Nearly two months ago, my family moved into a new (to us) home, only a few miles from our previous home in Salem, Oregon. Throughout the entire process, we were fortunate to have the guidance of experienced conveyancing solicitors just like these conveyancing solicitors in Essex, who ensured that every legal aspect of our move…
Why I Won’t Be Voting For a President, Again
Now that the two major US political parties have hosted their conventions, announcing their candidates and platforms, it is time to decide who is worthy of my vote for President of the United States. Four years ago I published an article outlining why I found myself unable to vote for either of the two-party candidates…
Losing Control as a Person of Faith
I have always been a person who relies on routine to maintain a level of certainty and steadiness in the midst of life’s craziness. I am also a person of faith in Jesus. On the surface, the two don’t seem to mix, because it would seem that faith is embracing the unseen. The routine allows…
Deliver Us
Paul’s admonition toward the end of his letter to the church in Ephesus has always been striking to me: “Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Eph. 6:12). It runs against my…
Worship through Artistry
Singer/songwriter, worship leader, and film score composer Jon Guerra uses various artistic languages to give people opportunities to worship. On this episode hear from Jon Guerra describe his background that led into leading worship with Vertical Worship (4:40), creating devotional music (24:35), and most recently working on the film score for A Hidden Life, Terrence…
Holy Week During a Pandemic Crisis
I realized recently I haven’t posted anything on here over the past few weeks. They have been the craziest weeks of my life as a pastor. Though boredom may be the greatest struggle for some, I’m sure many of you are just trying to keep your head above water while adjusting to this new reality…