Eat Something

As we gathered on Sunday, we looked at the story of a woman Jesus encountered at an old well in Samaria. Many people argue that she's the best evangelist in the life of Jesus. It's a pretty beautiful redemption story to see, in one encounter with Jesus, the woman go from shunned--visiting the well in …

Kerith Ravine

As we gathered together virtually last week, we considered two stories. The first was about how God miraculously provided for the prophet and a widow. Elijah in the Kerith ravine and the woman baking bread with supplies that didn't run out. Both of those sound pretty nice to me. I'm not sure of the specific …

time at home

I'm not sure if the policy that went into effect last night makes things different for you or not. Restaurants are allowed to be open, so I've been keeping the coffee shops open as long as they're still able to pay baristas. I spent most of yesterday on Zoom calls. It was kind of nice. …

music and memory

Earlier this week I got started listening to some music from my middle and high-school years. I ended up on an album that I probably haven't listened to since those years. Almost immediately I could remember exactly what my room looked like and where my boombox was. I could remember what it felt like to walk …

No Shame

I've started noticing every little cough and questioning every tinge of a headache. It's a normal time of year for me to have symptoms like that, what with pollen lying around on the ground like sand and no rain for weeks. Still, I'm noticing it a lot more. I'm praying a lot more too. I …

crazy times and prognostications

Crazy times and unpredictable futures. Though, I suppose, the future has always been unpredictable to us. It probably seems more shrouded than normal, but truth says, the future is always the purview of the God. Times like these we can feel challenged by just how few answers we have. Yet ignorance about the future can give way …

organic

  I've learned that systems take more energy than dreams. But that's OK, some things are worth working for. Last week I ended up in a meeting where a dude who consults with churches to help them clarify and execute a vision was presenting to me and some friends. Sort of off hand he said …