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We are on the move. If you missed last night's announcement, our Sunday gatherings are moving to the historic Lyric Theatre beginning December 3rd! And that's not the only change. We are moving the time of our services from 5:30pm to 11am! This is obviously a big...

"We are in a perpetual state of trauma." These were the words of an artist I follow on social media Monday morning as the news from Las Vegas began rolling in. I resonated with this statement. The last month has seen hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, floods, and now the...

There is a low hanging fog along the trail that hides the horizon. Judging by the parking lot, I'm the only one here today. I make my way don't the grassy path a ways, past the tree line and around the corner to the massive oak with the table underneath. I cannot see...

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,...