My Mentor: Eugene Peterson
This blog post is in memory of Eugene Peterson, who passed away in October 2018. Eugene Peterson is not the reason I became a pastor, but he might be the reason I am still a pastor. His impact on my…
See better…live better: Jeremiah
“Every human being is involved in a desperate attempt to narrate himself into a safe place.” - Richard Powers. I do not know who Richard Powers is or why he wrote this, but he is right about me. If I…
Rice Noodles, Cross-Cultural Relationships, and a Stronger Faith
Without cross-cultural relationships, following Jesus is more difficult. After spending close to three weeks in China over the course of three months, what I found is that it is hard to see how Jesus has saved me in my culture…
Life Hacks: A Better Way to Memorize Scripture
“I have hidden my word in your heart, that I might not sin against you” (Psalm 119:11) I have a strained relationship with Scripture memory. The first time I ever memorized Scripture was at church camp, because memorizing Scripture meant…