Perfect Storm in Theological Education
Today’s convergence of earth-shattering events reminds us of a “perfect storm.” It’s interesting that we call it “perfect” when almost everything we come to expect and rely on has been
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Remote Merry Christmas
Mary and Joseph traveled to a remote little town of Bethlehem and were rejected by innkeepers because there were no more available rooms. They only found an isolated place in
Call for Prayer on Racism
August 5, 2020 Donald Ng My grandfather first came to America in 1910 as a migrant worker so that he can support his family in China. My father came in
Hands Off My Kung Fu!
Growing up in the Roxbury section of Boston, my friends thought I knew kung fu. I knew about baseball but not kung fu. But in the few times when I
Unrest
The murder of George Floyd is a herald for social unrest. This modern day lynching is stirring our country to stop resting from the fear of catching Covid-19. When is
Touristy Sausalito
Walking daily from our house to downtown Sausalito is different now. Before the pandemic, ice cream scoopers, souvenir store clerks, and coffee barristers would get ready for the next Hop
Gamucha Mask
Scapegoating Asian Americans for the coronavirus puts me on guard for racial prejudice. When I go on my daily walk to downtown Sausalito, I make sure I make eye contact
Forced Retirement
For almost 2 weeks, sheltering in place meant staying home, suspending all activities, cancelling planned trips, erasing all appointments in my Moleskine. We were told to not come over to
Redeposited Days
Our new normal has literally erased numerous events from my Moleskine. Earlier I gave away these days. After this pandemic is over, I might not need a calendar anymore! Even
Around the World in 7 Days
Going around the world is no longer a new idea. Astronauts on the international space station go around the world 16 times a day. On my next trip to NE