This reminds me of the time we had with Brian McLaren when he was with us in Malaysia in 2007.
Month: July 2009
A Pool of Tears
EACH TIME I SPEAK or teach or gather together in some other way with folk from our local congregation, I am aware that each one of us sits next to a pool of tears. Each one of us carries in our hearts personal wounds as well as the wounds of the nation. Each one of…
Random Links #338 on Teoh Beng Hock Part 3 (with Fiancee’s tribute to Teoh)
Even after seeing this a second round, the tears just flowed. Fiancee’s tribute to Teoh During the last rites on 20th July, Teoh’s two-month pregnant fiancee Soh Sher Wei delivered a moving tribute. Soh said she misses Teoh dearly and promised that she will bring up their unborn child for him. Many were in tears…
STATEMENT OF CCM YOUTH – DEATH BY DETENTION?
I think the statement below by the Council of Churches of Malaysia Youth is the first official statement from a Christian group. Individual Christians have spoken up, it’s good to hear the voice coming out of a faith collective! What struck me was the names listed, read on for more. ** STATEMENT OF CCM…
Angry in Malaysia
My friend Soo-Inn from Graceworks wrote this article specifically with Christians in mind, but I think others might find some areas to interact with and reflect on. "My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about…
Remembering Teoh Beng Hock (1979-2009)
A moving memorial slide presentation expressing grief on the loss of Teoh Beng Hock. The words are in Chinese but I think the pictures conveys a million words. Thousands say goodbye to Teoh, Ong Kian Meng and Oon Yeoh both say that Teoh like Kugan before him won’t be forgotten so easily. Time will tell,…
Civil Society Joint Statement on the Death of Teoh Beng Hock
Just in case, you might have missed this joint statement on The People’s Parliament, I’ve decided to reproduce it here below. The Micah Mandate has also signed on in support of the joint statement. Amongst the many comments after the statement was read, I think what Haris Ibrahim said has stuck in my mind and…
A Good Day
With so much disturbing news these days, is it too much to pray for at least one good day? And then savor it fully. One for the evening, and for the week ahead.
Justice for Beng Hock
(Beng Hock’s Parents keep walking to the coffin, just wanting to see the son another time) (“Beng Hock, how could you leave Cher Wei just like that?” Beng Hock’s future mother in law breaks down in tears as she pays her final respect) Justice for Beng Hock would very much be on our minds as…
Random Links #337 on Teoh Beng Hock Part 2
Remembering Sdr Teoh Beng Hock One sentence stands out. No more Francis Udayappans, no more A. Kugans, no more Teoh Beng Hocks! In Memory of Teoh Beng Hock Tricia Yeoh shares from the heart and the mind. Teoh was a quiet character who must have been thoroughly enthused about working in a new state administration….