Lenten Reflections on the Confession of Belhar

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I  wrote “Reflection 5” in a new book, Lenten Reflections on the Confession of Belhar edited by Kerri N. Allen & Donald K. McKim (Louisville: Witherspoon Press, 2016), p. 12-13.

It’s a great resource for Lent, which is right around the corner. Get a copy today.

Bruce Marold: Proper 6 —June 16, 2013 Sunday

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This wonderful Lectionary reflection comes from my former student and my present researcher, Bruce Marold. 

Psalm 5:1—8 Trust in God for Deliverance

Notice the very important first verses “Give ear to my words, O LORD; give heed to my sighing. 2 Listen to the sound of my cry, my King and my God.”

Journey Towards Reimagination: Society of Race, Ethnicity and Religion

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This is a repost of my original column for Feminist Studies in Religion.

Much of my personal life intersects with race, religion, and gender issues.  In some ways, the word intersects is too gentle.  Perhaps collide better captures what occurs in my life as an Asian North American woman theologian, writer, minister, and mother.  As I try to engage in theological dialogue, live in community with the dominant, unfamiliar culture, and raise my kids

FTE is at a Crossroads

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The Fund for Theological Education (FTE) is at a new juncture in which it is looking at its past and reexamining itself so it can move forward.  FTE is not alone as many theological seminaries, institutions, and organizations are also facing decision points rising from our changing society, its problems, and needs.  At this crossroad, FTE, which has existed for the past fifty-nine years to support individuals exploring and

Reflections on Writing my Book

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This is a repost of my blog on Feminist Studies in Religion.

Some people are born to write.

Their words seem to flow out of their minds and land so beautifully on their laptop screens. They seem to write effortlessly with their words artistically captured and perfectly written on the pages their printers produce. Their ideas seem magically to appear, profoundly laid out before their eyes.

For some, writing is their passion and they are masters of it. But for the rest of us, writing is torturous. My experience of writing is painful, full of anxiety, and full of stress. For me, it is a forced task which comes with lots of mind-convincing tactics and promises to

What Do You Do When You See Injustice?

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This is a repost of my first column for EthicsDaily.com.  It is a theological reflection on my recent visit to South Africa.

“Cape Town, South Africa, is one of the most stunning places I have visited. The landscape is unforgettable: mountains, blue waves, pristine beaches, rich soil. Juxtaposed to the beauty of the land, however, are townships that are an ugly reminder of the past.”  For the full column click here.