Gene Gu

Rocket scientists send us to the moon. Computer scientists built the internet. But being a scientist isn't just a profession—it's a frame of mind, a mode of thinking fundamentally different from preaching, prosecuting, politicking, or any other approach to understanding our world. We move into scientist mode when we're genuinely searching for truth. We run experiments to test hypotheses and discover knowledge. We follow the evidence where it leads, even when it contradicts our initial beliefs. And perhaps most importantly, we're willing to be wrong.   The Science of Spiritual Growth: Testing Hypotheses in Daily Life Hypotheses have as much of a place in our daily lives as they do in the laboratory. Experiments can—and should—inform our everyday decisions. You don't need to don a white lab coat to reason like a scientist. Research has shown that entrepreneurs trained in scientific thinking bring in more revenue twice as fast and attract customers sooner than those wi...

We live in a world currently where for most people, money is God whether or not they like to admit it. Secularism and consumerism has grown to such a extent that the pursuit of wealth and material success has become the center of people's lives. Many for the sake of accumulating money have put aside their ethics and compromised their moral values, demonstrating their idolization of money.  Conversely, many no longer place much value in organized religion and spirituality . Some Church's have been vandalized and burnt down. Attendance has declined drastically, and religious institutions hold ever lesser sway over public discourse and personal beliefs. Mans struggle throughout ones life and history has been between whether one serves either God or money. This existential conflict encapsulates the fundamental question of where one's allegiance lies: with spiritual values or material pursuits. Choosing to serve God entails prioritizing principles of faith, morality, and compas...

Today, many Christians remain spiritually stagnant and disillusioned. Why? Because the message preached in churches often lacks completeness. The mainstream teaching emphasizes belief in Jesus as the path to salvation and the promise of heaven after death. While this is central to Christianity, it is not the main point Jesus was trying to get across to his audience. Jesus did not just come to offer salvation; He came to reveal the Kingdom of God and invite believers to participate in its manifestation here on earth. The overemphasis on the afterlife has, in many ways, overshadowed this crucial part of His message. What Did Jesus Really Preach? Throughout His ministry, Jesus consistently spoke about the Kingdom of God. Consider these powerful passages: "Do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of Go...

    Photo by  DDP  on  Unsplash The church is not an organization or building. The church is the entire body of people around the world who proclaim to be followers and disciples of Jesus. I consider myself part of the church and I have to admit, the church is responsible for the spiritual and moral decline in society.  The church has been called to be the light of the world . However, it has failed to address people who have gender dysphoria or who have same sex attraction with Godly wisdom and love. It has failed to address the narrative on racism in society with Godly wisdom and love. The church is called to be peacemakers , however, it has failed miserably and have instead become just like everybody else. The church has either disengaged from societal issues or have picked sides and contributed to the polarization in society by antagonizing those who share different viewpoints. The church is called to maturity and become teachers in our personal circle...