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  • Why Humility Was a Dirty Word in the Roman World and Still Is Today

    Why Humility Was a Dirty Word in the Roman World and Still Is Today

    Humble yourself? When Paul wrote to the church in Philippi, he was not speaking to a gentle or soft-hearted culture. He was speaking to a Roman colony built on military honor, public recognition, and…

  • Kaohsiung, Taiwan: A Curious Neighbor and an Open Door

    Our new church meets on the first two floors of a tall building in our neighborhood. A few weeks ago, I was outside trying to hang a vinyl sign above the sidewalk, a job…

  • Donkey Work vs AI

    Two Word Studies from Phil. 2:6-7 While I am amazed by what AI can do, I must admit I prefer a world without it. I have become the old man on the porch telling…

  • Paradox and Progress

    Philippians 1:12-30 What others consider disgrace and loss in the eyes of the world is actually heaven’s grace and gospel advancement. Historical Rome and Philippi’s colonial status were driven by honor and shame. The…

  • Missions Update September 2025

    We are back in Taiwan and thankful to say that life has settled into a steady rhythm again. The kids are doing well—off to Taiwanese school in the mornings and homeschooling in the afternoons.…

  • A Watchman Nee Fallacy I Carried to Youth Camp

    I owe my pastor much for the contribution he made to me through his preaching and discipleship. Having grown up in the church he pastored, it is only natural that examples of fallacies I…

  • Introduction to the Purpose of Marriage: Genesis 2; Ephesians 5

    Explanation of the Text Symbols in the Bible are prevalent and hold special meaning. Here we have the rib of the first man being used to make his wife. Sometimes it is difficult to…

  • Return to Taiwan 2025: August Update

    Since landing just a few weeks ago, we have already experienced two typhoons! Thankfully, we have remained safe and dry. The storms reminded us how quickly things can change, but also how steady the…

  • Bar – Nabas: Son of Encouragement

    Philippians 2:1-5 Not many know that Barnabas was just a nickname he earned. His real name is Joses, but he was called “Bar-Nabas” because of his great gift for encouraging believers. The Bible gives…