REPENTANCE IS not so much a condition for forgiveness as a consequence of it. We human beings often hold back our forgiveness for some slight or hurt until we at least see signs of contrition. Not so with God: on … Continue reading
The Council of Churches of Malaysia (CCM) welcomes the confirmation by the Government of Malaysia that the word “Allah” may be used by a religion other than Islam. This is implicit in the Internal Security (Prohibition On Use of Specific … Continue reading
I liked what Richard said about the three ways of “de-centralizing the self” and also the focus on inner patterns which detract us from our centering process. I will be following his weekly Lenten guide here. Fasting, along with prayer … Continue reading
THE GOAL OF LENT is not to make a plan for change and follow it to the letter. Rather, the goal is to make a change that sinks deeply into life, drawing us closer to self, others, and God. Lent … Continue reading
THE ASH WEDNESDAY shadow on the wall, cast by my own solidity blocking light, generates deep penitence and at the same time a yearning for the “new and right spirit” that God gives. We do not search out our sinfulness … Continue reading
(Music by Joseph Arthur. Cartoons by Si Smith) We have so much fear in all of us. In the secret places of our hearts, Only God and we know what is going on there. Sometimes, we don’t even know ourselves … Continue reading
Mondays with Mark I thought the relation between anger and depression was insightful. The bottom line is that the catalyst for both anger and depression is often the hurts we experience at a very deep level…experiencing feelings of being misunderstood, … Continue reading
I love doing these interviews and introducing people to agents of change. So I’m glad this one I did with Steven Sim last year finally sees the light! Of course, there’s more updated stuff on The Micah Mandate please read … Continue reading
GRANT ME GRACE this day to rest and remember that there is nothing I have to do, nothing I have to buy or sell, nothing I have to produce or consume in order to become who I already am: your … Continue reading
It’s been a long time since I’ve changed the theme for this blog. I’m happy to focus on the content 🙂 Once a while it’s good to have a change. Thanks to Bob K who is my current tech guru … Continue reading
