Engaging with Fear and Faith
Recently, I have begun reading more theological non-fiction than I ever have before - works by C. S. Lewis, N. T. Wright, and others. So...
Walking Through Fire
With the entire state on fire, the last thing that Oregonians want to think about right now is more fire. That’s why, when I started...
What's Love Got To Do With It? Everything!
Loving God and loving others are so closely related that they cannot be separated. Over the years I've heard people say, "God and I are...
Freedom of Fellowship
I've been thinking a lot lately about comparison and how we've justified it in the church. I spoke with a couple of different friends...
I Just Can't Wait Anymore!
Waiting is one of the hardest things to do. I was with my family the other night at a minor league baseball game. We were waiting in line...
Pleasing God
Here at the church we have a number of growth groups - small groups of people who come together sometime throughout the week with the...
A Morning Meditation
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness....
Spiritual Armor
One of my favorite Bible passages of all time is Ephesians 6:10-20. Yes, probably because it sounds so superheroic - and I’m all about...
Grace and Works
Historically, grace versus works has been a hot topic in the Church. So before beginning, I want to state emphatically that our own works...
The Law of Love
In light of Easter, I've been thinking of the implications of the resurrection. The resurrection, by the grace of the Spirit, enables us...
