We know that the last year has been incredibly challenging for all of us. We have each experienced Covid-19 and the disruptions to everyday life in unique ways. We have friends who have lost loved ones to the virus and are grieving deeply. Many have lost jobs, careers, and businesses and have put their dreams on hold to care for their families, as closed schools have kept kids at home. And though many of the changes that have come have been painful and difficult, we have also experienced some unexpected blessings and gifts.
Read MorePASTOR.
This word has meant so much to me over the past 17 years or so. I felt called to be a "pastor" in 2003 as a 19-year-old student. It was a significant shift in a career path. It very much felt like dying to a dream and a future and stepping into something unknown and insecure.
Read MoreA spiritual discipline is a form of training. When we take on spiritual disciplines, we are training ourselves to do the things Jesus would do without having to think about it.
Read MoreHow do we engage culture as the church?
Let's start by defining what it is we are talking about when we talk about church.
Read MoreIn June my wife and I welcomed our second son, Amos, into the world. Having another child is such a gift and for many reasons, a miracle that our family doesn’t take for granted.
Read MoreHere are some simple points that I have come up with that I use in regards to accountability.
Read MoreOver the last few years, I’ve studied, experimented and worked on what it means to live a meaningful life. I believe life doesn’t happen by accident.
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