Back to “normal life” today, looking at what I’ve missed for a month and what’s coming up for the rest of the month. I was delighted to be drawn back to the topic of “Worship” eavesdropping as well as conversing through a couple of emails. After a few pretty good knocks on the head and…
When Christians Do Not Agree
I’ve read this paper before and forgot whether I posted it up or not. But I do think there’s a lot of wisdom in ths paper on “Discussing Issues on which Christians Do Not Agree” . One thing I’ve realized how hard it is for us Malaysian Christians to agree (ok! that’s just a fact!),…
A Generous Orthodoxy
During the flight back from Germany with an overdose of “Luther” and spending time with Lutherans from 25 different countries and cultures, I was thinking back about the conversations we had and the influences that shaped us. And I found a fresh appreciation of my own unique journey thus far with much gratitude to God….
Two Films, Two Questions
I confess I’ve finally managed to watch Spiderman 2 with May Chin only last Friday (better late than never even then it was not easy to get decent seats). It was one of the things I wanted to do when I returned and just before I start my whirlwind season of ministry again. I loved…
Home Sweet Home
Gareth’s welcome has been very warm indeed. He’s grown quite a bit after one month. There are some areas that will require more fatherly discipline from my side (but that’s for another day). It’s just been great for father and son to reconnect after such a long separation from each other.
Lost & Found … On the way!
It’s been quite a roller coaster ride at least emotionally. Here’s how I’d look back at it … I was elated when I could get an upgrade from economy class to business class for the flight to Doha (as you can see in my previous post) . It was like God saying to me, “You’ve…
Surprising Upgrade
It´s great to have free internet access at Frankfurt international airport thanks to Samsung *grin*. Anyway, I´m delighted to be suprised by a random pick to get upgraded from economy class to business class untl Doha. After that it´s back to economz class It´s really nice when the Lord gives extra little bonuses like this….
Time to Go Home
This is my final picture here in Neuendettelsau with a Cola Beer in hand … It’s been quite a month … Finally I´ve finished packing my luggage now I’m just getting my heart and mind in shape to return to Malaysian soil. Because it´s more than luggage that needs unpacking when I return … I…
Complete … Beginning … Celebration
The summer school may be completed but for me as this trip is coming to an end in actual fact there are also new beginnings waiting to blossom as some important seeds have been sown in my time here. The certificate (which maybe just a piece of paper with important signatures and information) represents more…
Missional Church
“The church is not simply a gathering of well-meaning individuals who have entered into a social contract to meet their privately defined self -interests. It is, instead, an intentional and disciplined community witnessing to the power and presence of God’s reign.” ~ Missional Church, Darrell L. Guder (ed.) Eerdmans 1998 (Thanks signposts for the reminder!)…