Category Archives: Culture

The Illusion of Control and Freedom

I watched “Instinct” this weekend. Apart from having an amazing cast of actors, the  movies had some great dialog. There is a scene in the movie that has become the inspiration of this entry: In a dramatic fashion, Dr. Ethan … Continue reading

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Practical Ways of Helping the Homeless This Holiday Season

Last year I took a Social Justice class at Life Pacific College (highly recommended for anyone). A major part of the class was to present a variety of social issues that plague our world. Everything from clean water to child … Continue reading

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Boycott the GAP!?!

Focus on the Family, an Evangelical Christian ministry, set up a website called, “Stand for Christmas.” On the website they rate retailers on how “Christmas Friendly” they are. Apparently what qualifies as, “Christmas Friendly” are stores that say “Merry Christmas” … Continue reading

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Death of the Big Conference

At one point of history, conferences were like the high holy days of the evangelical world. More recently, big conferences with big speakers, big budgets, big budgets, big venues, and big hype seem to be coming to an end. After attending NYWC09, the reality of the death of big conferences seems to be immanent. Continue reading

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What is a Man

This past Friday I had a opportunity of being a guest speaker at the Chinese Christian Alliance Church in Torrance, Ca. I got to talk to the guys in the youth group about sex. But more than just talking about … Continue reading

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Mexico – Human Trafficking Hotspot

Last Wednesday I went down to visit an orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico. As I was talking to the director and some of the staff, they began to share about the realities of human trafficking and child sex slavery that takes … Continue reading

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Websites I Visit Part 1

It’s no secret that I’m addicted to the internet. I’m always connected and I’m always reading/looking through new content. It’s easy for some to sit back and judge but if we’re honest, we’re all addicted to it to some degree. … Continue reading

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Social Media’s Impact on Global Leadership

I didn’t get much sleep last night. I spent a good part of the night on Twitterfall.com watching the live tweets of the #IranElection. There are thousands, if not millions of people who are already chiming in on the politics … Continue reading

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Can Ethnic Churches Be Missional?

Just got done with the missions conference at my church. There was a lot of talk about cell group and cell strategy. I have to say that I really did enjoy some of the thoughts that Joel Comiskey said; especially … Continue reading

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Mini-The Idea Camp – Long Beach

Live blog from the mini-event of the Idea Camp. Continue reading

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