‘Disquiet’ On Paper I wonder whether his column will boost the sales of the paper 🙂 It is so wrong when we separate our children into Malays, Indians, Chinese and Others. It is so wrong when we tell our young that they should be wary of their friends just because they are different. It is…
Month: May 2008
Harmonics 9
I always like our trips to Cameron Highlands even though it’s a long journey. But once we have arrived there, we will be surrounded by trees and greenery. The weather is cooler and the air is fresher. As long as it’s away from the concrete jungle and polluted air of Kuala Lumpur 🙂 It’s also…
National Service and Sedition Charges
The Micah Mandate takes on tough subjects in Malaysia. But then we cannot ignore them can we? Commentary WHO ARE THEY? By Goh Keat Peng … Questions have been raised by concerned parents about the professionalism and competence of the administration of NS camps. Have complaints been properly considered and addressed? Do the camps have…
Random Links 248
Pastor’s Wisdom: Alice Shirey Scot Mcknight has done us younger pastors a wonder service by this series. Thanks. If I were asked by a young pastor “What should I focus on?” I would say … Focus on life; real life. Pay attention to your life, your questions, your struggles, your failures, your dreams and hopes…
Martina McBride – Anyway (LIVE 2006)
(HT: Charles Wear) God is great, but sometimes life ain’t good When I pray it doesn’t always turn out like I think it should But I do it anyway I do it anyway I really like the way the music video was done.
Random Links 247 ("After May 13" Edition)
The domino effect – Sabah crossovers The domino effect – how it could all play out The hottest topic right now. if crossovers are to occur, they would likely start in Sabah rather than in Sarawak. The loyalty of Umno leaders in Sabah is not as unshakeable as those in Peninsular Malaysia. Umno Sabah was…
From the Pen of Peter Young
One of the unexpected surprising gifts I had this year is to celebrate Peter Young’s birthday at his house. He has been a great inspiration to me in all aspects of life and ministry. I think he is the most energetic writer amongst the Micah Mandate initiators thus far. Have a look at the following…
God-Shaped Life
HUMILITY, HOSPITALITY, and loving-kindness; simplicity and deliberation — all are God-shaped qualities of life. To have all the mind that was in Christ, however, means that these qualities flow from Christ’s holiness and righteousness in us through loving actions toward others. – Paul Wesley Chilcote A Life-Shaping Prayer: 52 Meditations in the Wesleyan Spirit (via…
The Prayer of the Children
If we are tempted to be trapped in our cynical cycles or apathetic moods, perhaps it’s good to pray .. not a prayer of escape but a prayer of engagement which can break us free to imagine again, and liberate us to feel again … which ultimately moves us to act justly, love mercy and…
What’s next beyond a Revolution of Hope?
I think we had a pretty good meeting to prepare for an exciting "consultation-in-waiting". More information coming when the time is right. For now, take your guess from the clues on the whiteboard.:-)