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Have you ever attempted to read the entire Bible in a year? There are lots of great plans out there that can help you do this. Two of my favorites are the Read Scripture plan from The Bible Project and…
I want to talk about something I never thought I would talk about as a pastor. Masks. If even the mention of the word “masks” brings a roll of the eye, a huff, or whatever your preferred choice of exasperation,…
I can be such an indecisive person. I struggle with choosing the best dish detergent, buying the most reliable tile saw, selecting the perfect song for a workout, even ordering the right tacos. Actually, no taco order is ever wrong.…
With the events of the past two weeks, I have been asked on numerous occasions to give my reflections and while I do have some thoughts, no one has better articulated the moment we are in than my friend Chris…
I have clear and vivid memories of standing over the same baby crib as each of my four children slept. Many times I would enter the room to check on them, admire their peaceful resting state, or wait to see…
by Kelli Sallman Record layoffs. Seclusion. Loss. In three weeks, Americans filed more than 16 million unemployment claims (*data as of April 9). Shelter-in-place rules, age, illness, and the broad loss of livelihoods have stripped away roles and outlets for…
A few nights ago I had to tell my son nine times - go to bed. It might actually have been more than nine times, but at some point it was time to stop counting. Whether it was nine or…
By Sean Dennis - Worship Leader - Downtown Campus I Miss Singing Together Gathering together in person to worship God each week is one of the rhythms I'm most looking forward to post-quarantine. There’s nothing quite like worshiping together as…
Did you know that Paul the Apostle lived a significant portion of his Christian life under quarantine? For years, Paul lived under house arrest in Rome. Now, the Empire was not trying to stop the spread of a physical virus,…
Introduction Imagine you’re gathered with friends—maybe your community group or Bible study group. You are talking about spiritual disciples—prayer, Bible study, generosity, stuff like that—and then someone says “But what about fasting? Is that something gospel Christians should do? Isn’t…