Thanks to Garr Reynold for this link … what a great combination of the medium and the message! It has lots of pointers for our current scene in Malaysia too … he as well as she who has ears let him or her hear, or in this case … see… 🙂
Category: World
How To Tell People They Sound Racist
Some good advice here … in terms of tactics in dealing with racism 🙂 as well as some insights on "what they are" and "what they did" conversations.
The Global Luther: Reconsidering the Contributions of Martin Luther
Here’s a feast of all things Luther in relation to all things Global 🙂 It’s pretty glaring that the African and Asian voices in the speakers are minimal or even missing! Thus, making the conference less international than it could have been. But in the age of the internet, unplanned possibilities can emerge …
Bonhoeffer: Who Am I?
I think I’m going to get back to some Bonhoeffer reading soon. Keeps me grounded.
Bonhoeffer Speaks Out Against Hitler
As I watched this short clip, I’m beginning to understand, why there are times I squirm when I hear ideas that are beyond dominance and moving towards totalitarianism. It’s not just a caution on "others", we need to have a good look at "ourselves". Lord have mercy. May we walk the path of justice humbly!
ONE Life Revolution is back!
If any of you are in Klang Valley, I’d like to highly recommend this event to help us go beyond our comfort zones into the life experiences of those who struggle with HIV/AIDS. At least go yourself, if possible bring a friend, and if you can bring a group, that would be even better.
Shift 2008 Session 1 – Brian McLaren
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!
Cry Tears for Burma
Appreciate Bob for reminding us … Don’t forget Burma. In the midst of doing my research and writing at STM, Seremban right now, I stumbled upon this here. * * * 22 May 2008 Dear Friends, It has been three weeks after the cyclone Nargis hit Yangoon in the night of May 2, claimed more…