January 2006

Some challenge for sharp fellows

Posted Wed, 2006-01-11 13:03
  • You have 8 balls and one of them is heavier. You have a scale which you can use twice to find the heavy ball.
  • The first one is too easy for some, so go on... Take a pen and paper for this one. You have 12 balls and one of them is heavier or lighter than the rest. You can use a scale 3 times to find the defective ball. Do not forget, you do not whether is is heavy or light...
  • You are in front of a faucet. You have a bucket of 5 liters and a bucket of 3 liters. Can you obtain any amount of water from 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 liters by only using these two buckets.

I borrowed these logic puzzles from my friend Liyakat's blog. If you solve any of them -- or get stuck -- let me know.

Review: Found: God's Will

Posted Tue, 2006-01-03 19:51
Book Title: 
Found: God's Will
Author(s): 
John MacArthur
Publisher: 
Chariot Victor Publishing
Pages: 
64
ISBN: 
156476740X
Copyright Year: 
1998

John MacArthur explains six principles for the will of God. They are basic but applying them will clear up a lot of doubts. A more thorough treatment of the subject is given in Garry Friesen's book Decision-Making and the Will of God

Related Link(s): 
Amazon.com
Christianbook.com

Review: The Valley of Vision

Posted Tue, 2006-01-03 00:19
Book Title: 
The Valley of Vision
Author(s): 
Arthur Bennett (ed.)
Publisher: 
Banner of Truth Trust
Pages: 
224
ISBN: 
0851512283
Copyright Year: 
1975

This is an outstanding collection of prayers. It reflects deeply Biblical truths and helps me put myself in focus and pour out my heart to God.

Related Link(s): 
Amazon.com
WTS Bookstore

Review: When God Writes Your Love Story

Posted Tue, 2006-01-03 00:12
Book Title: 
When God Writes Your Love Story
Author(s): 
Eric & Leslie Ludy
Publisher: 
Loyal Publishing
Pages: 
219
ISBN: 
1929125003
Copyright Year: 
1999

The main idea is to let God be Lord over all aspects of our lives, even over our love life and the choice of a spouse. Let Him choose since He knows best. It doesn't fill in much detail in how God is supposed to indicate the spouse He has chosen for us. The main theme of seeking God's will for this choice and taking advantage of our time until then is good and worth the read of the book.

Related Link(s): 
Amazon.com
Christianbook.com (updated edition)

Review: Boy Meets Girl

Posted Tue, 2006-01-03 00:06
Book Title: 
Boy Meets Girl
Author(s): 
Joshua Harris
Publisher: 
Multnomah
Pages: 
240
ISBN: 
1576737098
Copyright Year: 
2000

This book is about a "new" approach to getting to know someone for the purpose of marriage ("dating" or "courtship"). The emphasis is on passion guided by wisdom and letting emotions grow along with commitment and confidence in the future of the relationship.

Related Link(s): 
Amazon.com
Christianbook.com

Sarah and Kevin are having a baby!

Posted Mon, 2006-01-02 23:09

Sarah and Kevin broke some wonderful news Christmas Day: Sarah is pregnant and they will have a baby! He or she (they can't see yet) should be born in the middle of July.

They shared the news by giving this picture as their last present:

Mom didn't recognize that it was a sonogram (it is, in case you didn't recognize it either), so it took her a little to catch on to what it meant. We're praying for the little guy or gal asking God to watch out for him or her and for Sarah and Kevin!