Prophets, Priests, and Rings: Finding God in the Lord of the Rings
How does God speak to you? For many people the easy answer is through scripture and worship services…
You Are the Story You Live: Sister Act, Embodied Theology, and the Work of Lent: The Problem with Lent as Checklist
There is a version of Lent that looks like this: give up chocolate, attend an extra service on Wednesdays, maybe read a devotional before bed…
Generosity: Born Out of Gratitude
I have always believed that generosity is born out of gratitude…
Embracing the Joy of Play
As we prepare to launch into exciting week of Coastal Adventures Camp at our church…
Becoming Creative In Your Ministry
What are your goals for 2025? Every year, my wife and I set aside some time to set goals for the year…
The Parable of the Friend at Night
What would you do if your friend texted you at midnight asking for three loaves of bread…
The Parable of the Treasure in the Field (Attic)
Have you ever tried to find buried treasure? When I was a kid, I used to spend a lot of time…
The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree (Broken Clock)
A few years ago Deanna and I purchased two small dwarf trees—a meyer lemon tree and a lime tree…
The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Extras on the Set)
What’s the first thing you think about when you hear this parable? For me, it’s salvation…
The Parable of the Lost Sheep (Child)
What would you do if your flock of 100 sheep suddenly contained only 99? Have you ever stopped and asked yourself…
The Parable of the Leaven (Microphone)
Many of us (especially those who have grown up in the church) have heard the parable of the leaven before…
