Three Struggles of Self

Have you ever experienced Imposter Syndrome? Imposter Syndrome is loosely defined as doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud. These past 13 months have thrust many into feeling like an imposter, insignificant, or indifferent. There have been many transitions in people's lives in the past year that can cause some to feel one of these three ways. By looking at the dialogue between the great prophet Moses and God, we see these three struggles of self playing out in real time. If you've ever gone through these struggles yourself, this message will uplift you.

Exodus 3 & 4

Liminal: Three Temptations

Liminal is the "in-between" space where many of us often feel stuck. This is precisely where we are as residents of this planet; while we taste goodness here and there, this world is far from "good." While we get glimpses of justice, we do not live in a completely just society. Ironically, Jesus is very familiar with liminal spaces. Before He began His ministry, He entered into a liminal space for forty days where He fasted, prayed, and was confronted with three temptations. These three temptations are the same ones we were confronted with this past year during lockdown, which was our form of liminal space.

Matthew 4:1-11

"Spirituality of the Enneagram" Workshop

Even though the Enneagram has existed and evolved over hundreds of years, the Enneagram has exploded in popularity recently. However, there are not too many workshops or webinars that discuss in depth the spirituality of the enneagram. While there are many great personality tests out there, the enneagram is inherently different because it deals a lot with internal motives, intangibles, and energies; much of these traits deal with the human spirit.

Enneagram Coach Darin McKenna leads a workshop on the spirituality of the enneagram.

Permission to Doubt

Do you know the opposite of faith is not doubt? If you really think about it, doubt is a necessary element in order for faith to exist. So what is the opposite of faith? Author Anne Lamott said it well in her book Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith; “The opposite of faith is not doubt, but certainty. Certainty is missing the point entirely. Faith includes noticing the mess, the emptiness and discomfort, and letting it be there until some light returns.”

Rev. Lauren Blanco unpacks a well-known interaction between Jesus and Disciple Thomas as an honest, intimate, and surprising example of faith. If you’ve ever doubted God before, you need to listen to this message: Permission to Doubt.

John 20:19-31

Easter: Why Jesus Resurrected

The story of Jesus is an age-old story; Jesus lived a perfect life, performed many healings, miracles, and teachings to show his divinity, died on the cross for the world's sins, and resurrected on the Third Day, which Christians now celebrate as Easter Sunday. But have you ever asked why Jesus resurrected? Did Jesus resurrect for a political reason? Did Jesus resurrected simply to get people into heaven? and for whom did Jesus resurrect?

Luke 24:1-12

Lent: Palm Sunday

What does Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem 2,000 years ago have to do with us in 2021? More than you may realize. Racism, sexism, and elitism are not new inventions, yet they seem just as prevalent now as they did in ancient Jerusalem. While most kingdoms of the world rule with sword, dominance, and fear, Rev. Lauren Blanco reminds us that Jesus’ kingdom is one of steadfast peace, unmerited mercy, and unconditional love.
Mark 11:1-11

"Spiritual Abuse In the Church" Pt.2 Webinar

Dr. Jessica ChenFeng from Loma Linda University and LMFT Roy Kim sit down with Perch.Church Pastor Al Han to discuss some of the red flags, precautions, and steps to recovery when dealing with spiritual abuse.

Book Recommendations
”When Narcissism Comes to Church” by Chuck DeGroat
”I Know I’m In There Somewhere” by Helene Brenner
”How We Love” by Milan & Kay Yerkovich
”Know My Name” by Chanel Miller

Podcasts Hosted by Roy Kim & Jessica ChenFeng
The Same Boat with Roy Kim
Centering: AAPI Christianity with Jessica ChenFeng

Lent: Darkness

March 19 marks exactly one year since California issued its “stay-at-home” order to all of its residents with the rest of the United States to follow shortly thereafter. As a result, the past year has revealed how truly depraved and dark our world has become ranging from global pandemics, civil unrest, and hate-crimes committed against BIPOC. The only thing that can truly save humanity is Jesus Christ; not “save us so that we can go to heaven.” Jesus Christ is the only one who can save us from ourselves in the HERE and NOW. Repair the brokenhearted, bring freedom to the captives, bring good news to the poor, release the prisoners, and comfort those who mourn.

Isaiah 61:1-3