The following post is an original that I wrote during a really difficult time in my life. I was questioning God, faith, spirituality, and life in general. Our spiritual live aren't perfect, so here's a little glimpse into mine. 2019 "There's no lie you won't tear down coming after me." Reckless love. People have been singing about … Continue reading When Faith Breaks
Something my old therapist used to tell me often was to study the word "at ease/rest" in Scripture. He would accompany this tidbit with a long, deep sigh that somehow I always echoed. As someone who struggles with anxiety, perfectionism, and, as Lin-Manuel Miranda put it, "I'm not throwing away my shot!"-ness, I desperately want to … Continue reading God & The “Hustle”
I'm currently listening to a book on perfectionism. It got me thinking about perfectionism and my own spirituality. Often we're handed these amazing standards to live up to then guilted when we don't.
I. Short Devotionals: Have one to two church members (and the pastor) take time during the week to prepare a few short (1 min) video devotionals (filmed in portrait orientation) that you can post on Facebook and Instagram during the week as reels. The devotionals should be uplifting and applicable to people’s lives. Here are … Continue reading Five Things Your Church Can Post on Instagram
Full disclosure, I used to think church was supposed to be a fortress. I don't anymore. There was one singular verse (and a whole spiritual reckoning, but that might be less compelling) that changed things for me: Mark 2:17. Jesus says He came that the sick might have a doctor. Sick people dont go to military … Continue reading Hospital Vs. Fortress (A Personal Theology of Church)
Yeah, yeah, Gen Z is less likely to participate and be loyal to an organized religion (read: any organization). But that's not what's interesting. What's fascinating is why.
For a long time, I've wondered why it seems like there are so many differing--even conflicting--pictures of God. I don't even mean different religions, I mean: even in Adventism.
It's been a while since I wrote my last blog post. Since I'm no longer in traditional pastoral ministry, it has given me the opportunity to take a step back and re-evaluate what it means to be a pastor, what a church is, and how we do church today. Disclaimers: What I'm about to write … Continue reading Wifi in the Forest – Pt. 1
During the holidays it can be even harder to connect with God and each other.
"Sometimes it takes a mountain, sometimes a troubled sea, sometimes it takes a desert to get a hold of me. Your love is so much stronger than whatever troubles me. Sometimes it takes a mountain to trust You and believe." - Gaither Vocal Band
