Relating to feelings
• Ignorance might not be bliss • [2 MIN READ] Naiveté brings mixed blessings. Mine began with my training as a new CCO staff member. Hindsight will defend the rigor of Coalition for Christian Outreach’s training, but the on-the-nonce made for 9 full weeks of … intense. I experienced the training with 6 other members of … More Summer of My Intense*
• Calvin’s Alaska Mission Effort 2026 • June 22 – July 7 [4 MIN READ] (This post exists on my website iCandybyWangC.com in order to provide context for who I am, not just a runner and campus minister but also a church servant to a worthy community.) This will be my year #10 as a … More 2026 Alaska Ministry Letter
• One particular dog, actually • [2 MIN READ] There are a couple of dogs that have been to the trail in my time with SRC, Jude (of the House of Teddio) and Missy (of the House of Weezinator. ShawmontRunningClub.com.). This is about one that’s never been and, frankly, never will. Teddy Closer is not … More Miracle Man (#210: ZY Weekly Newsletter 1/24/26)
• Whose justification needed a serious defense • [1 MIN READ] Rob and Michele Singer Reiner’s murders had just taken place the day before last week’s run. I didn’t know anything about the family until I read the New York Times article about its youngest daughter’s reaction to the murders. Getting ready for the GGR … More A Remembrance Run (#336: 2025’12’24’W)
• A certain marathon was a factor • [1½ MIN READ] Probably because it’s the thanksgiving season I’m reflecting on encouraging experiences with an attitude of thankfulness. I start with the observation that the presence and influence of a running crew — a collection of runners in a common, compassionate, continuing space; a community — … More Thankful for a Reason (#332: 2025’11’26’W)
• It’s less about doing than being • [2 MIN READ] I have a friend who’s been alienated by institutional faith because all he heard from the lectern is commands for what to do. He heard a lot of bossiness. That introduction is an excuse to interrogate how people who are considering a lifelong partnership … More That Which Makes a Person Live Christian
• It’s not necessarily what many people might think • [2 MIN READ] Many people, including students, have flawed understandings of what constitutes authentic Christianity; by that I mean, who is a Christian or — if you will — an authentic follower of Jesus. In identifying one, it’s helpful to consider the angles of perspective … More That Which Makes a Person Be Christian
• Let’s not • [<2 MIN READ] Playing softball, one ACF student managed to get smacked in the chest with a bat. How? I don’t know. It’s college. Weird things happen in college. Anyway, his chest was pretty painful and the other ACF buddies wanted him to go to Student Health Services to get checked … More I Bruise You, You Bruise Me*
• Just wait till it gets added to the official list • [2 MIN READ] Every group has its personality — organization, fellowship, or klatch. Distinctive and influential enough, a subgroup can help set the tone for an entire group, preferentially for the better. Who would want a Christian group like ACF, especially, to be … More Rage-baiting As Love Language
• It’s a matter of perspective • [1½ MIN READ] When the team lead asks a member to deliver, one does, right? Especially if the team member likes the lead. So when Lead says ‘That deadline that you were targeting? It just got moved up’, you get to delivering more quickly. Forbidden Drive at 7:30 … More Long Run as Corporate Effort (#199: ZY Weekly Newsletter 9/27/25)
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