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Advent: The Christ Candle

Posted on January 3, 2019 by

*A week or so late, but I wanted to post.* Over the past four weeks, we have been in the season of Advent. Advent is not a countdown to Christmas, but a season of waiting, expectation, and self-examination as we … Continue reading →

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LOVE: Week Two of Advent

Posted on December 11, 2018 by

We are in the second week of Advent. Last week, we lit the candle of Hope as we heard that Jesus’ return brings us hope in the midst of despair. This morning, we hear from the prophet Malachi: “I will … Continue reading →

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Orchard Midweek Podcast: EP 001

Posted on November 8, 2018 by

I have the honor of working with Ben Wilcox at Orchard Church. He is our Worship/Youth Pastor- and all around good guy. We’ve been talking about recording a podcast as a resource to our church and greater community since August … Continue reading →

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God Said Yes

Posted on October 29, 2018 by

I’m leading a Bible study this Fall on the book of Ephesians. We’re just a week into it, but Paul’s writings are so rich and vivid as he talks about our place in the family of God. He writes, “For … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Palms (Thrice)

Posted on September 21, 2018 by

I remember hearing about Thrice for the first time in 2007/8 with the release of The Alchemy Index Vol. 1 and 2. I thought that album was incredible in to be split into different sounds to match the elements. While … Continue reading →

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This is America: Are We Listening

Posted on June 4, 2018 by

I’ve been watching the video for Childish Gambino’s (or as Cardi B wonders, is it Donald Glover?) song “This is America.” It is an important commentary on the America that our African American brothers and sisters experience that is different … Continue reading →

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#BringCalebHome: Yuexiu Park

Posted on May 15, 2018 by

Across the street from our hotel is Yuexiu Park. It is a large park that we got to explore when we adopted Malachi and visited again today, with Chloe and Caleb. The park is lush and beautiful. Even after a … Continue reading →

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