eugene cho

to mike foster and jud wilhite, and the leaders of zondervan publishing

Eugene Cho — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:00 +0000

Join us in continual prayer for this entire situation (personal thoughts and reflections). We believe we can and will emerge from this – wiser, deeper, and more unified as the body of Christ. Below is a letter we sent out this morning to our brothers, Mike and Jud, and the leaders of Zondervan Publishing. It is [...]

zondervan’s statement, apology, and actions regarding deadly vipers

Eugene Cho — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:02:21 +0000

As many of you know, several Asian-American leaders and I have been in dialogue with both the authors of Deadly Vipers and the publisher, Zondervan, over a controversy I’ve written about here and here. I know that many who have followed along have been frustrated by the [perception] of the lack of progress and movement [...]

“love and generosity and…loyalty.”

Eugene Cho — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:01:52 +0000

My oldest child is now in middle school and with that comes new adventures as a family. I’m extremely proud of her for many reasons. One reason is because of her creative spirit. Here’s a poem she wrote recently (after we returned from our vacation in Nebraska in late summer). I’m clearly biased but it’s beautiful [...]

sarah palin, newsweek cover, and sexism?

Eugene Cho — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:44:06 +0000

Sarah Palin is all over the news – just like she wants. And before you criticize her, she and her team have a strategy and they’re implementing it well to ensure that her persona is before the American public until the next Presidential election. Like her or not, get used to seeing and hearing much [...]

we should all learn to bow like obama

Eugene Cho — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:01:28 +0000

Dear Americans, What is wrong with us? So, President Obama bows in respect to the Japanese emperor during his recent visit to Japan and the next thing you know, all kind of crazy, nonsensical, and ridunkulous statements are flung through the newspapers, blogosphere, radio shows, and chit chats. What exactly is wrong with the image above? What are your [...]

kseneiya skimonova: the power of art

Eugene Cho — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:01:18 +0000

Have you seen this stunning video of a Ukranian artist named Kseniya Simonova? It’s 8 minutes and 33 seconds long but trust me, it’s worth your time and a great way to begin a new week. Kseniya Simonova is a Ukrainian artist who just won Ukraine’s version of “America’s Got Talent.” She uses a giant light [...]

one day’s wages in the new york times!

Eugene Cho — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:01:12 +0000

One Day’s Wages is in the New York Times today in an article entitled New Fame for the Everyday Donor (or click the photo from the NY Times article above). Needless to say, the entire ODW team is excited about the great support and press coverage we’ve received recently including another article in the Seattle Times [...]

200-300 girls from the sex trade

Eugene Cho — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:01:18 +0000

I recently had the privilege of interviewing David Batstone – founder and President of Not For Sale. My favorite part of the interview and this partnership ($25,000 to build a Border Outpost between Nepal & India): By funding and creating this border outpost, we’ll be able to help anywhere from 200-300 girls and young women from [...]

in defense of the 130 million dollar church building project

Eugene Cho — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:01:42 +0000

Recently, First Baptist Church in Dallas unveiled plans for a 130 million dollar capital campaign for their new worship center which would include the whole enchilada: a 3,000 seat worship center, 6 floor education building, glass concourse, parking garage, sky bridge, the preservation of their current historic building, a fountain plaza, two side by side [...]

odw featured in the seattle times!

Eugene Cho — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:24:41 +0000

Thanks for your support. Only together – literally – can we ensure the end of extreme poverty. I know there are so many worthwhile causes. Let’s celebrate, support, and cheer on these efforts and the people behind them. We’re not here to compete w/ others. We want to celebrate the work and efforts of so many [...]