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.
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57. JATI – a new NGO
Posted on 20 February 2012 by Peter Young
Jati, a new non-governmental organisation championing Islam, wants to abstain from politics.
Its founder Datuk Dr Hasan Ali said the movement wanted to champion three causes – Islam, the royalty and Malays.
He said Jati would complement other like-minded movements, such as Perkasa.
At a pre-launch press conference, Dr Hasan…
56. Off with his head!
Posted on 13 February 2012 by Peter Young
A Saudi man was beheaded on Wednesday by the sword in Riyadh for murder, the interior ministry said.
Salman al-Ghamedi was found guilty of stabbing to death another Saudi, Ahmed al-Qahtani, following a dispute, the ministry said in a statement carried by SPA state news agency.
The beheading brings to…
53. Steady progress for Aung San Suu Kyi
Posted on 08 February 2012 by Peter Young
It is encouraging that Suu Kyi’s political party, the National League for Democracy, has been registered and is allowed to participate in the forthcoming elections for 40 members in the Lower House and 6 members in the Upper House. We must be realistic and if all her 46 candidates were…
55. Malaysian centenarians
Posted on 06 February 2012 by Peter Young
More Malaysians are living longer, with 27,278 surviving beyond 99 years old, the 2010 National Population and Housing Census revealed.
The census also reported the number of women in this age category slightly outnumbered the men — 14,191 compared with 13,807 males.
Of these centenarians, 16,438 are Malays, 7,155 Chinese,…
54. My Good Shepherd
Posted on 30 January 2012 by Peter Young
Retirees, if they so desire, have a great opportunity to think about God and their future. I hope you do not mind if I share my own thoughts of the past week about the good shepherd. I even have the privilege of calling him my good shepherd (see Psalm 23:1…
52. Some reactions to Anwar’s acquittal
Posted on 16 January 2012 by Peter Young
1. Anwar
“Thank God. Alhamdulillah. I feel vindicated. Justice is done.”
2. Mohd Saiful
Anwar’s accuser said, “As a servant of God, I believe that everything happens for a reason and God’s plan is certainly more powerful than man’s. My faith and confidence in God remains strong.”
3. The Prime…
51. May God bless you all in 2012
Posted on 09 January 2012 by Peter Young
A Franciscan Benediction
May God bless you with discomfort
At easy answers, half truths, and superficial relationships,
So that you may live deep within your heart.
May God bless you with anger
At injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people,
So that you may work for justice, freedom, and peace.
May…
50. Sharing 2012 with Asia Bibi
Posted on 02 January 2012 by Peter Young
Peter’s Pithy Pointers 3 contains several articles on the life and events concerning Asia Bibi. In The Star of Wednesday, 28th December 2011, we learn of her present plight.
Pakistani Christian on death row cooks own meals for fear of being poisoned
A Pakistani Christian on death row after being…
49. The other side of Christmas
Posted on 30 December 2011 by Peter Young
Matthew 2:1-20, NIV
1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come…
48. A message from my Christmas cards
Posted on 30 December 2011 by Peter Young
I am quoting the Scriptures given in five of the Christmas cards which I have received. They portray the key events concerning the coming of Jesus Christ into the world.
1. The Prophecy of Isaiah around 740 BC
Isaiah 9:6, NIV
6 For to us a child is born,
to…
47. Blotted out
Posted on 12 December 2011 by Peter Young
There may be times in our lives when this message is very relevant.
1. God’s Command
This was given to us through the apostle, Peter, in Acts 3: 19, King James Version:
19Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing…
46. In memory of Betty Young
Posted on 08 December 2011 by Peter Young
Betty Young
June 1, 1922 – Dec 8, 2009
God’s rosebud
A new minister was walking with an older, more seasoned minister in the garden one day.
Feeling a bit insecure about what God had for him to do, he was asking the older preacher for some advice.
The older…
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