Persecution
I read this from Challies.com. It is a post from a passage from a book, Calvin. It focused in the 1500s when Protestants were systematically persecuted by the Catholic Church: I saw two burnt there. Their death inspired in me differing sentiments. If you had been there, you would have hoped for a less severe […]
What I miss from Australia
It has been about 2-3 weeks back here in Mississauga and things are back to normal. What I miss from Australia is that every thing I did, even the small thing, like finding my way in Brisbane transit, I feel great accomplishment and grateful. Maybe because it was new experience. I should see things differently […]
Using terms loosely
Had a rather interesting conversation with a brother last night… One topic that came up was that terms were often use without a full understanding of them… for example.. mission, missional, counter cultural (with respect of being a Christian). Even the word Glory and praise…. hmmm…. I will add some jargon in there….how about eschatology […]
Holy Spirit and Fellowship
After being back to Canada for about a week, a part of me still misses Australia. Perhap not so of the geographic area (I still love those beaches). More so of the quiet time and the freedom I have. I am leaning more that perhaps this is a sign that I am carrying too much […]
What I thought was small…
I was at Open Door last night sorting clothes. I was speaking with a lady who regularly attend the dinners which my fellowship served earlier this year. She recognized me and got into a conversation. During the dinner, we organized a Bingo game to get everyone involved. To be honest, I didn’t thought too much […]
What really matters…
This is from a Christian perspective.. At Australia, I was studying Romans 5:6-11 with my friend’s fellowship. 6For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. 8But Goddemonstrates […]
Back to Beaver Land
Tonight I landed back to Toronto…and come back to Canada after three weeks in Australia. It was quite an experience and it went by like a whirlwind. Between, travelling around and making sure I have my essentials (ticket, money, passport, Bible etc.), at times it is stressful to itself. Though there are also many days […]
In the presence of God down south
I have been in Australia for almost three weeks. As I am here by myself, I feel a sense of longing for friends. At the same time, I am reminded of the need for solitude. Of which, I get both. Staying hostels and going on different tours, I meet a lot of different people. Guy […]
Seeking Christ Down South
I have been in Australia for two weeks now. One week at the Transplant Games. The next week wander around Fraser Island and Harvey Bay. I brought a few books and the Bible with me. I attended a friend’s church and we had great fellowship time. One of the book I am reading is Life […]
Olé! Olé! Olé!
…centuries ago in the deserts of North Africa, people used to get together for moonlight dances celebrating sacred entities that would go on for hours and hours. Every once in a while, very rarely, something would happen and one of the performers would be imbued with something transcendent. “And I know you know what I’m […]