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 [...]