the universal church - sometimes called the "Catholic" church, but not to be confused with "Roman Catholic"). Please pray for Andy. I believe he is very open to receiving Christ by faith.
Sincerely,
Daniel
Friday, July 7, 2006
Perry
Sorry to say it, but I heard some bad news. Mom was walking up the steps to our house (in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), when she stumbled and fell. As far as I know, from this accident, she has a broken wrist and severed tendon. Surgery either happened yesterday or will happen today. Prayers would be appreciated as they can be uttered.
I sure am glad for the lighter schedule. The classes I am left with are wrenchingly frustrating at times, but at least there is a lighter load. Top of the list, ironically, is the class where most the students are absolutely dead. They sit there and say nothing. You try to make the questions as answerable as possible, and still they sit there like bumps on a log. Extremely, exasperatingly frustrating! But that's it for this week, folks.
God willing, I and some people from an English Bible study will climb Gwahnahk Mountain, about a "stone's throw" from my appartment. If God will, again, we will come back to my place, make spaghetti, and maybe even study the Bible a bit.
I skipped a unit in a textbook we are scrambling to finish - a) because we did not have time to do it; b) in honour of Perry F. Rockwood. One of my students asked me who Perry F. Rockwood was. I said he was a radio preacher in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who hates TV. The Unit was entitled, "What's on TV." I said, "I can understand why Perry hates TV. There ARE some good things on TV, but there are also some bad things. Be careful with that old TV." Bye for now,
Daniel
I sure am glad for the lighter schedule. The classes I am left with are wrenchingly frustrating at times, but at least there is a lighter load. Top of the list, ironically, is the class where most the students are absolutely dead. They sit there and say nothing. You try to make the questions as answerable as possible, and still they sit there like bumps on a log. Extremely, exasperatingly frustrating! But that's it for this week, folks.
God willing, I and some people from an English Bible study will climb Gwahnahk Mountain, about a "stone's throw" from my appartment. If God will, again, we will come back to my place, make spaghetti, and maybe even study the Bible a bit.
I skipped a unit in a textbook we are scrambling to finish - a) because we did not have time to do it; b) in honour of Perry F. Rockwood. One of my students asked me who Perry F. Rockwood was. I said he was a radio preacher in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who hates TV. The Unit was entitled, "What's on TV." I said, "I can understand why Perry hates TV. There ARE some good things on TV, but there are also some bad things. Be careful with that old TV." Bye for now,
Daniel
Sunday, July 2, 2006
Opinions
I do not have to do overtime anymore, for now at least. In fact, I am going from 40 40-minute classes per week to 31 of them! I am thankful for that. I only pray that I would be a good steward of the extra free time, and make sure I get my sleep.
Last "Wednesday", I was kicking myself for being a bit late for my own adult class at the library. It was at 10:30, and I got there at 10:33! But nobody was there. Unbeknownst to me, It turned out there was no class that day, because it was the last week of the semester.
3 students had not known this either, so we opened the room, sat down and talked. Before we knew it, I was showing them some things from the Bible. One woman asked if I had a Bible study. I said, "Good question. I am praying about starting one." She said to tell her if I started it. We talked about vandalism, writing on bathroom walls, men lusting after other men (I call it sodomy), and other perversions. I said that the Bible talked about all these various perversions. They said, "Where?" So I found Leviticus 20, where many strange and abominable practices are forbidden. I explained that the earth (some people call her "Mother earth" and - while I do not call it that - I do grant that the Bible does use the pronoun "her" when referring to the earth) actually "gets sick" when the people living on it give themselves over to such perversions. One man with one woman for life is God's design - but if we try to "reinvent the wheel", we will get ourselves spewed out of the land.
Now a new teacher is to take over the library class, but I am thankful for the opportunity to fill in. As is likely apparent, I have not been shy about my opinions, and - while I do commit myself to walking in the fear of God, and letting my words be few when I ought to - I also believe there is a time to speak. And when it is time, I will speak. I know some of you will like my opinions better than others. I simply want to say they are heartfelt, and shared for the purpose of warning people not to go places that should be avoided. A friend once quoted a man who said, "I prefer my enemies to my friends, because they tell me the truth." According to the Bible, however, it is the true friend who gives faithful wounds, whereas the enemy - like Judas to Jesus - gives deceitful kisses (Proverbs 27:7 if not 6).
Sincerely,
Daniel
Last "Wednesday", I was kicking myself for being a bit late for my own adult class at the library. It was at 10:30, and I got there at 10:33! But nobody was there. Unbeknownst to me, It turned out there was no class that day, because it was the last week of the semester.
3 students had not known this either, so we opened the room, sat down and talked. Before we knew it, I was showing them some things from the Bible. One woman asked if I had a Bible study. I said, "Good question. I am praying about starting one." She said to tell her if I started it. We talked about vandalism, writing on bathroom walls, men lusting after other men (I call it sodomy), and other perversions. I said that the Bible talked about all these various perversions. They said, "Where?" So I found Leviticus 20, where many strange and abominable practices are forbidden. I explained that the earth (some people call her "Mother earth" and - while I do not call it that - I do grant that the Bible does use the pronoun "her" when referring to the earth) actually "gets sick" when the people living on it give themselves over to such perversions. One man with one woman for life is God's design - but if we try to "reinvent the wheel", we will get ourselves spewed out of the land.
Now a new teacher is to take over the library class, but I am thankful for the opportunity to fill in. As is likely apparent, I have not been shy about my opinions, and - while I do commit myself to walking in the fear of God, and letting my words be few when I ought to - I also believe there is a time to speak. And when it is time, I will speak. I know some of you will like my opinions better than others. I simply want to say they are heartfelt, and shared for the purpose of warning people not to go places that should be avoided. A friend once quoted a man who said, "I prefer my enemies to my friends, because they tell me the truth." According to the Bible, however, it is the true friend who gives faithful wounds, whereas the enemy - like Judas to Jesus - gives deceitful kisses (Proverbs 27:7 if not 6).
Sincerely,
Daniel
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