Posted in Uncategorized on December 25, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
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Here at AAWOL, we wish you all a very merry and joyous Christmas, as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. May we all remember the miracle of “God with us” this holiday season, and be blessed with a Spirit-filled peace, joy, and hope – wherever we are, whomever we’re with and in all that we do. Merry Christmas, everyone!=)
Posted in reflections, Uncategorized, tagged digital age, spiritual disciplines, technology on December 18, 2012 | 3 Comments »
Photo by Johan Larsson
One of the highlights in 2012 for me was my trip to Korea in May and subsequently yielding to the world of the smartphone. From the smartphone world, my previous red LG phone feels like a Blockbuster video in the age of Netflix. Why was I so reluctant to own a smartphone? (more…)
Posted in reflections, Uncategorized, tagged celebration, marginalization, milestones, women in ministry on November 6, 2012 | 3 Comments »
By Melanie Mar Chow
In mid-July, a magazine covered the 40th anniversary of Title IX, a law passed in 1972 that requires gender equity for boys and girls in every educational program that receives federal funding. It was authored by Patsy Mink, a Japanese American woman educator, and the law set in motion a change in athletics as well — the repercussions of which are particularly significant in this year’s Olympic Games, as the US female athletes out-medalled the men, 58 to 45. More significantly, 29 women brought home a gold medal, compared to the 17 gold medals brought home by male athletes. (more…)
Posted in reflections, Uncategorized, tagged busyness, raising a family on September 25, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
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These few weeks have been quite hectic. The start of a new school year means new schedules for everyone. Who to pick up whom at what time from where to where is the question I ask everyday, many times a day. The priority has been to get all the tasks done, on time, taking care of life as defined by my calendar. (more…)
Posted in Uncategorized on June 12, 2012 | 16 Comments »
By Chloe Sun
Since last November, our family has had a new addition – a puppy dog. His name is Chewie because he likes to chew on things – all kinds of things – from food to rocks. I have learned so much from him and I thank God for creating such a wonderful being. Chewie not only enriches my life but also gives me new perspectives on life.
Here are a few thoughts after having him for 8 months:
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Confucianism, friendship, hierarchy, relationships on April 24, 2012 | 3 Comments »
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Friendship, the fifth Confucian relationship, is often overlooked, placed behind and beneath the more ‘important’ relationships of Ruler-Subject, Father-Son, Husband-Wife, Older brother-Younger brother. These are all hierarchical, role-based, rigid relationships in Asian culture and society. (more…)
Posted in Uncategorized on January 2, 2012 | 4 Comments »
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By Rev Dr Young Lee Hertig, Executive Director of ISAAC/AAWOL
Many evangelical Asian American women have been cautious in their exploration of calling and ordination due to the confusing cues of both those against and those for women’s ordination. These two differing camps regarding the position of women’s ordination exist within the evangelical circle. However, it is not my intention to debate the two positions here, but rather to focus on how to live without falling into the trap of a “holier than thou” exclusion of others, rooted in our fallen humanity. (more…)
Posted in shared insights, Uncategorized, tagged forgiveness, humility, pride, reconciliation on November 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
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Shared by Anita Liu
An area in which God has been challenging me is the area of reconciliation and forgiving others — and being humble. From recent events in my family and life, I’ve been seeing that people wrong each other all the time. I find that as an Asian American woman, or perhaps simply as an Asian, I am very prideful. (more…)
Posted in Question, Uncategorized, tagged beauty, body image, self-concept, self-image on November 1, 2011 | 10 Comments »
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Posed by Tracy Lee
I’m currently living with two other girls, and we’re always talking about self-image in general and pondering the question, How do you have a healthy concept of yourself, inside and out? It’s a real-life, daily struggle, and it’s been helpful to have each other to encourage one another, with comments anywhere from “I give you permission to eat that chocolate” to “Let’s go work out together – you need to get your butt off the couch.” (more…)
Posted in Uncategorized on October 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
