Everyday, Ordinary Worship
It’s Sunday morning. According to the Pew Research Center, even though 77% of adults in Iowa claim the Christian faith, only 36% of those people…
Ministry in Heels
When strangers meet in the woods..
I was run/walking today on a wooded path alone. Three guys were heading towards me, drinking beers, joking around. My heart rate increased. I did…
every piece of the pie
I’ve always liked playing Trivial Pursuit. The questions were always so difficult, but I like that the game aims to help you be well-rounded in…
Dirt, plants, and hope #gc2016
In the Scriptures, Jeremiah buys a field as the Babylonians are on the doorstep. It is a symbol of hope, promise, and faithfulness. The Lord of heavenly…
Pastoral Persona
A while back, Verily put out an article: Three Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Post Something on Social Media The basic three questions are…
Out of the Mouths of Children
I spend a good chunk of time every week preparing to preach the word of God through liturgy choices, attention to hymns, exegetical work, praying,…
What can thrive here? #growrule
Last year I took four weeks of spiritual renewal leave and wanted to focus on cultivation… in relationships, in my spiritual life, and literally, in…
Momentum for Life: Eating & Exercise
About ten years ago, I was living in Nashville and was in the middle of my seminary journey. I was overwhelmed by studying and coursework…