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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
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
Posted in Culture, Justice, Leadership, Ministry
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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
Posted in Culture, Justice
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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
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
Posted in Culture, Leadership, Personal
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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
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
Posted in Culture, Personal, Random
Tagged behance network, flickr, popurls, sharing, websites
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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
Posted in Culture, Leadership, Technology
Tagged Authority, Change, Iran, Leadership, Social Media
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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
Posted in Culture, Featured, Leadership, Ministry
Tagged Cell Ministry, Ethnic Churches, Missional, Missions, Particularism
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Mini-The Idea Camp – Long Beach
Live blog from the mini-event of the Idea Camp. Continue reading