"We don't care that black men are being murdered by law enforcement. We care that a black man would speak up and protest about it." It was a statement I made yesterday in the height of my emotions and anger at yet another incident involving an unarmed black man and law enforcement. Another unarmed … Continue reading Stop looking away. People are dying.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8Igv0r2gqY&feature=youtu.be "So why'd you move here?" It was said with that cynical inquisitive tone that would be insulting if I didn't know it was so genuine. After all, the circumstances of my new environment don't directly match my comforts and personal passions. The month I was given to process my decision was one of the … Continue reading Through the Desert: Calling (part two)
They gave me a month to decide. I've sat across from so many Christians in my life. Stressed out or passionate about what is in store for their future. From birth we are grilled with the teaching that we were created and have life to fulfill a purpose. Often those conversations revolve around the great … Continue reading Through the Desert: Calling (part one)
I remember years ago sitting around a campfire talking with some kids I mentored about God and the questions that surround this mystery. One child shared a story about how his church had brought in a creationist to "totally destroy science." In other words they brought in a man who held very strictly to the … Continue reading Book Review:Finding God in the Waves -How I Lost My Faith and Found It Again Through Science
I have a lot of Moses moments. I don't mean like the "holy crap parting waves, leading thousands, guy on a mountain," - Moses moments. I mean the "Me? Are you sure?" "God you must be mistaken." - kind of Moses moments. Ministry can do that kind of thing to you. You compare your efforts … Continue reading Through the Desert (An intro)
In the fifth chapter of Revelation we find The Lamb- who was crucified under Roman authority-now standing in power and glory over all things. The Lamb now speaking power into his followers, reminding them that THEY the followers of Jesus, have been made to be a kingdom and priests, that those who follow Jesus will … Continue reading Revelation: Part Three-Come, Lord Jesus
Domitian's reign Romans grew their Empire by taking over territories but allowing them to take part in what was called "The Roman Peace." This allowed these territories to keep their religions and their temples, provided they pay tax to Caesar. And for the most part, it kept these tribes peaceful towards the Empire and allowed … Continue reading Revelation: Part Two-A World Torn Apart
My goodness! Revelation just keeps coming up in my life. It's a wonderful mysterious book. Full of language not even Sgt. Peppers could muster up. The end of the world is probably one of the best selling ideas in cinema today. Every year, superheroes, and comedians take on some resemblance of judgement day and every … Continue reading Revelation: Part One-The Sky is Falling
My goodness! Revelation just keeps coming up in my life. It's a wonderful mysterious book. Full of language not even Sgt. Peppers could muster up. The end of the world is probably one of the best selling ideas in cinema today. Every year, superheroes, and comedians take on some resemblance of judgement day and every … Continue reading The big bad post about “Revelation.”
This video is so beautiful to me. My own encounter with God greatly involved His creation of the stars. I remember looking at the stars in being moved to know they were a message of love to me. That created love exists in me as well. The universe is in us. 1 In the beginning was … Continue reading Stardust
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