Category Archives: Rambling

The Church in the Hands of Angry People: An Open Letter to the Church.

Dear Church,  I begin this letter addressing, not just a local church, but the greater Church (signified by the capital “C”). It is a larger community of people that I humbly serve alongside within His body here on earth. I’m not the only pastor in this city. I’m surrounded by great pastors and leaders whoContinue reading “The Church in the Hands of Angry People: An Open Letter to the Church.”

The Church in Post Quarantine: What did we learn?

“What did you learn?“ Over the past 23 years of ministry, I have had the honor of working with interns to work alongside to learn about pastoral work, get a view of day-to-day ministry, and to experience some hands-on opportunities in church life. And my favorite question to ask anyone I’ve mentored is, “What didContinue reading “The Church in Post Quarantine: What did we learn?”

7 Sayings of Jesus – Day 7: “I commit my spirit”

Welcome to our blog series of the “7 Sayings of Jesus.” For the days leading into Good Friday, we invite you to join us on a 7 day journey of remembering, partaking, and celebrating the cross of Christ. Starting on Saturday, April 4 at 6pm (EST), for seven days, I’ll release a video centered uponContinue reading “7 Sayings of Jesus – Day 7: “I commit my spirit””

7 Sayings of Jesus – Day 6: “It is finished”

Welcome to our blog series of the “7 Sayings of Jesus.” For the days leading into Good Friday, we invite you to join us on a 7 day journey of remembering, partaking, and celebrating the cross of Christ. Starting on Saturday, April 4 at 6pm (EST), for seven days, I’ll release a video centered uponContinue reading “7 Sayings of Jesus – Day 6: “It is finished””

7 Sayings of Jesus – Day 5: “I thirst”

Welcome to our blog series of the “7 Sayings of Jesus.” For the days leading into Good Friday, we invite you to join us on a 7 day journey of remembering, partaking, and celebrating the cross of Christ. Starting on Saturday, April 4 at 6pm (EST), for seven days, I’ll release a video centered uponContinue reading “7 Sayings of Jesus – Day 5: “I thirst””

7 Sayings of Jesus – Day 4: “Why have you forsaken me?”

Welcome to our blog series of the “7 Sayings of Jesus.” For the days leading into Good Friday, we invite you to join us on a 7 day journey of remembering, partaking, and celebrating the cross of Christ. Starting on Saturday, April 4 at 6pm (EST), for seven days, I’ll release a video centered uponContinue reading “7 Sayings of Jesus – Day 4: “Why have you forsaken me?””

7 Sayings of Jesus – Day 3: “Here is your son”

Welcome to our blog series of the “7 Sayings of Jesus.” For the days leading into Good Friday, we invite you to join us on a 7 day journey of remembering, partaking, and celebrating the cross of Christ. Starting on Saturday, April 4 at 6pm (EST), for seven days, I’ll release a video centered uponContinue reading “7 Sayings of Jesus – Day 3: “Here is your son””

7 Sayings of Jesus – Day 2: “You will be with me”

Welcome to our blog series of the “7 Sayings of Jesus.” For the days leading into Good Friday, we invite you to join us on a 7 day journey of remembering, partaking, and celebrating the cross of Christ. Starting on Saturday, April 4 at 6pm (EST), for seven days, I’ll release a video centered uponContinue reading “7 Sayings of Jesus – Day 2: “You will be with me””

7 Sayings of Jesus – Day 1: “Forgive them”

Welcome to our blog series of the “7 Sayings of Jesus.” For the days leading into Good Friday, we invite you to join us on a 7 day journey of remembering, partaking, and celebrating the cross of Christ. Starting on Saturday, April 4 at 6pm (EST), for seven days, I’ll release a video centered uponContinue reading “7 Sayings of Jesus – Day 1: “Forgive them””