Out of Office When I read this verse, I think of Levi plopping an “out of office” sign on his desk and leaving. But let’s try and put our heads where Levi was at. Levi was unmarried, probably a young adult. Marriage may not have been his thing. Commitment might have always been a bridge too far. Plus, what father would hand…
When I was 12 turning 13 I had a real identity crisis. Although I know that puberty was an identity crisis all of it’s own that’s not the subject I’ll cover here. When I was growing up in Texas, I was a “smart” kid. I built my identity on it. Being the first one done on quizzes and tests was…
A seminary professor of mine recently posted on Facebook…”Grace comes with strings attached.” It was a statement that caused me to really think. I read some of the angry comments beneath the post reacting in horror. Charged statements assuming that the professor meant that salvation is earned as opposed to a gift. I don’t think he meant it like that. What he…
My Week as a Single Parent I’ve known many single parents in my life; this was the first time I really felt like I caught a glimpse of the struggles they go through. This past Sunday, my two-week old daughter Joanna (JoJo from here on out) was admitted into the hospital with RSV, a respiratory infection that in infants like JoJo…
My first memory of America was my fourth birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese. God bless America. Even as an immigrant, I typically don’t feel like an outsider. Honestly, sometimes I forget that I’m Korean. Not that I suddenly think I’m white… I just don’t think about it. I do remember, though, when my legal status was thrown in…
UPDATE 2/12/2017: Hey guys! Our Valentine’s Day event is now full! Unfortunately our space limits us to a certain number of families, but I’m excited for the future when we can have more opportunities like this. Keep an eye out, and if you have any suggestions, just let us know! I still remember my first Valentine’s Day date with…
This morning, I was attending a Bible study down in East Austin, listening to the discussion about a passage in the book of John. John 9, the healing of man born blind. The story is a familiar one for many of us: Jesus and his disciples were walking through town when they encountered a man who was blind from birth….
When I was in college at West Point, my dad would often come and visit me. I remember being 20 years old on one of those visits and asking my dad about my major. At the time, I really had no desire to be in the Army, I just wanted a major that would make me money. And my Dad…
Inauguration day is right around the corner, and I wanted to offer some thoughts as it seems that all have given their opinion and many more are protesting the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Upon hearing the news that Donald Trump was the president elect, many started sobbing. Many churches had a day of grieving. Others celebrated the triumph and…