Tag: family
Dr. Peter Woo: math, music, missions
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@ journalDr. Peter Woo is a retired math professor and also my father-in-law, the beloved Dad of my dear wife (spouse & partner.) We recently celebrated his 84th birthday with 30-some friends, some who’ve known him for over 40 years! He loved teaching mathematics at Biola University from 1988 to 2005. And, he is not only…
Why Chinese people don’t need religion
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Chinese Americans are the least religious people group in the United States. The Chinese in America aren’t just the least religious among Asian Americans, but also the least religious of any ethnic grouping. To be more precise, a new forthcoming book, Family Sacrifices, opens with a nuanced paragraph: Fifty-two percent of Chinese Americans report having…
the 2015 OC Easter Tour, a family tradition
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@ churchAs Holy Week for Christian churches around the world approaches the weekend, churches are hosting worship services for the next four days. And, thus begins our family traditions (since 2011) for going to as many churches as possible in the OC, that is, Orange County, California. To take on the momentus effort, I build this…
Going to 11 churches for Christmas 2011
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@ churchWe love Christmas yes we do, we love Christmas how ’bout you? Worshiping Jesus is what Christmas is all about, and in Orange County there are many worship times serve many people. And it’s even possible to worship at 11 different churches for a more fuller and wider experience of worshiping together with a wonderful…
Adding to a family by birth and by adoption
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Good to see my friend Jefferson Lee and his family in this OC Family Feature Story (November 2011), “Special Love: Adopting a special-needs child brings unique rewards to the entire family” by Susan Serrano — Like any family with a new addition, the Lee household is a study in controlled chaos. However, instead of diaper…
Remembering Bob Chih-Pao Chuang
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@ journalThis past week has been a hard time for my family (of origin) with the passing of my Dad. We’re grateful for the kindness of prayer, comfort, and condolences already expressed and received during the past week. This time has been sad and hard, yet healing and bonding, even transformative for me. And I personally…