GOD’S ABUNDANT GRACE is a gift for which I give thanks. My life is blessed, not because I am good but because God has led me in the life of faith. – Don Beisswenger Locked Up: Letters and Papers of a Prisoner of Conscience (via Upper Room Daily Reflections) There are many hats I wear,…
Month: January 2009
Solidarity Fast for Zimbabwe
I was strongly reminded during the height of awareness for the Gaza crisis that we must not forget Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe’s cholera death toll tops 2,200: UN UNICEF seeks $1 billion to aid women and children in crises Read on . . . and sign on . The movement for democracy in Zimbabwe has just raised…
Israel’s Young Conscientious Objectors
Young people standing up for their convictions, now that’s a challenge directed to all of us. This makes me ask the question who are the young conscientious objectors in Malaysia? To object injustices in far away lands must be consistent and at least matched with non-violent peaceful dissent on issues that matter at home. This…
Known by God
GOD KNOWS US and calls us by name. We are not strangers or aliens to God. We are each and all God’s beloved. We have as our lover the Creator and Master of all that exists. The One who calls us beloved is also the one who know us so intimately and well that even…
新年快乐！Happy Chinese New Year
It was good to go home and have the reunion dinner. It’s been quite a while since I have been back due to 101 reasons. Mom’s cooking was simple and good as usual. Nothing fancy, but we’ve never been into fancy dinners anyway. 🙂 What was delightful to see was the kids reconnecting with the…
Why are you here, Father Simon La Brooy?
The post on What motivates you, Father O.C. Lim? got some good responses. The bonus of being at the PJ Sessions court on Friday was meeting a younger priest Father Simon La Brooy who I think answered the questions from the reporter very well. It’s good to see those with darker hair speaking up too!…
Micah Saturday: Before the Chinese New Year
Below are the latest articles posted on the Micah Mandate. Comments are welcome. The Founders had a good meeting this morning with our webmaster. Looks like we are moving forward with greater clarity and focus. Many thanks to all who have been supporting us. Zhang Ziyi And Mad Cow Disease Just as we are getting…
What motivates you, Father O.C. Lim?
"Our country enters the phase of naked display of aggression. When a regime is morally bankrupt it will use immoral means to hold on to power. We might be weak but we still have the power of prayer & silent witnessing. . The unjust may break our bones but they can’t break our spirit. "…
U2 at Inauguration Concert 2009
This is why Bono is a great spokesperson and U2 is one of my favorite bands. It’s more than the music! Listen carefully to not just the lyrics but what was said from 3:42 Minutes onwards. Bono sang "In the Name of Love" he said the song was “not just an American dream, but was…
2009 Inauguration Benediction by Rev. Joseph Lowery
I confess, I choked up with tears blessed. Bless Malaysia too, and the rest of the world in this way too . Amen. Amen . AMEN! * * * God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, thou, who has brought us thus far along the way, thou, who has by thy might…