There are problems. Hence, the probes.

Today's practice was thought-provoking. A series of simple questions were posed to us. One of the was this: how many ways are there to sing 'la'? Theoretically, infinite. Another was this: why do we want to sing together? Can't we just do with a solo and a microphone?

Sometimes, simple questions are difficult to answer. Perhaps we had the answer, but we could not find the right words to form a simple answer. Also, there may be a tendency to be turned-off with simple questions. However, if we do not consider the simple questions, would they not become difficult to answer?

So why are simple questions necessary? (notice this is another simple question)

1. To warm-up our brain.

2. To check our understanding.

3. To listen to other people's answer.

4. Because we need to establish common grounds (especially important for co-workers)

5. Because behind simple questions lie big concepts which we should be aware of.

(And the list goes on, non-exhaustive...)

Think through. Think thorough.

Think: The Life of the Mind & the Love of God

http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/conference-messages/by-conference/2010-national-conference

I want to play the piano.

Hi friends,

Some time ago, I stumbled upon this piece of song that I once heard, got mesmerized but could never remember the title. And then I found it! Didn't know then it was composed by a rather famous pianist.

His name is Yiruma. (Korean)

Some people might know his "River Flows In Me", which is strangely called "Bella's theme song" in the Twilight movie. But, that's not the point........

My point is, this pianist is serious stuff.

Reason being, he manages to paint a picture in my head as I'm listening to the song (simple reason). Like an image flows through his fingers in a way that my clumsy expression fails to explain.

Anyway, if anyone knows where to buy his album, please tell me.

If you are keen to know,

www.yiruma.com

Teaser:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PExdC9sdAPw

Please share any good music you come across!

Kamsahamnida! :D

eat, drink and be merry

A good part of my last couple of months in school, I struggled with the meaning(lessness) of work. If what we do here on earth gets washed away like sandcastles, then what is the point of all the toil and labour?

Perhaps we’ve been viewing work as some sort of punishment. Since the fall, man was driven out of Eden and condemned to a life of labour and futility (Genesis 3: 16-19).

But labour and futility does not equate to futile labour.

Why should we work?

Because God worked too.
He created the world and saw that it was good (Genesis 1:31). He’s still working and sustains all that He has created (Psalm 104). He was at work in human history – redemption and salvation – seen vividly in Israel’s history.

Because He has given us the privilege to work with Him.
He made man to rule over His creations (Genesis 1:26) and cultivate the land (Genesis 2:15). Did He need the help of human beings? No! He is not served by human hands (Acts 17:25). Rather, He gave us the privilege of sharing in His work. Work is a gift of God.

“Then I realized that it is good and proper for a man to eat and drink, and to
find satisfaction in his toilsome labour under the sun during the few days of
life God has given him – for this is his lot. Moreover, when God gives any man
wealth and possessions and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be
happy in his work – this is a gift of God.” (Ecclesiastes 5: 18-19)

This is what gives the secular adage eat, drink and be merry a biblical slant.
Thank God for His gift!

*I owe this piece of writing to brother Yi Qiang, who shared this topic with me on two occasions, six months apart. I was doubly encouraged and I hope those who are in the midst of EOYs find joy in your studies =)