WORDS TO REFLECT - FEBRUARY 2011

The title of the book is somehow provocative and critical. Please do think over and digest what the author wants to convey through that stimulating title. How far do you think can we trace and reflect on the relationship between the human earhtly Jesus and the Christ of the Christian church (faith)? (Prasadja, February 1, 2011)

 

 

 

 

 

'A humble openness to listen and be taught is the rich, fertile soil God delights to use to grow his good fruit' (James Wilhoit, 2008) (February 1, 2011)

'The Religion of Jesus and Christian Faith' is a simple reflection for those whose top desire is to imitate Jesus' authoritative teaching, simple but touching life, love for the undeserved, rigorous faithfulness, servant leadership, uncompromizing ethics and based on love-moral (http://prasadja.blogspot.com/) (Prasadja, February 1, 2011)

'More than ever before there is a need for a concerted and coordinated fight against cancer, and we believe that World Cancer Day can play its part by providing an even bigger platform for your cancer messages' (UICC). World Cancer Day is a global observance that helps raise people’s awareness of cancer and how to prevent, detect or treat it. This event is held on February 4 each year. It is a good moment to remember and to pray for our cancer suffering friends, relatives and their respected families (February 4, 2011)

 

 

 

 

'Swimming against the stream makes sense' (February 7, 2011)

'If you pursue happiness, you will never find it; Happiness is a by-product of other pursuit' (Prasadja, February 8, 2011)

A post on Jesus' Double Rejection is ready at http://prasadja.blogspot.com/. He was rejected first by his own Father, and second by the Samaritans. Please do grasp the message of the passage and find refreshing principles from the narrative. In the next following posts, I will try to write some short reflections on Positive Attitudes Facing Rejection - not a promise, but a wish! (Prasadja, February 9, 2011)

Good book to read (Prasadja, February 11, 2011)

 

 

 

 

 

'The Glory Beyond the Wall of Rejection' and 'Compromise is Unknown to Jesus' are two first biblical tips when life seems to be despair and gloomy (Still on Jesus' Double Rejection according to Luke 9.51-56). Enjoy the posts at http://prasadja.blogspot.com/. There are some more tips to appear next week (Prasadja, February 11, 2011)

'I believe in the sun, even when it is not shinning; I believe in love, even when I cannot feel it; I believe in God, even when he is silent' (February 11, 2011)'Season of love' asks if love is seasonal (Prasadja, February 13, 2011)

Only a person who risks is free (Prasadja, February 13, 2011)

'Failure is not a sudden misfortune. Failure is harvest of an enduring venture began with the unwillingness to learn' (Prasadja, February 17, 2011)

REJECTION IS A CALL TO PEACE WITH GOD AND SELF (LUKE 9.51-56): You are invited to rush to http://prasadja.blogspot.com/. This post is the third positive attitude in response to rejection (Prasadja, February 18, 2011)

‎'Money does not send you - Jesus does' (Prasadja, February 21, 2011)

  

'The Harvest is Great but the Laborers are Few: The Mission of Jesus in Luke 10.1-12' (most recent post available at http://prasadja.blogspot.com/). The way Jesus understood and did mission seems to be far different from the way modern churches do mission. Hopefully the insights of the passage reconcile the discrepancies. Happy Reading! (Prasadja. February 22, 2011)

'The Unseen Beauty of Moving Backward' is the fourth in series of positive attitudes in facing rejection. Moving backward, a detour or a retreat is a gentle gesture of (1) acknowledging that God is the center of our lives, and (2) a moral exemplary of total humility. A detour also avoids unnecessary conflicts in accomplishing the commitment well (http://prasadja.blogspot.com/) (Prasadja, February 23, 2011)

My attempt to share with you on positive attitudes in facing rejection ends here with a challenging reflection: 'Forgive: Yes - Revenge: No'. Therefore, there are six posts on the issue. One explains the context of Luke 9.51-56, and five are reflection on the attitudes. This project was not planned, but I am grateful to see its completion (http://prasadja.blogspot.com/)  (Prasadja, February 23, 2011)

WORDS TO REFLECT - JANUARY 2011

'The most important and immediate responses and commitments upon seeing the glorious splendor of God and His mighty deeds is to give Him glory and praise. A praise to God is not simply an act to please Him, but also an act to proclaim Him publicly. A genuine praise to God is a direct invitation for others to join the worship of a splendid glorious awesome God' (Prasadja, January 1, 2011 - on Psalm 145)

