Lectionary Reflections: Reign of Christ
As I prepare for my sermon this upcoming Sunday, these are my initial thoughts and reflections on this week’s lectionary
Self-Hatred Has No Place in the Christian Life
In his song “Tethered,” Jason Gray sings the lyrics, “I didn’t cry for help because I didn’t like myself enough
When Our Desire for “Purity” Means We Miss the Point
It sure is easy to mock the Pharisees. When we see it in black and white on the page, it
Coffee & Communion
I recently spent 53 days away from home so I could stay with our baby in the NICU and do
The Mother’s Prayer I Regret Praying
As I shared in a previous post, last year was extremely hard on my mental health. It was during one
The Scent of Oil on My Hands
I was a lead pastor for four years before resigning so I could dedicate my time to a family emergency.
The Call of God (Devotional Study – Jeremiah 1:1-10)
Before starting this study, take a moment to read Jeremiah 1:1-10. Although I’ll primarily be using the NIV version for
Pray Like You Actually Care (Devotional Study – Colossians 1:9-14)
Before starting this study, take a moment to read Colossians 1:9-14. Although I’ll primarily be using the NIV version for
You Can’t Change Other Hearts Before Yours is Changed (Devotional Study – Colossians 1:1-8)
Before starting this study, take a moment to read Colossians 1:1-8. Although I’ll primarily be using the NIV version for
I Spent Most of 2024 Wishing I Was Dead
I spent most of 2024 wishing I was dead. That’s probably a really shocking thing to read someone admit to