on eagle's wings

being virtuous

2010-07-20T23:57:00.042+08:00

In my last post, I talked about "a virtuous education" and forgetting to explain one of the most important point which is what is this "virtue." I had been thinking about this one big question between the relation of virtue and faith, and had it discussed with some friends as well. I prefer to use the word "faith" here rather than just simply "religion" because people could have a religion

on a virtuous education

2010-07-15T14:01:00.005+08:00

I would like to share my personal view towards education, which has over time becoming a personal vision as well. I strongly believe in the importance of education, not only to shape the intelligence of the pupil, furthermore education has the role of shaping one's moral virtue and world view, which make it very important in one's character formation. The current trend which is emerging is the

on knowing and understanding

2010-07-14T22:19:00.004+08:00

Well, I don't really believe in absolute objectivity, perhaps we are still "objective" when we are babies. The entire world was still new to us, thus we could take everything at their respective "face values."However, as we grow up, the way we see the world will be heavily influenced by our own perception and ideas which we have gathered about the world. Everything is subjective to one's own mind

agora, on freedom of faith and on women

2010-07-14T10:36:00.032+08:00

Rachel Weisz who came into fame after "The Mummy" and "The Mummy Returns" played the role of Hypatia of Alexandria (ca. 360 AD - 415 AD) in this movie. Hypatia is a philosopher, astronomer and mathematician living in Alexandria at the time of the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire. She might have been the last pagan philosopher in the west.I was a bit disturbed after watching this movie,

knowing God

2010-07-09T14:15:00.022+08:00

"The proper study of God's elect is God; the proper study of a Christian is the Godhead... There's something exceedingly improving to the mind in the comtemplation of Divinity. It's subject so vast, that our thoughts are lost in its immensity; so deep, that our pride is drowned in its infinity... While the subject humbles the mind, it also expands it... Whilst humbling and expanding, this subject

to be loved and to love

2010-07-09T10:37:00.005+08:00

"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return. " -- Moulin RougeOne of my friend's twit reminded me of this quote from Moulin Rouge. It took me some effort to visit the original Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris two years ago. I still remember vividly how I alighted in Abesses Metro Station and climbed through its stairs, the station was real deep underground! The next

sepadan & seiman

2010-07-02T16:51:00.006+08:00

TUHAN Allah berfirman: "Tidak baik, kalau manusia itu seorang diri saja. Aku akan menjadikan penolong baginya, yang sepadan dengan dia." -- Kej. 2:18Janganlah kamu merupakan pasangan yang tidak seimbang dengan orang-orang yang tak percaya. Sebab persamaan apakah terdapat antara kebenaran dan kedurhakaan? Atau bagaimanakah terang dapat bersatu dengan gelap? -- 2Kor. 6:14Sepadan, dan seiman, dua

loving

2010-06-30T22:06:00.003+08:00

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast,it is not proud, it is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.Love does not delight in evilbut rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.-- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7and loving means giving..what could I give as I only have You, O Lord..

master passions of your soul

2010-06-29T12:28:00.002+08:00

"With an enthusiastic love for Jesus difficulties are surmounted, sacrifices become pleasures, sufferings are honours. But if religion is thus a consuming passion in the heart, then it follows that there are many persons who profess religion but have it not; for what they have will not bear this test.Examine yourself on this point.Aaron’s rod (Exodus 7:12) proved its heaven-given power.Is your

deceptive self

2010-06-26T09:49:00.010+08:00

Self-deception enables those who are nothing to think they are something. -- Galatians 6:3First, I have lots and lots of belief.Second, I believe that some of my beliefs are false.We have been wrong many times. Moreover, there are many beliefs we haven’t so much considered them for ages. So there are false beliefs swimming around in our consciousness somewhere or the other.Third, It’s fairly

viva deutschland

2010-06-24T08:51:00.004+08:00

way to go Germany, your next match will be against England this Sunday, send them back home!

mere christianity

2010-06-23T16:11:00.020+08:00

Oh well I have been indulging myself with books lately, there just too many books which I haven't finished reading. Actually "Mere Christianity" was one of the first Christian books that I read. I wanted to recommend this book to a friend, but before recommending it, I need to know what does this book talk about and whether it's relevant to their struggles and could help them to grow. Actually I

platonic

2010-06-23T14:21:00.022+08:00

I have been reading "Sophie's World" recently and it give me insights to the greatest philosophical ideas in the human histories. Well I have been into philosophy lately. Perhaps after "Sophie's World," I will try to read Bertrand Russell's "A History of Western Philosophy" which is more "academical"I came across Plato's idea of human body, the tripartite view of human body. Here's the excerpt

what is wisdom?

