When Every Generation Thinks It's the Last: Reading Revelation as Living Metaphor

When Every Generation Thinks It's the Last: Reading Revelation as Living Metaphor

The apocalypse isn't just coming—it's happening, generation after generation, wherever the kingdom of God breaks into the kingdoms of this world. The question isn't whether we'll recognize the signs in tomorrow's headlines, but whether we'll recognize the call to be new Jerusalem today.

Jesus Gets the Final Word

Jesus Gets the Final Word

On one of my prior TikToks, I got a comment that said something along the lines of "Jesus's words aren't

A Vacuum Cleaner Theology of Leadership

A Vacuum Cleaner Theology of Leadership

The first time I recall seeing real pastoral leadership, it came with a power cord and the smell of industrial carpet cleaner. I was twelve

August 8 2025 Now Page

Family & The Sweet Chaos of Friendship * The Livermores just left and I'm emotionally exhausted in the best way — our Iowa friends (now

The Prayer to Stay Soft

The Prayer to Stay Soft

"Thanks for everything, but we're not going to see each other again." As a pastor, it's not uncommon that

Let There Be Gaps: A Ministry Philosophy

Let There Be Gaps: A Ministry Philosophy

One Sunday, the slides didn't work. Or, more accurately, there was no one to run the slides. I watched from the back as