My Longkang

Sometimes in life it is often better to look before we leap. Or as my blogger friend Tony wrote before somewhere to think before speaking or acting. Anyway a fee of Rm20.00 got me a t-shirt, a book and a ticket on a long journey, a journey of 40 days! I was committed even before I knew what it was all about…. and it started because someone asked : What on earth am I here for?

Anyway Bertrand Russell said : Unless you assume a God, the question of life’s purpose is meaningless.

So the next obvious question would be : who are we?

Russell Kelfer:

You are who you are for a reason.
You are part of an intricate plan.
You are a precious and perfect unique design,
Called God’s special woman or man.

You look like you look for a reason.
Our God made no mistake.
He knit you together within the womb,
You are just what he wanted to make.

The parents you had were the ones he chose,
And no matter how you may feel,
They were custom designed with God’s plan in mind,
And they bear the Master’s seal.

No, that trauma you faced was not easy,
And God wept that it hurt you so;
But it was allowed to shape your heart
So that into his likeness you’d grow

You are who you are for a reason,
You have been formed by the Master’s rod.
You are who you are, beloved,
Because there is a God!

KwangErn’s comment on this

Anybody care to comment? Personally I think it is not as simple as all that. I hope some readers will post their opinions. I am sure Kwangern would love to hear your opinion too. He is a great guy. Born and bred in Malaysia for 13 years. Lived and had fun in Belgium for 5 years. Had fun and went crazy in UK for nearly 6 years. What’s next? Building MuSMo for the future since 1.5 years ago in Antwerpen.

His comment:

Same with the churches these days isn’t it. Long ago it was AOG, now it’s Charismatic, but both have more or less the same set of…. Emotions is key to success, may it be good or bad.

We had a gathering today. Mostly men and a single woman. The topic went to men and their role in a modern home. The question was: Is the man still the king of his castle?
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JOHN WESLEY (1703–1791)
English evangelist; theologian; cofounder of Methodism

John Wesley, the father of the doctrinal and practical system of Methodism, was born at Epworth June 28, 1703, and died in London Mar. 2, 1791. The Wesleys were of ancient Saxon lineage, the family history being traced backward to the time of Athelstan the Saxon, when Guy Wesley, or Wellesley, was created a thane or member of parliament.
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It is the time of the year. Establishments in Sibu as in most towns operating at night are finding their businesses affected. One guy called it a slow down.
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I read this on adino’s blog. He brought up the issue of how Christians should submit to authority. Then my friend Josh wrote a comment. I found it gave me food for thought. I would like to share it with you all.

Reproduced with permission from author of original comment.

You have brought up an interesting issue: What is the response of authentic Christians to our nations’ woes.
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Wonderful news…..all encouragement to Ou Yang Wen. I used to preach in Malaysia quite a lot myself. I loved the people, the climate, the culture and of course the food. Best satays in Asia.

I too have had to do the journey to resolve my faith and sexuality.

1000’s of gay men and lesbians around the world are realising that God loves us the way we are. For too long the church has equated homosexuality with immorality and judged people because of their sexual orientation.
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Shalom to All,

I am not supporting gay/lesbian church especially our brother Ou Yang is planning to set a church here in Malaysia. It doesn’t matter to me, is between God and him.

Only God can judge him personally whether he follow the commandment of God and saving people life (salvation). It is up to him, how much he can influence to the christian people and his teaching too.

If any churches from difference denomination or non-denomination or even the christian bodies attack or pull him down, I believe that bro. Ou Yang is well-prepare for the prosecution as he should understand the discipleship is not easy to carry…it is not doing it for the fame, power or wealth.

If anyone of us, feel that the church is teaching is wrong by using the spirit of discernment and peace in the heart…you can reject it immediately. Many of christian never know how to use this spirit…it is a long way to build it.

Regards,
Pastor Nineveh H S Kok

I received this comment from Pastor Nineveh which I felt I had to post. Thank you Pastor.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Rev Ou Yang Wen Feng led the faithful of about 100 through a two-hour Sunday service at a hotel here. He said it was important to show other gay people that it was possible to come out together, and to heterosexuals that gay relationships were not just about sex but about “spiritual and emotional love.”
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Pic courtesy of The Star

Aug 11 - Q & A time for people who are persecuted as gays and lesbians.

Co-ordinator: Joseph, 012-2087 949.

Ou Yang was a columnist in Sin Chew Daily. Ou Yang went to further his studies in the United States on the daily’s scholarship in the 90s. Rev Ou Yang Wen Feng has been back in Malaysia for about a week. His arrival home however has not gone unnoticed.
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