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It's amazing to think about how knowledge from ancient Babylon influenced Greek thought and laid the groundwork for Western science and philosophy. The Babylonians were ahead of their time in astronomy and math. When Alexander the Great conquered Babylon, Greeks tapped into this knowledge, blending it with their own ideas. This exchange of knowledge flowed from Babylon to Greece, then to Rome, and eventually into modern Western thinking, continuing to shape how we understand the world today. A great example of this influence is how the Library of Congress reflects Greek Classical ideals as a modern-day temple of knowledge. The Library of Congress, especially the Thomas Jefferson Building, strongly reflects Greek influence with its Corinthian columns and dome, showcasing classical architecture. The dome, topped with a torch representing the light of knowledge, emphasizes the building's focus on symmetry and traditional Greek and Roman styles.  Below, the Court of Neptune Founta...

As I wandered through the British Museum, surrounded by the remnants of ancient empires. When we think of these ancient powers, names like Rome, Greece, Persia, Babylon, and Assyria come to mind. Among them, Assyria is the oldest, and I was particularly struck by the records and artifacts from this empire. The Assyrians were known for their brutal rule, and the evidence of their cruelty is almost overwhelming. Today, the Assyrian Empire has all but vanished, its glory and fearsome reputation reduced to museum displays. It's surprising how many people may not even be aware that it once existed. On the other hand, most people have at least heard of Babylon. But in the museum, I learned that unlike the Assyrians, the Babylonians didn’t keep meticulous records. This makes it harder to imagine what life under Babylonian rule was truly like. Yet, unlike Assyria, Babylon doesn’t need records to leave a lasting impression—we see Babylon’s influence all around us, even today. The Monument o...

SON: Do you notice how many senseless crimes are happening every day? MOM: The world today does feel more chaotic and intense, reflecting a growing madness in humanity. Don’t be fooled into thinking things are getting better. Lawlessness is already at work, and before the Lord’s return, things will get worse. But remember, He is coming, and nothing can stop that. Even if many of us pass away before that day, His promise remains: He will be victorious, defeating darkness, and raising us up with Him. Right now, the world is set for the ultimate apostasy, where many will turn to worship the man of lawlessness once God removes the restraining power of the Holy Spirit. Those who have rejected the truth will be led astray, believing falsehoods. If we look at history, we are closer to the end times than to the beginning of the church. The Bible warns us that in the final days, “evil men and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived” (2 Timothy 3:13). People will ...

Our first women's doubles have created history by winning the badminton French open title recently. Before the tournament, one of them was grounded for 6 weeks due to a hamstring injury and the other shuttler has to practise alone making uncertain even their participation. Despite all odds, they performed so well against their opponents, who were two-time world champions. They were shining examples of those who are not defined by their setbacks. They have set their minds to run a marathon not a sprint.  A marathon is a test of endurance, which makes you question everything - your beliefs, body, stamina and your psychology.  Your genes do not define you. Your  illness, pains, struggles, losses and suffering   do not define you. Your trust in God will give you faith, hope, courage and perseverance to finish this race.  Just like a marathoner who is committed to the time spent in training, running practice, building muscles, stretching, diet, rest and recovery, we ...

Why is life so complicated? Is ignorance better than truth? I am convinced that there's such a striking parallel between our spiritual state and physical health (don't know which causes which to come first). I feel helpless watching my health and loved ones like a roller coaster. To make matters more complex, we inherited the thalassemia blood disorder. In short, our body does not make enough of a protein called hemoglobin, an important part of red blood cells. Less hemoglobin, less red blood cells in the bloodstream, less oxygen to carry to all the cells in the body. Naturally, we are anemic, and need to put in effort to maintain our strength for our daily activities. Luckily there are body signals that are hard to ignore, eg always feeling tired, weak or short of breath.  How should we live with thalassemia? We must do whatever we can to increase oxygen and help our digestion to move faster. Things that will help : -  1. be physically active 2. spend time in nature  3. ...

