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In Relationship (with Others): Another Failure (of Self-Reliance) to be Assertive

May 31, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

There were times in my life, when I got misunderstood by others; I wished that someone would stand up for me. Saying things to defend me, things that I can’t speak on my own.

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In Relationship (with Others): Being Timid and Unassertive

May 31, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

It takes me a lot of courage to say I’m sorry, but it takes even more courage to openly admit that I’m hurt or disappointed by others (and then forgive them). My standard procedure

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Changed from the Inside Out and Moving Forward

May 24, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

This morning as I gazed outside my window, I saw a middle-aged lady walking out the HDB complex. It was not too early, about 7.30 AM, but surely she has woken up this morning

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A Very Bright Star Above

May 11, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

(One week late edition) I saw one last night, a very bright star, close to the moon. (My Google research told me that it’s probably another planet like Venus or Jupiter – but for

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The One I Love Most

May 10, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

It’s just crossed my mind – about loving someone, and what is the best means to measure it. It’s natural to expect someone you like (or you love) to feel the same way with

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Gracious Uncertainty

April 29, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

I cried a bit last night while I was talking to my Mom. I told her I really feel uncertain, and though I’ve tried my best to be strong and always look happy, but

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Happy Earth Day!

April 27, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

(a belated posting from April 22nd, 2010) Ada kegiatan apa aja nih? 😉 bike to work? ;p hehehe berkebun? dll?anyway … HAPPY EARTH DAY !!! I just received that email in my inbox today.

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One Master to Serve

April 14, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

In my Bible reading today I came into this verse – which is very well-known to all Christian: No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other,

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Where is God When We Need Him Most?

March 11, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

As I received a not so good SMS last night, I thought, “Gosh, what now?” I didn’t reply to the message immediately, because I really don’t know what to say. I wanted to curse,

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Will We Be Able to Read the Bible in Heaven?

March 5, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

As I was downloading some number of Christian e-books to read and study, I somehow felt intimidated by the number of the books – and for sure the number of pages I’m going to

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Broken Heart over a Cancellation of a Class

March 3, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

After taking time in my recovery for more than one month, I still don’t feel fit enough to do anything, other than going to office and do small amount of household chores. It feels

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Yosef: I am a heroin user, not a criminal

February 23, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

I came across this article today Yosef: I am a heroin user, not a criminal , and thinking how far the truth is being twisted these days. When doing something wrong (against the law)

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A Perfect Peace – A Reflection on 11 February 2010

February 11, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3 It’s not easy to have a perfect peace, when we have so many ‘not

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To be Preserved Blameless Till the End

January 11, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

Catching up with my daily devotional on 9th January 2010: Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming

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Bukan ga Percaya, tapi Ga Berdaya

January 8, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

The title in English: it’s not that I don’t believe, but I can’t do anything about it. I’m 31 years old and single. It’s a good combination to anticipate a lot of curiosity from

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To Study The Words of God

January 7, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

Quoted from The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon, Psalm 1:2 “In His law doth he meditate.” In the plainest text there is a world of holiness and spirituality; and if we in prayer

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A Sick Spoilsport – A Self-Pity Edition

January 4, 2010 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

I hate being a spoilsport – though it seems I made myself a good number of times. And the worst reason to be a spoilsport is to be sick – just in time when

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Worry Not, for Heaven is Only a Sunday Away

December 30, 2009 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

I’m currently reading the expository of Psalm 1 by Charles Spurgeon. I quote here one sentence he used in explaining Psalm 1 as below:“Well may the saints long for heaven, for no evil men

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He Sings, “I don’t need to speak, you already know what’s on my mind”

December 29, 2009 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

Ok, I’m peeking into someone’s writing. It’s my first home alone experience in my new house – my brother and sister in law suddenly decided to get an escapade to Bintan for 3 days,

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To be Happy, Against All Odds

December 16, 2009 By Irene CynthiaLeave a comment

I don’t know about tomorrow,It may bring me poverty;But the One Who feeds the sparrow,Is the One Who stands by me.And the path that be my portion,May be through the flame or flood,But His

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