In general, we are too soft when it comes to dealing with unbelievers. In the name of being winsome, perhaps we, Christians, have become too soft to the point of being ineffective in dealing with the unbelievers around us. We have been taught, if you grew up in a church, to be kind and shine […]

Who you are under is infinitely more important than who are under you. When I was little, my mom told me to be the “head” and not the “tail.” What she meant was for me to work hard and move up the ladder to be a leader and not be a bottom-feeder. Although spoken with […]

Romans 7:18–For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. Consider the “burdens” society places on certain groups of people.  Such as women being defined and limited to physical beauty, or athletes […]

Genesis 34:25–On the third day, when they were sore, two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah’s brothers, took their swords and came against the city while it felt secure and killed all the males.   When we think about the epitome of evil, Satan quickly comes to mind.  Though he has many […]

God’s primary concern is with Himself and not us. God is about God. And we want it to be that way. As I’m reading through the Genesis account of the creation of the world, it’s easy to be me-centered and think that all this was created for me. God created the universe to dazzle my […]

The greatest good we can do for ourselves is to pursue our ultimate happiness.* I know that sounds worldly or prosperity-gospelish, but I’ve come to realize that it is what is taught by the bible. Let me explain because if taken wrongly, it is downright worldly and ungodly. First, what is our ultimate happiness? Where […]

Esther 6:3-4–And the king said, “What honor or distinction has been bestowed on Mordecai for this?” The king’s young men who attended him said, “Nothing has been done for him.”  Although “doing good” is something society at large should do, the struggle to do good for “goodness sake” doesn’t seem to be strong enough.  Many […]

We may be rejecting God without knowing. Of course, no Christian will reject God on purpose knowingly. Most of us would say that although not perfect, we are doing the best we can to serve God. But what if we are dead wrong? It is ultimately God’s assessment of us that matters and not our […]

Matthew 27:3-4–Then when Judas, his betrayer, saw that Jesus was condemned, he changed his mind and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders, 4 saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” They said, “What is that to us? See to it yourself.” If I asked you who […]

Hi, As One! This is a reminder that tomorrow’s service will be outdoor at Fort Steilacoom Park (Shelter #1) at 11 AM.  We will have a brief service and then enjoy the rest of the day to fellowship and play! Bring friends! Pastor Hong