Rest in a Restless World

Rest in a Restless World

I recently finished reading a very interesting book: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. In one of the chapters, “The Secret of the Easy Yoke”, he makes a reference to Matthew 11:28–30: “Come to me, all you who are weary and...
Laughter and Endorphins

Laughter and Endorphins

I was teaching recently at a seminar in Indonesia. As usual, I tried to break the ice by beginning with a humorous story. No one laughed. Except maybe my interpreter. Later, I asked why. “You are a pastor,” I was told, “Pastors are supposed to be...
The Posture of Hospitality

The Posture of Hospitality

The COVID-19 pandemic was officially declared by the World Health Organization in early 2020. [1] The suspending or limiting of activities not only brought panic and anger, but also highlighted the sense of loneliness and alienation that many people felt. Catholic...