The David of Chinatown
Rev. Wayne Lee realized that if he was called to serve the people of Philadelphia’s Chinatown, he needed to care about what the people cared about. His example of faith pushes against the theological and social boxes that have been drawn for us.
Not every story wants to be told – and that’s okay
I suggest that when we encounter a silent story, we needn’t automatically view it as an omission to be mourned or reclaimed but can see it as telling in and of itself, brimming with meaning.
Ambassadorship
The apostle Paul writes that since we have been reconciled with Christ, we are to become ambassadors for Christ in the world. In Christ, let us also be ambassadors of peace and love in the world in such a time as today.
This is who I am
In early adulthood, I was struck with an epiphany about my identity and heritage. If I believed God to be an intentional God, who has a hand in my very creation and being knit together, then God has an intention in making me who I am in my Chinese Americanness.
Nothing wrong with DEI
From their diverse backgrounds, the early church discovered inclusion in Christ that led them to equitably share everything that they had among them. Nothing wrong with DEI at Pentecost!