Why the World Is Flat I just got the book … read the first part with interest .. here’s an interview. Citizens International stumbled on this initiave after getting two of their RM5 pamphlets. They say they are “a global initiative from Penang, Malaysia. It seeks to analyze the causes of increased militarization of the…
Month: December 2005
Playful Orthodoxy
I need to read the paper more in depth … for now the title and the following quote will be with me as I head to pick Elysia up 🙂 from Mom’s house! People tend towards orthodoxy or openness in their theory and practice of religious education, but extreme versions of both tendencies are dangerous….
“Liang Sook”
John Kit – or Uncle Hsiao Liang (my younger brother – younger than me 9 years!) or “Liang Sook” (in Cantonese) is REALLY Elysia’s favorite uncle. They’ve been spending a lot of time together and I can see she enjoys him – for who he is and of course he’s got lots of tricks under…
Taman Maluri
While driving to ppick up Elysia today .. I did a “spur of the moment” thing and swung over to my old highschool .. in fact this would be the first of the three secondary schools that become part of my journey. They’ve painted it pretty well. They’ve built up a nicer wall and there’s…
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PERDANA GLOBAL PEACE FORUM 2005 I heard our Bishop was invited for this … our former prime minister TUN DR MAHATHIR MOHAMMAD is the chairman! Churches Closed on Christmas? & Church Closings on Christmas— Final Report Prof. Ben stirred quite a bit of a storm with the first post and brings some closure in his…
Random Thoughts after 2 extra Long days
When I came back from Port Dickson last week I was delighted to see this Christmas tree set up. It’s kind of our way of preparing for Christmas and the kids love it – especially Gareth. After the camp I’ve hardly had any rest … first there was a meeting for settling some dates for…
What Color Should Your Blog or Journal Be?
Your Blog Should Be Blue Your blog is a peaceful, calming force in the blogosphere. You tend to avoid conflict – you’re more likely to share than rant. From your social causes to cute pet photos, your life is a (mostly) open book. What Color Should Your Blog or Journal Be? To those who read…
Good to be back …
when I came home yesterday, Gareth gave me some warm hugs and a great welcome home. I knew he missed me. I called him everyday when I was at the days 5 nights camp. Interesting to follow the leap in his vocabulary through the mobile phone! 🙂
Sanctuary
I just came back from a 6 days 5 nights camp with the Trinity Annual Conference (TRAC) Methodist Youth. This is my second time with them for the YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (YLDP). There’s so much to share .. for now, I’ll just put up one of my favorite places during the past week –…
Missing
I will be missing for a while but … I will be back … at the mean time I’d recommend reading the following: Movable Theoblogical: AuthenticChurch Archives (I’m planning to read and reflect on it when I return … you can go first) Scott Mcknight’s Emerging Movement Archives (This would be useful to those who’ve…