Category Faith

The way out of affliction

Psalm 119 is not just known for being the longest Psalm. Weighing in at 176 verses, it's a beautiful masterpiece highlighting the wonder of what God's Word is and what mediating on its truths can do for you. One of the benefits is the power of helping you through affliction.

Say so

In a world where everyone is looking through windows and seeing only doom and gloom, we need to paint a better, more beautiful picture. There's life, hope and help through Jesus! Tell His story and how it has impacted your story.

First Easter in church

After 18 years as nomads, our church family celebrated moving into its first church facility on Easter weekend! It's surreal to have your own "place." Here are a few thoughts from moving in.

It’s time to dance again

Folks, it's been a year. No matter what we've done, the virus has claimed lives. Masks or no masks. Lockdowns or none. It's been humbling and depressing. Many want to blame authorities and see a conspiracy theory or broader narrative behind every motive and EO. It's tempting because they try to weave disparate realities into a metanarrative. But can we just.. not right now? Let's look forward to the coming dance.

A thirsty soul

Thirst is a good thing. Our need to drink reminds us that we are not self-sufficient. On a spiritual level, do you grasp that your *soul* was also created to thirst? Psalm 42 has some wonderful imagery about how to quench your deepest longings.

The Capitol Incursion and Vengeance

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 was an unhappy day for America. Not only were Constitutional processes interrupted and perhaps subverted by fear and unrest, but it was depressing. It seemed that 2021 was simply 2020 on steroids, an infinite Groundhog Day-ish loop of a repetitive cycle of mean-spirited vengeance.

Reflections on 2020: the year we all went viral

We will all forever remember 2020. It has shaped our days and generation. Its impact will be felt for a long time. One of its strange gifts, for those who take the time to receive it, is its brutal reminder of helpless humanness. Oh, how we've tried to forget our frailty! Thank you, 2020, for reminding us.

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