The Bible weaves throughout God’s story the history and narrative of God’s people, as well as poetic and prophetic wisdom. That means we can read God’s Word for instruction, encouragement, and revelation. It meets us – personally and corporately – where and when we are. In recent years, I’ve been reading a lot of ExodusContinueContinue reading “Embrace Worship: Remember”
Tag Archives: Community
Hidden Agendas: Community
Certainty.Control.Individualism.Independence.Polarity.Popularity. These words generally capture the essence of our current American culture. They work together to give definition for what Americans desire, value, and live out most. Curiosity.Surrender.Unity.Dependence.Like-mindedness.Love. These words characterize God’s Kingdom. They work together to describe a community that pursues the best for the whole and for their King. What’s wild to meContinueContinue reading “Hidden Agendas: Community”
Abide: Taking Up Faith
Fight, flight, or freeze. Threats, stress, and pain come at us, and we either fight back. Flee the scene. Or freeze in place. Me, I’m the one who consistently left when things got rough. Too much tension and arguing? I’d hop in my car and hurry to my friend’s house. Too much accusation and pressure?ContinueContinue reading “Abide: Taking Up Faith”
Abide: In the Social
This is the time of year my spirit starts anticipating the gathering of believers known as the New Room Conference. Every year for three days in September church leaders from around the world gather in one space to worship, pray, and take-in the love of Christ. It’s a place of humility and surrender as weContinueContinue reading “Abide: In the Social”
Texas Transplant
Across from our new house is this (above) beautiful, peaceful park of sorts. Today, I sat upon one of the rocks, listening to the water that flowed nearby, wanting peace but not quite sure how to find it, and once again heard myself asking God — When will I find my purpose here? When willContinueContinue reading “Texas Transplant”