Ever since I heard U2 for the first time in high school, I’ve been a fan. I even wrote a paper about them in college (my professor marked me down because it read like a hagiography — oh well). I’ve loved and been inspired by their music; I’ve loved and been inspired by Bono’s activism. …
What a year it’s been. As with every year, I’ve seen many highs and many lows in my life, in the lives of those around me, and in the world: births and deaths, marriages and breakups, celebration and mourning, peace and war. And I’m grateful that I can say God has been faithful throughout it all. Psalm 116:12-14: What shall …
One of my favorite renditions of one of my favorite Christmas songs: Future of Forestry covering O Holy Night.
Grateful for my District Church community and the ways we’re growing together. And I believe we’re just getting started. There’s more to come.
On Sunday, I preached from Luke 4:31-44 on Jesus’ authority and healing. Last night, the grand jury returned a decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown. I’m still processing and praying through this, still figuring out how I’m supposed to respond. I didn’t write my message or preach with …
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