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Portrait of a Family

When you hear the word, “family,” what comes to mind? Your answer will often depend on which generation you are a part of. As much as the structure changes, there are distinct qualities remain the same. A family is usually defined as a group of people who share common attitudes, interests, or goals. In essence, it is seen…

Paul’s Prayer for the Church

Christians, like children, grow also. As young Christians we feed on the sincere milk of the Word until we are mature enough for more hearty meals. And as we grow, expectations increase. We can’t—and don’t want to—remain infants forever – at least I hope not. Grander and bolder horizons are set before us by God…

Who’s to Blame?

Many question the existence of God especially when terrible things happen in their lives or in the world. Even many Christians wrestle with God’s involvement in horrific circumstances. At the first church I pastored, a young father with two teenage daughters was diagnosed with esophageal cancer and died within the year. When I was a…

A Chinese New Year’s Resolution

Today is Chinese New Year and this year marks the year of the monkey. Now I don’t follow the Chinese zodiac per se but the whole notion of celebrating a new year is a great opportunity for each of us to reflect on the past and dream about the future. There is a saying that…

Falling in Love with God

February is often called the “Love” month. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we see how marketers get to work trying to coerce us into spending exorbitant amounts of money on chocolates and flowers. Now don’t get me wrong, it is great to show our love and appreciation to those closest to us, but…