First, I'm the only author that can declare with a straight face: My book is Overrated!
Seriously. I'm not even playing. My book is literally Overrated and it's also currently $0.99 pennies on Kindle. (Link in bio)
It's been such a joy and journey to share my book with folks around the world. Nearly every week, I get a note from an individual, a pastor, or a small group or church that shares how the book has impacted and influenced them. Couple months ago, Minhee and I had the privilege of being with @ruthiekim and the fierce and gentle leaders from @becausejusticematters that engage the challenging, mutual, and transformative work of coming alongside girls and women in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco. Check them out!
And if you're interested in a new read or forwarding it to a friend as a gift, do it quick before the e-book sale ends. If you're interested in purchasing a personally signed book, DM me.
I'm embarrassed to even share this because I am so undeserving. I'm truly humbled by this honor of being included in this list of 200 global changemakers that embody the legacy of one of my personal heroes, Frederick Douglass. Wow!
The FD200 has been curated and compiled by the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives and the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University in Washington DC in partnership with the Guardian newspaper. All awardees will be honored at the Library of Congress in Washington DC on Douglass's next birthday on February 14, 2019.
This year is Frederick Douglass’s Bicentennial celebration. After escaping slavery at the age of 20, Douglass went on to become one of America's most celebrated abolitionists - tirelessly campaigning against slavery. Beyond his abolitionist work, Douglass was also a politician, writer, feminist, educator, entrepreneur and diplomat.
The Frederick Douglass 200 is a project to honor the impact of 200 living individuals who best embody the work and spirit of Douglass across those areas where he had such an impact - abolitionist, politician, writer, feminist, educator, entrepreneur and diplomat.
While I, unfortunately, won't be able to join this evening of celebration, I'm again so grateful to be included on a list that includes so many that I admire from afar - Michelle Obama, Bryan Stevenson, Michelle Alexander, George and Amal Clooney, Lebron James, Constance Wu, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Oprah Winfrey, Ava DuVernay, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Kendrick Lamar, Toni Morrison, John Lewis, and so many more. Oh what a missed opportunity for some ego selfies! Lol.
Seen or unseen, recognized or unrecognized...my prayer is that as followers of Jesus, we may all live our lives in such a way that we reflect the true Light that shines forth through our lives - and that many may be fascinated by the Light of Christ. Amen.
Celebrating 22 years today!
Or from another perspective: 8030 days and counting.
It's been an incredible and humbling journey thus far. So many mountaintops and valleys. And lots of mundane, gritty, grind it out days in between. Through it all, there have been two constants: God's faithfulness and Minhee by my side. Together.
As we recently marked another significant transition in our lives, we were moved by stories that people from our church shared with us of how they were encouraged and inspired by our lives. They even made us this gift courtesy of @roboto: Crazy Reckless Asians. Lol.
I'm not sure about reckless but we're just trying our best, by God's grace, to be faithful to Christ. And sometime, it appears reckless to others.
Here's to 22 years and 22+ more years to come.
Happy Anniversary, Minhee!
