I was amazed how Takeshi still managed to preach his pretty good sermon, after the whole car-got-filled-with-diesel episode. Thankfully, he still managed to arrive with Vicky, baby Caleb and Vicky’s parents safely. He’s been such a blessing to the church family. I thoroughly enjoyed his more contextual and cross-cultural insights as he was preaching and…
Month: December 2007
Don’t You Sense Me?
I am, you anxious one. Don’t you sense me, ready to break into being at your touch? My murmurings surround you like shadowy wings. Can’t you see me standing before you cloaked in stillness? Hasn’t my longing ripened in you from the beginning as fruit ripens on a branch? I am the dream you…
Random Links 208 (“Herald” Edition)
Good news: Herald receives it new publishing permit! Nice to get good news on Sunday … but this controversy could have been avoided right? How To Make A Difficult Situation Impossible Adventures In Missing The Point Comparison Of Malay Language Translations Of Christian Scriptures Above is the Bob series … Gov’t backs down, Herald gets…
Elysia and “Di di” (Little Brother)
One thing for sure, I think the major “high” for Elysia is the arrival of her “di di” (little brother) 🙂 She’s been consistently giving him the needed attention and showers him with love and kisses (sometimes a little too much).
Random Thoughts before the others wake up!
I don’t know why but I like the picture above I managed to take while waiting for the traffic light to turn green. The Christmas holiday break was kind of good. And I’m looking forward to the new year 🙂 It’s fascinating to reflect back on the different people I’ve met this last year and…
emerging church postcards 07
Steve Taylor has this great idea of emerging church postcards 07. He’s looking for contributions with the following: a) 1 photo of your emerging community this (07) year; plus a few sentences in response to these 4 questions; b) green – what has grown? what has potential into a new year? c) yellow – what…
Random Links 207
Improvise like a Jazz Musician I’ll pick four which jump at me … “…You don’t play alone: Too many people think about the great Jazz geniuses as exemplars of individualism: free minds striving for greatness. Here’s what Mingus would do when a soloist thought too highly of his own genius — he’d direct the band…
Random Links 206 (“Boxing Day” Malaysia edition)
I’m doing a quick catching up before Boxing Day ends tonight. Catholic Weekly in quandary over permit Ouch … The Herald is one of my favorite source of input and inspiration! Allah, Tuhan, God, Shang-Ti, Dio! What word do you use for “God” in your mother tongue? Is It Really Just About The Terminology? This…
Oh Come All Ye Faithful
I couldn’t resist trying to capture the “ugly-duckling-turn-to-swan-by-Pastor Naomi” BLC Christmas Choir 2007 in action 🙂 I was still trying to sing my tenor part behind the camera …. and felt a sense of satisfaction as we finished the song marking the climax of the practices as well as singing in a variety of venues….
Liberating God … Blessed Christmas!
THE LORD will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel. Liberating God, teach us how to refuse the evil and choose the good. Amen. – Alive Now (via Upper Room Daily Reflections) I’d like to wish everyone a…