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…
BLC’s Alternative Worship Gathering on Friday, July 3
On the first Friday of every month, BLC organizes a simple hour of contemplative and reflective worship for all who desire an “alternative” space to the busy, cluttered and noisy existence we experience daily. This Friday, we continue to celebrate the season of Pentecost where we engage with the creative God who’s always ready to…
Ripples from “People Like Us” Part 6
The ripples continue with a kind mention of the “People Like Us” Forum in a mainstream paper article entitled, Healing Malaysia under the column : Art of Healing By DR AMIR FARID ISAHAK. It’s a little funny because I was 2 of the events he mentioned and was in dialogue with one of the speakers…
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…
Intercultural Dialogue Using Theory of Constrain 27 June 2009
This looks interesting. Any effort to encourage building bridges is a good effort. While this is jointly organized by Three Muslim NGOs, it’s open to all. Intercultural Dialogue Using Theory of Constrain Speaker: Zana Borisavljevic Venue: The Nomad Offices Level 8, Pavilion KL 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL Date: 27 June 2009 (Saturday) Time: 930AM…
I’ll Be There – Michael Jackson (1958 – 2009)
50 years old. strange how some memories are coming back and other thoughts are surfacing. What a way to break my internet fast.
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 …….
HOW MUCH RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IS THERE? – CCM Public Forum 27 June 2009
Looks like there’s a growing momentum for more “conversations” (my preferred term 🙂 ) to help create greater awareness on crucial concerns affecting every citizen in Malaysia. ECUMENICAL SOCIAL FORUM ” HOW MUCH RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IS THERE ? When? 2.00 – 4.00PM, Saturday, 27TH June 2009 Where? TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH, PETALING JAYA, 6 Jalan 5/37,…
Ripples from “People Like Us” Part 5
Many thanks to Union of Catholic Asian News for making the Indonesian version of their article available. While there are some minor differences, there’s so much similarity between Bahasa Indonesia and Bahasa Malaysia that this translation can add on to the ripples and contribute to those who are reflecting on this in Bahasa Malaysia. 🙂…