Life, Travel, GRACE

Today we were privileged to have David B. to share some updates at the rally. Haven’t heard his sharing for quite some time (I think almost a decade more), today sharing was quite inspiring and interesting. As he returned to Singapore, he’s been thinking how to move the gospel effectively. There are two platforms he has in mind: a muslim-christian dialogue and story telling. Well, he shared the latter part (maybe we will have chance to hear the former in near future?). The thought of story telling began when he and his discovered that the way of his bible study sharing was monotonous and boring. So to make things interesting, one must tell story, like Jesus told story when he was teaching. And he joined a story telling club, which at that time most of the members were female. Not surprising as most storytellers are mothers and early childhood educators.   Later on, the group joined a story telling competition. Other contestants chose popular Chinese fore-lore but David chose...

Last June end, I was given an opportunity to attend a workshop in Sri Lanka. It was a four-day trip. So I didn't have all the time needed to explore the country. Nevertheless, that short trip was an eye-opener to Malaysian like me. I first landed in Colombo early morning (there's a 2-hour difference between Sri Lanka and Malaysia). First impression after landed: coconut trees a plenty; at least u can see them lining outside the airport. Came the immigration checking counter. I was hinted by the officer for 30-day visa if I add some tips. Well, if one doesn't know, he may think that's a bargain. But the fact is everyone is entitled a 30-day visa upon entry. So there was a delay at the counter as the officer was expecting some tips. Sorry, no tips from me. Their airport is not that gorgeous as compared with KLIA or HKIA or Changi. Probably the size of Penang airport. Step outside of the airport and it was a different world. I was then took a three-hour journey to Ka...

Did you watch the opening event of London 2012 Olympic Games? I did and I liked it. Somehow it was quite memorable and very British. The opening act was good in describing Great Britain's journey since industry revolution. It also paid tribute to the workers and national health care system as well as British literature. How about Beijing 2008 Olympic Games? Do you remember their opening ceremony? I remember some - pieces here and there - the giant paper scroll and the four inventions. How about Kuala Lumpur 1998 Commonwealth Games? I do not remember at all even though I attended the event in Bukit Jalil Stadium. So what if Malaysia has a chance to host Olympic Games in the future? How will the opening ceremony look like? Will we portrait to the world that we are a harmonious multi-racial society? Will we stage the foundation of the nation since the Malacca era (with the mythology of Hang Tuah)? I read a blog commenting on the possible event if Malaysia is going to host the next O...

Not long ago, we celebrated no. 1 son's birthday. He's 3 years old now. A big boy. Still there's a lot of things for him to learn. Time will tell.

Not long ago, there was a balloon festival in Putrajaya. The wasn't much spectacular for this time. Unlike previous year, they had Dark Vader and Doraemon shape balloon. This year it was quite boring. Not many international participation. Let's hope it will be better next year. This time, I snapped the photo from afar. A better location to take fireworks at the end of the event. A view from the bridge

We had a rally at the Nav office last weekend. Wency from the Philippines Nav shared on his community team setup and lesson learnt. He called it a missional community. In brief, a community should have three elements. The foremost is that a community should be relational. The members in the community should have a transformational life as well. That's the second element. In other words, one couple or family has the influence of transforming other member's life especially in spiritual life. Lastly, a community should be missional. Members need to relate to outsiders as part of their missional work. So one does not need to go out from his or her comfort zone to be a mission worker. How's your community life sound like?

Asakusa district is famous for its old temple. It is also a hang out area for the backpackers. A must-visit place in Tokyo for every tourist. At the temple area, it is like walking in Jonker's Street area except with much crowd. The most photographed site is undoubtedly the main gate - Kaminarimon, with its giant lantern hanging. Wait, not sure if it is a lantern. But it does look like a lantern, doesn't it? Inside the complex, you will find all sorts of souvenir shops and local delicacies. Further down the street are the theaters. While I was there, we (friends and I) bumped into few Malaysians. See, that's why it's a hot spot.