[korean christian] hostages in afghanistan – day 40 This is not over yet, and must not be forgotten too easily. Mother Teresa’s Crisis of Faith She is human after all … To some these words might shock them, but for me it’s a great comfort. “Jesus has a very special love for you. As for…
Author: Sivin Kit
man of one wife, father of four kids
Random Links 170 (Malaysia)
Bangsa Malaysia (wikipedia) Race or nation? how about some imagination? 🙂 We are Bangsa Malaysia The Swiss is a good example. This national conversation is not isolated from examples from the other side of the globe. We cannot live in isolation. And we must not think in isolation too. “One example of a multi ethnic people…
Sirena Huang: Dazzling set by 11-year-old violinist
Elysia, our 2 year old daughter says she want to learn how to play the violin after watching this. Now, that’s called inspiration. I asked her more than 10 times already now. She insists not piano but violin. That’s the influence of 11-year-old Sirena on our little 2-year-old Elysia.
Random Thoughts after the Bangsa Malaysia Merdeka Get-Together
I was there … and it was good … it was necessary. Haris has given a quick recap here: Bangsa Malaysia Merdeka Get-together : The Real Thing. I must confess I almost didn’t make it. But the “humble powers of the committee” allowed me to sneak in at the last moment. There were many thoughts…
Hans Rosling: New insights on poverty and life around the world
Presentations like this helps me to see the relevance of statistics! 🙂
Christians Must Say No To Makkal Osai’s Suspension
My friend and fellow Christian (and Lutheran 🙂 ) Bob alerted me to this whole incident when I thought the case should have been closed after hearing of Makkal Osai offering their apologies. Life should have moved on until we heard of their suspension. The fact is our Christian faith is not treated by any…
Evelyn Glennie: How to listen
This is not only inspiring from a musicians point of view, but also for the message Evelyn is conveying. Listening is more then through the ears … Today, we need to learn how to listen even more intentionally.
Random Thoughts before a pretty interesting weekend
Sometimes we may feel we are small, until someone notices us and gives us some attention. The rhythm of blogging is re-emerging … the lack of blogging can signify more is happening outside the notebook or I really don’t have anything to say. But then, again … my “reflection” mode is my default mode. So,…
Random Links 169
Old Lutheran Personally, I enjoy humor in religion (and I think there’s a healthy place for it there) … but of course, it’s always better when the humor is turned towards ourselves (for satire or even self-criticism) and not used to offend or disrespect others . “Give me some here I stand socks please!” Crux…
Random Links 168 (Malaysia)
50 Merdeka Stories This is an excellent series by the Sun Malaysia, which I hope they’d compile it and publish it as a book once it’s finished. Reflections on the Rukun Negara This brings back so many memories of me standing in front of my fellow students during our school assembly leading them to recite…