2010-06-01T22:04:00.006+08:00

"By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest."-- ConfuciusOnce, Fan Chi, one of Confucius' students, asked his master, "what is benevolence?" His teacher answered in just two words, "loving people."Fan Chi then asked again, "and what is this thing called wisdom?" His teacher

you know you are helpless when ...

2010-04-12T14:22:00.005+08:00

Last Friday was Good Friday...Last Sunday was Passover...and perhaps the time when I felt helpless and have this I-can't-do-anything-kind-of-attitudeI thought have been trying my best, but have I given my best?God, please grant me wisdom, and fortitude..Lead me unto Thy way..

test drive

2010-03-19T23:04:00.010+08:00

I spent a few days doing a "test drive" on my new camera and trying out all of its features. Next in my list: finding a good time for a photo hunting with good companions ;)My old Canonet G-III QL17. My mom bought this in 1970s and it's still working greatly now!zooming effectAnd introducing my lunch buddies, with their "trademark" pose :P. A side note, whenever the five of us go for a lunch

exhausted

2010-03-19T15:19:00.005+08:00

Exhausted, yes, I think that's the word that best described myself in the past few days.. I'm exhausted with all the commitments I took, everything seems to be piling up higher and higher and I couldn't even see an end to all of those. Once I wished that I could have all the time in the world, time to relax, read a book, play guitar, sing, and perhaps have an outing somewhere to a nice place, do

economics vs. finance: a layman perspective

2010-03-13T00:05:00.004+08:00

Some of my friends perhaps have already heard about this "perspective" from me. Okay, so here we go. What do you think are the differences between economics and finance?Who cause the latest slump? Irresponsible derivatives invented by financial engineers. Now, after the slump, who fixed everything? Economists. Economists work for the well being of the people, in a country, or in the world.

a prayer

2010-03-12T23:53:00.002+08:00

Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace.Where there is hatred, let me sow love;Where there is injury, pardon;Where there is doubt, faith;Where there is despair, hope;Where there is darkness, light;Where there is sadness, joy;O, Divine Master,grant that I may not so much seekto be consoled as to console;To be understood as to understand;To be loved as to love.For it is in giving that we

remain in me, and I will remain in you

2010-03-09T23:29:00.006+08:00

"Remain in me, and I will remain in you," this is the sure promise of Jesus to us. This short passage was the one I read this morning during my quite time. It is taken from John 15: 4. It's true that the communion with Him is the cure of every ill, as how Spurgeon described it. Something which actually I couldn't understand before.In every difficulties, in many tribulations in our life, where do

my must-see-places

2010-03-08T22:07:00.016+08:00

Here are some places which I really really want to see!Planning to go to Europe in 2011 to see Greece and Turkey, thus they are on the top two of this list.Greece (1)When I planned to go to Germany for an exchange programme in 2008, I only had some places in my mind which I'm keen on visiting: Greece and Italy. Greece was on the list! I had even finished creating my travel itinerary for Greece.

what is so amazing about ... Indonesia?

2010-03-08T19:49:00.022+08:00

When I was still in junior high school, I had always dreamed of leaving Indonesia, continuing my study somewhere else, and pursuing career overseas. However now, that dream has now changed. I want to go back to Indonesia in the near future! I believe, nationalism came into one's soul through many factors. One of those, I believe, came when someone lived outside their home country for a period of

an invitation

2010-03-05T17:34:00.014+08:00

Too many times perhaps, that people around you ask you to go to the so called "Gospel Rally" or "Spiritual Revival Service" whatever it’s called in English.You might have wondered, what is this all about?What is this "Good Friday" all about?Or, perhaps when someone approached you and give you an invitation flyer to this Good Friday Gospel Rally, you might think: "hmm I think they are trying to

photography?

