WORDS TO REFLECT - SEPTEMBER 2011

'The task of a communication is not to tell the truth to your partner of conversation, but to make that truth available as answer to his or her deepest inquiries' (Prasadja, September 5, 2011)

This is the day she has really been longing for months: returning to school again - only by God's grace (Keiko on the 1^st day of school – September 6, 2011)

James D. G. Dunn wrote: 'Hi everyone. You will be saddened to hear that Kingsley Barrett, my predecessor, died last night (6.30 pm, 26.08.11) – aged 94. He was the greatest UK commentator on NT texts since J. B. Lightfoot, and much loved by a wide range of Methodist chapels to which he ministered for about 60 years. He will be much missed, but his commentaries will live on for many years, providing information and insight to future generations of students of the NT' (September 7, 2011)

'The size of your heart is expressed and measured by your patience, gentleness and humility in your relationship and interaction towards one another' (Prasadja, September 7, 2011)

'Life is happier, lighter and even more meaningful if you can apply these fundamental principles: (1) act motivated by sincerity and love; (2) always strive for excellence; (3) do not be afraid of making mistakes - mistakes are not your deadly monsters' (Prasadja, September 8, 2011)

Ten years ago .......... (http://ca.news.yahoo.com/photos/9-11-the-25-most-powerful-photos-1315611364-slideshow/25-most-powerful-photos-photo-1315610966.html) (September 11, 2011)

'As soon as Solomon finished his prayer, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple - As soon as we finished our prayer, .....' (2 Chronicles 7.1; ESV modified) (September 12, 2011)

'Our life is often like a ball: we do not go up before we touch the ground' (Prasadja, September 16, 2011)

What do you think is the reason behind this courageous statement of Jonah “Throw me into the sea,” Jonah said, “and it will become calm again. I know that this terrible storm is all my fault” (1.12)? If you were Jonah and were in his situation, would you do the same? (Prasadja, September 16, 2011)

Exploring National Parks and Cities in the US and Canada Chicago-Badlands-Mt. Rushmore-Yellowstone-Grand Teton-Glacier-Waterton Lakes-Calgary-Banff-Lake Louise-Vancouver-Victoria-Seattle-Portland-Canon Beach-Red Wood-San Francisco-Yosemite-Las Vegas-Zion-Bryce-Chicago (3 Weeks, 8,500 Miles, September 1996, Alone - 15th year anniversary) (September 19, 2011)

'Most failures begin with ears that are unwilling to listen' (Prasadja, September 19, 2011)

'Carnation is a shy flower. She is humble, gentle and wise. She is not attracting, but is calm. She is neither expressive nor emotional, but is always reflective and peaceful. Her fragrant is not worshiped, but her simplicity shines' (My eulogy on a flower I have closely known for more than 30 years now - Prasadja, September 20, 2011)

'I am too poor to buy humility' (Prasadja, September 21, 2011)

'Two aspects of humility listed in Philippians 1.1: (1) Acknowledging others' significances, and (2) Avoiding self-congratulation upon self-significances' (Prasadja, September 24, 2011)

'Being a respected person does not mean an isolation' (Prasadja, September 25, 2011)

Self-talk, 'I am good' is enough - 'I am the best' is too much and misleading sometimes; 'I am correct' is enough - 'I am the most righteous' is too much and arrogant sometimes (Prasadja, September, 26, 2011)

‘A pillow really add to the quality of your sleep: I confess’ (Prasadja, September 28, 2011)

STOP PRESS: 'TO LEARN & TO RISK' is launched at http://prasadja-ery.blogspot.com/ (September 29, 2011)