God meant for good
I’m not bitter. Surprisingly. The usual me would have been. Even mad. Anger erupting. Behaviour annoying. But not this time … I hope that reading this long blog you will get the sense that God meant for good …
To Itinerary Preachers
This is a heart-felt message from an old timer. Years ago, a well respected retired Bible Professor told me he had one major regret: that his ministry was at the expense of him attending church without his wife for many years …
Lay Catholic Seeks Judicial Review of Bishop’s Ordination of a Deacon
This is a piece of recent news with a strange twist. That’s how HK churches usually pick their leaders, and in this case deacons, in the Catholic Church. This piece will explore how far secularism has eaten into the core of churches …
HK preachers: Preach this
HK preachers have overlooked preaching Psalm 1:3 to show how our leaders have been blessed. It’s therefore about time pastors and preachers stop shying away from telling Christians in HK the positives of our leaders. Time to tell the good story of HK …
Not Jerzy Popiełuszko, but Joseph
Not all could be Jerzy Popiełuszko. On the other end of the spectrum, there are millions who would simply adopt the ways described in “Staying in Hong Kong”. Perhaps there’s a niche for those who are in a reasonable position of influence …
Messi Mess prompts a consideration
Just can’t resist to wade into the earlier Messi Inter Miami mess in HK. A question arises: Should Messi stick to playing the best soccer, leaving the shaking hands with sanctioned personalities to others. Further, should preachers stick to preaching …
My Regular Prayers
For the past few years, I have practised daily prayers. Of course prayers and supplications for family and friends, their well being and salvation. What this piece is about, is my regular prayers for those in HK suffering since the Anti-extradition movement …
WuHan: What’s in a name?
The virus was first confirmed to have spread to Italy on 31 January 2020, when two Chinese tourists in Rome tested positive for the virus. One week later an Italian man repatriated to Italy from the city of Wuhan, China, was hospitalized …
Staying in Hong Kong
The ministry of Word and prayer is top priority to the pastors. If a pastor has withdrawn from pulpit ministry, what else to do to fulfil a pastoral vocation whilst still in Hong Kong? By the amazing grace of God, the laity will now take centre stage. They just do …
HKU incident
I wasn’t from HKU so I really don’t care about the recent political tussles. But it reminded me of the localisation of civil service while I was still there. HK Chinese civil servants harboured a dislike, contempt, even hatred …
A good real life example for hermeneutics, culture, and politics
August 2023, a rather small news item in HK brought about pretty wide coverage. Comical, as it reflects HK’s culture under current government. A wall mural of a private building was removed …
It had to be pretty bad for you to leave Hong Kong
July 21 pushes many memories and emotions already buried in subconsciousness to the surface. Perhaps it’s time to take stock. So here they are described which hopefully will explain why HK has become so unrecognisable …
Lament of a Baby-boomer
What can you do in a hotel room for 14 days? Thank God the internet was working. But things have changed in the few weeks since I left. No more familiar faces on YouTube ...