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Washington DC, City I've Learned to Love
My family and I moved to Washington, D.C. in March 2020, only a couple of weeks before everything shut down because of COVID. I&
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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
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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
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Family & The Sweet Chaos of Friendship * The Livermores just left and I'm emotionally exhausted in the best way — our Iowa friends (now
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When Jesus' Name Becomes a Weapon: Spiritual Authority vs. Religious Cosplay
Those who tried to use Jesus' name as a technique got humiliated, while those who actually turned toward Jesus' way gave up their tools of manipulation entirely.
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
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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
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The Witch of Endor: How the Bible Complicates How I Think About Witchcraft
A confession: I've long been suspicious of astrology and zodiac signs. To this idea, I have no clue if I'm a
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The Art of Non-Anxious Presence
What Jesus Sleeping Through a Storm Teaches Us
Why We Stay: Four Reasons People Adhere to Religion
"Pastor, I have to confess something," Alika said, fidgeting with her coffee cup during our meeting. "I'm not sure I
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God's Ridiculous, Indiscriminate Love
What the Parable of the Sower Teaches About Grace
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July 18 Now Page
Family & Summer Chaos Just wrapped up the most glorious family trip to California — floated around Pete and June's pool in Alamo with