Brothers and sisters

One of my favorite show is Brothers and Sisters. This is what I think is great about the Walker family.

1. I like the way they fought. Among themselves there's no hold bar. They voiced whatever were in their minds. In my family, things are left unsaid in the name of preserving harmony. Things unsaid fester over the years and become toxin.
2. They celebrate one another. None of the brothers and sisters rejoice in each other's misfortunes.
3. In time of need, they close rank and support each other. In some family, in time of need, the rest flee.
   
4. Have a super glue that hold everyone together in Nora Walker.

My family could learn a lot from the Walkers.

A multi-ethnic church

I am currently attending International Baptist Church in Singapore (IBC). Many have expressed, the fact that people of all races and tongues worship together make it so heavenly. Indeed. worship at IBC is very lovely. Pastor Alan, the worship minister and Pastor Ben, the preacher know what to do and say to make worship enriching to the soul. You leave the church on Sunday feeling that you have received something of value. However, do the different races and nationalities at IBC truly blend together seamlessly?

My experience after 9 years testifies that the bond that glue people together is not clear cut. Which will foster stronger bond, the bond of nationalities or the bond of race. Neither race, nor nationalities is prominent. The chinese ethnic is an example. At IBC there are the local chinese, Hong Kong Chinese, Taiwan Chinese, Mainland Chinese, South East Asian chinese, American Chinese and global-local (glocal) chinese. Each seems to be ill at ease with the other. The same holds true with the American. There are Chinese American, Korean American, Texan American, Urbanite American, Heartland American. At IBC, they seem to form their own sub groups. Is blending the different groups of people an attainable goal? Or should that be the goal of a christian fellowship?