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Ministry Updates

Instant Godliness?

Kiyong and CarolynOur society is all about instant gratification.

Need evidence? Just go to the grocery store! There are aisles upon aisles of instant noodles, microwave dinners and other pre-made meals.  We like the quick, efficient and hassle free solutions to our daily "problems."

I'm not bashing the innovations of our modern society or the convenience that comes with it. In fact, I quite enjoy it.  I take full advantage of microwave lasagna when I need a quick fix.  I am, however, asking whether or not I allow this philosophy of instant gratification to permeate into things that matter the most ...

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Better Than Iron Man

Dr. Gary Parker in Sierra Leone (2001)In Iron Man 2, Stark declared that he has done the world a big favor: "I have successfully privatized world peace!"  He (Iron Man) single handedly made the world a safer place.

I wish life were that simple. It would be incredible if one creative and benevolent individual would eradicate world hunger and poverty, while at the same time introduce lasting peace, joy and mercy.

Come to think of it, there was one teacher who started a movement a little over 2000 years ago in a dusty Middle Eastern town.  He taught his followers radical ideas on loving God and ...

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Do You Feel Ill-equipped to Disciple?

As a follower of Christ, do you sometimes feel insecure when it comes to sharing your faith, much less leading others to Christ?  I know I do.  I have this tendency to over analyze a situation, focus too much on my flaws and inabilities, and then end up doing nothing. 

 

But yet the Scriptures provide an important reminder that we’re really no different than the 12 ordinary guys who became Jesus’ disciples.  Jesus took these men with their flaws and inabilities and turned their weaknesses into strengths.  I don’t know about you but that gives me great encouragement ...

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