Malaysian Christian Writes

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...

Yes, it is about God and how I came to know him. I do not have that vivid memory of what I was doing, where and when or even the time or date. It was when I was around 11 and that is as much as I can tell you. What I can tell you is this. God works in many ways and for me it went something like this. It was not through knowing God with intellectual knowledge. For me it started with discarding those knowledge. Bear in mind, we are talking about an 11 year old here so what he knows may be slightly off. As life continues, I could not carry this image of God I had in my mind no more for it made no sense. So I had a choice. Hold on to what I knew, make it a form of blind faith ignoring the crisis I go through, or place my whole foot in this word called “ faith ”. Yeah, I opted for faith. I discarded what I knew, knelt down and surrendered. Hence, the real relationship started. Relationship not based on what was learnt at Sunday school nor the dos and don’ts. Relationship not bas...

I've read the a quote before saying " Dating without the intent for marriage is like going to a grocery store without money ." and it continues " You either leave unsatisfied or take what is not yours " So yeah. It is as it is. Many times I have observed people getting into relationships with, I would not say wrong, but selfish reasons. That being said I am not generalizing at all. I have said enough about relationships and how one needs wisdom and all having two imperfect people coming together. Get this really clear, I am no love guru or some relationship expert . Look at me, I am just an ordinary young adult . I am single haha. Now, that being said you must think gosh If I get together with this person I am gonna marry him . I maaaay tear up laughing? But point is I am not gonna give such pressure. I will date with the intent to marry but does not mean I date you and you will be wife . I will be normal hahaha. That being said, I am saying that if ever I...