I heard this in a sermon two weeks ago, and stumbled on it through angela (thanks!) WHEN I SAY… When I say… “I am a Christian” I’m not shouting “I’m clean livin’” I’m whispering “I was lost” Now I’m found and forgiven. When I say… “I am a Christian” I don’t speak of this with…
Lent 14.1: ON SIGNIFICANCE
Thanks to Sherman for these mediations. My response in bold Isaiah 1.10, 16-20 We live in a world of stars and celebrities. And perhaps there is something within each person that reaches out to the stars in response to a deep longing within ourselves for significance. After all, it is a world that has eyes…
Favorite Ball
How young does a child decide what is their favorite toy? or favorite color? My Mom thinks Elysia has a favorite green/white ball 🙂 She’s growing fast and bring us lots of joy these days! Now She’s one year plus!
Lent 13.1: ON MERCY
Luke 6.36-38 It has been said and heard over and over again, “Do not judge” (Lk 6.37). It is important that we understand why God desires for us to not flippantly judge others and keep records of our neighbours’ imperfections. God has established a covenant of love with His people (Dan 9.4). This covenant extends…
Lent 12.1: ON OFFERING
The meditations starting from today were contributed by my “emerging” (I’m using this as a descriptive way more than a brand name way *grin*) young Malaysian theologian Sherman Kuek. This series of Lent meditations have been part of our joint project together in the Nails & Thorns Booklet (pdf). I decided to post his meditations…
Prayer Regarding Critics and Enemies
“Bless my enemies, O Lord. Even I bless them and do not curse them. Enemies have driven me into your embrace more than friends have. Friends have bound me to earth; enemies have loosed me from earth and have demolished all my aspirations in the world. Enemies have made me a stranger in worldly realms…
Lent 11.1: Letter to an “Enemy Lover”
Matthew 5.43-48 Dear Jesus, I find it hard to love my “enemies”. Especially those who’ve hurt me with the words and their actions. I’m just trying to live day by day and get on with it, but there’s always some interference here or there. Uninvited “episodes” of pain and intrusion. Why can’t people just leave…
Lent 10.1: Letter from Someone Angry
Matthew 5.20-26 Dear Jesus, I’m not fit for this “anger management” thing. I’ve been calling people idiots all my life. Ok, I’m exaggerating but you know what I mean. And now you say I’m in danger of the fires of hell. That’s not fair. Look around – we have people suing each other, cold shoulders…
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Theology in the Context of “World Christianity” Can’t remember whether I linked this before. … but then it was quoted in the recent Pastor’s School the last few days. Truth Is Stranger than Fiction: The Da Vinci Code and Early Christianity For me the Da Vinci Code issue is getting boring, but May Chin reminded…
Lent 9.1: Just Do it!
Matthew 7.7-12 613 Rules in the Old Testament. 10 Commandments in the Book of Exodus. That’s a lot to memorize. Here Jesus gives us “a summary of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.” It looks simple – “Do for others what you would like them to do for you.” (Matt. 7.12)…