Rob Bell Interviews Shane Hipps About Technology from Deadly Viper on Vimeo. This is an interview with Rob Bell interviewing Shane Hipps, author of the new book Flickering Pixels. It is a discussion of how technology shapes your faith and a critique of the cliche "the methods change but the message doesn’t." Recorded at the…
Category: Theology
Missio Dei
I showed this clip as part of my message on Sunday based on Mark 6:1-13. Thanks Pastor Claudio Oliver. We need to hear this, reflect on what you’ve said, and “do church” in a way that’s more faithful to the “Mission that has us”!
God goes around picking us up …
Raphael Warnock speaks on the significance of life experience and seminary education in good preaching. (HT: Working Preacher) As one who “preaches” as part and parcel of my work and ministry whether it’s at least three Sundays per month or responding to a variety of invitations from those whom trust me to share “God’s Message”,…
Edinburgh 2010 Study Process for ASEAN and Sri Lanka at STM Part 1
Better late than never. During 8-11 June 2009, I spent few days at STM for this study process. Apart from plenary sessions with relevant respondents, we were also in small group discussions. At the end of the whole study process, I was asked to compile, organize and share a more cohesive summary of the scattered…
Ray S. Anderson (1925-2009)
I’ve met more than a few people who either have studied under Ray before or know him personally. I’ve read a number of his books, The Soul of Ministry was timely when I needed it and I have a copy of “Theological Foundations For Ministry” edited by Ray which my late uncle Justus Koo gave…
Imaginary Inquisition (I mean Interview)
Don’t take this personally .. Imaginary Inquisition (I mean Interview) Interviewer: "what is your theological position"? Crazy Maker: … changing? Interviewer: are you orthodox? Crazy Maker: Not eastern Interviewer: are you a heretic? Crazy Maker: yes as far as Vipers are concerned! (HT: John the Baptist) Interviewer: so you are emergent? Crazy Maker: hmmm …….
Ripples from “People Like Us” Part 4
Last Thursday, I was surprised to get a call from Bangkok which resulted in the following piece from Union of Catholic Asian News. The experience of the interaction of the phone was very helpful for me personally to recall the experience of the “People Like Us” Forum, and to reflect on it deeper. The last…
Ripples from “People Like Us” Part 3
The ripples continue. It’s wonderful to read more reflections on the “People Like Us” Forum. One clarification for some who might be wondering whether this particular event is promoting Religious Pluralism, i.e. that All religions are actually talking about the same thing and there is essentially no difference in our beliefs. The answer from me…
National Conference 2008: Vinoth Ramachandra – "Theology of Integral Mission"
It was good to have a chance to hear Vinoth Ramachandra in person today. Good stuff.
Happy Belated 10th Anniversary, May Chin and Sivin!
On June 5, 1999 – Long May Chin and Sivin Kit got married after 10 years of courtship. Wow, I just realized we’ve now crossed the 10th year of marriage. Those were the days when we were young and innocent 🙂 Every time I pass by Bangsar Shopping Centre, I’m reminded that was the place…