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275. Power of Narrative

275. Power of Narrative

Modern people think morality can change, since what used to be wrong is now acceptable. But what actually changes is not morality, but our understanding of morality based on the changed “narrative” of the age. It is because we don’t think in a vacuum. We think ourselves as a

274. Culture of Honor

274. Culture of Honor

Many years ago, pastor team read a book together which was called, “Culture of Honor”. The author says that “honor is the hardware that bolts all the plumbing pipe from heaven together”. In other words, it allows God’s provision to come without hinderance. Without honor, relationships cannot thrive and

273. Why You Should Pray Out Loud

273. Why You Should Pray Out Loud

In our Sunday service, we have a time called “Unison Prayer”, which is a moment of praying “out loud” together. So let me explain why it is important to do so. Prayer is the foundational way to build relationship with God, and there are many styles of prayer. Many people

272. Importance of Intimacy

After coming back from the House Church Conference last Tuesday, I began to have cold-like symptoms on Thursday. I was negative until I took my third test on Saturday. Because I came back from international travel, I have to self-isolate for ten days (as opposed to five), until this Sunday.

271. Techniques Are Not Enough

271. Techniques Are Not Enough

We learn how to relate to people simply by watching as we grow up. Then we pick up “techniques” to get what we want or have our way. You would be surprised even babies know how to manipulate parents to get what they wish through simple “crying .”It is because

270. Change of Tide

270. Change of Tide

After the House Church conference, I am writing this blog at my sister’s place. Thanks to your prayer, Jennifer and I had a great time learning and connecting with fellow pastors at the conference. We had a record number of ESC pastors attending this year, and I was thankful

269. House Church Conference at LA

269. House Church Conference at LA

Jennifer and I will be away for a week (missing 5/1 Sunday), to attend the House Church conference in LA. The conference starts on Monday and ends on Thursday. After that, we will visit my sister’s place for a few days over the weekend. I Initially thought about