Laptop Down

Two days ago, my laptop screen went blank. Panic I was. Prayed, tried to turn on the computer to see if I had the chance to back up my files. The screen welcomed me as though nothing was wrong. I had more sense to continue what I had to do and quickly backed up my files. Two hours passed while the files transferred to the external hard disk. Believe it or not. The screen went blank again immediate after the files were transferred. I was sure that the back up was successful because the hard disk showed a stable green light. Thank God!

I called Dell first thing next morning. You really have to give it to these people. They called back the same day to confirm that there will be a technician coming over the following day. He came today afternoon. I expected him to bring the laptop back for a couple of days and send it back. But no, he repaired it on the spot. Now, while testing if the system has any problems, I'm writing this article. Kudos Dell!!!

I realized how important the computer means to me. All my work, personal files, etc, etc, etc is dependent on this little black thing. We have entered the digital era. If I am so dependent on technology now, how hard it would be to resist the 666 mark of the beast at the end times, which many believes it to be the chip or some high tech stuff. I am scared. Now, I start to be alert. Funny how the Bible tells us over and over again about being cautious and alert and yet we just don't get it.

Indian Barber

In Malaysia, we kids used to go to these Indian barbers for our haircuts. Of course, I didn't like the idea of letting an indian cutting my hair (We were brought up with the myth that the Indian police would take us away if we didn't listen to our parents you see). I still remember the special Indian perfume, the "Lao Fu Zhi & Doreamon" comics, other kids crying, thinking that they couldn't get away from the barber, adults getting shaves by the barber using a little blade and the unique "pakpalakpakpak" massage.

Today, I still enjoy going to the Indian barber. Everything in it is full of their unique culture and I enjoy the colourful experience the cut brings me. Two days ago, I went to this Indian barber. What's so special about this trip was that the barber lower the chair and wanted to give me a shave without asking me. I'd always said no to them. But this time, I thought of trying it for once, just for the experience. Boy, was I nervous. My hands got cold when I saw him inserting the razor into his blade. It wasn't the Gillete shaver that I'm used to... It was a blade. There it went... Shaving cream on, misai gone, just like a lamb sent of shaving. The best part was the splashing on of the Indian aftershave. Ouch! I love that part! And of course the"pakpalakpakpak" massage.

The One Simple Concept That Changes Everything

Today, I thought of doing some sharing of something that I've learned in hope of receiving some different opinions from you, whoever you may be. I believe that knowledge should be shared, contested and enhanced.

Yesterday, I listened to Prof. 梁燕城 about this simple concept that changed the way I look at things. The talk was about seeking for true wisdom and the meaning of life. Let me share with you 2 things that I have learned:
1. Mankind from all places (countries), race, and time (history) share the same moral values. For example, thou shan't kill, thou shall do good. And yes, it is true that when we do wrong things, the first punishment comes from ourselves, our conscience; And when we do good (e.g. lending a helping hand), we enjoy joy and peace.
2. These moral standards cannot be coincident. It was planned, designed and meticulously implanted into us even before we were born. We have the exact understanding of good and evil. We share the exact feelings from the doing good and evil. We feel terrible when we hate; And have joy when we love. This is universal. Love is universal. How many people have tried to search for an answer to find love and peace? After all, we all yearn for lasting happiness, don't we? We try to do more good than evil in hope of increasing the peace in our hearts.

Through the many years of searching, I can soundly tell you this: God is the source of this love. God IS love. God is all around, just like love is all around. He is so powerful that it doesn't matter if you are aware of Him or if you acknowledge Him. He IS around, loving you. Even if you reject Him or hate Him. He still loves you. Remember, God is love, He can't help it :)

Christianity is not about how much good you do in your lifetime, nor is it about how much you know about the Bible. Christianity is about FAITH. Remember that God loves you no matter what. His love surrounds you, waiting for you to be aware of Him and acknowledge Him. That's why we say that Christianity is about FAITH. Once you acknowledge Him, you will immediately know that God is with you. He always was, is and will be. It is THAT simple. All you have to do is to open your heart and ask God to come into your life. Simple! What have you got to lose? You have nothing to lose if there's no God and EVERYTHING to gain if there is one. So, what are you waiting for?