Whether you want to use the label “emerging church” or not, I think many of us can relate to what is said by everyone in these 2 videos. Of course, a lot of what is said opens up conversations that lead to deeper thinking on embedded assumptions and paradigms of theology and practices of ministry….
Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation
I’ve always felt drawn to Parker Palmer’s writings. A recent email asking for recommendations for books on Vocation, Calling, and Discerning the steps one should take in the future. So I found myself coming back to this topic, and to this book. Here’s an excerpt On the importance of listening deeply to find your true…
Journeying together with A Common Word
It’s been a long day, a full 8 hours at Seminari Theoloji Malaysia fully engaged in brainstorming, conversing, typing, documenting, thinking, analyzing, reflecting, laughing, eating etc. We had some coffee breaks, lunch and dinner breaks of course . . While the document a Common Word was a catalyst for our time together,which was mainly working…
A Common Word … for Malaysia?
I will be participating in a study cum workshop at Seminari Theoloji Malaysia the next one and a half days (12-13 February 2009), entitled “A Malaysian Christian response to the Common Word“ Noteworthy Malaysians who signed the document: 52. H.E. Dr. Anwar Ibrahim Former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia; Honorary President of AccountAbility 66. Prof….
You have left a mark on us all . . . Thank you, Markus. Until we meet again!
Dying Well We will all die one day. That is one of the few things we can be sure of. But will we die well? That is less certain. Dying well means dying for others, making our lives fruitful for those we leave behind. The big question, therefore, is not "What can I still do…
Dearest Markus
Read this letter from David (Markus’ Elder Brother), brought tears of healing grace into my eyes, and later when May Chin read it she too could not hold back the emotions that it generated. I’m grateful that David shared this letter with us, which in a way includes us in his and the family’s journey…
The Songs of Markus Ng
I am feeling some level of closure after the funeral for Markus Ng this morning. Maybe I would have some energy to next two days to blog about some reflections. For now, I still want to appreciate one area of his life I only discovered the day after he died. One of the gifts the…
TRIBUTE TO MARKUS NG 6/05/1985-4/02/2009
The last few days, it’s just too hard to get Markus out of my mind. I believe one of the best responses we could make is to multiply the late young Markus Ng’s legacy by realizing his dreams in our lifetime. After the wake last night, this particular words of Jesus suddenly became more meaningful….
Markus Ng (1985-2009): An Exceptional Young Man, Christ-Follower & Malaysian
[Updated – click on the link and you will hear Markus singing his own compositions – it’s hard to hold back the tears again. Kyrie Eleison] Message from Markus’ family [February 5th, 2009] To all of Markus’ friends and extended family: Thank you all so much for the support shown to the family and all…
Goodbye Markus, I will miss you
[Final Update: Markus Ng who was born in Malaysia on May 06, 1985. Markus passed away suddenly in his sleep in his family home in Kuala Lumpur on February 04, 2009 at the age of 23. Wake service: 5th & 6th Feb 2009 at 8pm. Gui Yuan Modern Casket, Jalan 229, Section 51A, Petaling Jaya,…