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“The powerful social and economic change brought about when girls have the opportunity to participate in their society.” Continue reading “girl effect”
land of the morning calm
Several folks have asked us why we have chosen to go to South Korea – also known as the Land of the Morning Calm – for our sabbatical.
One of the reasons why we have decided to spend two months in South Korea is because Korea boasts some of the world’s most incredible beaches: beautiful, intimate and not overcrowded, free of consumerism, and exclusive and private. Check out these amazing pictures and don’t be envious. Continue reading “land of the morning calm”
change the world
One of the greatest gifts that we have as human beings is the ability to dream. So, I ask you this simple question:
However small or large, simple or complex, organic or organizational, local or global, how are you dreaming to change the world?
Don’t be afraid or timid. Please share your thoughts so that we can inspire one another to keep dreaming…and personally be compelled from dreaming to doing.
In addition to living out my calling as a pastor of this glocal church, leading this neighborhood cafe and music venue, loving my wife, and nurturing my three children, Fighting Global Poverty is what my wife and I are dreaming about. 3 billion people live on less than $3/day and about 27,000 children die every day due to the complexities of global poverty. That = a child every 3 seconds = 20 children every minute. Continue reading “change the world”
a church review to humble you
A year ago this time, 31 members from the staff of The Stranger – “the alternative paper to Seattle’s alternative paper” – visited 31 churches all around the larger Seattle area and wrote reviews of the 31 churches. Quest must be special because Dan Savage, the editor of the Stranger and infamous sex advice columnist [Savage Love], visited Quest.
Our review along with the review of other churches were brutal, hilarious, and actually insightful because sometimes, churches have no idea how stale and awkward we can be because we’ve been “inside” for so long. Continue reading “a church review to humble you”
the hope in the steven curtis chapman’s family tragedy
* Guest column I wrote for the Seattle Post Intelligencer.
The accidental and tragic death of Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman’s youngest daughter – 5 year old Maria Sue – was very difficult to process. There was the initial shock, then confusion, then anger, and then the need to ask some hard questions. [Another post on Lessons we Can Lear About Compassion].
Yesterday, I wrote a post entitled, “Tragedy in Steven Curtis Chapman’s Family.” Little did I know that it would be the most read blog entry [for that day] in the entire WordPress blogosphere. Just yesterday alone, that entry was read 10,104 times and 9000+ new visitors stopped by the blog. Continue reading “the hope in the steven curtis chapman’s family tragedy”
tragedy in steven curtis chapman’s family
* Part II: The Hope in this Tragedy | Part III: Life Lessons from the Memorial Service
* Guest column I wrote for the Seattle P.I. [published on June 9]
May 21 | Incredibly painful and tragic news in what was meant to be a celebratory week for the Chapman family.
“Just hours before this close knit family was celebrating the engagement of the oldest daughter Emily Chapman, and were just hours away from a graduation party marking Caleb Chapman’s completion of high school. Now, they are preparing to bury a child who blew out 5 candles on a birthday cake less than 10 days ago…” [Jim Houser, Chapman’s Manager]
As a parent, my heart just aches for Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman. Their youngest child – 5 year old Marie Sue [adopted from China] – was struck and killed in an accident by an SUV driven by their teenage son [in their driveway]. They have six children of which three are adopted from China. Their foundation and ministry – Shaohannah’s Hope – advocates for international adoption. Read official news below. Continue reading “tragedy in steven curtis chapman’s family”
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