2010-03-05T15:00:00.012+08:00

So, I'm reviving this blog again, perhaps for a greater purpose :P. Anyway, I think it's now the time for me to start something which I have been thinking to start since quite some times ago, but due to the "restriction of income," it is yet to be realized. But now, I believe, it's the time! :P.The story goes back to the period when I was still in elementary school. My mom has this camera, a

final lap

2009-05-06T20:19:00.005+08:00

Yesterday, I finished my last paper in NUS. The feeling? I don't know, actually I didn't really feel anything, it was just like finishing any other exams before. One of my friend had a similar feeling as this, maybe because we already so used to exams in NUS? Ha3, I don't know, but these 4 years have been bitter sweet, many things have happened, through experience with God, through fellowship,

things i will miss...

2009-04-25T09:03:00.009+08:00

In just a few hours from now, I'm going to have my first exam paper this semester. The feeling? Maybe since it's already my fourth year, I didn't feel anything about exams, they are just the regular things which come and go every end of semester, and I'm trying my best as always. Thank God for the wonderful 4 years which I spent on campus. They will be unforgettable years for me.. Many tears,

a lil' update

2009-04-21T22:41:00.003+08:00

Yeah thank God finally I've done my FYP presentation yesterday, with my last three exams in NUS. Graduation is a happy-and-sad moment for me... But thank God for all of these four years. I just received a call from my mom today when I was mugging in the library. My dad, mom, and my younger brother and sister will be coming to Singapore for my Commencement Ceremony! Sadly my younger brother who's

paganization of the west and the global challenge to Christian truth

2009-04-20T18:20:00.006+08:00

It was a true privilege to have Dr. Peter R. Jones who visited Singapore on his way to the World Reformed Fellowship Meetings in Jakarta. Dr. Peter R. Jones is Scholar at Large for World Reformed Fellowship (WRF). He is also an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church in America. Dr. Jones also serves as Director of Christian Witness to a Pagan Planet (CWIPP), now truthXchange. He brought

indonesian parliamentary election 2009

2009-04-12T01:58:00.017+08:00

I should be doing my assignments now but I stuck and can't do much bout it for the time being, still waiting for inspirations!! :P. So I'll just share something about interesting experience during my task as one of the member of KPPSLN (Kelompok Penyelenggara Pemungutan Suara Luar Negeri, or Organizing Group of the Overseas Election). On Thursday, 9 April 2009, Indonesians casted their votes for

optimize application for ibm cell processor

2009-04-07T13:25:00.009+08:00

That goes the title of my final year project. Finally today, I submitted everything, three copies of my final report plus a CD containing the source code! It was a long two semesters project, yet it's interesting because I had a chance to explore a new processor architecture which was released in 2005. It is called the IBM Cell Broadband Engine Architecture (IBM Cell BE, or Cell processor for

the Indonesian's democracy as a role model in South-East Asia

2009-04-05T01:13:00.011+08:00

Another interesting article on the argument of Indonesian's democracy as a role-model of democracy in South-East Asia, assuming that this South-East Asia region comprises of countries such as Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, and East Timor. Thanks to Kendrick who sent me the link to this article.From one point of view, as

on the nature of God and sins

2009-04-04T01:57:00.011+08:00

I am writing this in a response to an entry in my friend's blog which can be found hereThis is the citation from my friend's writing which I would like to address: "My point is this language allows wars, killings and the use of force to defend the dignity of the religion if threatened. God (not capitalized because it loses my respect) in both text is described as vengeful and destructive. Holy

so have Indonesians really grown tired of nationalism?

2009-04-03T10:30:00.004+08:00

Thanks to Kristia who sent me the link to this interesting article. The link to the original article can be found here.Have Indonesians Grown Tired of Nationalism? 2009-03-28 00:00 Former military commander Prabowo Subianto has been a household name in Indonesia for several decades now, but at present he is among the most talked about aspiring politicians in the

beginilah wajah para caleg...

