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The Power of No: Accepting Limitations

Posted in reflections, tagged , , , on May 24, 2016| 1 Comment »

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Photo by Nick Kenrick

By Sharon Lee Song

I wrote this statement on the inside front cover of my journal: “I need to establish a rhythm that feels sane, reflects a deep love for God, and a respect for how He made me.”  Lately this statement has been the meditation and longing of my life.  In these past months, there has been a deepening of the truth of who I am and who I am not.

I shared in January that I felt called to explore joining a holistic wellness ministry called Alive & Well Women.  I never expected that this exploration would lead to more clarity of who God has made me to be, and ultimately that I was not called to join this ministry at this time!   (more…)

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Springtime with our Grandparents

Posted in reflections, tagged , , , , , on May 14, 2013| Leave a Comment »

CIMG8295By Tina Teng-Henson

When my husband John and I really grow up, I hope we’re like our maternal grandparents.

On his side, MeMe and PawPaw shared 65 years of life and marriage together– raising four children in Louisville, Kentucky – who all went on to meaningfully serve Christ and kin in academia, business, and missions.   (more…)

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The Art (and Discipline) of Having Fun

Posted in reflections, tagged , , , on January 15, 2013| 2 Comments »

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Photo by Nolan O’Brien

By Elizabeth Chang

What have I gotten myself into?

This is the question I tend to ask myself when I have a tough day at work. There’s something about this kind of work that tugs at the heart and bares the human soul. There is no escape from facing the realities of living in a broken world where innocence is lost or even stolen at the expense of young children. (more…)

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Leaning Back into the Future

Posted in reflections, tagged , , , , on January 2, 2013| 2 Comments »

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Photo by terren in Virginia

By Debbie Gin

Perhaps it’s because I’m a Sci-Fi nut, but I’ve always dreamed of how the future will look. Some call people who think like that “Futurists.” Okay, I’ll own that. Perhaps the most fascinating topic-to-date for me is the so-called “Singularity.” (more…)

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Spotlight: Grace May

Posted in spotlight, tagged , , , , on March 20, 2012| 3 Comments »

Rev. Dr. Grace May is a minister at large with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and recently launched a non-profit organization called WOW! (Women of Wonder, Inc.) to empower women to fulfill their God-given dreams. A Chinese American born and raised in New York City, she has a doctorate from Boston University School of Theology, an M.Div from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a B.A. in English from Yale University. Grace’s interests include tasting international cuisines and worshiping with brothers and sisters from around the world.
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Question: How do you avoid burnout amidst institutional politics?

Posted in Question, tagged , , , on December 6, 2011| 7 Comments »

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Posed by Joy Wong

It’s been my observation that no matter how great or glorious the  institution, the higher up you go in leadership, the more ugliness you see.  Ugliness in terms of power plays, decision-making, or just the general muck that comes with politics.  At the same time, it seems that no matter how bad it gets in the upper realms of leadership, the “end-users” such as students, parishioners, etc. may actually be quite happy with the institution (more…)

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Spotlight: Maria Liu Wong

Posted in spotlight, tagged , , , , , , , , on August 30, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Maria Liu Wong is the dean of City Seminary of New York, as well as a doctoral candidate of Teachers College at Columbia University. Her focus of study is Asian American, West Indian, African, and Asian women leaders in theological education. Maria is a mom of two kids with one on the way, and married to a great husband who supports her in all her endeavors.

What are your ministry passions?

My passion is for bridge-building and bringing resources to the under-resourced. I started out working in the Bronx with Teach for America, working in an inner city setting. Later, I worked in Ethiopia, and I am now part of a non-profit, humanitarian organization. Social justice issues are very critical for me, and working in the city brings all those things together. (more…)

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Shared Insights: Surprisingly Happy

Posted in shared insights, tagged , , , , on July 19, 2011| 1 Comment »

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Shared by Grace Haah

Recently, I got together with friends whom I hadn’t seen in a while. These friends led, from an outside perspective, a very comfortable and stable life – financially, socially, relationally – in almost every way. However, they were not very happy in their walk with God. At church, they didn’t feel very connected, and they didn’t feel like they were really experiencing God’s goodness and power in a strong, real way. (more…)

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flourishing in the new year

Posted in Beverly, tagged , , , , on January 14, 2009| 1 Comment »

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by Beverly Chen

I recently attended an InterVarsity-sponsored faculty, graduate student and professionals conference. “Human flourishing” was the theme. Over 12,000 academics and professionals gathered for over three days to explore God’s vision for human flourishing in our world and within our specific disciplines. We began each morning with beautiful music and biblical teaching with N.T. Wright in the book of Colossians. (more…)

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from consumers to stewards (part 2 of 2)

Posted in church, reflections, Young, tagged , , , , , on October 15, 2008| Leave a Comment »

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by Young Lee Hertig

Recently, while preparing for a sermon on the topic of stewardship and sustainability, I found an oasis that lifted me from the doom and gloom of the current disaster of our economy, exemplified by the slogan “Drill, baby, drill.” (more…)

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