James 4 – Submission/Humility

This chapter can be summarized by the call to humility and submission. As we can see, submission is not a bad word! Jesus was submissive to His Father’s will. We are called to submit to God, government, and proper authority figures. Why is there pride in the church? There is a real spiritual war going… Read More »

A Joke

There were three middle aged men who came from China to America to study in the Universities. They met each other for the first time and were getting to know each other. Man 2- So, do you have any children? Man 1- No, my wife is, what’s that word?… impregnable. Man 3- Hm, I thought… Read More »

Order of importance

What do I see myself as first? (here is what I put, in the order of importance) a Christian, a man, Reformed, American, Chinese, defender, a son, friend, student, webmaster, basketballer, swimmmer, pianist, ice skater, New Yorker,….

Father’s Day Weekend

This weekend, I went back to NY with Uncle Tong. We stopped along the way in Philadelphia to eat, then visited some of his sisters and their family in NJ. On Saturday, I played basketball with my friend Josh, went to cell group at Covenant, then ate dinner with my dad’s side of the family.

Holiness

Holiness – something we must have! Leviticus 11:45 I am the LORD who brought you up out of Egypt to be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy. Matthew 5:48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Hebrews 12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to… Read More »

James 3 – Taming the Tongue

Talks about the tongue being very important. V5- The tongue can be a spark to start a fire. The tongue reveals the heart. You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. – Matthew 12:34 Can both fresh water and… Read More »

Balance

I was struck by the balance of the Bible once again. Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. – Psalm 46:10 Be very careful, then, how you live–not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because… Read More »

Barton and Sanders

I met Jon today. We ate at McDonalds. It was an edifying meal. Then we went to the Capitol on a tour with David Barton. We met Congressman Todd Akin (MO). The tour was very good! Our religious heritage is undeniable. Whether you want to agree whether we should go back to the past is… Read More »

Peace with God

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. – Romans 5:1 Peace with God is the most important type of peace. From that stems peace with ourselves and peace with other people. If we have true peace. We don’t need to worry. Romans 8:28. “Why… Read More »

Congressman

Today, I met Congressman Mike Pence at a BBQ. I got to shake his hand. I’ll post more about what he shared….. The Pledge Case – Pledge case thrown out because Newdow had no standing. He did not have custody of the child and was using her for political purposes. Basically, his daughter is not… Read More »