With former student, pastor and very good friend, Wim Brataatmaja (January 4, 2011)

 

 

 

'What we perceive as faith often says: God will open doors, even the closed ones. This faith seldom say: God will close doors, even the opened ones' (Prasadja, January 5, 2011)

'PAIN AND PRAISE IN PSALM 146' is a new post now available in my blog. I invite you to come, visit and hopefully enjoy (http://prasadja.blogspot.com/) (January 6, 2011)

Two short posts on prayer are available in my blog (prasadja.blogspot.com). I may add some more posts on prayers this week - no promise though. Enjoy and use them to accompany your prayer life (January 11, 2011)

The reflection on prayers are enriched by three fresh posts last night. These posts are relatively short, practical and light. I still think to add 3 or 4 more reflections on that topic, but am not sure if time and energy allow (http://prasadja.blogspot.com/) (January 12, 2011)

The 7 inspiring posts on prayers are finally completed. You are invited to be enlightened through the reading of the fresh arguments presented. I posted them with a hope to bring the basic meaning of prayer back to a habit that we may have already been practicing for centuries (http://prasadja.blogspot.com/) (January 13, 2011)

'Tips for first year seminarians and fresh seminary graduates: We need to study hard, but we need to worship God harder' (Someone told me few days ago; Modifications are mine) (Prasadja, January 15, 2011)

My driving experience in BC is not too incredible. I drove car in BC only for two weeks on last Christmas holiday, and another week in 1996. I got my license days before Christmas. The intense process of getting the license and of familiarizing myself with BC traffic produced not only a confidence, but also a reflection that may help us to drive not only our car, but also our precious lives (prasadja.blogspot.com) (January 16, 2011)

An appealing message was delivered on last Sunday: 'We may have to fight hard to be the strongest, the fastest, the highest, the biggest, the richest, etc. Once we reach that top levels, we have to fight harder to stay humble' (January 18, 2011)

What is not there when God is there? - A retrospective question (January 19, 2011)

On my soccer play with Keiko, I made a beautiful 'ala Beckham' goal. Immediately I shouted, 'This is the best shot of the year!' Keiko instantly replied, 'I will make a more best shot daddy!' I tried to correct her grammar saying that there is no 'more best' in English. Suddenly she responded, 'Then I will make the bestest shot of the year!' Her spirit of excellence is too obvious! (Prasadja, January 19, 2011)

'ATTAINING THE GREATEST PERFORMANCES IN LIFE' is available fresh in http://prasadja.blogspot.com/. For Keiko, the best is not the end yet. The next step are a 'more best' and the 'bestest.' There seems to be no limit in attaining and growing into excellence. The real question, as Keiko challenged me this evening is: 'Will you step in that level of life?' (Prasadja, January 19, 2011)

My email address was hacked by unidentified person. If you received any emails with inapprropriate contents from my email address, simply ignore. I changed my password already, and hopefuly the problem will be solved within less than 24 Hours. Sorry for the inconvenience (January 20, 2011)

Will particularity and universality go hand in hand? (Prasadja, January 23, 2011)

'Feeling at home: Norma Marion Alloway Library, Trinity Western University' (January 24, 2011) 

An unknown gentleman approached us this afternoon kindly granting us four bottles of organic orange juice. What a blessing from above (January 26, 2011)

At the wall of Don Bosco Youth Center, Surrey, British Columbia (January 26, 2011)

 

 

The title of the book is so provoking, yet the question is valid (Prasadja, January 27, 2011)

Here are some of the biggest miisconceptions about grief: 1) We grief in stages; 2) Express it - Don't repress it; 3) Grief is harder on woman; 4) Grief never ends; 5) Counseling helps (Time, Jan 24, 2011) (January 27, 2011)

Mommy was singing Ps 90.1-2. Keiko said, 'More mommy! More!' Daddy was singing Ps 27.1-2. Keiko closed her ears with both hands. Mommy said, 'Thank you Keiko for being honest!' (January 27, 2011)

The Religion of Jesus and the tests of Christian Leadership' is available at http://prasadja.blogspot.com/ (January 29, 2011)

'It took only one day to take the Israelites out of Egypt, but it took 40 years to take out (the spirit of) Egypt from the Israelites' (a thoughtful sermon from a friend of mine this morning) (January 30, 2011)

