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Re: JASON EVANS: 2018 Year End Music List

Daniel So — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 20:39:29 -0000

As always, such a great list! If you can catch the boys in Turnstile live, I highly recommend it. I feel like I've started working out again just so I can try and keep up at their shows.

*Loving* the Mid-Air Thief release — great find! For more Korean indie goodness, check out Hyukoh: https://www.youtube.com/wat... A little more straightforward with their pop sensibilities, but shades of emo revival arpeggiating on this track.

Stoked to catch Gouge Away at the Snapcase (!!!) reunion show this weekend in OC. I haven't seen Snapcase in about 20 years \m/

Re: JASON EVANS: Further Bittersweet-ness

Daniel So — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 18:55:17 -0000

Yes!! As always, you capture exactly what I would say if I could do so eloquently :)

Love these reflections — let's take back our tiny little corner of the Internet machine (for reals). Naysayers, trolls, haters... move along. There's a million ways to say no, but it's the spark or flicker of YES that gives me hope.

Re: New “Minority” Book in the Works! (personal update)

Daniel So — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 16:02:41 -0000

Congrats! So glad to hear — your insights through this book will be a tremendous blessing to the Church and the world :)

Re: On Planting Trees

Daniel So — Thu, 25 May 2017 00:14:39 -0000

I love the interconnectedness of our world — the two of you should definitely meet sometime!

Wayne, it's been a little while, brother — hope all is well :)

Steve, as always, I'm deeply moved by your words. As is the way with the Gospel, each joy is tinged with sorrow, reminders that every step is both beauty & brokenness. I'm thrilled for you and for Regent (and, I'm wondering on behalf of my lovely wife, if you'll be leading any kind of D.Min programs in the future!).

Re: jason evans: An apology

Daniel So — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 16:58:25 -0000

J, thank you for your willingness to listen & engage. Some might accuse you of caving in to "oversensitive culture," but I think this displays genuine Christlikeness.

Truth is, we all have blind spots -- it's how we respond when someone points them out. Too often, in the blogosphere (as in life), people react defensively. You've carved out a path we could all follow: humble listening, recognition of harm done (even unintentionally), and willingness to admit/own up to our mistakes.

Re: #StoryChicago NOT a Sense of Place for Blacks

Daniel So — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 17:27:31 -0000

Grace - I found your blog via Kathy Khang. Thanks so much for sharing your story (puns!).

It would be impossible to comment on all of the great things you shared (would definitely create a tl:dr [too long: didn't read] comment on my part!) but as someone who very much believes in unleashing God-given creativity throughout all levels of the Church, a conference like this is really, really missing out by not investing in a more diverse speaking team.

The Medici Effect suggests that some of the most creative insights come from unexpected intersections -- imagine the unexpected and creative collisions that Story could create if they purposefully sought to diversify their speaking team! Isn't that the goal of such a conference?

Re: the orphan i am [a theology of adoption]

Daniel So — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 00:03:14 -0000

Dan - I remember when you shared the story of your son with me at the last IC in Vegas. Thanks for posting this longer reflection.

I love what you wrote at the end: "The best part is that we have the ability to share this hope with others. Not only spiritually, but also physically and emotionally." Being able to join Jesus' work of redemption in the world is an amazing gift of grace!

Re: Coolest Giveaway Ever: Win A @RobbieSeay Prize Pack! (Includes a Crosley Record Player!)

Daniel So — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:30:55 -0000

woohoo! let's do this thing!! i would love to win :)

Re: Surprised and Blessed

Daniel So — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:45:53 -0000

happy birthday kye! what a great birthday -- sounds like you are as much a blessing as you are blessed :)

Re: http://christinejung.tumblr.com/post/444357607

Daniel So — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:56:37 -0000

(but i guess my disqus account worked. weird!)

Re: http://christinejung.tumblr.com/post/444357607

Daniel So — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:55:51 -0000

hey, a reason to use my tumblr account! :)

i find that anonymity goes both ways.

for some, like you said, it gives them the freedom to express things they otherwise wouldn't (or couldn't) say.

from my experience, though, some people hide behind anonymity to be rude, mean or hateful. they act in ways that they would never do in person, face to face. i'm with you, it would be nice if people could be more real in actuality (myself included!).

your post is the first time this old man has heard about formspring. i can't keep up! i might switch back to the telegraph.

(btw, i was having trouble logging in via twitter to comment. *shrugs* maybe it's just me)

Re: Why N.T. Wright is Wrong About Social Media

Daniel So — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:38:10 -0000

Bill - Thanks for the followup. Context is everything (or, at least, it puts things into perspective). Framing the conversation is important; as an admirer of the bishop & his work, I was disappointed at what seems like an unsolicited rant against the evil of social media/technological progress.

However, throughout this clip, Wright makes some really important observations about the dehumanization of our communication and the importance of connecting our online presence to real-life action.

I agree with much of Julie said. As an introvert myself (and shy, to boot), I have developed/strengthened many meaningful "real-life" friendships via social media. From the short clip I watched, I would venture to guess that Wright might agree with many of her points as well.

Re: The Idea Camp as a burning bush

Daniel So — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:12:33 -0000

DJ -- These are really great reflections on The Idea Camp. I'm still catching up and trying to wrap my head around the whole weekend. I might just end up copying your entire post onto my blog :)

I would add that, on a personal level, connecting with like-minded friends from across the blogosphere (and now twitterverse) was a seamless online/offline transition. It was a great source of strength and encouragement to think, dream and conspire together.

