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You've probably seen the signs and the spray-paint lettering around downtown: UNLEARN FEAR + HATE. The phrase comes from a poem called "Love Letter To The World" by local poet/activist Frank X. Walker. It's become a kind of rallying cry for communities in and around...

This past July marked 13 years in ministry for me. I led in many different capacities at multiple churches over these years, and I've learned a lot. Mostly the hard way. I've made countless mistakes. I've been arrogant, stubborn, doubting, and selfishly ambitious....

If you've watched the news, you've seen the destruction. And as the body of Christ, we are called to help. We've partnered with a church in Houston who is doing fantastic work already in the midst of the chaos. Here's a video to give you a heads up. [youtube...

When the disciples heard Jesus say "give us this day our daily bread," they were immediately reminded of an important time in Israel's story. The people of God had been miraculously brought out of slavery and freed from the reign of Egypt, a moment that culminating in...

I wish I knew what to do. We see events like Charlottesville, and we feel helpless. It can be paralyzing see the brokenness of this world and feel like you are powerless to make a difference. We might have a shift in our opinions, but a change in opinion doesn't...

“’Twas in another lifetime, one of toil and blood When blackness was a virtue and the road was full of mud I came in from the wilderness, a creature void of form Come in, she said, I’ll give you shelter from the storm” — Bob Dylan The last few days have been an...

I wish I had time. I've said it. You've probably said it. It's one of the most common problems of our modern age. There is so much to do, to see, to experience... but there's only 24 hours in a day. And with 8 hours going to work, (hopefully) 6-8 hours going to sleep,...

There's simply nothing more fundamental to our spiritual lives as prayer. And yet, if you're like me, you often struggle to pray, feel guilty for not praying enough, or aren't really sure if you're doing it right in the first place. At times, I've become disillusioned...

Last night, we took a look at Peter's racial blind spot from Acts 10 and Galatians 2. As a Church seeking to be a multiethnic community, understanding the sin of racism and confronting it head on is of massive importance. We understand that this can be a polarizing...

We need to talk about race. Yes, I know it probably makes you a little uncomfortable. I know issues around race have been highly politicized. I know conversations can often be polarizing. But the only thing more dangerous than talking about race... is not talking...