On Greatness

This morning I turned on my computer listeningto the U.S. President Barack Obama’s inaugural speech on CNN.com. What struck me most in his speech was about the word “greatness” he marked, which “is never a given, but must be earned.” He said to his Americans to “set aside childish things”, to have hope and to [...]

Finally, The Phoneix Is Soaring!

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football Conference championship this morning to advance to the Super Bowl.  I am not a big fan of the Cardinals, yet they used to play the ball at ASU where I studied in the 1990s. I still have a strong attachment to the team.
The Cardinals were [...]

A Hard-Hit, Tested Faith

“You are not aware of what kind of Christian you are until you are tested” is a reminder that we Christian should not be too judgmental as our brothers and sisters are in deep trouble or tribulation and you’re trying to comfort them by saying something like “having faith in God” or “rejoicing in the Lord.”
My [...]

His Compelling Love

Yesterday I was told from my colleague that one of the students under her mentorship had dropped out of college in preparation for studying in seminary to dedicate her life and time to the Lord completely.This girl was diligent and committed to her studies as she was taking a course with me last semester. On [...]

Clothed with the Spirit

Gideon called his family and himself “the weakest in the whole tribe of Manasseh and the least in his entire family” as the angel of God greeted him, “a mighty hero, the Lord is with you.” Gideon didn’t believe what the angel said to him and started complaining about the horrible condition he and God’s [...]

New Year’s Eve

At the countdown party hundred thousands of people will be gathering at the public square to celebrate the coming of New Year. They would welcome a new year with singing, dancing or even reveling along the street. What New Year means to them is a time of celebration and partying.
This year my older daughter repeatedly asked [...]