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Learn to do good.  Seek justice.  Help the oppressed.  Defend the cause of orphans.  Fight for the rights of widows.  Isaiah 1:17 Dear friends and family, We have some exciting news: we are going to welcome our second child into … Continue reading →

Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain … Continue reading →

But God chose the foolish things of the world, that he might shame the wise things, and God chose the weak things of the world, that he might shame the strong things, and God chose those of the world that … Continue reading →

This little Zambian girl doesn’t look to be much older than my own daughter. But by an accident of latitude and longitude, my daughter will probably not grow up having to dodge malaria, traffickers, and hunger. I don’t think I’ll … Continue reading →

Though the wrong seems oft so strong God is the ruler yet.

Words are powerful. People have changed history with a pen, paper, and their words.  Movements have been led through words that were spoken.  Relationships have been won and lost because of words. We live in a world where the person … Continue reading →

I’ve been having some discussions lately with a fellow who is questioning the existence of God, at least in the sense that Christians understand God to be.  We’ve gotten into issues of what the “highest good” is, and how our … Continue reading →

As a trumpet player, we have these things called lip slurs.  It’s where you glide from one note to another using nothing but your lips (more formally, your embouchure) without moving any valves.  I was told that the key to playing … Continue reading →

…I just have to figure out what it is.