Photo by HMCC-AA Publication Team It is hard to believe that 15 years ago Christina and I moved from Chicago to Ann Arbor, Michigan to start a church on the University of Michigan campus. In 1996, we just got married and stepped out in faith to live out the dream of […]
Do I Need to Grow Up?
Photo from pixgood.com Clayton and Charie King wrote a book called, “12 Questions to Ask Before You Marry.” In this book they give a basic list of things (i.e. attitudes, behaviors, reactions, etc) to help determine the level of maturity when it comes to emotional, spiritual, social and financial health. They […]
Think Different
The world was never transformed by people who followed the crowd or went with the status quo. The world has been shaped (and will probably always be shaped) by people who think differently. For some reason, they listen to a different drum beat. This is the reason why the early church that we see […]
Asia Trip Update #2 – 10.2.11
It was an incredible time in Singapore. There were times of encouragement, equipping, empowerment, and exaltation. The baptism went well and the 1st Anniversary was a display of God’s Faithfulness. Humbled. Amazed. I am now in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. My two days here will be filled with meetings with alumni, prayer walking, listening, dreaming, […]
Asia Trip Update #1 – 9.29.11
It is always a joy to visit Singapore. Not only do I get to see first-hand what God is doing in HMCC-SGP, but I get to spend time with Jackson and Rachel. They have become very dear to me, as I have seen them grow up in our ministry every since they were freshmen […]
The Ripple Logo
Photo by HMCC-AA Publication Team Over the years, people have asked me about our church logo. The genesis of this logo goes back to 1990 when I was a student at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. It was my senior year and it was a difficult year. I felt completely […]
A Constant Heart Check
Photo on azzitraining.com It is always good to do a regular check up on our spiritual health. It is easy to go weeks, months and even years without a spiritual heart check. It is not until we go through a trial or even face some difficult situation where we are jolted […]
It’s All About the Team
Photo by nytimes.com Bo Schembechler coached the University of Michigan football for 21 seasons from 1969 to 1989. In Michigan, he had an impressive record of 194 wins, 48 losses and 5 ties. With his coaching tenure at Miami University (1963-1968), Schembechler’s total career record was a remarkable 234-65-8. Schembechler was […]
New Encounter 2011
From HMCC Publication Team We are starting another season of ministry to the college students at University of Michigan. God is doing some amazing things and we are just joining Him for the ride. With this new crop of students, we are praying that they will experience God in a powerful […]
It’s All in the Mindset
Photo from listverse.com After my trip to Asia, I have been doing a lot of thinking. Through a series of events, I began to notice that people, who struggled in trying to live for Christ, had a mindset issue rather than a behavioral issue. This was something that I always knew, […]
Problem of the Human Heart
Photo by kean.edu It has been interesting to read up on the cheating scandals of teachers from Atlanta to Philadelphia. It was reported that 178 principals in Atlanta were accused of cheating. Also, schools in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington D.C. are under investigation. You would never imagine a teacher whose main […]
Are We on Standby?
Photo on topnews.us One of the frustrating things that I experience on my travels is when I have to wait for a delayed flight. Sometimes I am waiting at the gate to board, but there are no signs that we are going to board soon. I have also been in situations […]
Lessons from 2011 Asia Missions Project
Photo by Ristiana Eteng It’s been about a week since we have been back from our Asia Missions Project and my heart is still overwhelmed with all the blessings that God poured out on us. After some time of reflection, there are several things that God reaffirmed for me through this […]
The Gospel Choir Version
There is something about a gospel choir that just makes a song reach a whole new level. My first time hearing a gospel choir was when I was in college. I still remember how I got goose bumps as I heard different gospel songs at the concert. After this experience, I got hooked. Now, […]