Author Archives: phillee4840

I’ve been a pastor for about 10 years now.  In that short (albeit eventful) decade, I’ve decided that for the most part, Christians in our churches can be divided into two basic groups: those who think their faith is central … Continue reading →

To be human is to wonder.   Whether it was the primitive people who first squinted up toward the heavens or today’s scientist who opens the roof of the observatory, humans have been enraptured by the question of our own existence.  It is no … Continue reading →

Mark 8:22–26 has always been a troubling passage for me.  In this story, Jesus heals a blind man—business as usual, right?  Well, except for the fact that he appears to botch his first attempt at healing him: After spitting on … Continue reading →

It’s been over 2 years since I last wrote an adoption update (or written a blog, for that matter), so I thought it was probably about time.  Sadly, today I don’t have a much better idea of when this adoption … Continue reading →

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 →

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