Behold the Glory of Empty
Anything that this world offers is truly empty and meaningless. Why? For the world is broken, sinful and hopeless.
Jesus
When Jesus Doesn’t Calm the Storm of Life
How do we give hope to those who are in the midst of the storm?
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 36: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Church
What is the impact of technology on churches and ministry?
Navigating Conflict within Church Politics
Dear church congregants; Don’t make it hard for him. Be responsive, be prompt, and be cooperative in every way you can. You will give him such joy.
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.
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.
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
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.
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?
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?
The Necessity for Missional Alignment in Local Churches
1`What is a local church and why do they exist? If there’s no alignment, then everyone is doing what is right in their own eyes.
Why Do I Do What I Don’t Want to Do?
Does what I think, what I feel, what I do glorify the Name of my Lord? I believe that question alone can become a wise counsel that can eliminate 90% of the issues dealt with in life.
Forceful Termination of Pastors
The number of ministers across denominational lines that either have or will experience forced termination is 1/3.
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?
What Do you Like Least about Ministry?
Pastoring is challenging in difficult times so embrace the joy of Christ. (1 Thess 5:16,18).