WORDS TO REFLECT - OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2010

What is the true weight of the term 'foolish obedience'? the foolishness or the obedience? (Prasadja, October 8, 2010)

Suffering from an extreme loneliness. Even God seems to be very far away. It is shocking but real (Prasadja, October 9, 2010)

Keiko is not a baby anymore (December 4, 2010)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

'There is no complicated problem (singular); A problem is always simple - Only inter related-problems (plural) may be complicated' (Prasadja, December 16, 2010)

'God's extraordinary humility, His love for us, and His presence among us are remembered and celebrated through the sending of His only begotten Son: The Word became flesh' (Prasadja, December 16, 2010)

ODB-RBC: Leonard Ravenhill (1907–1994), a British evangelist, once said, 'The greatest miracle God can do today is take an unholy man out of an unholy world, make that man holy, then put him back into that unholy world and keep him holy in it.' - What a stunning statement? (December 16, 2010)

'Even if I were to live twice, I would have not been able to love her as she had been loving me' (Prasadja, December 22, 2010 - on Mother's Day)

'If the biggest enemy of you is you yourself, who then is the second biggest enemy of you? That question helps us to be a more realistic human being' (Prasadja, December 22, 2010)

‎'Where is Christ on your CHRISTmas celebration?' (Prasadja, December 24, 2010)

  

'I believe in the sun, even when it is not shinning. I believe in love even when I don't feel it. I believe in God even when He is silent.' (unknown) (December 25, 2010)

'Genuine FAITH is growing towards FAITHfulness' (Prasadja, December 29, 2010)

'Many people thank God for his kindness through the year of 2010 via FB - Do you think God has an account in FB? If he does: Does he open FB often enough?' (Prasadja, December 30, 2010)

'Please find the sharp differences between 'for ever' and 'every day' if any' (Prasadja, December 31, 2010)

WORDS TO REFLECT - SEPTEMBER 2010

Esther Jr. (September 3, 2010)

 

 

 

 

'Sometimes good friends are more valuable than siblings. It is not unnatural indeed!' (Prasadja, September 4, 2010)

'Birds fly because of their wings; fish swim because of their fin; mamals run because of their feet; We serve the Lord because of His grace alone. It is not us, but You!' (Prasadja, September 7, 2010)

'Today I encountered a very strong message of the Bible I have never realized: 'This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. Let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth' (1 Jn 3.16, 18 - NIV). May God bless you!' (Prasadja, September 9, 2010)

I like 'Y' in integritY, honestY, humilitY, sinceretY! (Prasadja, September 11, 2010)

My review on Klyne Snodgrass' Stories with Intent is available at http://www.prasadja.blogspot.com/ (September 12, 2010)

Eagle's eyes (September 12, 2010)

 

 

 

 

Here is my most recent conversation with Keiko this morning as we were walking together: I asked, 'Do you think Jesus has a lot of money?' Keiko said, 'No way dad!' I asked, 'Are you sure?' Keiko responded, 'Yes! Jesus does not have a lot of money, because He gave all of his money to the poor!' I said, 'I am proud of you because my little princess knows that Jesus loves the poor.' Keiko said, 'I do love the poor too! (September 13, 2010)

'The fact that we are putting on some soap and wiping the dishes does not say that we are making them clean, even if we use the best and most expensive detergent, and even if we use our best energy. Good resources and big efforts alone do not lead us to our destination. We need to stay focus on our goals in every single action we do. Remember to live out our life on glorious purposes!' (Prasadja, September 15, 2010)

'The fact that we are helping the poor does not say that we love them. Only God and we know exactly what is inside our heart. Our good actions alone may only be valuable to others. Do those actions please God? The answer to that question requires a thorough investigation on the motive behind the actions. Remember to live out our life with sincere motivation!' (Prasadja, September 15, 2010)

'The fact that we are watching and playing soccer does not say that we love soccer. Love requires high commitment and practice. To love someone is to committ ourselves to him or her with right and excellent deeds. We never give second quality presents to the one we love. Remember to live out our life with high commitment and great actions!' (Prasadja, September 16, 2010)

'The fact that we are doing spiritual businesses does not say that we are spiritual. Subsequently, we are not righteous because of saying the truths alone. We are righteous by presenting a righteous life before God and others. Remember to live out our life with character and integrity!' (Prasadja, September 16, 2010)

