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Open Invitation to The Idea Camp: Justice Edition

LT — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:08:49 +0000

Earlier this year I had the wonderful opportunity of participating in The Idea Camp, a free hybrid conference for idea makers. Well it’s coming to the East Coast in the nation’s capital at the end of next month focusing on Justice & Compassion. I’m super stoked. The Idea Camp: Justice Edition in Washington DC, August 28-29 Also, join [...]

Remembering Tiananmen 20 Years Later

LT — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:07:34 +0000

It was 20 years ago today that students were killed in Tiananmen Square for their pro-democracy protests. I just started a journey of self discovery and my ideas of freedom were changed that day. That image of the now infamous tank confrontation was burned into my memory. I discovered freedom is not free afterall but [...]

Mitzie Mackenzie (1920-2009)

LT — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:00:35 +0000

The community of Chinese Christian Church + Center will deeply miss Mitzie. We’ve spoken about being “transcultural” or “Third Culture” on this blog. Mitzie’s life truly was transcultural. As Dave Gibbons (NewSong) would put it, she had the mindset and the will to love, learn, and serve in any culture, even in the midst of pain [...]

Elderly Woman ‘Fights’ Off ‘Attacker’

LT — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:18:47 +0000

Just watched this video from Eugene Cho’s delicious thought provoking blog. It certainly is a reminder of simple and real faith. As part of my cynicism I’m asking how did the reporters find out about this? Nevertheless I needed to see this today. Enjoy! Elderly Woman Fights Off Attacker

Remembering Ralph Winter & Mitzie Mackenzie

LT — Mon, 25 May 2009 20:53:44 +0000

As I’m returning home from a long stint of speaking and ministry I received news of the passing of two great and influential people. Last week we lost the great American missiologist, Ralph Winter. A giant. He was identified by Time Magazine as one of America’s most influential evangelicals in 2005. His book, Perspectives on [...]

REILLY+NEW HEIGHTS CONCERT

LT — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:50:35 +0000

The Vine presents the music of REILLY and NEW HEIGHTS ABOUT REILLY THE BAND Hailing from the City of Brotherly Love, Reilly’s signature “symphonic-rock” has garnered them national recognition as one of America’s best independent bands. Fusing acoustic and electric guitars with violin hooks and refreshingly thought provoking lyrics, REILLY’s artistry is original and irresistible. Accompanying lead singer/songwriter John Reilly is [...]

James Hudson Taylor III [Aug 12, 1929 - Mar 20, 2009]

LT — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:02:58 +0000

One of the most well known names in the history of missions passed away today. James Hudson Taylor III [Aug 12, 1929 - Mar 20, 2009] Two days ago in a Hong Kong hospital, Jamie Taylor (James Hudson Taylor IV) shared his dad’s last words to him, ”live to make a difference for Jesus.” What an incredible family legacy now [...]

The Idea Camp Live

LT — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:44:16 +0000

If you’re not at The Idea Camp right now you’re missing out on something really special. If you haven’t heard the Idea Camp is a different kind of conference that will shape the future of conferences to come. The desired goal was to have a different approach to the way we do conferences. Truly [...]

Saying No To Casinos in Chinatown Part 8

LT — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:59:37 +0000

Some highlights from the No Casino in the Heart of the City Coalition press conference It is amazing how many Chinese churches/orgs have joined this coalition. They may not be at the forefront speaking but they can certainly get things done and mobilize Chinese in the Philadelphia and surrounding regions just as we have seen [...]

Saying No to Casinos in Chinatown Part 7

LT — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:17:50 +0000

UPDATE: The battle against proposed casinos in the heart of Philadelphia ensues. It’s now a citywide effort and not just a Chinatown matter. The thing is that it was never just a Chinatown matter but now a coalition has been formed (The No Casino in the Heart of the City Coalition) that includes major groups [...]