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Biblical Manhood Defies Cultural Boundaries

January 21, 2019May 22, 2022 Larry Lin 1 Comment biblical, culture, gender roles, Gillete, Jesus, masculinity, narratives, toxic

A recent Gillette commercial has launched social conversations on what it means to be a man. How does biblical manhood compare to modern cultural narratives?

Ethics & Politics

Get Involved in Politics, But Don’t Get Immersed in Politics

November 6, 2018August 15, 2019 Larry Lin 3 Comments Christianity, culture, democracy, Esther, fear, Israel, Joseph, Nehemiah, politics, taxes, United States, welfare

What is the appropriate level of engagement Christians should in secular politics?

Culture & Identity

3 Reasons The Church Needs Asian American and Other Minority Voices

October 9, 2018October 9, 2018 Faith Chang 0 Comments American Church, Asian Americans, Crazy Rich Asians, culture, local church, minority, missions, voice

I’ve gotten glimpses of God’s good purposes in making me both Chinese and American. And I’m convinced one of the most important reasons has been to equip me for service in his Kingdom.

Culture & Identity

Filial Piety, Asian Americans, and Christ

September 27, 2018January 2, 2025 Faith Chang 3 Comments Asian American, chinese, chinese american, Crazy Rich Asians, culture, Filial Piety, gospel, Jesus, kingdom, vision

Most Asian Americans have internalized two visions of human flourishing: American self-actualization and Asian familial harmony. How does this play out in our lives? And what does it mean for the Asian American Christian?

Culture & Identity

Setting Boundaries as Asian Americans

September 11, 2018August 15, 2019 Larry Lin 6 Comments Asian American, boundaries, Community, Crazy Rich Asians, culture, Eastern, gospel, love story, selfishness, Western

Our Asian collectivism side may want us to bear the burdens of others, but our Western individualism side may want us to recognize that people need to bear their own loads. But maybe that tension is a good thing.