Why The District Church?
Hey friends, Having shared some of my personal journey in Washington, DC: Chapter 2, I thought that you might appreciate knowing a little more about the church. (Let me warn you now: this email is long. Like, really long.) A Church for the City At The District Church, we want to be centered around and …
I am an activist
From my friend Adam Taylor, former Political Director at Sojourners, former White House Fellow, now Vice-President of Advocacy at World Vision: Social and political activism needs a better public relations manager. Activism is all too often associated with derelicts, rabble-rousers, radicals and extremists. This is in part because activists often defy authority, go agains the …
Mumford & Sons – Come, Thou Fount
One of my favorite bands (Mumford & Sons) playing one of my favorite hymns (Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing). Enjoy.
Dad = 73 years old
Happy birthday to my dad, my favorite septuagenarian New Testament scholar and corny-joke specialist in the whole world! Your commitment to the gospel and your calling; your love for Mom, us three boys and all your grandkids; your humility and graciousness to all around you; in all these things and more, you provide a great …