Author: Robert Cheong

Finding Love in a Broken World

Finding Love in a Broken World

Posted by | Sep 18, 2020 | |

You’ve probably heard the saying, “Love makes the world go around.” But if that’s true, why is it so hard to find love? You may long to be loved, but you probably also struggle with knowing whether or not you are worth loving. You desire deep friendships but also struggle to love others who are different from you. Why is it so hard to love? Why is it so hard to be loved? Is the love we’re yearning for real, or is it merely a romantic notion that can only be found in movies or novels?  Continue Reading →

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The Wonders of Self-Awareness

Posted by | Apr 8, 2020 | |

It can be difficult to wrap our minds around life, let alone ourselves. When he reflected on how intimately God knew him, David declared that such profound awareness was too wonderful for him; it seemed unattainable (Ps. 139:6). For all of our efforts at being self-aware, we still seem to be confused about who we are and why we behave the way we do. We can find ourselves asking: Why do I get so defensive with my spouse? Why do I experience deep emotions when I talk about my childhood? Why can’t I seem to believe that God truly loves me? Continue Reading →

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In a Complex World, Jesus Keeps Discipleship, Care, and Community Simple

Posted by | Dec 4, 2019 | |

In this fallen world, life is hard. To make matters worse, our ministry programming can overcomplicate what it looks like to follow Jesus. We make it too complex when we attempt to squeeze every biblical and theological truth into our discipleship content. We over-complicate the Christian life (and resort to a pragmatic approach) when we feel the need to offer a particularized program that addresses each of life’s needs or struggles. Ministry silos can complicate the Christian life for church members as well. If there’s not a unifying philosophy that connects a church’s core ministries—discipleship, care, and community life—they will function as separate efforts with little overlap in training emphasis or application. Continue Reading →

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