He has shown all you people what is good.
And what does the LORD require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly before your God.
- Micah 6:8And what does the LORD require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly before your God.
Archive | February, 2011
Najib’s thinking
Posted on 28 February 2011 by TK Tan
The Sun today quoted the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib commenting on the Hindraf demonstration in which more than 109 persons were reportedly arrested AHEAD of the rally which reportedly fewer than 500 people finally turned up, saying:
“We don’t want to use force, but they are hoping we will…
Dying in two different ways
Posted on 28 February 2011 by Goh Keat Peng
In the news this week, we are numbed by reports of the death of hundreds of human beings not unlike ourselves. Some of these our fellow human beings were going about quietly in their everyday life in a city that is not only beautiful in myriads of ways but also…
Zero extremism
Posted on 28 February 2011 by Peter Young
These words were the headlines of New Straits Times on Tuesday, February 15, 2011.
Datuk Seri Najib, at a luncheon with leaders of various groups in conjunction with the World Inter-Faith Harmony Week at the Putrajaya Conference Centre on February 14 said that the government will fight any form of…
Checking the spread of pluralism
Posted on 21 February 2011 by Peter Young
KUALA LUMPUR: Religious experts should help check the spread of pluralism, which could undermine the faith of Muslims in the country, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said yesterday.
He said although the phenomenon was under control and restricted to certain quarters, it had to be addressed, as it…
Brute force
Posted on 21 February 2011 by Goh Keat Peng
With two neighbouring countries seeing off their long-entrenched strongmen, the powers that be in two other countries in northern Africa have resorted to the use of brute force to try to hold on to power.
The brute force being applied is in the form of live bullets and even the…
2 Corinthians 13 : 14
Posted on 21 February 2011 by Peter Young
“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” (2 Corinthians 13 : 14, NIV)
This is my prayer for you all as we come to the close of Biblical Challenge.
Where am I going?
Posted on 21 February 2011 by Peter Young
All of us have to try and find an answer to this important and personal question, which refers to what happens to us when we die or when Jesus comes again.
As a Christian, I have put my faith in Jesus Christ and he gives me his reply in John…
United we stand, divided we fall
Posted on 21 February 2011 by Administrator
MCCBCHST PRESS STATEMENT
20.02.2011
The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST) applaud the Chief Minister of Penang Saudara Lim Guan Eng for having the fortitude and wisdom to form a new executive portfolio to handle non Muslim religious issues in the state. Further we are…
John 14 : 13
Posted on 13 February 2011 by Peter Young
And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father (John 14 : 13, NIV)
The ultimate aim of all that we ask of Jesus in his name should always be that THE SON MAY BRING GLORY TO THE FATHER.…
Justified
Posted on 13 February 2011 by Peter Young
This word, in bold red letters, was one of the headlines in the sports pages of the Sun on Wednesday, February 9, 2011. It referred to the fact that the Liverpool footballers had to play well in order to justify their place on the team.
Every Christian is JUSTIFIED, but…
The naysayers
Posted on 12 February 2011 by Goh Keat Peng
Unaware and unsuspecting of the momentous news that was about to break about the man’s departure from power, up to just before the announcement was about to be made, many people in our country catching glimpses of the continuing mass demonstrations in Egypt when surfing the TV channels were still…
Open Letter to Dato’ Siti Nor Bahyah
Posted on 12 February 2011 by Alwyn Lau
Dear Dato’ Siti,
I view with concern the video of your talk regarding Valentine’s Day delivered in 2009 but presently circulating on YouTube.
As a Christian, I respect and seek to learn from the perspectives of other religions. As such, I appreciate your reminder that as responsible communities we shouldn’t…
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