Back when I was sophomore in college, I was introduced of a group on Facebook called “the Scribe Project.” (I tried to look for it recently but it seems that the group was has been closed.) It is basically a project of spending the time to copy the entire Bible. I got interested in doing it and made it through a couple of weeks of it, but as the school year became more hectic, I wasn’t able to continue it along with my other responsibilities. Also, from me moving from location to location, I misplaced my previous progress along the way. Fast forward to now, I want to pick this up and complete this as well as use it as Bible study material. So I went and grabbed the biggest binder that I can find along with some (more like a lot of) loose leaf paper and I am motivated to get this done. I encourage anyone to do this. I feel that this would provide an opportunity in studying the Bible deeper as well as give me a greater appreciation towards the scribes of old who devoted their time, skills, and focus in writing and copying down the Word of God. Read More →
Archive For September, 2014
Prosperity Gospel is No Gospel
Human beings have an interesting fascination with abundance and wealth. In many parts of our culture, success is measured by how many profits you make. Holiday seasons are polluted with the chants of consumerism, as sales and commercials tell us to get more stuff. Even this past February, the Lunar New Year was celebrated throughout the world. One of the commonly spoken Chinese greetings is Gong Xi Fa Cai, which literally translates as “Congratulations and Be Prosperous.” It is a wish for others to become more prosperous than the previous year. Read More →