It was beautiful to see Enoch interview my dad to hear his story of growing up in Korea during the war. These precious memories need to be preserved for future generations. I hope all our families can pass down these stories and life lessons for our children and their children. Order your journals today to get it in time for Father’s Day :)

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The 10th Anniversary of Praying for Your Pastor in Korean is now available! With a new cover and newly designed interior, the book that helped churches around the world intercede more effectively for their pastors is available in hardcover. Get this book into the hands of your church members and your prayer team, and be a prayer shield for your shepherds. 

기도로 돕는 목회자 사역 10주년 기념판이 한국어로 출간되었습니다!

​새로운 표지와 새롭게 디자인된 내지로 전 세계 교회들이 목회자들을 더 효과적으로 중보하도록 도왔던 이 책이 이제 하드커버로 만나보실 수 있습니다. 당신의 교회 성도들과 중보기도 팀에게 이 책을 나누어 주세요. 그리고 여러분의 목회자들을 위한 기도의 방패가 되어 주세요.

Three generations. One legacy.

Each holding a journal filled with memories, laughter, wisdom—and love.

This Is My Story. Love, Mom is more than a book. It’s a way to pass down your voice, your history, and your story.

Because one day, your children and grandchildren will want to know:

• What made you smile?
• What shaped your faith?
• What was life like before them?

Start writing your story today—or give it as a gift to the moms in your life.

Available now on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXP2WBLC
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#ThisIsMyStoryJournal #LegacyOfLove #GenerationalBlessing #MothersDayGift #FamilyLegacy #GuidedJournal #MomStories

Open my eyes that I may see the wonderful things in Your Law.
Psalm 119:18

There is a vital connection that prayer and Scripture have for each other. We cannot have one without the other. We must learn to prayerfully read the Bible, and biblically pray. In fact, the Bible is God’s school for prayer. ​
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Let the Bible Teach You to Pray

“Lord, teach us to pray.” What a beautiful and humble request by the disciples to Jesus. They are acknowledging that they have so much to learn about prayer, and Jesus is the One who can teach it to them. We approach God with the same request: “teach me to pray”. And God has provided many examples of prayer throughout His Word. Praying through Scripture is God’s School of Prayer. Turn God’s Word into your words of prayer back to God. 

The book of Psalms are filled with prayers and praises to God. Read through a chapter of Psalms and then let the content of the Psalm become the content of your prayers. 

For example: Psalm 1

• Psalm 1:1-2 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.
  
  
• Prayer: Father God, keep my life on the path that walks closely with you. May the focus of my life and the desires of my heart not be with the wicked or dwell with those who dishonor your name. Instead, give me a deeper love for your word. Let me delight in your law as the psalmist does. Help me to meditate on your word day and night. Sharpen my memory so that I can memorize more and more of your word. Give me a growing knowledge and love of your word. In Jesus name, Amen. 
  
  
• Psalm 1:3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. 
  
  
• Prayer: Father God, make me like this tree that is planted by streams of water. I pray that the Spirit will bear much fruit through my life. May all who encounter me, encounter You in me. Let them taste of your goodness through my life. I pray for a fruitful and abundant life that delights your heart and honors you. In Jesus name, Amen. 

 
This is an exercise that you can do with any part of Scripture, not just the psalms or the prayers of the Bible. As you see God’s goodness in the text, praise God for that goodness. When you see the sinfulness of unfaithful kings and disciples, repent of those same sins that live within our own hearts. 

The more we pray through Scripture, the more biblically saturated our prayers can become. We are allowing the Word to teach us to pray, and we are deepening the Bible’s content for our prayers. This is a helpful exercise that will mature your faith and your prayers. Let the Bible teach you to pray. 

Let Prayer Cover Your Bible Reading 

Not only do we want to biblically pray, we also want to prayerfully read the Word of God. Before you read the Divine Word, ask the Author for insight and understanding. I often pray Psalm 119:18 at the start of my Bible reading time: “Open my eyes, that I may behold wonderful things in your law.” Or Psalm 119:34 “Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.” 

This kind of praying acknowledges my dependence on God to speak to me through His Word. It becomes communion with God in prayer as I seek Him in His Word. We need the supernatural work of the Spirit to open our eyes to see the beauty and wonder in His Word. Prayer and reading the Bible are always together. Always. As I swim, stroking my left arm and then right arm, this becomes the same rhythm for my time in the Word and prayer. I read the Bible, pray, read the Bible, pray, meditate, pray, meditate, praise, read, confess. This takes me deeper into the Word and deeper into prayer. 

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This is taken from the book Praying through Scripture. 

​I started jiu jitsu at the beginning of the year, and tonight I received my second stripe. Personally, it was a very proud moment for me. Doing jiu jitsu has been one of the most challenging and difficult endeavors of my life so far (physically and mentally). I'm completely exhausted at the end of each session, but it feels so good. Jiu jitsu is something I've wanted to do for many years, and I'm so glad I finally started. Two quotes that inspire me as I go on this journey: 1) "The journey of a thousand miles starts with one step." and 2) "I'd rather be the oldest guy at the gym, than the youngest guy in the nursing home." I've already overcome quite a few injuries, but I'm glad I didn't stop. I'm learning so many life lessons in this season, as well as learning more about who I am. I may write more about this in the future, but for now, I wanted to share this very happy moment with you.

I just released a new book on learning to grow in your prayer life by praying through Scripture. If you'd like to enter God's school of prayer through His Word, this book can help. After you read it, if you could leave a review as well, that would be a great help. Thanks so much.
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXZ9RX33

​With January being Human Trafficking Prevention Month, I've been encouraged to see churches using A Light in Darkness to increase prayer and engagement towards ending the evil of modern-day slavery. Fruit and Life Ministry in Dallas, Texas (pictured) has started a new justice ministry as a result of their church's study through the book.
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If you'd like a resource that will help you and your church gain a deeper understanding of God's heart for justice, as well as steps to begin being light in these dark places, consider studying through A Light in Darkness with your small group.

I'm excited to announce my next book, A Light in Darkness: The Church's Role in Ending Human Trafficking, will be released on September 1st through Aneko Press. This is an expanded version of Justice Awakening, with new chapters stressing the importance of justice work to be grounded in the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is a biblical theology and a practical theology of justice to equip the church to truly live out the gospel and be a light in the darkness. If you want your church to have a tangible next step to end trafficking after watching the new hit film, Sound of Freedom, let this book be your guide. Here is the link to pre-order your copy today. I'll also post the Amazon link soon as it becomes available.
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https://anekopress.com/product/a-light-in-darkness/