Christian churches attacked in and around Kuala Lumpur

9 January 2009. Four Christian churches have been attacked with petrol bombs with one being severely damaged. Read the following news from Timesonline by clicking here.

The principles which govern our life and lifestyle are those that the Lord Jesus Christ gave us in HIS Sermon: (Matthew 5:3-12:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

Christians all over Malaysia will remain calm and look at God for comfort and strength. Christians will not and must no retaliate with violence as it would dishonour the word of our God and an insult to God Himself.

Deliver us from the evil doers oh, Lord our Father.

Joshua

Happy, Blessed and a Fantastic New Year!

December 2009 had been an extremely busy month for me. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and I do not think that it is too late to wish everyone a happy, great, and a fantastic year ahead in 2010!

I would like to quote a New Year's message from a person which I have deep respect for. He said:

"Let's make 2010, a year of massive action. We possess a remarkable capacity to determine the outcome of our lives. It's not what we say, or wish, or hope, or intend...It is only what we do that counts. Let's do all we can do. May 2010 be a spectacular year for all of us!"

Thank you. Happy blessed New Year!

Joshua

"Young sisters who lost their hair cast off their wigs and go to school bald..."

This is must read beautiful article. As an alopecia areata patient, I feel inspired and extremely proud of these two beautiful girls and yes I am thankful to know them and their family personally.

"Together promoting Alopecia Awareness., we're humans too."

Please click on the topic for the article " Young sisters who lost their hair cast off their wigs and go to school bald..."

Emily and Faye, you both are truly pretty and brave heroes!

God bless

Joshua

Having a bad day?

Just a quick update to let those who read this blog that I'll be busy for the next couple of days...my latest post is posted on another blog "Having a bad day?" (Click here)

Hope you enjoy the post. God bless us everyone.

Joshua

Double standard

The worst of kind of malpractices is double standard. Two different sets of law or policies for people of different status.

More power, more wealth and arrogance are the hardcore pillars of greed and selfishness in one's heart. The rich and oowerful have always been given a bigger say in everything (in the society) compared to the less wealthy and less fortunate. Unfortunately, this has been going since the dawn of mankind and will persist for generations to come until greed and selfishness no longer have place in one's heart.

Even the voices of poor need influential and rich people to get their attention across. It reminds me of a great humanitarian, none either than Mother Teresa whom gave up her life to serve the poor among the poorest. Her dedication and sacrifices are no doubt for others. Despite the harshest and most ridiculous crictisms mount her work, she never gives up in what she believes.

I believe that Mother Teresa's work and her love for the poor and the hungry itself is a powerful voice itself against the arrogance of wealth and power.

Any solution to wipe out greed and selfishness in the hearts of man?

None other than a simple answer: LOVE.

Joshua

Atheism or Anti-God?

This is my personal response to the above youtube posting about atheism:

1. Atheism -There in no GOD (Absence of God)
2. Theism- There is GOD

just like:

1. Darkness- There is no LIGHT (Absence of LIGHT)
2. Brightness- There is LIGHT

or:

1. The dead- There is no LIFE (Absence of LIFE)
2. The living- There is LIFE

Why such an extensive character assassination of God? If one think that God does not exist, just say "There is no God", end of story. The effort put on creating the youtube posting above, implies to me that the author is "engaging" in a battle against the existence of God in a war against God. (I have no problem if atheists present their facts and information explaining about the inexistence of God but such a character assassination of God is most immature)

The video above sounds more like "Anti-God" to me more than explaining the facts and information that God does not exists.

God will not become "MORE GOD" if there is more people believe in Him neither God will not become "LESS GOD" if there is more people believe that there is no God. The majority does not simply just make God exists or dissappears.

Joshua

You are my all in all...

You are my all in all

With faith, let us all give praise to our Lord!

~ I have been really busy for two weeks and now I will take another week off before I further discuss on various issues.

Joshua