Dear friends in contact and family in Christ, I got an SMS today (not the rumor type:-) ) which reminded me that whatever one thinks about this transition of leadership we are undergoing in Malaysia, it’s good to cover these challenging times in prayer. May I invite you to do so, in humility and honesty…
Introduction to Godly Play
It’s nice to watch glimpses of a lesson done with the presence of children around the storyteller. It’s more than skill, it’s about the storyteller embodying the significance of the stories they are communicating. The discovery of insights from Godly Play actually benefitted me more than I realized. even though the initial prompting was more…
A Third Way for Congregations?
I’m still reading Changing the Conversation: A third way for congregations and using the book as a point for self-reflection. The blog posts here slows me down and pulls me back to the chapters I’ve already read which is good. So, there is a back and forth movement. I’m already into the chapter “Conversation Four:…
Godly Play: The Great Family
I’ve been thinking about Godly Play. I wonder how we can reengage the best of what it has thought us.
Changing the Conversation: A third way for congregations.
I’ve always loved the word “conversation”. I prefer it over other words like “dialogue” or “movement” (depending on which end of the spectrum one is in whether activism or quietism or whatever pole one chooses. Happy Birthday Bangsar Lutheran Church! It’s fascinating after all these years, I find myself returning to the basic questions…
Leadership That Matters
I scanned through this 1999 article by Anthony B. Robinson a while ago. My eyes paused more on the practical points he was making on the lessons on leadership. I’m not particularly worried about the concept of leadership in the same way I’m not overtly reactive to any concept. (even though they may abused by…
Bobby McFerrin – Drive
I’ve been driving a lot the past few weeks. It was fun, even though long distance can be tiring. I know some people enjoy the solitude when they are driving, or the company depending on their personality. I told two of my “fellow companions” that if they see me posting up lots of youtube videos…
This Place Apart
MERCIFUL AND LOVING GOD, I come seeking quiet communion with you. In this place apart from confusion and stress, grant me stillness of heart and quietness in thy presence. Amen. – Rueben P. Job and Norman Shawchuck A Guide to Prayer for All God’s People (via Upper Room Daily Reflections) It has begun (again –…
Michael Hedges and Will Ackerman – Hawk Circle
One for the evening. Hope to resume more normal blogging soon.
Slug – Passengers (U2/Eno)
One before I sleep . . .:-)