CHRISTIANITY DAILY

Traveling Opens the Door to Beautiful Encounters

May 18, 2017

An encounter with someone is a mystery. Also an encounter is an event of grace. Our lives are enriched through encounters. A new encounter opens up a new world.

Eight Major Changes in Churches the Past Ten Years

May 18, 2017

What are some of the major changes that have taken place in congregations that are doing relatively well? What are some of the ways these congregations have adapted to new realities? Here is a hint: None of the changes in healthy churches have compromised doctrine, diminished the centrality of preaching, or abandoned sharing the gospel.

The Sweetness of Family

May 18, 2017

While visiting Korea, I had a fond reunion with my grandmother, one hundred and three years young, after nearly ten years of not seeing her. I usually visit Korea once or twice a year, but being busily engaged I always had no time to see her. This time I was able to visit her at the hospital for the elderly with my mother.

Pastor Kim's Daily Prayer: Allow Us to Be Faithful Even in the Small Things When We Work for You

May 18, 2017

Thank You for allowing us to reflect on whether we have done our best at all times. Lord, allow us to take our given roles seriously even when no one is watching.

Kentucky Court Rules Christian T-Shirt Maker Can Refuse to Print According to Religious Conscience

May 18, 2017

A Kentucky appeals court ruled on Friday that a Christian T-shirt maker did not discriminate in his refusal to print shirts promoting a gay pride event.

Pastor Kim's Daily Prayer: Help Us to Be Thankful to Serve Your Kingdom and Allow Us to Be Faithful

May 17, 2017

Thank You for allowing us to learn that nothing is simple and easy when we serve Your Kingdom. As we have received our roles as Your children, help us to prepare ourselves more strictly for the spiritual battles. We are thankful to work for You.

KFAM Becomes First Licensed Foster Family Agency Focusing on Supporting Asian American Families, Children, Youth

May 17, 2017

Korean American Family Services (KFAM) became the first non-profit organization in Los Angeles that focuses on connecting Asian American foster families with Asian American children and youth to become a state licensed Foster Family Agency (FFA), the organization announced on Tuesday.

How Can Asian American Christians Engage In Racial, Political Issues? Scholars Weigh In

May 17, 2017

For Asian American Christians, understanding ethnic identity is necessary to be able to more deeply understand and act on faith, politics, and justice, according to members of a panel who discussed these issues at Fuller Theological Seminary on Thursday.

Local Churches Partner to Host 'SOLA Nexus' Conference for Young Adults

May 17, 2017

Five years since the first SOLA Conference for college students took place, pastors from ten local churches in Southern California are working together to host the first SOLA Nexus, a conference for post-college young adults.

Pastor Kim's Daily Prayer: Let Us Live a Life of Service and Devotion as We Have Received Your Grace of Redemption

May 16, 2017

Thank You for allowing us stand before You, Lord, through Jesus Christ. Lord, help us to live a good life by following You at all times.

Westminster Seminary California Appoints Korean American Joel Kim as Fourth President

May 16, 2017

Westminster Seminary California’s board of trustees has announced that Joel Eunil Kim will be the next president following current president Robert Godfrey’s retirement.

After More than a Year of Imprisonment in Sudan, Two Christians Released

May 16, 2017

Two Christians, including one pastor, who were imprisoned in Sudan since 2015 have been released by a presidential pardon on Thursday.

Pastor Kim's Daily Prayer: Help Us to Build a Beautiful Community

May 15, 2017

Thank You for calling us to serve Your sanctuary with one another. As our given roles are different from one other, help us not to discriminate against others. Instead, allow us to worship You beautifully as we unite with others. Help us to continue to carry out good works.

Fresno City Council Votes Unanimously to Display 'In God We Trust' in Chamber

May 15, 2017

With a unanimous vote on Thursday (May 11), Fresno became the largest city in California to decide to have the national motto, “In God We Trust,” displayed in its council chamber.

Eight Reasons Churches Became Too Busy

May 11, 2017

In an earlier post, I talked about how our churches can become more intentional about doing real ministry instead of busy work. But in this article, I address how churches became so busy. Perhaps understanding the origins of dysfunctional busyness will help churches avoid this problem in the future.