Pastoral Care of Jesus
If Christ had the urgency not only to preach and teach the gospel, but to counsel and care those in need, then we ought to follow his example as well, with the care and Christ.
Discipleship
Help Me With My Unbelief
“Lord, I Do Believe. Help My Unbelief!” Has anybody prayed a prayer like that?
Jesus, A Friend of Sinners
I am so glad though weary, broken, and guilty failing sinner I am, I have a Savior who befriends me and carries me through the trials.
Episode 35: Trusting God in Difficult Times
Trusting God in the twist and turns in the “unexpected moments”
Leadership is Fighting Against Fear of Man
The issue of “fear of man” became my main focus rather than “fear of God” (Prov 1:7). In other words, as Ed Welch said it well, people became big, and God became small.
Church Planting is Hard Work
I am thankful for little things, such as brothers in this church planter’s cohort that I am part of, as I journey through prayer and encouragement through God’s Word. Wouldn’t be here if it were not for these fellow pastors in this mission work!
5 Reason for Church Planting
Someone may say, “Don’t we have plenty of churches already? Why church planting?” Here are five reasons we believe in planting a church right here and right now.
The Story of Shame & Suicide Monster
As Christians, suicide is seen in a very different light. Shikishima’s belief is tied to his behavior, and he says, “That monster (Godzilla) will never forgive us”
3 Ways to Grow in Wisdom
Life isn’t easy, is it? The holiday season comes to an end, the credit card debt needs to be followed up, often, these are times when counseling and financial consultation are most acquired based on statistics and census reports. We may be able to retreat from the battle for a little while, but life is full of complex situations that …
The Miracle of the Manger
“The central miracle asserted by Christians is the Incarnation. They say that God became Man. Every other miracle prepares for this, or exhibits this, or results from this….” – C.S. Lewis
Missional Task in the Country of the Rising Sun
Praying for the country of the rising sun to become one day known as the country of the Risen Son!
9 Tips for Choosing a Good Church
I believe without the doctrine of the church; Christians could not possibly exist.
Pastoring is Weird
Pastoring is not just weird, pastoring is hard. Statistics show that 85% of seminary graduates who enter ministry will leave ministry in the first 5 years.
Anonymous Letter Belongs to the Trash
Here are 3 reasons why anonymous letters are “useless” and goes straight to the trash pile in ministry settings.
What are Useful Metrics for Spiritual Growth?
How can we help others grow in spiritual maturity? How can we help our children to be more Christ-like?
10 Life Lesson Learned During a Busy Season
Be willing to make mistakes and learn from your mistakes.
The Mind of a Master Manipulator
How does the Bible inform and help navigate through the mind of a master manipulator? How can we identify and examine whether we are master manipulators?
How Should Christians Respond to Pride Month?
How are Christians to respond to this entire month of June for being a Pride month? How can we model and emulate Christ amid all that people are going through?
The Problem with an Angry Heart
Satan wants to split the church in half like our country is divided in so many areas. Satan wants to do everything in the church to bring division and get Christians off the course!
Episode 33: Pride vs. Humility in Leadership
What do you do when you find “pride” in your pastor? How would you feel when you find out your “lead pastor” is maybe a control freak?
Episode 32: Winning Over Wayward Christians
What do you do when the one you love is wayward? How do you go about having gospel conversation with family members?