2009-04-03T00:13:00.015+08:00

soo bagaimana para caleg kita berkampanye? mari kita saksikan:yak yang pertama ini ternyata sudah mendapat restu dari OBAMA!hmmm, ada mirip-miripnya pak sama kungfu panda?coba perhatiin caleg nomer 2 ternyata sudah...rekor caleg termuda!kalo yg tadi sama obama, skrg malah dapet restunya dari Beckham, keren2 caleg kita, networknya luas sekaleeewah ibu narsis, eh ternyata namanya juga

final year project's presentation

2009-04-01T00:25:00.008+08:00

Monday 20, APR 2009Afternoon Parallel Sessions, 2pm to 5pmSession Name/Venue: Computer Architecture - 1, SR5 (COM1/2-01)S/N: 33Proj. ID: H062190Title: Optimize Application for IBM Cell Processor Supervisor: tulikaCo-Supervisor: -Student: Johannes Ardiant HarlieTime Slot for Presentation: 4.15 - 5.00pmEvaluator 1: thiaguEvaluator 2: wongwf

good friday rally 2009

2009-03-29T22:33:00.008+08:00

KKR Jumat Agung 2009Good Friday Rally 2009受难节布道会09 10 April 2009 / 4月10日4PM - Bahasa Indonesia / 印尼语7.30PM - Mandarin with English translation / 华译英 Venue / 地点：Singapore ExpoConference Hall A-F,Foyer 1, Level 2

petunjuk pemilu 2009

2009-03-29T22:22:00.005+08:00

FAQ Pemilu 2009, diambil dari notes seorang kawan, Fachrian Adi, di Facebook:Kapan & Di Mana?Waktu : Kamis, 9 April 2009 (sehari sebelom Good Friday) Pk.08.00 - Pk.14.00Tempat : KBRI SingapuraApa yang mesti dibawa? Paspor yang berlaku, danSurat Pemberitahuan dari PPLN yg dikirimkan ke alamat masing2 pemilih.Gimana kalo surat pemberitahuannya belom diterima (mungkin nyasar ke alamat lama)? Minta

congratulation Mr. President

2009-01-21T05:01:00.001+08:00

Will he bring changes to the United States? There are too many expectations on this man, will he be able to fulfil them? We'll see...

chop stick warning!

2009-01-08T14:27:00.001+08:00

I got this e-mail yesterday from a friend, which really made me think twice before using a disposable chopstick. This article is in Indonesian:Dalam suatu kampanye kesehatan di An Ning, Profesor Chew mengingatkan masyarakat untuk tidak menggunakan sumpit sekali pakai, mengingat sebagian besar sumpit sekali pakai dibuat dan diimpor dari China. Sebelum diproduksi, bahan dasarnya (kayu) telah tumbuh

to live is Christ

2009-01-08T11:14:00.002+08:00

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain --Philippians 1: 21The believer did not always live for Christ. He began to do so when God the Holy Spirit convinced him of sin, and when by grace he was brought to see the dying Savior making a propitiation for his guilt. From the moment of the new and celestial birth, the believer begins to live for Christ. Jesus is to believers the "one pearl of

getting ready for my last semester, yay!

2009-01-03T07:09:00.005+08:00

So in 9 days, my last semester in NUS will start. The feelings? Excited, nervous, tired and bored, sad that the a-supposedly-one-month-holiday will soon come to an end, and an enthusiasm to see the fruit of what I have been through in the last 3.5 years. I am very thankful for my result in the previous semester. My CAP stays the same (yay!), and only 0.01 below my biggest "rival" LoL. I got A for

what's your childhood dream?

2009-01-01T19:51:00.004+08:00

Recently, I finished reading one book by Randy Pausch. You can look more about him here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Pausch. So, the title of the book is “The Last Lecture.” I was introduced to this man by my friend. I watched his last lecture in YouTube. It’s really his last lecture, literally the last lecture ever because he was diagnosed with a cancer which left him with a very short

my new year's resolution

2009-01-01T18:05:00.004+08:00

Not in the order of priority :P 1. Finding the right path for me to go after graduation. Whether it’s working with industry and then continues pursuing PhD degree or giving my life fully for God’s work. I’m still praying for both of them. I pray that God give me a clear vision for my life. 2. Listen more, and think before you talk! I’ve tried to do this from this year. Sometimes

first sermon this year

2009-01-01T17:56:00.001+08:00

This morning I went for a New Year’s service in my church. It was a relay from the service led by Rev. Dr. Stephen Tong from Messiah Cathedral, Jakarta. The service started at 8am WIB or 9am SGT. I managed to wake up early today, but a bit sleepy since I arrived back at 2am last night after a new year’s countdown celebration and dinner in Effendi’s place. I would like to share some points which

happy new year 2009

2009-01-01T03:07:00.002+08:00

wishing everyone a...HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009!!quoting from a friend: "more wisdom, more joy, more faith, more hope, more love!"

