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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
http://gty.im/499061909 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 lately. It’s one[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
A new year brings new commitments. I figured what better way to start this new round of committing to some consistency in writing than with a discussion of miracles.[...]
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/185343658 On Prodigals We’re in the middle of a sermon series this Lenten season at our church. This morning was the second week of the series focused on the[...]