Good music for Monday (HT: Matthew Paul Turner) What Matters More by Derek Webb You say you always treat people like you like to be I guess you love being hated for your sexuality You love when people put words in your mouth ‘Bout what you believe, make you sound like a freak ‘Cause if…
Month: August 2009
The New Luther Centre: Bingo – light appeared.
Luther Centre Light Show! from Second Thoughts on Vimeo. On August 22 Saturday evening, the Lutheran Church in Malaysia & Singapore (LCMS) had a simple soft launch with a light display show followed by a choir concert. The week continues with a series of seminars and lectures by Dr. Tan Siang-Yang Tuesday & Wednesday in…
Potong Saga
For those who missed 15Malaysia stuff. This is the first short film they launched. A fitting and fun start. Last Friday, and today I used a sampling of Yasmin Ahmad’s work. In the coming days, I find myself using the 15Malaysia films for all sorts of purposes from sermons to table talks!
‘Chocolate’ anyone?
I’m looking forward to watch all the films from 15Malaysia. My wife May Chin and I had a good laugh watching Potong Saga by Ho Yuhang. In the light of Yasmin Ahmad’s recent departure from us, Chocolate carries extra significance in a way. Tonight at 8.30pm, a group of us will be gathered together…
Seminars & Public Lectures by Rev. Dr Tan Siang-Yang – August 25-26, 2009
In times like this there’s a greater relevance to see the link between servanthood and leadership. And for most of us who are often so restless . Finding rest before we rest in peace prematurely 🙂 is a must! So, do find time next week to listen to Dr. Tan and perhaps it would help…
Become a Fan of The Micah Mandate
Join us for the Book Launch of Peter’s Pithy Pointers & The Commissioning Of The Micah Mandate this Saturday 5pm. At the mean time, there is also the option to become a fan of the Micah Mandate too 🙂 The Micah Mandate on Facebook
One Better Malaysia: Tribute to Teoh Beng Hock & Yasmin Ahmad – 21, August 2009
Dear Friends, What does Teoh Beng Hock have to do with Yasmin Ahmad? What does all this have to do with us? Before Yasmin Ahmad left us, she said in July 16, 2009: “Someone please wake me from this nightmare and tell me that this did not happen in my country and that Teoh Beng…
Hell in A Hand Basket
HELL IN A HAND BASKET from The Work Of The People on Vimeo. *Warning, some viewers may find language in this video offensive. Author and professor John Goldingay’s take on the condition of the North American church, his strategy for love and what breaks his heart.* I needed to pause and allow John’s words and…
World Science Festival 2009: Bobby McFerrin Improvises A Cappella
World Science Festival 2009: Bobby McFerrin Improvises A Cappella, Song One of Two from World Science Festival on Vimeo. It’s been a looooong day. More when i can slow down. For now, some music improvisation before a much needed sleep 🙂 World Science Festival 2009: Bobby McFerrin Improvises A Cappella, Song Two of Two from…
World Science Festival 2009: Bobby McFerrin Demonstrates the Power of the Pentatonic Scale
World Science Festival 2009: Bobby McFerrin Demonstrates the Power of the Pentatonic Scale from World Science Festival on Vimeo. (HT: Rich Melheim) Brilliant!