“The two misunderstandings about God” – Pastor Young Joo Lee
To know someone is not about holding their information but knowing their personality. The most certain and quickest way to know God is to follow the Bible. This is because it is the only book that has collective information about Him who created this world, what He has done and who He is. By leaving […]
“Between Free Will and God’s Sovereignty” – Pastor Young Joo Lee
The most frequently asked religious question is the relationship between God’s sovereignty and free will. If God knows everything (omniscience) and can do anything (omnipotence), I think our free will would be of no use, to put it in extreme terms. Just because God knows everything does not mean we are destined to live as […]
“Relationships Created Through Sacrifice” – Pastor Young Joo Lee
During university, I enjoyed reading a book called “Letters from the Countryside,” written by Reuben Archer Torrey III of the American Episcopal Church. What stood out was his redefinition of the church. Torrey argued that the ancient Korean term for church, 敎會 (kyoehoe), meaning “a gathering for teaching,” should be replaced with 交會 (gyohwe), meaning […]
“Looking back on the past year” – Y.R. Cho
I came to London for my master’s program a little over a year ago, and now I’m on the verge of returning home. It’s been an unimaginable experience for me, someone who had lived in Korea all my life, to study abroad. But looking back, this relatively short time living abroad is my second experience […]
“How to Study and Meditate on the Bible” – Pastor Young Joo Lee
How can we strengthen our faith to not be swayed? The most important thing is to know the Bible. However, the Bible is so vast that many people start with great enthusiasm but often give up. Nevertheless, before reading the Bible, it will be very helpful to first familiarise ourselves with the overall picture of […]
“38 cell groups at our church” – Pastor Young Joo Lee
There are many gatherings in our church. If someone was to ask which was the most important, I would answer it would have to be a gathering that the whole church is involved in and a gathering of more ‘being’ than ‘doing’. First is church service and second would be cell groups. Worship is dedicated […]
“Do You Still Prefer Online Worship?” – Pastor Young Joo Lee
During the pandemic, many churches faced tough times, and some are still dealing with the aftermath. When we couldn’t come together for worship, it made us think deeply about two essential questions: “What is worship?” and “What makes a church?” In the peak of the COVID-19 crisis, we turned to online worship out of necessity […]
“The same heart as that of Christ Jesus (Philippians 2:6)” – Pastor Joo Young Park
This time of year represents a time of endings and new beginnings at our church. This is because in September, many members return home after finishing their studies while newcomers come to begin theirs. I prayed to God seeking his heart for our church at this time. As I prayed ‘Dear God, I ask what […]
“Guilt is Not Repentance” – Pastor Young Joo Lee
Everyone feels tormented after they sin. Some analyse their own wrongdoings and walk into a dark cave, while others believe in God’s kindness and walk towards the light. Guilt and repentance might seem similar, but they are completely different. Guilt is the feeling of self-condemnation, believing that we are worthless. You think, ‘I’m not the […]
“Grace and Challenges from God through Arise” – Pastor Park’s wife, E. Y. Im
“I attended Arise with difficulty, initially considering giving up due to the challenge of participating with my young son. However, upon hearing the news that part-time attendance was possible, I deliberated until the end. Because I know that if I have more children I won’t be able to go out much, so I decided to […]
