i like that there's diversity in opinions. i like it when i'm challenged to review my own mind, my own stand, my own opinion of these issues. from the aware saga, to global warming, to the H1N1 pandemic, to the civil service and what it means to be a public servant, to my own knowledge of God's word and how to apply His word correctly and appropriately to our lives here on our temporary home, a tent if you like (1 Cor).
when i read/hear contrasting views, i remind myself that pluralism and diversity in our world is good. it forces us to re-examine our own set of beliefs and values. not only that, it also forces me to admit my own sinful nature (which i thoroughly despise myself for) and judgmental ways, and reminds me along the way that i'm in no business to criticize others and be self-righteous. that God has given each human being his/her own free will. and how we exercise that right to choose will ultimately determine our own fate and affect our walk with God.
just some thoughts i don't want to forget before going to bed.
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adam lambert is awesome! and though i was a fan of danny gokey, he has become so cocky and over-confident. and he totally screwed the last note of 'dream on'. i think kris should go into top 3. but danny fans will be voting in full force. oh well.
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i'm getting chills from the most unlikely songs.
- chris martin on the piano singing 'have yourself a merry little christmas' (yes i listen to christmas songs all year round).
- jason mraz on the guitar, plucking etta james cover, 'at last' in the beginning of 'sleep all day'.
- stars, the haunting song 'barricade'.
- rachael yamagata and the harmonies on 'duet'.
- mairi campbell & dave francis's version of 'auld lang syne', on OST of sex and the city movie.
- jack johnson, sings english and spanish on 'belle'.
- death cab for cutie, 'transatlanticism'.
- jewel and sarah mclaughlin, beautiful melodies on 'song for a winter's night'.
- jason mraz and piano, unplugged 'mr. curiosity' as heard at singapore concert 2009
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