Prayer Book
Prayer is the most intimate way we interact with God. The deeper the intimacy, the closer the connection and bond we have with our Lord. In a romantic sense, intimacy has a certain fluidity. It’s comfortable and it feels right. A lack of intimacy feels awkward and uncomfortable, which can make us hesitant…frustrated even, frustrated […]
Why Do the Disciples Get a Bad Wrap
When we see the humanity of the disciples, we understand their trauma response after the loss of their teacher and friend. https://youtu.be/YDzMedogP6A
A Calling Back to Godly Compassion
Luke 10:30 – The question “Who is my neighbor?” is really an irrelevant question for believers. The Good Samaritan story is one of Godly compassion for all our neighbors, in part, because when calamity visits us, we hope everyone sees us as their neighbor. https://youtu.be/IA8PkpCg69Y
Connecting with students
Talking with students is always a great joy. I had a chance to meet with a bright group of students and talking them about establishing new patterns that would shape not only them, but generations beyond them. The principle of Sankofa teaches us that we have to understand our history, our story, the legacy of […]
Interview with Dr. Crawford
Suicide, grief, loss, and recovery are all important conversations we must have —especially in the church. I sat down to interview Dr. Erie Crawford on her new book, The Other Side of Midnight: A journey to healing spouses & loved ones affected by suicide. https://youtu.be/xsq1Xx7kuqo
Social Justice
What is the church’s response to injustice in the world? How does biblical justice differ from worldly justice? In this series, we explore the biblical record and examples of how people of faith responded to injustice in society. Part 1 – Micah’s call to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly before the Lord. Part […]
Brick By Brick
Exploring Ephesians 2 and what it means to be fitly joined together in God’s building process for a higher calling and purpose.
Forgive Them
I am grateful for the opportunity to preach during Oakdale’s Seven Last Words commemoration.
Racist attacks on education
I had the opportunity to address the American Psychological Association about the recent racist attacks on education. We must be clear, these attacks are rooted in a place of fear of the great power we hold and are an attempt to diminish that power. Thankfully, our ancestors and those that have already gone before us, […]
Men’s Mental Health Workshop
One of the things that brings me joy is working with men of faith on their mental health and wellness. My goal is to not only give men the education, language, and tools, but I strive to walk with them down a path of discovery. In my workshops, we explore the word of God, view […]