Without humor, I would have packed my bags and do something else long ago. There is a lot of nonsense I need to be in touch with at times by choice and other times by circumstance. I’m not complaining about an illusion but merely stating the fact. And so often, we pastors are part of…
Author: Sivin Kit
man of one wife, father of four kids
Pastor’s Log
Another gem from Jon Birch. … I’ve delayed this for a while. But it’s been lurking in my mind during the season of enjoying Star Trek. The words are not my current experience, but it may be for many. It may also be the experience of many at an individual level. More and more I…
Random Thoughts in the Middle of the Night!
Wow! how time flies … I used to teach this guy Sherman how to play guitar when he was a teenager. I never imagined I would be actually conducting his wedding last Saturday 🙂 For what I read on his blog …. Delayed Divulgence it was a pretty good time! I came back tonight amazed…
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Blog Jordan Thanks to Dean Peters for taking us along his adventures in Jordan! Your Atonement Is Too Small This post makes me want to get the book! Religion as Fantasy One needs some pause with sentences like this: “… Christianity, as a religion without religion, does not allow itself to be reduced to a…
Random Thoughts while enjoying apple juice!
I’m glad the wedding went smoothly last Saturday … it’s a privilege to conduct weddings for friends. 🙂 Plus, it’s always nice to slip into my “jedi” mode … Feeling a little bit more excitement now as Baby No. 3 … will be arriving any time now. I think the due date is end of…
Bapa Yang Kekal
A beautiful song by Julita Manik, sung by Franky Sihombing. when I first heard it, I had to hold back the tears. Kasih yang sempurna telah Ku t’rima dariMu Bukan kar’na kebaikkanku Hanya oleh kasih karuniaMu Kau pulihkan aku, layakkan ku ‘tuk dapat memanggilMu, Bapa Kau b’ri yang kupinta Saat ku mencari, ku mendapatkan Ku…
Emergent Omellete
Since I’m in the Malaysian Theological Seminary now, I’m inspired by the excellent Seremban Omellete and throw in a few more links. Emerging Church TV Thanks Charles Wear for this … I’m watching some now 🙂 Stackhouse to Carson on the Emerging Church: Leave Me Out of It The amazing world of the internet allows…
Random Thoughts in Seremban
Right now, I wish I can have the drink above to quench my thirst. It’s not nice to know there is someone who impersonated me and left a comment on a friends blog … I think it’s rude. I wonder where does one get the time to do all this. And the energy? It’s pretty…
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Confucius (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) I’ve been thinking about the word “Ren” the past week. Confucius’ social philosophy largely revolves around the concept of ren, “compassion” or “loving others.” Cultivating or practicing such concern for others involved deprecating oneself. This meant being sure to avoid artful speech or an ingratiating manner that would create a…
Emergent Lunch!
2007 Theological, Philosophical Conversation- Session 1, Part 1 Part 2 – 2007 Theological, Philosophical Conversation- Session 1 Session 2 – 2007 Theological, Philosophical Conversation Session 2 – 2007 Theological, Philosophical Conversation Session 3 – 2007 Theological, Philosophical Conversation Session 3 – 2007 Theological, Philosophical Conversation Session 3, Part 2 – 2007 Theological, Philosophical Conversation I…