It’s a public holiday today, so I managed to catch up with some reading – and since this issue of “truth” has been hovering my mind lately I thought reading Dr. Carver Yu’s paper “TRUTH AND AUTHENTIC HUMANITY” would be good for the siesta. I admit I fell asleep reading it not because it’s boring…
Month: April 2005
Random Links 34
A theologian, both respected and controversial We’re going to have our elections this year too 🙂 I wonder how would be describe our new Bishop of the Lutheran Church in Malaysia. The New Pope I guess who we are before we step into a new position means a lot . Jason Clark is having loads…
PROSETYLISM AND EVANGELISM
I first read this in the COUNCIL OF CHURCHES OF MALAYSIA latest newsletter. “As there is misunderstanding and misuse of the words proselytism and evangelism in the world today, World Evangelical Alliance wants to share an official definition of these words. WEA strongly rejects proselytism but supports full religious freedom according to the United Nations…
Digging deeper
I hated the study of history in school because I thougt it was just memorizing facts and dates plus we didn’t really have any exciting or passionate teachers. I think a teacher passionate about the subject really makes a difference. Rev. Dr. Hermen Shastri (who’s the current general secretary of the Council of churches Malaysia…
In the eye of the Emerging Storm
Here’s some not so random links for those who are following the “discussion” or “conversation”, I’m eavesdropping to hear, and keeping my eyes open to see how my western brothers (and sisters) work this out .. : The Emerging Storm: DA Carson, Andrew Jones and Scot McKnight Thanks Stephen for a little outline An Open…
U-theory & the Cross
I think these two pictures are really good and helpful … Thanks Dwight Friesen for this useful post on u-theory and the cross. Like the good quote says “… when necessary use words” we may add “… often it’s necessary to use pictures.”
Finishing Strong
It was great on Saturday when Gareth and I had another father-son bonding time. Thanks to World Vision Malaysia for organizing the Fun Night Walk to raise funds for poor communities in Marjeyoun, South Lebanon. The “Taman Arboretum” is a great place for an event like this. And it’s a first time for Gareth ……
Gareth Cool …
I just came back from a night out with Gareth to support a Worship CD launch by 1accordministry at my friend Pastor Timothy Loh’s church EaglePoint Christian Fellowship. It’s been quite a while since I’ve attended a concert like this. *grin* (in normal circumstances I’d probably stay home but with an invitation from a good…
Career vs. Vocation
“Career’s are what people have to get what they want for themselves. In a Vocation you discover your gift. And a Vocation is where your gift meets the crushing needs of the world.” ~ Jim Wallis (via Emerging God)
Random Thoughts after a long journey home
Funerals and memorial always make me stop … listen … and be with people. Auntie no.2 – i.e. Dad’s sister passed away at 69 (yesterday I think). I’m glad I managed to make it for her “service”. She was not a Christian. My relative told me that they managed to get Buddhist monks to conduct…