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I have a quick question for the pastors out there, what do you do on your day off?
I typically take Monday as a day of rest and usually exercise and read.
To listen to the full audio of this message you can click here: God’s Kingdom Come - God’s Kingdom Comes Near We’ve entered a new season in the life of the church.
Every year, Christians move through a rhythm that shapes our imagination and our lives. Our “new year” doesn’t begin on January 1, but with Advent, as we prepare for Christ’s coming. That preparation gives way to the twelve days of Christmas, which conclude on January 6 with Epiphany—the season when we reflect on what it means for Jesus to be revealed as Messiah, King, and Emmanuel, God with us.
Epiphany is a season of unveiling. In some traditions it’s marked by special services, familiar hymns like We Three Kings, and even cultural celebrations like king cakes. But beneath all of that symbolism is a deeper question: What does it mean that Jesus is King—and what kind of kingdom does he bring?
Epiphany also serves as a bridge. It continues our preparation and leads us toward Lent. And so, over the next several weeks, we’re going to spend time wrestling with Jesus’ announcement of God’s kingdom.
I have a ten day streak for journaling. I am not a journal-er. I am trying to become a journal-er.
Just jotting down the stuff I did and some thoughts about gratitude.
No pressure.
The journal app on the iPhone has been where I’m doing so.
…and the house is empty, again.
We surely did enjoy every minute of having Ethan and Libby home. We are going to enjoy watching them thrive, too.
"You can't make time go faster or success come sooner. The only thing you can control is the next action." ~ James Clear
I appreciate this idea. There are so many things that we can’t control. What we can control is our next action.
What if you had a pastor living next door? Not someone with all the answers— but someone willing to sit with your questions. A podcast for the curious, the skeptical, the faithful, and the worn-out.
New episodes coming soon.
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I’m working on this new series of messages focusing on God’s Kingdom Come. It’s so formative for me. I hope that it will be helpful for the people I serve too.
Finished reading: The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson 📚
This was one the most fun reads! Can’t wait for the next! Western meets fantasy and a continued development of the Mistborn mythology. The characters are so fun!
Currently reading: Dominion by Tom Holland 📚
As I work my way through this work, I am struck by the reality that the good and the bad of Christianity becoming yoked with Empire exists in no vacuum.
You can listen to the full audio here: Beyond Sunday School: Revelation - Introduction
Revelation is one of the most misunderstood—and most avoided—books of the Bible. It can feel strange, confusing, even frightening. Dragons, beasts, bowls of wrath, angels, demons—it’s easy to wonder what we’re supposed to do with a book like this.
We begin with a simple question: What is Revelation actually trying to do?
My hope is that as we work through this book together, Revelation will become less scary and more hopeful, less about decoding the future and more about forming faithful people in the present.
Finished reading: Calamity by Brandon Sanderson 📚
Another fun read from Sanderson! Such an enjoyable take on the superhero genre.
If you live in the Ypsilanti/AnnArbor area, you’re invited tomorrow night for Tap Room Tuesday. We have conversations that matter…
Week 1: How Do We Decide What’s True? Join us as we explore how we form beliefs, who we trust, and what “truth” even means.
📅 Tuesday · ⏰ 8 PM · 📍 The Tap Room
Today we celebrated our nephew Kyle marrying Lindsey. It was the culmination of an amazing weekend here in Jeffersonville, IN.
Knocked out my “Long Easy Run” for the week. I did a 5 minute warm up at 3.5 mph. Jogged 40 minutes uninterrupted at 1% incline and 11:45/mile pace. Then jogged 10 minutes at the same pace at 0% incline. Finished with 5 minutes at 3.5 mph.