Today is a mixed day. This day we celebrate J’s first taste of virtual working life, B’s last day of online Year 10 study and we are saddened that S is Covid positive in the USA. On the bigger picture, our nation has a change of Prime Minister, again, in the midst of another record day of Covid numbers. Motherhood is a package deal – a mother’s pain and regrets, a mother’s joy and happiness. Becoming a mother means also I’ve lost myself to motherhood, and there’s so much in my mind that family comes first, children’s wellbeing comes first and we mothers live for another, and not ourselves. Being able to raise and watch our children grow is a privilege. I am so proud of every milestone in their lives, and able to witness their growth means so much to me. I have many regrets as a mom – what I did and didn’t do. There is no manual, training or education to prepare us to be a mother, and we all have regrets, because we are fallen mothers.  Motherhood is indeed a self-discovery journey ...

  Who shall ever separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or death? No other time can we relate to these verses better than now. Our nation is in the darkest hour, with extreme circumstances - the unabating pandemic, collapse of healthcare, dysfunctional government and political woes. Corruption, lawlessness and injustice. When death is ever looming and there’s no goodbyes with loved ones. Can extreme pressures from the outside and inside destroy our faith? Can that drive us to reject Christ? Who will separate us from the love of Christ? In Romans 8, Paul wrote to the churches in Rome from Corinth, not knowing it would soon be his personal testimony.  What do we tell our children? I don’t blame them for feeling overwhelmed by the bombardment of negative news. We welcome a short reprieve from Tokyo Olympics and some inspiring stories from those who have to overcome the odds in their lives and jour...

Upon returning from America, people have always asked me what I am studying. When I tell them, I always receive a look of amazement or surprise.  “Wow, so you want to be a pastor?” I agree that a young kid studying theology as a degree is unheard of in Malaysia, or at least not that I know of. So, naturally people will be curious to know why. I have been facing this simple question ever since I decided to study abroad in Liberty University in America one year ago.   In hindsight, I think that God has given me a foretaste of what it means to be a minister. Or maybe it was just a season of growth in my Christian faith. Whichever it may be, I realized that the first year at Liberty He placed in me a burden for the lost and a confidence to reach out to them. Although I did ministry work in Scripture Union prior, it was merely a fun job then where I understood the gospel and develop skills to present it. But only when I started leading evangelism trips around Lynchburg and witn...

Like surreal, the life we knew has come to a halt – so sudden and so fast. After months of adjusting to life under partial lockdown, to flatten the curve, now the prospect of reopening seems equally daunting. While everyone is talking about a new normal in the post Covid-19 future, here are a few things I've learned so far that I hope will encourage you to press on in your walk. Be Brave This was the first thing I reminded myself and my boys. In peaceful times, it’s easy to be brave. But in difficult times, we need to be brave when we face fears, dangers, anxiety, doubt and temptations, even when we are scared, even when we don’t feel like it. God commands us to be strong and courageous. To be strong in conviction, strong to lead, to stand, to suffer ( Ellisabeth Elliot ). To hold fast to His Words. To hang in there. Our Almighty God knows all and sees all and is sovereign. Be brave, for He promises never to leave us. Remember Lot's wife Just before the outbreak...

We are thankful to have each other, though we are unable to go out like usual to celebrate our 21 st anniversary. Our world is still in the battle against invisible enemies, one that seeks to destroy our physical and another to destroy our souls. During this movement control order or lockdown even in some places, it opens up our eyes to see like never before. How we take things for granted and realise the brevity of life.   Someone said, that Marriage is like Life, it is a field of battle; not a bed of roses. Instead of unity of heart and mind, we see God’s providence in two completely different personalities. Becoming ‘One' is never easy in marriage, especially when we want all our rights. Strangely that’s how we see God in the haphazard things of our marriage. As we learn to release one another from our expectations, God can start His workmanship in each of us. Marriage is bigger than just the man and woman in the relationship. When marriage is about us, we w...

My last post was in 2017. We are at a crossroad now with the growing boys, finding a balance to continue to be there for them without hovering over their lives - the normal growing up pains and joy of letting our boys choose their own paths, find their ways and accept responsibilities. When everything seems to be going well, what we certainly did not expect was to witness the uncontained global spread of Covid-19 before our eyes. It takes some time to make sense of what is happening, not just at home, but all over the world.  How we can give up so much in such a short time? What happened to our plans, hopes, dreams, future? Why did God allow this to happen? Will we get over this? Or have we reached the peak of the outbreak? Will we get sick and die? What about our loved ones and people we know? How long will the movement restriction order or lockdown last? Will the lockdown be enough to flatten or slow down the curve of this outbreak? How long can our healthcare system ...