A Detailed Introduction

Last Saturday, my senior pastor introduced me to someone. He said to this man, "Ery is a believer (lit: child of God); He is a husband of one wife; He is a father of one daughter; He serves as Dean of Students (and also in Research and Development) for INTI; and finally, He is the younger brother of Bambang Budijanto."

• It is certainly more than a mere introduction. To each category he (my senior pastor) mentioned, I have certain responsibilities (moral and/or legal).

• The order shows that God is first, family is second, job is third, and relation to others is the last one. This order seems to be very evangelical. Yet the order also shows how my pastor carefully and consistently tries to hide the name of Bambang Budijanto (my 'famous' older brother) until the end of his introduction.

• To that detailed introduction, I praise God. I am blessed to be His child. I am happy with my family. I am committed to my work. And I am very proud to have a very godly and productive brother. No doubt, I am so grateful to God who is so gracious in granting me a meaningful life to live with.