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  The 40 days of Lent is one of the most important seasons of the Church. Through prayer, repentance and self-denial, Christians walk out of darkness into light, preparing ourselves to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ with indescribable joy. … Continue reading →

The remarkable thing about the youth choir that is visiting our YWAM base in Kona, Hawaii (where Ellen and I serving for six weeks) is that the 32-member choir is made up equally of youth from North Korea and youth … Continue reading →

I have always wanted to be a photographer. My family has had it share of good photographers, and many of you, my friends, are excellent. I think of Betts, or Joon Chan, or the master of all, Ham Chulhoon. So, … Continue reading →

Thank you for praying for our upcoming trip to South Korea. We will be in Cheju Island from January 1st to 4th, ministering to the 300 staff and students at YWAM’s University of the Nations there. January 6th through 10th, … Continue reading →

At the close of an extraordinary year, my mind is drawn to the confession of Jacob as he was blessing his grandchildren. He spoke of “the God who has been my Shepherd all my life long to this day.” (Genesis … Continue reading →

As I was praying about the critical and somewhat sensitive situation on the Korean Peninsula, I happened to read this very encouraging message from the Magnificat (my favorite daily devotional book). It is written by the Very Rev. Robert Barron. … Continue reading →

[Suggested reading: Luke 1:26-45]  On this second Sunday of Advent, we think of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. A humble, ordinary country girl, her life was turned upside down by a visit from the angel Gabriel. She was about 13 … Continue reading →

I apologize for the long absence. You may have visited the Community of the Holy Fire and wondered if the fire had been extinguished. Most definitely not! Ellen and I have been traveling to Asia–China, North Korea and South Korea, … Continue reading →