Archive | June, 2009

Psalm 44:8

Posted on 17 June 2009 by Peter Young

Oh God, we give glory to you all day long and constantly praise your name. (Psalm 44:8, New Living Translation) Do we? If not, why not?…

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Keep What You Possess

Posted on 17 June 2009 by Peter Young

We conclude our 3 thoughts on the ministry of the Holy Spirit – the unity of the Spirit. ‘As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another…

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Civil Society Urges Retraction Of PAS’ Call To Ban Sisters In Islam

Posted on 10 June 2009 by Administrator

JOINT STATEMENT BY MALAYSIAN CIVIL SOCIETY ON PAS RESOLUTION TO BAN SISTERS IN ISLAM We the undersigned are deeply disturbed by the call on the part of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) to have Sisters in Islam (SIS) banned and its members rehabilitated should its activities be determined to be…

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A Theological & Practical Response To “World Pandemics” (Part 1)

Posted on 10 June 2009 by Pax Tan

Diseases are here to stay. Microbes, our enigmatic fellow sojourner yet chief enemy taunts and mock us, comes in and out, and dances a fateful tune, luring humanity, playfully, intentionally, even religiously leaving an ocean trail of destruction and death. All the Kings’ men and all the Queens’ horses cannot…

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Obama’s Sermon on the Nile

Posted on 10 June 2009 by Bob Teoh

Barack Obama’s recent Cairo speech was essentially his Sermon on the Nile. He delivered his opening applause line: “I am proud to carry with me the goodwill of the American people, and a greeting of peace from Muslim communities in my country: assalaamu alaykum.” A thunderous roar of approval immediately…

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A Christian Response to the Socio-Economic and Political Uncertainties in Malaysia

Posted on 10 June 2009 by Yoon Yew Khuen

Christianity is not just about myself. Politics is not just about other people. This is the rallying cry of Goh Keat Peng who spoke at a recent forum entitled “A Christian Response to the Uncertainties in the Socio-Economic and Political Scenario in Malaysia” organised by the Independent Christian Renewal Society…

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Phillipians 1:29

Posted on 10 June 2009 by Peter Young

For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him. (Philippians 1 : 29, New International Version) Two priceless gifts – to BELIEVE on Jesus Christ and to SUFFER , not because of our own sin or…

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A Matter Of Death And Life

Posted on 10 June 2009 by Peter Young

We continue our thoughts on the ministry of the Holy Spirit. ‘So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature.…

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World Week For Peace In Palestine Israel (4 – 10 June 2009)

Posted on 02 June 2009 by Administrator

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, It has been made painfully clear to all of us again this year that peace in the Middle East and in other parts of the world cannot be separated from the need for a just peace in Israel/Palestine. Many member churches are again raising…

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World Vision Appeal: Pakistan Crisis

Posted on 02 June 2009 by Administrator

Violence in Pakistan creates massive humanitarian emergency Intense fighting between militant groups and Pakistani forces in and around the Swat Valley of Pakistan’s North West Frontier province has resulted in the largest displacement of people in the country since 1947. Many families have fled their homes and villages to find…

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Scholarships In 1Malaysia

Posted on 02 June 2009 by K. J. John

What does the word scholarship mean? Does it mean proving that you are good enough at everything in life and all of living? Or, is it establishing that you are a responsible citizen who knows how to focus on priorities for the sake of both personal and national progress, demonstrated…

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Redeeming Rules of Engagement: Exercises In Creative Peace Making (2)

Posted on 02 June 2009 by Alwyn Lau

“If at first the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it.” - Albert Einstein “When sin abounds, grace abounds even more” - Romans 12:14 Sometime late last year, there were (extra-) massive morning jams on all roads leading Kuala Lumpur because the government decided to put…

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