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I think there is value in pointing out injustice. It can be very helpful to expose what others are missing, to advocate for those who are often left alone. One story that I was asked to preach early on in my preaching life was the one about the time that church folk brought to Jesus … Continue reading The Main Thing
Read MoreIf I could fly, I wonder how much my life would change. At first, my thought is, I’d be going all over the place, just for fun. leaving the morning and heading to remote spots. Me and Walter Mitty out in the world. But then, I start to think…probably not really. Or at least not … Continue reading Me and Walter Mitty
Read MoreAbraham, Isaac & Jacob. We’ve been talking through the major stories of Genesis during our Sunday gatherings this month. On Sunday we’ll consider Jacob, it’ll be our last week in Genesis. It’s interesting that the God of creation and life would associate so closely with three dudes. Our God is the God of Abraham, Isaac … Continue reading Patient and Persistent
Read MoreIf I had to fly regularly for work, I think I’d get really expensive headphones. I’d probably get tired of listening to things, but I’d love the extra quiet. Being so close to people so much, I think I’d like the control over what I have to listen to. Plus the extra quiet of good … Continue reading Work that’s worth it
Read MoreThe last couple weeks as we’ve gathered on Sundays we’ve touched on the uniqueness of the ancient Torah texts. Stories that have been preserved for so long, through so much. Through all scientific theories, philosophical movements, technological advances, political evolutions and upheavals, relational complexities, theological debates and failure after failure after failure (of all kinds) … Continue reading Deep Past
Read MoreThis week, as we watched another big storm blow through, I thought of that story of Jesus commanding the wind and the waves to chill out. His disciples seem to have been stunned by that, and I can see why. Commanding the intimidating wind and waves to subside, and having them respond would be alarming. … Continue reading Wind and Waves
Read MoreMegan and I got really sucked into the TV show Lost, when it first aired. We watched the first season on DVD, but then anxiously waited for each new episode to air and gathered with some friends to watch it. That feeling of really wanting to know how things would end is so unique. I … Continue reading God is not a Hyper Puppy
Read MoreSometimes you gotta just go somewhere. Life is not ever really a straight line. We are often pushed around by different necessities or abilities or needs. We make one choice because we must, we deal with another inconvenience because we can, we tackle particular problems when we’re the best positioned or equipped to do so. … Continue reading Conviction.
Read MoreWhen you run, make sure you run, to something and not only from. Cause, Lies don’t need and aero plane to chase you anywhere. -Avett Brothers What are you running to? Yesterday someone asked me about my 10 year plan. I scoffed (then explained myself). I try not to micro-manage my future. God is a … Continue reading Where You Running?
Read MoreI had a couple days recently where I got to ride my bike for work again. I used to ride my bike everywhere. I forgot how fun it was, I also forgot how sweaty it was. I’m not sure how your days go, but it’s easier for me to focus when I intersperse mental breaks. … Continue reading Prayer, because we can
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