'The beauty of an uncertainty is the awaiting of God's assurance. This I call: The Unfailing Hope' (Prasadja, September 17, 2010)

Elliott's 1st Candle (September 20, 2009)

 

'Trust but verify' (Ronald Reagan in ODB today) (September 21, 2010)

'I am not too interested in what you can do, I am more interested in what you cannot do' (said daddy to Keiko yesterday evening) (Prasadja, September 25, 2010)

'Does the place you are called to labor seem so small and little known? It is great if God is in it, and He will not forget his own' (Suffield-ODB) (September 2010)

'Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power' (Abraham Lincoln) (September 30, 2010)

'Tuhan tidak memanggil untuk menciptakan kekuatiran di dalam keluarga kita' (Rev. Andreas Rahardjo on his farewell speech this morning) (September 30, 2010)

WORDS TO REFLECT - JULY-AUGUST 2010

'Positivism is not always positive' (Prasadja, July 7, 2010)

'I do not hear negativism too often. People normally do not condemn negativism as much as they worship positivism!' (Prasadja, July 7, 2010)

'The word 'ACTUALly' tells us that what we perceive as TRUTH is very dynamic. Truth lives, moves, is powerful, is up to date and is relevant. Truth is more than series of doctrines, dogmas or religious systems Eternal truth is therefore a truth that is ALWAYS actual' (Ery Prasadja, July 9, 2010).

'Sometimes alone is better than lonely!' (Prasadja, July 10, 2010)

'The better our outward appearance is, the bigger gap between what is outside and what is inside may be exist - most likely and for the majority. At least we are in danger of being in that situation!' (Ery Prasadja, July 10, 2010)

'It was, is and will be me' (on confessing my past, present and future wrongdoings, mistakes, weaknesses and sins) (Prasadja, July 11, 2010)

On a visit to my mother's grave. What a powerful words and life! (July 13, 2010)

 

 

 

 

'Condemn not, judge not' - Not to man is given his brother's faults to scan; One task is yours, and one alone - to search out and to subdue your own (Elliott). Be slow to judge others, but quick to judge yourself (ODB, July 16, 2010)

'Since God so loves the WORLD, the more intolerate and narrow-minded we are, the likelihood for God to accomplish His mission through us is rather limited' (Prasadja, July 18, 2010).

'Elliott now walks. Everytime he makes his step, his proud sister and parents give him big claps. What a solid team we are!' (Prasadja, July 22, 2010)

'Many people speak of good words, and some of them speak of positive words. But only few do speak of words that challenge me: words that I may not be comfortable with, but help me to live my life in a more righteous way' (Prasadja, July 22, 2010)

'God gives me ears to listen, but the voices that I listen to are not always true. God gives me mouth to speak, but my words are not always true. God gives me brain to think, but my wisdom sometimes fails. God gives me hands to act, but often my deeds bring no glory to Him. God gives me His words - These words are always true. The solemn duties of mine are to listen to, to speak of, to think about and to do His words!' (Prasadja, July 22, 2010)

'If you are struggling to love your neighbor, do not be anxious; true love is growing!' (Prasadja, July 26, 2010)

'Worse than a nightmare is being unable to sleep' (Prasadja, July 28, 2010)

'Humility is a free good will within the heart - It is not an action caused by external pressures' (Prasadja, July 28, 2010)

'No hero in a Christian ministry. The true hero is God himself' (Prasadja, July 29, 2010)

'One of the biggest risks - if not the one biggest risk - is to obey God and his sovereign will! (Prasadja, July 31, 2010)

'Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts!' (Heb 3.7-8; 4.7; Ps 95.7-11) (August 8, 2010)

'Jesus never sleep' (Keiko, five minutes before she started her nap) (Prasadja, August 9, 2010)

My prayer this morning: 'God, I want to live the way you want me to live my life, I want to do things you want me to accomplish, and I want to be in a place you want me to grow. God, give me your divine love! Love for you and people whom you love!' (Prasadja, August 9, 2010)

'He who was seated on the throne said, I am making everything new!' (Rev 21.5) (August 9, 2010)

'To love someone intensely doesn't mean you have to understand her or him completely. That's good news, because there's no way we can begin to grasp the deep mysteries of the God we love. With our finite minds and our self-centered views, we can't deduce why God does what he does' (Dave Branon - ODB) (August 14, 2010)

'God doesn't waste anything! Everything happens in our lives for a reason, and a great part of that reason is to help us grow in our faith' (RBC) (August 14, 2010)

