Category: dialogue
Book previews: Weird. Friending. Verge.
I confess that when I receive review copy of books from publishers, I don’t have the time and energy to read every word in every book to give it a proper book review. Not having read them, I can’t review them. What I can do is mention them and to skim them with my initial…
What can I say about this website and blog?
Found this set of 5 questions in my inbox from a new visitor to my website / blog. I have few questions that I would like to ask: 1. Who is your primary audience for the website? 2. What is the vision of the website? 3. What is the mission of the website? 4. Where…
Perception of Asian Americans as a brand
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Once in a blue moon, Asian Americans generate a bit of controversial buzz and tagged with the tiger metaphor, whether “tiger moms” (cf. Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior: Can a regimen of no playdates, no TV, no computer games and hours of music practice create happy kids? And what happens when they fight back? excerpted…
talking is the new texting
There are times when you want to get a message to someone and typing a text message takes too long or won’t fit in 140 characters. Or, you don’t have the time to talk on the phone so you don’t call because you’re not sure they won’t answer and you don’t want to wait for…
how can people change and grow?
Change is possible. Absolutely. But not totally. And, personal change doesn’t happen alone. People can change for the better. No one is stuck. They aren’t just the way they are. I believe and I have hope. Essentially 2 questions determine someone’s possibility of changing and becoming a better person. 1. Does the person want to…
overtheologizing and overspiritualizing confuses me
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@ dialogueI love free. I love to give my time and money away for free as an expression of faith, generosity, serving others, loving neighbor, etc etc. There’s a lot of altruism and theological and biblical reasons supporting my practices. And I demonstrate it here on my blog by keeping it advertising-free. [disclaimer: while the blog…
How long will it take for church diversity?
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How long will it take? How long? A diverse society is all around us in the United States and yet most of our Christian churches do not match that diversity. Most would agree the church should, whether a church leader or the average joe. Scott Williams weighs in with another voice to reiterate this truth…
Chick-Fil-A please add cream to my coffee
Heard a most inspiring and insightful talk from Chick-Fil-A CEO Dan Cathy at Imagination Summit, at Biola University. Inspired me in many ways, including getting my breakfast at CFA Irvine Marketplace. Heard that 90% of their breakfast sales come thru the drive-thru, just doing my part. This morning, I ordered the #4 combo. I asked…
How much self-promotion is too little or too much?
One issue that a freelancing independent consultant runs into is making his services known to others. For some people, especially those influenced by Asian cultural background, any mention of one’s own accomplishments is considered boasting too much self-promotion. I’m one of those that’s had more than my share of Asian influence, right down to my…
What is Asian-American-ness?
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In the Winter 05.2011 issue of SEMI, a student publication at Fuller Theological Seminary, 3 pieces featured much-needed infrequently-voiced under-resourced considerations for contextualizing Asian American ministry: Jesus Eats Eggrolls: A Case for Ethnic-Specific Ministry by Roger Lam Asian Americans: Model Minority or Hidden Shame Culture. An Insider’s Perspective. by Randy Choi What is Asian-American-ness? Towards…
Owning the Vision: Multi-Asian Church Podcast Episode 6
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Adding to the discussion about leadership development, in this episode of the Multi-Asian Church Podcast Series, Ed Choy and I talk about owning the vision of an multi-Asian/multi-ethnic churches. Episode #6: Owning the Vision Show notes And here’s the video that Ed Choy mentioned of Alan Hirsch talking about the dangers of a risk-averse culture.
Episode 4 of the Multi-Asian Church Podcast: Leadership
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The conversation continues. In episode 4 of the Multi-Asian Church Podcast Series, Ed Choy and I discuss leadership, and how can church leaders better develop and connect with Asian American leaders.
