July 2026
America at 250: Walking Half the Journey Together
This week, America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding (1776–2026). The history of Korean immigration to America dates to 1903, when 102 Korean immigrants, many of them members of Naeri Methodist Church in […]
June 2026
Have We Ended Up with Exclusion and Rejection?
Have We Ended Up with Exclusion and Rejection?
-A Reflection on Unity, Inclusion, and the Methodist Spirit
One of the first things that catches your eye when you visit the campus of Asbury Theological […]
The Discipline of Being Embarrassed
Lately, pastors in the neighborhood have been inviting me to join them for meals at the senior center operated in our church. Breakfast costs one dollar and lunch two dollars. There is always a […]
Riding the Waves of Ministry
Today I need to have a document notarized verifying that I am the Senior Pastor of FUMC in Flushing. Due to an incident that took place more than fifty years ago, the New York […]
Building Our Church Together
As we began yesterday’s church bazaar, we repeated three simple slogans: Be joyful! Be thankful! And don’t fight trying to do a good job!
The purpose of the bazaar is not simply to raise […]
May 2026
“Spirit-Filled, Jesus-Shaped”
As I grow older, one thing I realize more deeply is that our faith must ultimately become visible in our relationships. No matter how much we pray, how faithfully we attend church, or how […]