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2 Kinds of Christians
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
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Blood, Work, and Wonder
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
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Eyes Wide Open
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
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Adoption update
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
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Adoption update
Friends, It’s been far too long since we’ve said anything (at least online) about the progress of our adoption. We have much to be thankful for. Let me briefly update you so you can continue to rejoice with us and … Continue reading
Ready…set…ADOPT!
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
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Collect for Ash Wednesday
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
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Zambia 2012
Though the wrong seems oft so strong God is the ruler yet.
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My ongoing struggle with contemporary worship leading…
Every Sunday morning all throughout our country, thousands of twentysomething guitarists in thick rimmed glasses fashion their hair to look like they just got out of bed, slip into some skinny jeans, deliberately neglect to shave, strap on their Taylor … Continue reading
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Wesley’s Prayer of Surrender
I am no longer my own but yours. Your will, not mine, be done in all things, wherever you may place me, in all that I do and in all that I may endure; when there is work for me … Continue reading
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