BAD Tourist. Well. I am working in the part of the world that is famous for it. I once held that prejudice toward them too. But after I moved to the region, and having lived, worked, and mingled with the locals here, I realized we are all very similar. From my experience and observation (and …
My parents moved around a lot and met many people along the way. I am unsure whether that upbringing influenced me, but I started my little world tour after gaining independence at twenty-one. During my “tour de world,” I met many people who knew my parents, most of whom recognized me first. Why? It is …
One of the things that I have always been fascinated by about Scout’s camp meetings is the impressive structure they build out of wooden logs and rope. That made me join the Scouts when I was nine years old. I learned that it is not the log nor the rope that is the star of …
My birth country Singapore prides itself on being one of the most peaceful and cohesive multiethnic societies. There are four major ethnic groups in Singapore, the Chinese, Malays, Indians and Eurasians (people of mixed European and Asian heritage). The Singapore government is meticulous in its planning so as to ensure racial harmony and acceptance. For …
I love BBQ, but only with a charcoal grill, real fire and all. No electric grills; that’s called teppanyaki, not BBQ. I also love lighting the fire, especially with a matchstick. Yes, there’s a caveman that lives inside me. I would go for flint and stone if it were not so tiring (yes, I know …
Efficiency and effectiveness – the buzzword of our current society. Undoubtedly it has also affected how churches, Christian tribes, and Jesus communities are led. It will make sense if followers of Christ are called to establish an earthly empire based upon scorecards that are about counting numbers. But how would you measure something that is …