June 2026
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 […]
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 […]