Category Archives: Internationals

SERMON – “Slowly and Immediately” (Genesis 18)

Posted on July 30, 2010 by admin

“Slowly and Immediately” Richard M. Wright Genesis 18 8th Sunday of Pentecost (C) Church of the Nations Three sisters garden. Clark Carlton is a professor of philosophy at Tennessee Tech University. In his podcast last month he takes a break(?) … Continue reading →

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Africa draws closer to China – but not to America

Posted on July 2, 2010 by admin

Two things from my journey through China. One of my friends teaches Chinese to foreign students at Northwestern A and F University in Yangling (an hour from Xi’an), Shaanxi province. Apparently the African Student Association organized a big party/cultural celebration. … Continue reading →

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Been busy getting ready for trip to China

Posted on May 15, 2010 by admin

Quick note to let gentle readers know I have been a bit busy getting ready for my first trip to China. After 11 years serving as pastor of Church of the Nations the mother church University Baptist Church has graciously … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – “Armida” by Gioachino Rossini

Posted on May 2, 2010 by admin

The fanciful story of the sorceress who enthralls men in her island prison of sensual delights. That is pretty much all I knew about the opera “Armida” by Gioachino Rossini. Sounds like fun! Echoes of The Tempest by William Shakespeare … Continue reading →

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SERMON – “All the Flower’s in God’s Swamp” (Revelation 7)

Posted on May 2, 2010 by admin

Forgive my lack of humility but I felt good about this one. It is something I have been wanting to say for years. It is so short because we had Communion that day. “All the Flowers in God’s Swamp” Revelation … Continue reading →

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Close call for Kenya (or) the silent success of President Obama

Posted on April 26, 2010 by admin

Had another fascinating conversation last night with a friend and congregant who happens to live in my neighborhood. He is a doctoral student from Kenya and in fact will be doing the preaching for me during my sabbatical/study leave. Excellent … Continue reading →

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They ask the questions we avoid (or) Why does God save yet not prevent?

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Rick

I have one of the best jobs on the planet. Pastoring a small church whose primary ministry is with international students and scholars. Most of whom are here for a limited period of time. Many of whom are studying the … Continue reading →

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Outside Los Angeles for ACMI 2009

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Rick

My first time in California. ACMI is Association of Christians Ministering with Internationals – an umbrella network/organization for those who minister among internationals. (And by internationals they tend to mean not refugees and not even immigrants so much as visiting … Continue reading →

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