LiNK’s ‘crossing’ movie screening @ Q cafe…

May 5, 2009 at 1:20 am (makes you think…) (, , , , )

am sitting here at the Q cafe and got a chance to meet some of the folks from LiNK (liberty in north korea) as we get ready for tonight’s screening of  ”crossings” (attached below).

 

“does God only live among the wealthy?”
i still remember hearing back in the mid-90s, about the severe famine and extreme conditions in north korea where over a million people died and i was not even really aware or felt a connection to people of my country of origin, korea.  i certainly remember that it was not as big news story as it should have been.  while “millions starved, hundreds of thousands were imprisoned in concentration camps, and tens of thousands crossed borders seeking food, money, protection and even freedom that they never knew existed” i lived and continue to live in my fantasy/bubble world.  the main character in the movie yells out “does God only live among the wealthy?!?”.  the raw power of his question haunts me and makes me feel guilt in my lack of action.
The scary and sad thing is that this continues to go on with little to no concern of the larger world… we are shocked and aghast if we see it on the news station but just as quickly as we see, we seem to distract ourselves with the things of our own little world and move on and forget.  how can i be complicit while these fellow countrypeople of mine in north korea suffer through SO much injustice?
please take the time to view this clip and visit LiNK’s site and if you feel compelled to donate and act (not only for this cause but the countless other causes needing our action, support and our voice).

 

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succumbbed to twitter…

April 13, 2009 at 4:12 am (Uncategorized) (, , )



it finally happened.  i decided to join the twitter-verse.
we’ll see how long it lasts… but having a limit of 140 characters and being able to send a text message from my phone definitely makes it easier to do.
i’m still holding out against facebook, myspace and whatever other social networking sites.
don’t want to drink too much of the ‘kool-aid‘ at once.  ;)

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Christ is risen…

April 13, 2009 at 3:42 am (Uncategorized) (, , , , )

He is risen indeed!
resurrection

Lord, forgive me…  
as i reflect on this day the lengths You went for me:

   i am disgusted by my mediocrity,
   i am humbled by Your mercy, grace, and forgiveness
   i praise You for defeating death and the grave!
   i desire to experience constant and continual change,
   i commit to living for You (but will unfortunately fail… a lot)
.

thank you, Lord.

was blessed to be a part of quest’s joint easter service.  
it felt weird not being involved w/ the logistical planning of this off-site service after all these years, but equally relaxing to come/participate and be free to worship, engage and fellowship.
and to look around and see our church come together for one combined service was a bit surreal… having 500+ folks inside the school gymnasium.  
worship was outstanding… a big hi-five to the ministry and the team for ushering such beautiful and melodic sounds to those in attendance!

and now that lent is over, i am considering making “beer-ola-fee” a permanent fast…

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whatever you give a woman, she will make greater…

March 17, 2009 at 2:35 am (Uncategorized)

i got this email from my wife today.  made me laugh for hours…  :)

whatever you give a woman, she will make greater. 
if you give her sperm, she’ll give you a baby.
if you give her a house, she’ll give you a home.
if you give her groceries, she’ll give you a meal.
if you give her a smile,  she’ll give you her heart.
she multiples and enlarges what is given to her.

so, if you give her any crap, be ready to receive a ton of s@#t!

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lent 2k9 = beer-ola-fee…

March 2, 2009 at 11:08 pm (Uncategorized)

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wow, this is ironic… sucks, but still ironic…

December 16, 2008 at 5:28 am (Uncategorized)

from cnn.com:
An American anti-kidnapping consultant was kidnapped in Mexico, according to the Houston-based security firm he works for.

Felix Batista was abducted outside a restaurant December 10 in Saltillo, the capital of Mexico’s Coahuila state, the firm said.

The former U.S. military officer is a contract consultant for ASI Global LLC and was in Mexico “on personal business,” ASI Global President Charlie LeBlanc told CNN.

He said the FBI is investigating the incident along with Mexican authorities.”

sheesh… is there any good news?

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worship setlist @ q – 2008.09.14…

September 18, 2008 at 7:45 am (worship setlist) (, , , , , , )

back in the saddle (again)…
today’s (september 14th) my mother’s bday, as well.

happy birthday, mom!  love you! 

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welcome/opening set:
- reign in me [key of C] by brenton brown
- praise to the Lord, the Almighty [key of C -> D] by joachim neander, trans. by catherine winkworth
- He is exalted (chorus only) [key of D] by twila paris
- Refiner’s fire [key of D] by brian doerksen

invitation/eucharist:
- nothing without You [key of C] by bebo norman

offertory/closing song:
- did you feel the mountains tremble? [key of Am] by martin smith

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