Pentecost and the Heart Language of Jesus

Pentecost and the Heart Language of Jesus

I first encountered the phrase “heart language” during cross-cultural training, years before I understood what it meant. At the time, it felt like a bit of mission vocabulary, a phrase you underline once and move past.  But later, living among immigrants and refugees...
The Language of Pentecost

The Language of Pentecost

In Genesis 11, we attempt to make a name for ourselves by building a tower to the heavens. Our work is driven by the fear that we will be scattered to the winds and our current way of life will be lost. Ironically, that’s exactly what God does. Because as God says,...
Pentecost: The Spirit That Births the Church

Pentecost: The Spirit That Births the Church

Growing up in the Korean Presbyterian Church, I never heard the word “Pentecost.” For me, every Sunday was the same: Sunday School, worship and fellowship with Korean food. The only difference was on Easter and Christmas, when the sanctuary came alive with vibrant...