Every year, this month rushes by in a blur. We’re trying to take in all the beauty and wonder of Christmas, while remembering the reason for it’s wonder. And yet, we’re often distracted by the parties, the gift exchanges, the family arrangements, the overwhelm. I keep thinking about a phrase in that one Christmas song…”aContinue reading “A Weary World Rejoices”
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The Trouble with Comfortable Christianity
Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer. – Romans 12:12 Rejoice. Endure. Persist. This section in its entirety is full of what feels like unattainable standards… “Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one anotherContinue reading “The Trouble with Comfortable Christianity”
Because of Christ
It was really special to celebrate the resurrection here while doing ministry, keeping at the forefront of my mind the beauty of the redemption and transformation we have in Christ. The hope and life we have in Christ is unmatched and unattainable through any other outlet or option we might find in this life. ThisContinue reading “Because of Christ”
For All Nations
It was an act that was not just for you and I but for ALL NATIONS. Christ’s death and resurrection so that we could know him, live for him, and as is at the forefront of our minds today in Sri Lanka, even die for him, and bring as many people as possible to himContinue reading “For All Nations”
More
In this past season that has consisted mostly of working my butt off for the unknown, 2018 was marked by countless steps of faith, working to be faithfully obedient when I had no desire to, striving to thrive in moments I felt like giving up, and hoping and praying that it would all be worthContinue reading “More”
Hold on…GIANTS?!
When the Bible comes to life in a whole new way Over the past 2.5 years I have been working for a non-profit that provides support and a safe home for survivors of domestic sex trafficking. For the last few months, about twice a month I would go to the home and lead our participantsContinue reading “Hold on…GIANTS?!”
10 Gifts for the Theology Lover in Your Life
Christmas is quickly approaching and if you’re anything like me, you tend to panic last minute, trying to remember all of the great ideas you had for gifts for people throughout the year. If you have a fellow theology lover in your life (or really most anyone would enjoy these gifts), here are some ofContinue reading “10 Gifts for the Theology Lover in Your Life”
Dare. Discover. Stand
Today marks the 500 year anniversary of the beginning of The Reformation. A period of time when a man dared to ask dangerous questions, to discover truth in the midst of what had become status quo, and to do whatever it took to stand up for what he believed in, starting with a document, aContinue reading “Dare. Discover. Stand”
Waters
“Behold, I will do something new, now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert.” – Isaiah 43:19 On occasion, we come to a place where we underestimate God. What is that sentence, even? We forget that He isContinue reading “Waters”
Link Arms
A Call to Do Ministry Together as Seen in Philippians If there is one concept in ministry that is evident not only through scripture but in The Church as a whole today, it is that loneliness and a lack of community in one’s life can, at times be a debilitating factor as well as aContinue reading “Link Arms”
Caffeinated Theologian 