Malaysian Christian Writes

When I write this I am not speaking from personal experience directly but through the observations and stories of many in which I choose to consolidate and summarize all of it here. I have had this on my mind for months, and I guess I decided to write it now (gee ya think?) Now you get this debate going on for decades in people complaining about problems within a church. What I want to attempt here is try to show you two sides of the coin in which the end goal in my opinion should be simple nonetheless not necessarily easy. I have friends who get frustrated and pissed when they hear people " dissing " the church for they understand that is not right. On the other hand, I have friends whose lives have been pacified, neutralized , ruined by the church and eventually seeking Christ in other areas. So now both sides are not off the hook here. Let us begin with the latter. When someone criticize the church and all it's wrong doings, claiming things like, they are judgme...

The recent floods in Malaysia were one of the worse I have seen. But seeing it on the news and papers is truly different than being there yourself. So about a week ago, a team from HELP was sent to help clean up the schools in the flood affected areas. Honestly, we did not know what we were expecting. What we did know was that, help is needed and at that current moments there were needs that needed to be placed first before ours. We were sent to Kota Bharu. The place was somewhat already functioning normally though you can see the after effects of the floods. We did pass by other areas that were badly affected. Mud covering schools that were high, roads destroyed and collapsed, houses brought down to their foundations(if they were lucky), rubbish everywhere. What was once useful materials and aesthetics were now dumped in a corner. I have no proper pictures of the destruction. However I have happier pics for you to see =) this is the S.K Panembang. We managed to clean it on ti...

This is a rant/reflection. There are a few levels to this blissfulness. The one who is actually Ignorant about the world or the one who is truly blissful not knowing stuff. Sometimes, I fall in the second category. But man, never the first. I make this statement only as a statement, and without any other bragging intention. When i hear one side of the story, for those who know me, I probably heard the other side. God forbid I claim I understand the situation. But basically, I know two sides of the coin. I know the head and I know the tail. 1. One of the challenge is to create a blur face when both parties require it a secret . I have to act that I am clueless of the events around me when in fact I know what is going on. I have to not say anything for the trust they have towards me. At times, seeing both sides you will definitely get a clearer picture. And yes, my take on most issues ( definitely not the only way and definitely not the best ) is to confront, clarify, talk it ou...

Okay before starting, sorry guys, this is a Christian post. Not your general food for thought of the day kinda post. Let me bring you to Genesis 15 where God makes a promise to Abraham. You've read it so many times and my take is we've probably missed some essential part of it. At least I have. God made a statement. Take note that this statement survived 4000 years. It is when God defines the terms for relationship of God with men. Genesis 15:6 " And Abram believed the LORD, and the LORD counted him as righteous because of his faith." So trusting Him results in a right standing with God. Trust. Cause of faith the implications is righteousness. Not what you do, what you say, how you act. Lets not even bring in the great commandment and the great commission. Just this. Take note this was before the ten commandments, before the laws before the Bible, before Jesus and this is what God said to a man who kinda barely knew him. Abraham was just called out of his homel...

I will not go into philosophy on what truth is and how it is define but rather come in with a point of view with certain universal (enough) assumptions on truth. Do hang in there =) Ever heard "The truth will set you free"? Yeah, me too. I wonder how relevant it is in times of grieving and sadness. Speaking from a Christian point of view, from what I observe and personal experience, saying that Jesus loves you and everything has a plan is one of the worse answers a Christian could give to another who perhaps just lost a loved one. Okay from this point on wards it is focused more for Christians but you are welcome to read =) Again, I speak not to say that I know better, but putting forward what I think which of course is always up for debate and questioning. But it does irk me when a person is going through troubles and another comes and just shove the Bible up their (At-sign, dollar, dollar) . Like, hellllooooo do I not know what the Bible says? Have I not read enough vers...

It was the best investment ever made in my memory to go for EARC. East Asia Regional Conference, a once in three years conference held by the FES (Fellowship of Evangelical Students).  Boohoo for those who did not went =P. It truly has been a humbling experience. I admit that pride makes an occasional appearance in my life. I came into EARC subtly thinking that I know enough. Though aware of it, I am in this habit of boxing God in my theology. Irony is that I tell others not to do so. God is so so so much greater than that. I came in not knowing what to expect while others came in with a clear purpose and a goal with questions larger than themselves. But me, besides the idea to learn, I had no clue. Grateful that it was revealed on the first session of Isaiah’s exposition. (Sidetrack) Original Eddryll Joke. Isaiah’s name was called so cause in Chapter 6 of the book of Isaiah, when he beheld God’s glory he realized his deep sin and was sure he was gonna die and he shouted ...

People who just met me will say I am friendly and nice....etc. Then I in all humility reply them "Get to know me more and you will be disappointed" Disclaimer : Just sharing here, not imposing it on others yeah =). Just sharing my life here. Just as it is.  Now why do I say that? Am I putting myself down? Making myself look bad? That is the truth indeed for we as humans are not perfect. Name anyone in that matter, the more you know them you will eventually end up arguing with them one day =). Oh I am smiling haha. My friends who hear me say this smile. Cause they know. I argued, fought with them with voices that are raised, with words that hurt and at the end of the day we are still friends. Good friends if I may add. Aren't we all but broken ? I am being real here. I am a sinful man . Truly I am. Without God oh I can only imagine the cursed things I would have done. So what is the point here? Gosh Edd stop making yourself look bad, ladies may not want you. K...