Hong Kong Highlights #4…are you salty?

OK, back in HNL after a great week in Hong Kong.
I haven’t preached cross-culturally in years, so this was good experience for me.
I did learn something that you shouldn’t say to people in Hong Kong.
In one session I was preaching on being salt and light (Matt. 5:13f) and I asked the people, “Are you salty?”  [...]

Hong Kong highlights

Speaking at Elim Church’s retreat this week.
The theme is “roots, shoots, and fruits.”  How we deal with the problems we face, how to grow as a Christ follower, and how we live with mission.
Pastor Paul is a great host.  The brother loves to eat and I don’t mind following suit
Hong Kong is hot [...]

the orange belt

My eldest son, Josiah (5), is in his first year of karate. So far, he’s enjoying it and looks forward to the practices. Last week was a big week. Josiah was promoted from a white belt to an orange belt. Actually, it was a half-step promotion since his new belt is half orange and half [...]