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In 1980, my parents and I moved from Los Angeles, California to Portland, Oregon. It was, to say the least, a shock to my young life. In Los Angeles, the benefit of being in the largest Korean community outside of Korea itself, sheltered me from…
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A common question in life is, what’s in it for me? In other words, what is the return on my investment? We tend to evaluate our rewards before choosing to invest our resources such as our time, money and energy. In many ways, we apply this principle to…
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Have you ever been on a mission trip? Do you recall your first impression as you set foot outside the airport? I’m sure landing on that new reality was as soft as running 100 miles an hour into a solid concrete wall. Normally, experiences such as this…
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Our environment has a powerful influence on the mind and body and affects our mood and health. What kind of positive choices can you make to to surround yourself with a healthy environment? Your environment is the living space you find yourself in at any…
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Did Jesus know He was going to come back to life? If He did, would that still be considered such a great sacrifice? Since we don’t have clear answers for this question from the Bible, we can turn to the Spirit of Prophecy with confidence that God…
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previously published in March 2007 I show the film Europa, Europa in my freshman composition class. This film portrays a boy named Solly, a Jew who conceals himself, especially his circumcised penis, to the Germans during World War II. This act of concealing…
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Why is Heaven So Exclusive? Matthew 7:13-14 (NASB) “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that…
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previously published in March 2006 Growing up, I’ve never attended an Adventist school. In fact, for many years, I didn’t even know that Adventist schools existed. But, I’ve always considered myself a Seventh-day Adventist…
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I am a romantic. There, I said it. I have been trying for the last decade to let the world know that I am not a romantic. Maybe in high school I was, but not anymore. I love roasting my husband and never dwelling on how wonderful he is (I know, I know, I need…
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previously published in February 2005 I am so glad that I am Korean. I am so glad that I live in America. I am so glad that I am a pastor. I am so glad that God gave us free will. I am so glad that future is what we make of. Now that you, as a reader, know…
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