Feeling the WeightThe most common image of Christian ministry in my tradition is the image of the stole. It signifies the weight of responsibility and trust.Jan 5, 20213Jan 5, 20213
You Have to Want to Go ThereOur church has been seeking to learn more about the park across from our church. The name of the park is Boulder Crescent Park. Recently…Nov 2, 20202Nov 2, 20202
An Open Letter to Pastor Tony Spell at Life Tabernacle Church in Baton Rouge, LouisianaMy Fellow Follower of Jesus-Mar 25, 2020202Mar 25, 2020202
Taking Back the MicrophoneFAIR WARNING: This is raw and emotional, but this is my story.Aug 6, 20191Aug 6, 20191
I have never been to Christchurch. I am, however, a part of Christ’s church.I have never been to Christchurch. I am, however, a part of Christ’s church.Mar 15, 20191Mar 15, 20191
“You’ve got all the time in the world.”I used to hear that during many soccer games in my youth. My coach for multiple years, Coach Fagg, would yell it from the sidelines. He…Sep 14, 2018101Sep 14, 2018101
Mourning in an Empty TombOn a particular day, a group of individuals and families who might not normally gather together do. They join their voices and hearts…Aug 2, 2018Aug 2, 2018
When a Week Feels Longer Than a MonthI have been going through the Gospel of John with my faith community — First Christian Church, Colorado Springs. I tend to lean towards the…Apr 1, 201848Apr 1, 201848
Investing in PeopleAlmost each and every summer, I find myself with a bunch youth for a week. We spend our time talking, doing interest groups, hiking…Jul 28, 20172Jul 28, 20172
Why Do I Keep Showing Up?I have been able to visit community of Taize a few times. It is an ecumenical monastic community in France. Three times a day they have…Jun 21, 2017Jun 21, 2017
Please, I do not want to do this again next year.Each year, I gather with other faith and community leaders to remember all of those who we lost on our streets during the year. We gather…Dec 14, 2016Dec 14, 2016
Holy ChoresEach Thanksgiving, I spend time with family in Huntsville, Alabama, where I grew up. While there, I rototiller my mother’s garden. It used…Nov 30, 2016Nov 30, 2016
What Does Church look like in the Future?It is a question that many of us are discerning. Some of us are doing as leaders of congregations. Others are doing it because we love the…Aug 31, 2016Aug 31, 2016
Reflections on a Baby Dedication and Needing One AnotherThis past Sunday, we dedicated our son, Malachi.Jun 23, 2016Jun 23, 2016
God + 2 Births + a WalkMay 1 was supposed to be the day that we carried special items from our old sanctuary to our new one. I was supposed to lead the…May 17, 2016May 17, 2016
Our Resurrection SongYesterday, April 25, 2016, we got through it. We found a way to begin crossing into a new frontier. We called 38 Teloma Drive home for 54…Apr 26, 2016Apr 26, 2016