I BELIEVE THAT it is God’s nature to heal, that is, to continue creating us to be the unique persons God intends. When we are sick; when disaster strikes; when we are buffeted by betrayal, tragedy, abuse, or our own sin; when we are oppressed by distorted social systems, God’s desire is to redeem, transform,…
Month: June 2008
Random Thoughts on Thursday Morning
How does one survive a meeting which starts at 10AM and ends at 7:30PM? 🙂 After all we say and do, nothing beats a simple time of prayer – personal, as well as in support for one another. When one believes that God speaks through the scriptures, wonders lurk behind the feeble voice who reads…
Shift 2008 Session 1 – Brian McLaren
Canonical Theism: 30 Theses
I found what’s written here by William J Abraham to be a welcome proposal to take the conversation for Theology and the Church forward while not ignoring the past. Good theology in my humble view is not only clarifying what are the priorities, and helping to distinguish better ways of thinking through and articulating our…
Brian McLaren Interview – The Ordinary Radicals
Encouragement from Brian McLaren
Nice to hear Malaysia mentioned 🙂 We had fond memories of Brian’s visit here. And he’s at his best when he’s in the "encouragement on overdrive" mode!
Random Links 254
Gospel in Context: Among Many Faiths Very good read, and good leads to reflections in context. Here today we are a group of Christians asking about the Gospel in the context of many cultures and faiths. John Sentamu has already tackled some of the issues about the Gospel and cultures, and I will now address…
Britain’s Got Talent – Tony Laf – I’m Good
He’s good … but then again it’s not just about the talent isn’t it?
Who are your friends in school?
The kids will be going to school tomorrow. I took this video some time ago when the talk of multi-cultural, multi-religious relationships was the hot topic. Even though now, it’s over shadowed by the petrol price hike, I still think in the long run who are our friends and the friendships we cultivate will make…
Andrew Johnston – Britain’s Got Talent
If there’s anything redemptive in the entertainment industry, I see it in some of the participants in Britain’s got talent. It’s more the performances, it’s their stories surrounding the participants, it’s the surprise element in ordinary people which moves us I think. Anyway, here’s another one.