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20/20 Vision
This past week, I preached an overview message on the life of Samson. I remember Samson from flannel boards and coloring books. I always heard about his God-given strength that was tied to his uncut hair- and how he tore … Continue reading
Defining Spirituality
I began reading Eugene Peterson’s Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places this week. Peterson seeks to “reunite spirituality and theology in a cultural context where these two vital facets of Christian faith have been rent asunder.” The first chapter seeks to … Continue reading
Ordination: The End of One Journey- The Beginning of Another
Last weekend was the Peninsula-Delaware Annual Conference- our yearly gathering of clergy and laity to talk all things United Methodist happening on the Delmarva Peninsula. I’ve come to enjoy the weekend of fellowship, worship, and Holy Conferencing- though … Continue reading
Bring It Back to Jesus: Eddie DeGarmo Interview
I was reading the latest issue of Worship Leader magazine this morning- and in it was an interview with Eddie DeGarmo who is the president of Capitol CMG Publishing who has a roster including Kirk Franklin, Chris Tomlin, Casting Crowns, … Continue reading
An Adoption Milestone
For those who may not know, Andrea and I have been working through the adoption process since last August- and seriously since November. Our prayer is to adopt a young girl with minor correctable special needs from China. Yesterday, we … Continue reading
What Is Love? (Baby Don’t Hurt Me, Anymore)
The final message in our “Make Your Mark” series came from 1 Corinthians 13- also known as “The Love Chapter.” It is one of the most beautiful pieces of scripture (or any writing for that matter). 1 Corinthians 13 has … Continue reading
Promises in Times of Tragedy
In the wake of the yesterday’s Boston Marathon Bombing, December’s Newtown, CT shooting and tragedies that have filled the news everywhere, I wanted to list a few brief promises or encouragements from Scripture. The bottom line is that tragedies will … Continue reading
Four Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Parent
I’ve been going through some old tweets and instagram photos- and a common hashtag I use is #fatherhood and #parenthood. With two children- it’s a way of life. Parenthood has changed our life forever and I think there is no … Continue reading
Make Your Mark: Body Be
Yesterday was week number two in our series called, Make Your Mark. Last week, we looked at how each Christian is gifted by the Holy Spirit to take part in God’s work here on earth. Basically, if God calls us- … Continue reading
Make a Mark: You’re Gifted
This past Sunday, we began a brief sermon series called “Make Your Mark.” The purpose of the series is to encourage those attending Hope Church to understand and take hold of the ministry opportunities that God gives us- and the … Continue reading
Exiled Community 