Posted in reflections, tagged fear, loneliness, marriage, missions, singleness on May 21, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
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By Ann Chen
“For your Maker is your husband—the Lord Almighty is his name—the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth. Isaiah 54:5
Growing up, I’ve heard God described in many ways. Father, Provider, Healer, Shepherd, Redeemer, Husband. I’ve seen God demonstrate himself in so many ways as the first few, but husband? It’s such a hard concept to grasp. (more…)
Posted in reflections, tagged fear, missions, safety, security on March 5, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
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By Ann Chen
For most of my life, the thought of going overseas as a missionary was practically non-existent. While I admired those that were “doing God’s work” in foreign lands, it just seemed a little too much out of my comfort zone.
I was a person that liked to play it safe. (more…)
Posted in reflections, tagged laying down dreams, missions, singleness, surrender on December 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
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By Ann Chen
“Are you willing to lay down your dreams for a season, even the ones I’ve given you? It will be glorious.”
In September of 2011, I went on a personal retreat for my 30th birthday at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City. One of the days there, I had a chance to be prayed over. (more…)
Posted in spotlight, tagged calling, mentors, missions, role models on February 14, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Chris Fung was a missionary with her husband in Kenya for 11 years with African Inland Mission. Prior to Kenya, she taught in public school in Boston and Alhambra, CA for a total of 18 years. Chris was born in Hong Kong, and has a BA in Music and an MA in ESL. She loves swimming, aerobics, hiking, spicy exotic foods, and different languages and cultures. Chris is currently a student in the School of Intercultural Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary. (more…)
Posted in spotlight, tagged calling, integrating faith, Marketdom, missions, vocational discernment on November 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Khanh Ho runs a business with her brother called RC Toy House, selling remote-controlled helicopters, trucks, cars, etc. In 2007, she graduated Fuller Theological Seminary with an MA in the School of Intercultural Studies. Khanh is Chinese, born in Hong Kong, and immigrated to the US at the age of 5. (more…)
Posted in spotlight, tagged calling, church-planting, empowerment, identity, letting go of control, missions, prayer & worship, trust on October 25, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Ann Chen is a student at Fuller Theological Seminary getting a dual degree in Intercultural Studies and Theology & Ministry. On the side, she is conference chair of the World Christian Conference (WCC) and does volunteer staffing with InterVarsity. Ann has a BA in Urban Studies & Planning from UCSD, a Master’s in Education, and six years’ experience teaching middle school. She attends Epicentre Church, and enjoys prayer and worship, playing piano & guitar, and discussions about church ministry. (more…)
Posted in shared insights, tagged family, Kingdom values, missions, obedience, personhood, raising a family, self-worth, women's roles on June 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
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By Christine Chou
What have you been learning lately?
I recently read a short article in the Biola University magazine entitled “Who’s Yo Mama?” in which Joseph Hellerman discusses the passage in Luke 11:27-28 in which a woman calls out to Jesus, “Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you.” Jesus replies, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” Hellerman points out that the woman’s statement points to the patriarchal values at that time. (more…)
