I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise; ~Psalm 138:1 During the …
Theology of Play
As this post is published, I am currently at the Theology of Play conference in Portland. As a nerdy pastor, …
Easter Bustle
Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen.” ~ Luke 24:5b …
Vacation Bible School Excitement
So I am well aware that Vacation Bible School (VBS) is still more than six months away. I know that …
Empowering Life – Prison Ministry
I was recently asked to share my experience serving with Empowering Life, why I care about prison ministry, and what …
Celebrating God’s Creation – In the Garden
I have always really wanted to be a gardener. There’s something about celebrating God’s creation in a garden that brings …
Dancing Joy – Praising God through Dance
You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing …
Joy and Laughter in Worship
“Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, …
Advent Joy – Advent 3
Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy. Then they said among the nations, “The Lord has …
Cluttering it Up – Building a Home
By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all …
