Flowers

What I like is something like this.

Collingwood,

some points of Revelation

When we read the book of Revelation, we should focus on three things in order to get what Revelation is talking about and understand what it does not tell us.

The main focus of Revelation is about how Jesus is glorious in terms of his power, his position and his role  in three parts

First, it is about who Jesus is meaning Jesus is the firstborn from the dead.  Revelation tells us we should have the hope of resurrection and we should live with this hope and faith in this generation.

Second, it is abot Jesus is the faithful witness. Jesus showed the example to the Church through his death. Therefore, the church has to follow Jesus’ footsteps as of importance.

Third, it says Jesus is the head of all kings of the world. Jesus holds the most power over the kings of the world and has authority over all authorites on earth. At last, Jesus will overcome the world and be victorious for the church and for those who in faith. This is our hope and encouragement in enduring all hardships of life and all  persecution from the enemy we can continue living as a Christian.

God inside of me

The most important thing in life of faith is having the very ears and eyes to hear the voice talking from inside of me which is the whisper of the Holy Spirit God has breathed into me. By noticing the voice of God’s speaking  to me in the presence and the help of the Holy Spirit, I will be able to find the true God who is dwelling in me. By this way, I can find God in me so that I may live and walk with God daily.

what am I doing?

I have been studying the word of God in UBF since 1987.  In fact, it is now more than 20 years I am studying Bible. In UBF each year  a book of Bible almost has been repeated so that, for example, Genesis and John have been studied several times. As  a result, I also and other members may think we know very well about the word of God and many things regarding spirtiual matters.

In reality, I am walking in the midst of unclearness of knowing the word of God.  There are many questions I could not get the right answers or views on Bible which seem no way to get it in UBF.

So I am trying to do my own in studying Bible denying the teachings of UBF in order to know the word of God better .

Goal…?

Whatever started have to come to an end.  After 20 years, I am wandering what I want to do or what I am here for, although I am absolutely sure for the love of God to me. Recently I am talking with Ruth much about our life journey as we have been chosen and sent by the will of God.

What I am serious about is that what would be the ultimate goals for those who from the campus will accept the Gospel that how they might live their life as the people of God with the Jesus’ teaching in this society. This came to me because I began realizing that UBF is missing something in serving campus mission.

Heavy Rain from the sky

Yesterday afternoon, there was heavy rain. I went to the balcony looking up to the sky and down to earth. It was the sudden afternoon shower. However, it was good to see sun blazing behind the rain. I took this photo showing glowing sunshine far away.

I thought momently, all flowers, trees and plants on earth will be happy to receive the water from the sky since there were many dry days.

Meditation by the river

what do you see on the surface of water?

Dictator in South Korea

	» Former President Kim Dae-jung delivers a keynote speech during the 9th Anniversary of the June 15 South-North Declaration ceremony hosted by the Kim Dae-jung Peace Center at the KLI 63 Building located in Yeouido, Seoul, June 11.

Kim Dae-jung encourages people to stop democracy’s retreat

The former President and Novel Peace Prize winner criticizes the Lee Myung-bak administration and says, “If one does not act against injustice, he is already on the side of evil”

Former South Korea President Kim Dae-jung expressed his concerns for South Korea’s democracy in his keynote speech at the 9th Anniversary of the June 15 South-North Declaration ceremony held at the KLI 63 Building located in Yeouido, Seoul, June 11.

Former President Kim said, “I am concerned about the current situation regarding the democracy in South Korea that came about through so many people’s sacrifices and now seems to be at risk.” He attempted to encourage people to fight against the current Lee Myung-bak administration’s efforts to force democracy into retreat by saying, “I emphasize with great heartbreak that if one does not act against injustice, he is already on the side of evil.”

In his speech, he, referenced former dictators, including Seungman Rhee, Park Chung-hee, Chun Doo-whan, and said, “Korean people restored democracy by overcoming authoritarian regimes that had suppressed people.” He also said, “If one wants to make South Korea a free nation, one should act with conscience and cannot be pardoned if one attempts to flatter a dictator.”

He also made note of the need for a change in President Lee Myung-bak’s method of governance by saying, “If Lee Myung-bak’s administration maintains his current methods of governance, not only his administration, but all of the people of South Korea will only face misery.”

He also asked the current president to fulfill the June 15 Joint Declaration and October 4 Summit Declaration by saying, “President Lee should realize that people are growing uneasy as inter-Korean relations have worsened.”

By way of conclusion, Kim suggested to those present that “Everyone should actively engage in maintaining democracy and in seeking a reconciliation between the two Koreas.”

Approximately 1,000 people attended the anniversary event, including senior officials from his and former President Roh Moo-hyun’s administrations. Chung Sye-kyun, the Chairperson of Democratic Party (DP), Kang Ki-kap the Chairperson of Democratic Labor Party (DLP), Moon Kuk-hyun, the Chairperson of the Creative Korea Party (CKP) and Roh hoe-chan, the Chairperson of the New Progressive Party (NPP) were also present.

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sleepless night

It’s been difficult having a sleep thesedays. I don’t know why. However, it’s difficult to fall a sleep. My mind is busy when I lie down on bed so that I had to get up and stay up late. I assume because I have been thinking of many things related to the family life, myself, and mostly the future.

I already turned into 40 years of age. In deed, my life and my family are still struggling to get settled down here. I still have to go 3 years more study to complete and to have a secure job. Also, my spiritual life recently has been down so badly that I almost have not been able to enjoy the life in the Christian community. I, somehow, have a clue what to do in solving this difficulty with the life of faith. However, it’s hard and I do not want to make an effort, though. This is my current status.

I am sure MY FATHER is sincere and gracious so that HE is watching over me and my wife, Ruth, in his care and love. HE will make things right in HIS right time. I know that.