The research methods module, held by AGST Alliance at Malaysia Bible Theological Seminary, was like a durian – thorny on the outside but succulent and fragrant on the inside. When I first received the information, the idea of delving in statistics was a thorny No-no. The pleasant surprise was that the lecturers sort of gave […]
Angels there are Upon and away Between eternity And time They spread their care Over your sons Over your daughters Asleep, adrift Transporting heaven’s Gold dust on Shuttered Undeserving eyes. –Kenny Chee
New eyes So far the courses I have attended covered discipleship, building formative faith communities and this time round, “Spirituality and Faith Development”. Hands touched my eyes, and I find myself learning to cope with strange light and blurred images, and a new way of seeing how learning can take place more effectively in church. […]
Nature’s welcome Despite divine assurances that this lengthy retreat would do me good, it was with some apprehension that I settled into the room 212 that would be my home for thirty five days. Air Asia had flown me into Chiang Mai, Thailand, at about eleven plus, and I was glad to be at the […]
It began on 1 June and now its 4th of July. The actual 30 day Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius has concluded. Processing and taking it all in, basking in its afterglow, and trying to understand the dynamics involved in this directed retreat is what’s going on with me now. Reading some stuff on the […]
Father in heaven, You rule over all the nations, and place peoples in all their boundaries. You set up leaders and You set them down. We acknowledge Your authority over Singapore too. Decades ago, You saved us from certain oblivion. You have protected, guided, nurtured and blessed this nation with peace and plenty. Your kindness […]