I stood for a long time in our sanctuary yesterday morning. From just in front of the altar, I looked out at a still sanctuary. I miss the smiling faces, the warm hugs, and the laughter we share together. When I stood up there for the first time about a year ago, I had no clue we’d … More
With many racial justice resources circulating right now, I offer this list as a potential starting point to better understand some of the racial injustices in our country. This is a list of works that have been influential to me over the years. It’s certainly not a complete list of everything I’ve read, listened to, or watched, … More
I was speechless after watching the 10-minute video of George Floyd’s murder and I’m speechless after watching the protests that turned violent in the aftermath. Both are so far from the image of the world God has for us. When conversations don’t happen with non-violent protests, we see the conversation forced to the table with violence. But let … More
Twelve weeks is a long time to wait. That’s about how long we’ve gone without meeting together in person for worship. Looking back, I had no idea we would be waiting this long. Of course, when we moved worship online the first week, I was on pain medication from recent surgery and not thinking straight, but even those of … More
Has your life sped up or slowed down over the past week or two? For some people, myself included, the world has changed and therefore the way we do ministry, work, etc. has changed. Teachers and professors are scrambling to create an education plan. Business leaders are shifting strategies and meetings to allow all their workers to telecommute, not … More
