Hope Rises - The Resurrection as Our Foundation

If you’d like to listen to this week’s message you can do so right here: Whispers of Grace - Hope (1 & 2 Thessalonians)

One of my favorite fictional universes isΒ Star Wars. As I’ve shared before, I stand firmly on the right side of the Star Wars versus Star Trek debate. Trekkies, Trekkers, or whatever you call yourselves, you’re wrong. Star Wars, with its space wizards and laser swords, is vastly superior to the subpar Star Trek series.


The Spectrum of Submission - Where Do You Stand?

When you think about your boss, do you have positive or negative emotions? How about when you consider the reality of a hierarchy at your workplace or social institution? In general, do you think that hierarchies and their resulting authority structures are good and helpful, or do you see them as something to be bucked against?


Absolutely smoked. #Discipline2025


Whispers of Grace - The Radical Call to Share Life

The audio of this week’s message can be found here: Whispers of Grace - Fellowship (Philippians)

The concept ofΒ “community”Β is a major buzzword in the church world today. You hear it everywhereβ€”in announcements about community lunches, chair volleyball, and denominational meetings. While we love to talk about community, it often feels shallow and misses the deeper calling for followers of Jesus.


Bad round of golf, real strong lift. Frustration finding a good and healthy release. 🀣🀣


Good morning! Here is to a new week! I encourage you to begin the week in intentional community. We need one another in a shared life more than we realize. #MorningMug


#Wordle 1,464 3/6*

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The #OldGal dropped a 4. Do we have a dogpile today, #YoungPups!?


13 weeks! 3 lifts and two walks this week.


Saturday lift! Extending the streak!


#Wordle 1,463 6/6*

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The #OldGal and I both posted 6s today.


Amy and I introduced Libby to Frita Batidos in downtown Ann Arbor tonight. Such a fun little place.

I tried their seasonal, Conch Po Boy, it didn’t disappoint!


#Wordle 1,462 3/6*

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The #OldGal posted a 4 today. Victory!


Fasting today for a colonoscopy means no lift today or tomorrow. So, a walk it is. Some stupid medical procedure won’t break the streak.


Have a great day today! #MorningMug


#Wordle 1,461 3/6*

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The #OldGal posted a 3, it’s going to be to best her today, #YoungPups.


Grace Without Conditions - The Radical Love That Turns the World Upside Down

The audio for this week’s message can be found here: Grace Without Conditions - The Radical Love That Turns the World Upside Down

This week, we’re talking about a word that many of us have heard so often, it risks losing its impact. It’s a word we might hear in church, at dinner tables, and even during Olympic commentaryβ€”so much so that it can go in one ear and out the other.

That word is grace.


Good morning from the General Assembly of the EPC. May grace abound today. #MorningMug


Light lift today. #Discipline2025


#Wordle 1,460 5/6*

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The #OldGal posted a 6 on this streak buster.


6 am - wake up 6:30 am - gym 8:30 am - General Assembly at Ward Church 12:30 pm - Teach Tuesday Theology at Peace Presbyterian Church 3:00 pm - General Assembly at Ward Church 6:30 pm - Teach Revelation at StimuLatte

As Mark Rose (Dad) would say, β€œJust a simple half day.”


#Wordle 1,459 4/6*

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The #OldGal also with a 4 today.


Lift done. Coffee crew. #Discipline2025


Good morning! May your day be marked by grace. #MorningMug (during General Assembly week the mug looks real different)


#Wordle 1,458 4/6*

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The #OldGal also posted a 4 today. She is wily!


Good morning! May your week be full of joy. #MorningMug