Mundane Thoughts

Some people are about to get offended by this post, so if you would like to talk, I'd be happy to.  Now, let's get to it. What defines a mission trip? What makes a mission trip different from a trip by a charitable organization? Last week I was in a one week class for "Introduction to Missiology" and that started a conversation between me and my classmates. Having an answer in mind, I came home and asked Enoch the same question. His first reply was "it's the difference in people's heart." But is that it? Is it just a matter of my heart, how I go on the trip, if I go with a heart of missions, it becomes a mission trip? No, but before I even ask those question, he added: "the presentation of the gospel." Yes.  That's it; that's the answer. If there is no presentation of the gospel, whatever you are doing on the trip, whether its teaching English, visiting shelters, even singing Christian songs, is just "teaching...

Picture Credit: Norman Ai Today, my hero was ordained. My loving, loud, God-fearing brother was ordained to be a Reverend at Trust in God Baptist Church in Chinatown, NY. I couldn't be more proud of him. The whole service was very touching, and you just knew God was there. Pastor Lee's sermon was such an encouragement to us preparing (already, but not yet) in ministry too. Three takeaways: 1) Never forget your calling 2) Pure heart and skillful hand 3) Finish well. I got a bit teary-eyed during guh's vows of ordination and while he was thanking our parents. Sigh, all I can say is: "All glory be to God." To my big brother whom I love so much, I just want you to know how proud I am to have you as my brother. I said this to you when you left for New York 2.5 years ago, and I'll say it again: in 2008, you told me I'd have a legacy fellow, and boy, you keep raising the bar. I'm so blessed and encouraged every time I see your ministry. I know there ar...