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I find it interesting that Martin Luther King Jr was referred to as a barking dog that made too much noise and too much sense! It is a fitting reflection thinking back to his famous, Letter from Birmingham Jail. This letter bothers the conscious of often the moderates who would rather stay on the si...

One of the well-respected Korean immigrant pastors is Won Sang Lee of Korean Capital Presbyterian Church in Northern Virginia. He is a well-respected teacher and a pastor who grew his church to over 5,000 members. He is beloved not because he was such a great leader. I once remember hearing a story ...

“Perhaps we do feed our people well, but do not teach them how to feed themselves.” Wow. This really got me. As I was reflecting on feeding well, I was amening every single line. Coming from a denomination that heavily emphasizes teaching as the main gift of a shepherd, this was what I was trained f...

I need to drink. I need this still stream water first. This was the thought that came to me as I reflected on this post. I love what this reminded me of, “But humans and flock animals are not designed to survive drought.” I am not able to minister, not able to shepherd, not able to love, and not abl...

I remember when I first told my parents that I wanted to be a pastor. They asked the question, “Do you really have the heart for it?” They were concerned that I was chasing the glory of ministry and not the hard heart of ministry. This reflection reminded me of that interaction. I, too, often ask ou...