No Fear?No Fear?
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil…” Psalm 23:4 These are, as the probably not Chinese curse goes, interesting times.
Mountains and ValleysMountains and Valleys
Over the years I have noticed Christian music has trends in themes. A few years ago everyone was doing variations of Amazing Grace and using the word atmosphere. A little
Killing Me Softly | The Abortion WarsKilling Me Softly | The Abortion Wars
I don’t know about you, but my heart has been breaking for weeks now. It began with heaviness as the Covington Catholic School lies spread through my friends on Facebook,
Dangerous Faith in a Safe Space World | God Talk: NazarethDangerous Faith in a Safe Space World | God Talk: Nazareth
We had a great sermon this past Sunday. I never had the pleasure of listening to Pastor Raf, as he is affectionately called, preach, and it was surely a blessing.
Facebook is a Wonder – Spit Take | God Talk: NazarethFacebook is a Wonder – Spit Take | God Talk: Nazareth
I must be brief tonight, as I need to get up early for church tomorrow, and brevity has never been my strong suit. But, as I begin this new year,
Ear Training | God Talk: NazarethEar Training | God Talk: Nazareth
I’ve loved music since I was a kid. I always had an ear for melody. My Dad gave me my first instrument, a guitar, when I was five years old.
Comfort Zone | God Talk: NazarethComfort Zone | God Talk: Nazareth
I do find it so intimidating when there are several messages in my head at once, and God demands, “Write!” without first telling me which parts go with what. I
Daddy Issues | God Talk: NazarethDaddy Issues | God Talk: Nazareth
I’ve struggled with some things since I arrived here in Virginia back in March. As God called me out, repeatedly, to start writing consistently again here in this space, I
Never Alone | Do I believe?Never Alone | Do I believe?
It’s been an interesting journey coming to this place, physically and existentially, where I find myself these days. There is a message that’s been repeating, with increasing volume for months
Community v. MissionCommunity v. Mission
When Corey and I left our long time church for good back in January of 2017 the Lord had already graciously provided a new community for us. The previous fall
Silent WeepingSilent Weeping
It’s been a weird couple days, and it’s strange the things that hit you. Sunday we hear of a church shooting. It touches me, of course, it does. Yet, no
A Heart | To Have or Not to HaveA Heart | To Have or Not to Have
Embed from Getty Images My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. ~ Psalm 73:26 A phrase is coming up a lot
Believing | God, The Devil and DemonsBelieving | God, The Devil and Demons
Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. ~ 1 Peter 5:8 The Struggle I realized this week that I’ve been struggling for some time with God. Over the last
Being HolyBeing Holy
I was scrolling Facebook on my phone the other day (which explains why I missed the context of the comment that caught my eye), and I ran across a statement
Being FreeBeing Free
We live in a country where we talk a lot about freedom, often equating the concept with our rights. Having been fairly engaged in political discourse for more than a
The Gospel of the UnchurchedThe Gospel of the Unchurched
It’s the beginning of the New Year. Among most churches that means some reflection about intentions for the year ahead. Among Methodists, and I imagine other denominations that view themselves