In his classic work The Discipline of Grace, Jerry Bridges writes: _____ Consider two radically different days in your own life. The first one is a good day spiritually for you. You get up promptly when your alarm goes off and have a refreshing and profitable quiet time as you…

This past Sunday, I had used a responsive element during the Communion time of our English Connection service. It is a summary of the Christian faith pertaining to the Lord’s Supper, taken from Article 35 of the Belgic Confession. I love how we can read these gospel truths together, aloud…

this Saturday, July 8 at 10:30 AM: — we will be streaming LIVE online to https://livestream.com/BACBCAlameda If you cannot make it in person, join us online, live or on-demand. #CelebratePastorJohn

There is but one and only one, whose love will fail you never. One who lives from sun to sun, with constant fond endeavour. There is but one and only one; on earth there is no other. In heaven a noble work was done, when God gave us a mother. …

They say that the millennial generation longs for genuine relationships. Authentic, Christian community. I am of that generation. And I believe that to be true. Personally, anecdotally, and also because of the biblical principle of community. It’s the most neglected spiritual discipline, in my humble opinion. It’s not just that…

Our little girl Madison is growing up quick. She is now about 2 and a half years old, and soon enough she’ll be a big sister! :-) Here’s a look back at Madison over the last little while, with some photo-shoot pics :).

I’ve been sitting on these thoughts about “community” for a while now, and it’s about time I let it go public. They say that the millennial generation of Christian longs for genuine, Christian fellowship. I am of that generation. And I believe that to be true: personally, annecdotally, and also…

A few things I’ve learned through ministry — This post is a tad long, and also a long time coming. It’s been about 3 years since I graduated from Southern Seminary with an M.Div, and 2 years into my first ministry position as English Minister /Youth Minister at Tri-Valley Chinese Bible Church. There’s a lot that I could…