I remember getting a Christmas card from the new Prime Minister of Malaysia Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi back in 2003. so I was wondering whether he’ll do it again. Well, yes he did. It’s a nice gesture. I wonder how other pastors and church leaders feel when they get this card.
Emergent – Malaysian Style Xmas I
I like what Tony Joneswrote for the Worship Leader Sidebar about what is Emergent?, I think we can be seen as part of “the friendships with church leaders around the world, all of whom are on a similar quest of rediscovering the gospel in their contexts.” _______________________________________________________________ Emergent is a fairly loose gathering of pastors,…
Random Thoughts before Tonight’s Christmas Party
“I believe with all of my heart that God’s people possess God’s provision to accomplish and fulfill God’s purposes in the world.” (from genereous giving quotations)— Joel Vestal, founder of ServLife International I was just thinking “Not bad, he has a quote next to David Livingstone, cool!)… And, hey! I hung out with this guy…
Zayd’s Dad
I remember meeting another blogger face to face for the first time after merely emailing each other. It was quite a strange experience. I didn’t know what to expect. I knew I was a little afraid. But, this time I found it pretty easy actually … especially after doing this for (I think) the fifth…
Christus Victor
Thanks Jason Clark for the link to
Random Thought after Midnight
Nice to have access tonight … it was a delightful surprise. The final session at the camp went pretty well considering the constraints before us. There was a bunch of parents waiting to see their kids perform their dances after my message. Someone collapsed during the refreshment time and I’m praying that this particular parent…
My last Christmas Lunch
This is a precious picture of the two most senior pastors in the Lutheran Church in Malaysia. Rev. Muthiah (who’s retired and more than 80 and in fantastic health especially after a recent operation). And of course, Bishop Gideon Chang (who’s finishing his term next year and is above 65)
World on Fire
Thanks to Doug Pagitt for highlighting this video by Sarah McLachlan. I find it interesting how the video attempts to use contrast to bring out it’s message. Our church supports 6 kids through World Vision Malaysia. For me personally, that’s just a starting point … deep down I know there’s more that we can do.
Emergent Criticism
For those who have been following the conversation, I think you’d appreciate the following two pieces: 1. Emergent Criticism No.1: 7 Years of Spanking by
Random Thoughts after Disappearing for a while
Being away for the camp was harder than I thought. And speaking back to back for two camps is even harder. I recall doing it before. Maybe I’m getting older … of course, Grace is always sufficient … Took me quite some time just to clear the comment spam I’ve got …. I joked with…