pray for people in gaza strip

2008-12-31T10:28:00.005+08:00

It's been four days now. Will they be able to celebrate new year? Let's pray for them..

year end reflection

2008-12-31T10:09:00.004+08:00

In a few hours, the year 2008 will come to an end and a new year will greet us. I have a habit of making self-reflection every end of the year and making a new year’s resolution the day after that. Yeah I hope this doesn’t become something legalistic and a yearly routine which means the reflection and the resolution and I made every year just become something that “I must do every year for the

writing again?

2008-12-29T15:52:00.004+08:00

It's been a while (not really a while though, two years!) since my last entry here. Many things have happened during that time. Time flies really fast. I'm now in my final semester in NUS (yeah still in NUS). I need to apply for jobs real soon. I really want to continue my study actually. US is my main destination. But still, I have this 6 years (!) working bond in Singapore because of my

surprised

2006-12-12T22:28:00.001+08:00

It's been a while since my last post in this blog. Actually, just now, I got a surprised from my friends in ISCF (Indonesian Students' Christian Fellowship). Ci Yenty, Ian, Yusita, Erlin, and Johni came to my room today. Actually, today I had another check-up round in NUH, from 10 am to 4 pm. It was really tiring. I went home and slept for, hmm I think three and a half hours :p. When I woke up, I

a beautiful fellowship

2006-12-07T23:57:00.003+08:00

Today, I went to National University Hospital for an eye check-up. I have made an appointment with Dr. Lee Sao Bing (Consultant Eye Surgeon) a week before, after the end of my first exam. Actually, I have a problem with my left eye. I cannot see very clearly with only my left eye, as if there is something blocking my vision, just like a fog. After a tiring 3 hours check-up, Dr. Lee come to a

buffet time!

2006-12-06T20:13:00.003+08:00

Okay, today me and 4 of my friends (Johni, Daisy, Haskell, and Jetan) were planning to go for dim sum buffet in one of the restaurant in China Town. The name of the restaurant is Yam Cha. We were so excited, we woke up very early in the morning (I myself woke up at 7.25 today coz I forgot to turn on my alarm) and went to China Town at 7.45 am. We arrived in China Town at around 8.30 am, woa it

what's the true meaning of christmas anyway?

2006-12-05T21:54:00.001+08:00

I am not a baby Christian, I was baptised when I was still a baby. But yet, what's is the meaning of Christmas for me?When I was still a kid, my mom always told me many stories about Christmas, from Jesus who was born in a manger, the three Magi from the East, Santa Claus and his reindeers, she told me everything. However, one thing that attracted me most as a kid is the Santa Claus story. My

christmas celebration with Rev. Dr. Stephen Tong

2006-12-05T12:23:00.002+08:00

Come and experience the true meaning of Christmas!Bring along your friends and family.Place: Singapore Polytechnic Convention CentreDate/Time: December 24, 2006 / 16.30 pm

yahya zaini scandal

2006-12-05T11:43:00.001+08:00

Indonesia was shocked by a recent news about a member of the House of Representative (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat) having a extramarital relationship with a local actress. Furthermore, the video of their sexual intercourse is now widely spreading. The name of this parliament member (wakil rakyat) is Yahya Zaini, from Golongan Karya Party (led by Indonesian Vice President, Yusuf Kalla). On the 5

s rajaratnam: a forgotten giant

2006-12-05T11:22:00.003+08:00

This is my first essay in NUS, written as an assignment for my SSA2211 module (Evolution of a Global City State) Sinnathamby Rajaratnam is one of the prominent figures in the modern history of Singapore. Recently, on 22 February 2006, he passed away in the age of 90, just 3 days before his 91st birthday. This essay is trying to reconstruct the current collective social memory on Singapore’s

my first post

2006-12-05T11:14:00.002+08:00

Yo, this is my first post in this blog. I am now on my school holiday after having finished my exams last Friday. Many things that I need to do during this school holiday, from finding part-time job to Christmas carolling (btw I join the NUS Choir hehe). Many of my friends are also having blogs with many different contents. Maybe for my own blog, I want this blog to be a source of information and