Hi, I want to share a part of my life’s story in the blogosphere. It’ll be a longer read than usual. I grew up seeing my parents suffer together. When I was a young kid on the west coast, my father raised the family (my Mom, brother and me) by working two or three part-time… Read More Marriage after Corona/Covid-19
Here is a blog post from Brandon Andress about his love for his daughters. It is beautifully written so I repost it here. It is found at: https://brandonandress.com/2013/02/11/a-fathers-letter-to-his-daughters/
Wow. The stats from a study by Dr. John F. Helliwell reveals that married people are happier than single people (link here and source here). To be politically-sensitive, our first reaction might be that we should be quiet about this because it might irk a negative reaction from single people who are set on staying… Read More Happier people are married
I have blogged about this matter in the past but only very briefly in passing. After many months of self-reflection and getting resettled, I now have more time to reflect upon my journey and share with readers here (and anyone else who may be interested). Since November of 2011, I have made a journey that… Read More Theological pilgrimage
Do you support your pastor’s family? To many people’s surprise, the pastor’s family might be one of the most mistreated families in the church. The expectations of the pastor is that he/she ought to give, give, and give, and if there’s more to give, then squeeze him dry. The only thing pastor is expected to… Read More Do you support your pastor’s family?
Before the House Committee in the U.S. Congress, Rev. Matthew Harrison, President of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, defends the right of the unborn–he’s calm, cool, and collected but firm in his convictions. There are not many people these days, including pastors, who openly defend the rights of the unborn. Thank and praise the Lord for… Read More Rev. Matthew Harrison defends rights of unborn
These days, divorce is high, especially in the western world, and conservative evangelicals and charismatics are not immune to it. Pastors are not immune to divorce either. Televangelist Pastor Benny Hinn is being divorced by his wife Suzanne Hinn. This is truly sad. Here is the letter (PDF) he sent to supporters concerning his divorce… Read More Pastors and ministers are not immune to divorce
I spent Saturday with my wife at a live simulcast of Focus on Marriage (hosted by Focus on the Family). The speakers were great. The encouragement, wisdom and education we received was amazing. I learned that as a Christian couple and family, our focus on Christ will help us have a good marriage. Also, that… Read More Focus on Marriage simulcast very helpful
I have been away from blogging for over 2 weeks and I loved it. I have been away at a bible camp doing some speaking, and also returned from the Yukon, which is located way up north next to Alaska. Yes, Saskatoon, SK, Canada is north, but Whitehorse, Yukon is even further up north. I… Read More Whitehorse, Yukon: the most northern parts of Canada
I am proud to announce to the world that I am a new dad. On Friday morning, December 21, 2007 at 9:41 a.m. my wife gave birth to our baby daughter Julianne Hannah Sam. We have been getting things ready for our baby’s arrival into this world and she came at a most profound time–just… Read More Our Christmas gift
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