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April 2024

April 23, 2024

Do You Have Luxury Beliefs?

Have you ever heard of luxury beliefs? They are a significant shift in how we...

April 09, 2024

We need “community-help” books more self-help books

Bookstores are replete with self-help books. This is an individualistic approach focusing on how I...

March 2024

March 26, 2024

Treating Culture as a Sacred Creed Has Consequences

Americans now treat culture as a sacred creed. This sacralization of culture in American society...

February 2024

February 13, 2024

How Individualism Polarizes Us

The relationship between individualism and polarization is undeniable but nuanced. Individualism champions personal freedom and...

February 06, 2024

Balancing Individualism and Collectivism: Pros and Cons

Identity is an intricate mosaic, shaped by myriad influences. As we navigate our understanding of...

January 2024

January 16, 2024

The Nuanced Dance of Identity: Beyond East-West Dichotomies

Identity formation is a multifaceted process. It’s heavily influenced by cultural, familial, and personal experiences....

January 09, 2024

11 Contrasts Between Western and Eastern Cultures

Culture profoundly shapes how we view the world, interact with others, and understand ourselves. When...

January 02, 2024

The Shaping of Identity in Eastern and Western Cultures

Cultural dynamics play an indispensable role in shaping the identity of individuals. Given the increasing...

December 2023

December 04, 2023

The History of NFL After-Game Prayer Circles

It’s nearing NFL playoff time and it’s the Christmas season. So, here’s a topic that...

November 2023

November 20, 2023

Americans, not Asians, have Positive Illusions

People in the U.S. Think They Are Better Than They Actually Are. People in Asia...

September 2023

September 19, 2023

Implications of Dignity, Honor, and Face Cultures for Ministry

Here are four key implications from ministry of understanding the differences between dignity cultures, honor...

September 12, 2023

Dignity, Honor, and Face Cultures –– What’s the Difference?

We speak of honor-shame cultures but reality is more nuanced. Let's distinguish three distinct cultural...

July 2023

July 25, 2023

The Untruth About “My Truth”

What is the meaning of "my truth"? And what are its implications in shaping individual...

July 18, 2023

No One Can “Validate” Emotions, Not Even You.

Words have the power to clarify and confuse. The church commits syncretism by uncritically accepting...

June 2023

June 27, 2023

Why We Need a Portfolio of Identities

We all have a portfolio of identities. I know this should be obvious, but bear...

May 2023

May 16, 2023

Why Everyone Else is Consumeristic, But Not Me

Syncretism is easy to see in others. It’s nearly impossible to see in ourselves. So,...

May 09, 2023

What is a Good Definition of Culture?

How should we define “culture”? In this post, I highlight the most common attempts at...

May 02, 2023

Biblical vs Secular Justice –– What’s the Difference?

Throughout February, there will be much talk about justice. Much of it will be unhelpful...

February 2023

February 14, 2023

Why Victoria’s Secret is Shameful

Sometimes a song comes along that is both fresh in its candor and constructive in...

February 07, 2023

Listening, Lived Experience, and Mutuality in a Just Mission

My review of A Just Mission was provocative but needed. The response has been overwhelmingly...

January 2023

January 31, 2023

This is the Most Dangerous Mission Book in a Generation. Seriously.

At best, A Just Mission is a missed opportunity. At worst, it’s dangerous because its...

October 2022

October 25, 2022

The Psychology of Broad and Eastern Thinking

Have you ever thought about the link between cognitive psychology, Eastern thinking, and biblical theology?...

September 2022

September 21, 2022

What’s your political denomination?

In light of the coming political election, I think it's worth reposting this. NOTE: If...

April 2022

April 05, 2022

Paul was an evangelical, then he got saved

How long will it be before I can say I’m an evangelical without adding some...

December 2021

December 20, 2021

Contextualizing Deconstruction and “Deconstruction”

The meaning of words, like deconstruction, always depends on context. Ignoring this inconvenient truth leads...

December 14, 2021

November 2021

November 22, 2021

9Marks is Right, but Its Arguments are Wrong

In China, people will simply tell you, “You’re fat,” as a way of showing affection....

November 09, 2021

Why are Americans obsessed with avoiding stereotypes?

We are all stereotypical in some way. Not only do we all fit into a...

October 2021

October 12, 2021

How Honor Affects Our Response to Covid

Did you know that honor even affects how people respond to Covid? While you might...

October 05, 2021

The Genesis of Masculinity and Femininity

Does the Bible clearly present a distinct, normative vision of masculinity and femininity, one that...