The Sacred
I grew up in a church that had a high view of the Bible. Maybe not as elevated as some churches—I never considered scripture to be a god in and of itself…
The Stream
What are you afraid of? I’m sure each of us has been asked that question at some point in our lives…
Reflections 2021
Welcome to the end of another year. 2021 was another year plagued by shutdowns and reopenings…
Reflections - 2020
Stop. Deep breath. We made it.
As 2020 draws to a close we all wave goodbye to a year that for many of us has been one of the hardest in our lives. Who knew that during its first full calendar year…
A Digital Invitation
For better or worse the Church is now online. Anyone wishing to join in on a worship service, listen to a devotional, or participate in virtual Sunday school have a wealth of opportunities…
The Currency of ____________
Let’s talk about money.
That’s never really a good way to start a conversation is it? Or to start a sermon? Most of us don’t like to talk about money, especially when it overlaps with religion…
Shades of Grey
It has become apparent to me that everyone around me knows everything. They all know what’s right and wrong, good and evil. They know what the mayor or the governor or the president needs to do. They know exactly what is best for themselves, the people around them, and the world as a whole…
The God-Shimmer
Where have you seen God?
This is a fairly common question you may be asked at church, especially in a small group setting. In fact, this question was regularly asked at many of the church functions and events I was a part of growing up—from youth and college ministries to mission trips.
Resolutions
It’s February, which means for a lot of us it’s about that time of year when all of our New Year's resolutions are abandoned and forgotten. We stopped going to the gym weeks ago…