Re: debrief on the Fuller conversations

Daniel So — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:31:09 -0000

I believe the phrase would be "mah-velous" :)

I second Eugene's comment. DJ, I appreciate your ability to bring together research, theology and praxis. Thanks for making this list of ten vital truths for the Asian American church available for all of us.

Re: changing family traditions

Daniel So — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:56:34 -0000

DJ -- A belated Merry Christmas! Thanks for posting about this. Going home to my folks always causes me to examine myself as well -- who I am, where I've been, who I'm becoming. There's that tension/interplay between "leaving your father's household" and being intimately connected to the family in which you were raised.

In any case, as always, I appreciate the honest reflections :)

Re: U Michigan stadium drive by

Daniel So — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:39:31 -0000

DJ -- You're an honorary Wolverine now! Does that mean you have to suffer along with all of us now as we watch U of M teams? :) Go blue!

Re: the switch from Curve to iPhone 3g

Daniel So — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:09:42 -0000

DJ -- I love it! Your ability to find the orange gear is unparalleled :)

I just visited the Genius Bar at our local Apple store. Turns out we had a faulty battery (started to give out way too soon). Even though we were out of both the original and extended warranty period, they switched it for free.

Pretty soon, you might hear me start evangelizing for Apple :D

Re: how do you spell your last name

Daniel So — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:12:02 -0000

DJ -- I love this post! You wouldn't believe the trouble I've had with my two-letter last name. The most confused CSR I spoke to asked if my last name was "Soesso" because I first said it ("So") and then spelled it ("S-O"). Once I received some junk mail addressed to "Daniel Sieuw" -- I guess two letters felt a bit short?

Re: company with a mission for generosity

Daniel So — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:19:22 -0000

DJ -- Thanks for sharing the Lee family's story. As Asian Americans we live under two cultures of consumption and materialism. It is so encouraging to hear the story of a young family who is breaking free for the sake of the Kingdom -- and that they made this commitment from the outset.

In many ways, their story is both more realistic and more challenging to everyday followers of Christ than, say, a call to vocational church ministry: more realistic because while church work can seem like a strange, distant thing for just the "chosen" few, many can relate to and understand a vocation like this and more challenging because it's one thing to say that we are committed to the Kingdom, but an entirely different thing to actually redistribute our hard-earned finances.

Re: Erwin McManus drove me to drink

Daniel So — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:11:43 -0000

DJ -- Most of the time, the mass quantities of coffee I drink are just the vehicle to deliver my caffeine fix. I just removed the lid of my medium Americano (with an extra shot) and just got blasted in the face with the intense aroma & flavor. Definitely makes a different experience... maybe kind of a postmodern, multisensory thing :)

Re: Pinkberry hype to the max

Daniel So — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 02:14:30 -0000

DJ -- Yes, Pinkberry is massively overhyped and overpriced... but I must admit that I enjoy their green tea flavor. Down here in San Diego there is a similar chain called Yogurt World, but it's more of a self-serve joint. You choose your own toppings -- and how much of each one you want. Although they charge by weight, even a gigantic serving ends up being less expensive than a trip to Pinkberry.

I think the "tart" frozen yogurt flavors are appealing to me because they bring me back to childhood. It's like getting the ice cream version of those little bottles of yogurt-type drinks my mom would get us at the Asian food mart...

Since the founder of Starbucks pumped about $25 million into the franchise, I'm guessing Pinkberry franchises will start popping up in more locations. We'll see about the willingness of non-New Yorkers and Angelinos to fork out ten bucks every time they go, though.

Re: most people are okay, homes not so much

Daniel So — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 01:35:25 -0000

DJ -- Glad to hear you guys are okay. We were forced to evacuate yesterday morning. Our family is safe, but we haven't been back to our place yet. It sounds like our apartment complex is still standing, but we live in Rancho Bernardo -- the neighborhood from which many of the national news crews are reporting. Hundreds of homes have been lost in RB alone. It has been really surreal to watch the very subdivisions where many of our church families live going up in flames on the news. We're going to try to return home tomorrow.

Re: Ask Mark Driscoll ANYTHING

Daniel So — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:40:04 -0000

DJ -- I guess I shouldn't be surprised any longer, but it never ceases to amaze me how much Mark seems to enjoy pushing people's buttons. I mean, within the first twenty seconds he has written off his critics as weirdos, losers and still-lives-with-mom types. I often hear his fans & supporters say, "Well, that's just how he is. Look at how much his church has grown. If you can get past the vitriol, he has lots of other good stuff to say." But, even if he is "just joking around" when he makes these comments, the unspoken message is: if you disagree with us, not only is your opinion wrong but something is wrong with you (and we have every right to insult, mock and belittle you).

You're right, though. This man knows how to keep his name at the top of the blogosphere. And, by stirring up controversy at public speeches and through new media, he practically guarantees that his sales will go through the roof.

Maybe that's just how some people joke around, but to me, smirking condescension and name-calling don't really have a place in the lives of Christ-followers (let alone nationally recognized pastors who write books). For me, at least, the worthwhile things he might have to say get lost in the midst of his taunting and button-pushing.

Re: revitalizing Asian American churches

Daniel So — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:47:52 -0000

DJ -- Great presentation today! It was definitely worth braving LA/OC traffic to get there... You've given me (and everyone who was there) plenty to think about.

Re: deconstructing depression

Daniel So — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:24:06 -0000

DJ -- Thank you for sharing so openly and honestly, and for not brushing aside depression with a quick, "Just pray more and you'll get over it." The truth is, as you have shared, even for people with a deep trust and abiding faith in Christ, depression is not easily overcome. May God's peace be even more real and present than any darkness in your life.