Well, the semester is over. I graduated from CGA last week and now I’m gearing up to leave Gainesville and drive back home to Buffalo. Now that I’ve got a journal full of notes … Read more about So, what have I learned?
Swords into Plowshares
“We as Christians love ‘battle language,’ but I wonder if this really serves us well in spiritual formation.” I heard this quote from Betsy Garmon, who’s been a guest … Read more about Swords into Plowshares
Come to the table
Growing up, I always dreaded Communion Sundays - the first Sunday of the month for the church my family attended. As a kid, I hated that it made the service take what seemed like so much longer … Read more about Come to the table
It was a freaking spiritual awakening
This past week I watched both of Dr. Brene Brown’s TED talks - one about vulnerability, and the other about shame. In the latter, she recounts an exchange with a woman who approached her … Read more about It was a freaking spiritual awakening
Healing at The Ark
Monday morning worship - a regular piece of the AIM office routine. I stood somewhere in the middle of the room, singing, worshiping, and enjoying every moment. Maybe halfway through the … Read more about Healing at The Ark
If this life I lose, I will follow you
Five years ago to this day, I was at a Chris Tomlin concert. At some point during the show, he sang the familiar worship song “I will follow” Where you go, I'll go Where you stay, I'll … Read more about If this life I lose, I will follow you
What are you afraid of?
Back in Thailand during month eight of the World Race, the Holy Spirit told me to pray about leadership. My first thought? "Oh crap." A few days before this, I had a gut feeling that teams would be … Read more about What are you afraid of?
T-minus… 8 hours?
I feel like I've said it almost too frequently, but time has flown by. Tomorrow morning I'll pack a few last-minute things into my car and make the 13-hour drive to Georgia. I'm staying in … Read more about T-minus… 8 hours?
It sure beats 40 years in the desert
I rarely know what day of the week it is anymore, thanks to having a job with an irregular schedule and without a true "weekend." Perhaps that's why the last few months have flown by. I … Read more about It sure beats 40 years in the desert