The black coffee beans have their flowers shinny and white (Prasadja, August 14, 2010)

 

 

 

 

'You are only young once, but you can be immature forever' (Annon) (August 19, 2010)

Beautiful princess (August 20, 2010)

 

 

 

 

Blooming Cempaka in front of our house (August 22, 2010)

 

 

 

Keiko's most recent amazing statements: (1) I do not want to get married because I want to be an Indonesian Idol; (2) I love money!; (3) Dad, how to spell 'Do you still love me?'? - Dad was confused not knowing to whom the question is directed (Prasadja, August 24, 2010)

'If an enemy were insulting me, I could endure it; if a foe were raising himself against me, I could hide from him. But is is you, a man like myself, my companion, my close friend, with whom I enjoyed sweet fellowship as we walked with the throng at the house of God' (Ps 55.12-14) (August 26, 2010)

'My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant. His speech is smooth as butter, yet war is in his heart; his words are more soothing than oil, yet they are drawn swords' (Ps 55.20-21) (August 26, 2010)

I said, 'Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest - I would flee far away and stay in the desert; I would hurry to my place of shelter, far from the tempest and storm' (Ps 55.6-8) (August 26, 2010)

My first mobile phone: a made in Germany Siemens S-25 (1999) (August 26, 2010)

 

 

 

 

White Beautiful Poisoneous Bintaro (August 31, 2010)

 

 

WORDS TO REFLECT - APRIL-JUNE 2010

'In the US, today is established as National Honesty Day to honor the honorable and to encourage honesty. Honesty is not easy as it seems, but we please God by striving for it. My prayer: Lord, help me to be honest and true in all that I say and in all that I do; give me courage to do what is right, to bring the world a glimpse of your light (ODB-Fasick)' (Prasadja, April 29, 2010)

'Are difficulties and challenges a grace or a thread?' (Prasadja, May 16, 2010)

'Staying in the same room with my college roommate some 19 years ago - what a touching moment in an island West of Sumatra' (Prasadja, May 25, 2010)

'Today three years ago, Moravidelita El Nitya was delivered. We miss her and we love her so much!' (Prasadja, May 25, 2010)

'Dosa yang paling besar di tengah-tengah bangsa ini adalah kemunafikan' (Hotman Paris Hutapea on 'Advokat Hitam' (May 27, 2010)

Reading 'Seeking the Identity of Jesus: a Pilgrimage' (eds: Richard Hays and Beverly Gaventa) (Prasadja, May 30, 2010)

Out of the blue while having dinner, Keiko asked, 'Dad, will I still be your princess if I were fat?' (June 3, 2010)

'Why do I eat cold rice?' (June 14, 2010)

My Birthday in Kupang - with my former students (Prasadja, June 17, 2010)

WORDS TO REFLECT - FEBRUARY-MARCH 2010

'Unless God ask us to do what is not rational, we are responsible to be rational' (Prasadja, February 1, 2010)

Keiko said, 'On Chinese New Year, the grown ups have to give children an ANTELOPE with some money inside' (Prasadja, February 4, 2010)

Unintentionally and spontaniously, I have to start from today train Keiko to be a good leader, otherwise..... 1st principle of a good leader: 'Good leaders always give good examples!' (Prasadja, February 8, 2010)

Life is like weather. Sometimes it is bright and shinny; sometimes it is grey and gloomy; and sometimes it is even stormy and dark (Prasadja, February 9, 2010)

Second leadership principle for Keiko: 'Good leaders obey God and listen to others' (Prasadja, February 10, 2010)

Third Leadership Principles for Keiko: 'Good Leaders always tell the truth' (Prasadja, February 12, 2010)

Fourth Leadership Principles for Keiko: 'Good Leaders are humble themselves and do avoid self-congratulation' (Prasadja, February 20, 2010)

'The true spirit of servanthood leadership is a worship of truth' (Prasadja, Maret 6, 2010)

Fifth leadership principle for Keiko: 'In every situation, Jesus is always number one!' (Prasadja, Maret 13, 2010)

 Keiko learns to ride! (Prasadja, March 13, 2010)

 

 

 

'True courage aims at God's glory, springs from genuine faith, and takes risks' (Prasadja March 14, 2010)

'What good leaders should do to the people they lead? Protecting, covering, interceeding, and serving them at any cost' (Prasadja, March 15, 2010)

