Whilst sipping on oversized straws filled with boba* at my favorite Taiwan tea shop, Mr. Tea, my Japanese friends and I found ourselves engaged in a thoughtful discussion about what it means to have a prophetic voice in our cultures. There’s something wonderful about our conversations at Mr. Tea… in fact, one of our friends … More tea & the prophetic voice
Today I toured the Iolani Palace for the fourth time, this time with my wonderful parents! Each time I notice something a bit different… and today I found myself looking “up” a lot and noticing the lights. These lights contain a story unknown to most of the world. This story needs to be told. Iolani … More Let there be light
See instructions for writing your own letter to the board here. April 22, 2014 Dear Board of Trustees of Simpson University, I am Rachel Kuhn, Simpson student from 2004-2009, graduated with a BA in Communications. While attending Simpson, I never held any official leadership positions, but I was heavily involved with the Gatehouse Community, Commuter … More Letter to Simpson Board of Trustees
I have such a cool job. I get to hang out with international students, build friendships, go on island excursions, lead Bible studies, host dinners, and go on trips and retreats. While the activities of InterVarsity staff life are pretty exciting, what I like most is the incredible people I get to meet. Today I … More Umbrella Hero
In the midst of blatant injustices inflicted upon the Negro, I have watched white churchmen stand on the sideline and mouth pious irrelevancies and sanctimonious trivialities. In the midst of a mighty struggle to rid our nation of racial and economic injustice, I have heard many ministers say: “Those are social issues, with which the … More DON’T count the cost
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. – MLKJr in his letter from the Birmingham Jail Potentially one of the greatest logical fallacies is that another’s injustice exists in a vacuum … More Injustice for all
Today my heart is grieved. I’m feeling the weight of last week’s massacre at a Kenyan University, a college friend who attempted suicide today, and students protesting with a hunger strike in front of my Alma Mater, Simpson University. Without a doubt, the spiritual battle is at hand. Let us take up our armor and … More Truth lies bruised at Simpson’s door
Over the next few days I have the pleasure of hosting some of my friends who work with InterVarsity in California, James and Tatiana (who is 8 months pregnant!). As I adjust to my new life in Hawaii and develop new relationships, it’s a joy to cherish old friendships in a new place… I love … More My Roots in Ukraine
Tonight my heart is full after a wonderful Wednesday night church service led by 5 visiting pastors from Japan. These young pastors in their 30’s are passionate in worship, rooted in the love of their Father God, and unashamed to declare their faith. One of their churches has a 24 hour prayer house where they … More Japanese Rest
Guns are drawn and bullets fly Students awake only to sleep in death A place of learning transformed in a day To a land of sorrows Where friends lost classmates Mothers grieve for sons and daughters Brothers and sisters bury siblings in tears A bleak landscape where no light shines But a new day dawns … More Remembering Garissa
crossing oceans bridging cultures 