family · randoms stuff

Christmas and Family Dysfunction…

I like to feel warm & fuzzy on Christmas...  who doesn't?  If you've watched a lot of TV Christmas specials growing up, then we all dream of this perfect Christmas that makes us feel all warm & fuzzy!  Perhaps this is why one of my favorite Christmas special is The Christmas Story... because it makes… Continue reading Christmas and Family Dysfunction…

my journey

Identity

I was born in South Korea, and immigrated to the US as a nine-year old.  Although my dad and I first stepped off the plane in Los Angeles, I was dropped off in Olathe,Kansas within a month to live with my maternal grandparents, aunts, uncle, and cousins.  I had to try my hardest to learn… Continue reading Identity

christian life · my journey · randoms stuff

a thousand sleepless nights

Tonight I came across a song called "Blessings" by Laura Story through some facebook posts.  Alright, confession time--I don't listen to a lot of Christian music... so when I read few posts regarding this song, it peeked my curiosity... and then one of the posts included part of the lyrics: ‘Cause what if your blessings… Continue reading a thousand sleepless nights

church life · randoms stuff

church…

I have been thinking about this whole topic of church for a very long time... and I kept procrastinating about writing down my real thoughts... partly because this could be a very sensitive subject, and I could offend a lot of people out there.  In addition, my vocation is in ministry, so I, of all… Continue reading church…

christian life

where is the love?

One day, I was hanging out with a friend, and she said something that really got me thinking. C:  Gloria, I can't believe that I'm friends with you, a children's pastor. Me:  Why?  Why does it matter whether I'm a children's pastor or not? C:  Because you're a devout christian, and you like serve in… Continue reading where is the love?