'God must increase and I must decrease!' (Prasadja, March 15, 2010)

'One of the most natural errors leaders often do is misusing power and authority' (Prasadja, March 16, 2010)

'When you do good to the good, it is a barter - but when you do good to the bad, it is a freedom!' (Prasadja, March 28, 2010)

WORDS TO REFLECT - JANUARY 2010

'Life is an endless school. subsequently, a school should enable and empower her students to live the God granted lives unregretfully' (Prasadja, January 6, 2010)

'Why do plants need to be watered? Perhaps they are thirsty? Perhaps they are dirty? Perhaps they are smelly? Perhaps they are sleepy? But most likely we water the plants because of our unconscious and sometimes selfish habit. Now ask ourselves: Why do we pray? Why do we go to church? Why do we tithe? Why do we fast?' (Prasadja, January 7, 2010)

'I have not met you, but I already miss you!' (Prasadja, January 8, 2010)

'Reading is a very important skill' (Prasadja, January 8, 2010)

'I just finished my quick lunch, and my daughter who was ready to take a nap shouted from the second floor: 'Dad, I smell noodle - Are you eating noodle?' Amazing sense of smell?' (Prasadja, January 11, 2010)

 'The grand of true intercession: Loving God and loving others wholeheartedly!' (Prasadja, January 11, 2010)

'Prayer Request: Keep Haiti as one of your tops prayer priority' (Prasadja, January 13, 2010)

'Keiko told me that she was taught how to play golf at school - thing that was totally alien to me when I was her age' (January 20, 2010)

'Is reality real?' (Prasadja, January 23, 2010)

'School of life #1: The purpose of your life is NOT you' (Prasadja, January 25, 2010)

'School of life #2: You are your legacy' (Prasadja, January 25, 2010)

'School of life #3: There is no discipline without forgiveness; They go hand in hand' (Prasadja, January 26, 2010)

'School of life #4: Conscience outworking of faith' (Prasadja, January 26, 2010)

'10 most intimate moments with Keiko are 1) putting her to sleep; 2) walking around with her; 3) driving her to school; 4) reading a story for her; 5) playing badminton with her; 6) drying her hair; 7) feeding her; 8) bathing her; 9) singing and dancing after her; 10) hugging her after crying' (Prasadja, January 29, 2010)

WORDS TO REFLECT - DECEMBER 2009

Paul's vision of a father: '...encouraging, comforting and urging his children to live lives worthy of God,...' (1 Thess 2.11-12 NIV modified) (Prasadja, December 2, 2009)

Paul's vision of a mother: '...gently caring for her children and sharing her life with them...' (1 Thess 2.7-8 NIV modified) (Prasadja, December 3, 2009)

'One who graduated yesterday and stops learning today is uneducated by tomorrow' (I am not sure who is the author of the wise words above, I found it at the University of Oxford, UK) (Prasadja, December 6, 2009)

I am reflecting on Friedrich Nietzsche' s statement 'God is dead; and we have killed Him' - One reason (among others) behind the statement was Nietzsche's frustration on the gap between Christian faith and Christian morality (Prasadja, December 8, 2009)

Hari 'Anti-Korupsi Se-Dunia' di Indonesia dinodai kekerasan dan tindak anarkis. Seandainya ada Hari 'Anti-Kekerasan Se-Dunia' - kira-kira bakal terjadi demo disertai kekerasan dan tindak anarkis ngga? Khususnya di negeri Indonesia tercinta (Prasadja, December 9, 2009)

I may not be a good man, but still I am a man. I may not be a good father, but still I am a father. I may not be a good believer, but still I am a believer (Prasadja, December 16, 2009)

Last night before I brought Keiko to sleep, she said to me, 'Dad, my eyes were tearing when I worshipped the Lord.' (commenting on her school's Christmas celebration yesterday in exactly perfect English grammar and in pure expression of her heart) (Prasadja, December 17, 2009)

A teen asked in her FB status: 'why sad loosing something you never had?' Here is my response to her: 'You do not have all, but you do have hope for all things. When you hope things too strong, many times you feel that you already possess the things you hope for, though in reality they do not belong to you. When those things do not become realities, you are sad for loosing something you never had' (Prasadja, December 29, 2009)

Then she wrote: 'I don't want to wake up and face the reality.' To this statement, I responded: 'Even if you do not wake up, you already face the reality' (Prasadja, December 30, 2009)