Remember the Sabbath

Remember the Sabbath

Ma Swe Swe, a 49-year-old from Myanmar, … like the others interviewed, says a day off is just one of the factors that keep her going. Being treated as part of the family is what she appreciates most. (Jeremy Lim, The Straits Times, March 10, 2012) Remember the Sabbath...
Errors of Commission and Omission

Errors of Commission and Omission

It must be me. I’m like a trip wire, drawn taut between two trees: ageism on the one side and super-spirituality on the other. Barely noticeable until someone trips over me and triggers off deadly barbs. I’m particularly sensitive right now to the needs of...
Heat and Light

Heat and Light

“When you are alone, listen to God,” he had posted in response to my Facebook status update. It was a timely reminder from a caring friend. I had been so caught up with the preparations for MAI-Asia’s Publishing Forum in Hong Kong that I hadn’t...