June 2026
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 […]
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 […]
Life has no rehearsal
Throughout this entire Family Month in May, my heart has felt uneasy. Whenever I hear the old song “An Unfilial Son Cries,” tears come to my eyes. Yet I still must preach about honoring […]
Before It Becomes Too Late…
Even after many years in ministry, Mother’s Day sermons remain the hardest for me to preach. A few days ago, a young pastor jokingly said to me, “Please don’t cry too much this Mother’s […]