Called Out for a Purpose
Recently, I was asked by one of my pastors if I knew what the Greek...
Leading (To and) From the Back Row
My daughter’s name, Alaina, means “bright shining light.” It fits her. Consequently, when she was...
Save, Lose, Find
“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves,...
Where Two or Three…
As a new professor I was committed to living out my life as a follower...
Beaming Light
My name means “beaming light” in Chinese. I wonder what my parents had in mind...
Imposter Syndrome
As a music professor, I have unique opportunities to create music with students. I am...
When Opportunity Knocks
Some years ago, I was laser-focused on two things: raising my young children and getting...
The Potter’s Hand
As an academic nearer to the end of my career than the beginning, I have...
What Should I Do, Lord?
Because I studied chemistry as both an undergrad and a Ph.D. student, it’s hard for...
What Do I Really Want?
One of the fundamental truths of the Gospel story is that our lives matter. God...