Letter to the churches
I felt inspired to write a letter to the churches, both Kindred and the others in our reach, relevant to our times after having a dream, and at the same …
Hello Again
It’s been 4 years since we’ve regularly posted here. So much has happened during that time: we (despite our best efforts) planted a church , Tim shifted his weight to …
How COVID-19 is Awakening the Sleeping Giant and Restoring the Church
I was reminded us a few weeks ago that we weren’t in the season of COVID-19. We were in the season of Lent. I believe part of the way God …
Tithing as a New Covenant Discipline- Priesthood, Poor, and Pilgrimage
photo: Stellar Propeller Studio In our Sunday gathering where we are working through the book of Acts. We are taking our time with the devotions and the ground-breaking generosity in Acts 2 …
7 Results of Giving in the Bible
The Christian practice of generosity is about giving from the heart (not under compulsion) for the glory of God (not for recognition) and it has amazing results for the giver, …
Representative Rulership
As some of you know, in this season Laurie and I are devoting most of our ministry efforts to a family expression of church which has clarified around us locally. And …
Priorities Or Preferences
‘BUT IN VAIN DO THEY WORSHIP ME, TEACHING AS DOCTRINES THE PRECEPTS OF MEN.’ Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men. -Mark 7:7-8 Not all …
Returning to Art – Interview in And Sons
Dear friends, I wanted to share this interview with you in which I get to share about my spiritual journey, creativity, and worship from a great online publication, And Sons. …
Manual Transmission, Truth, and Kindness
A good friend gave me a gift when he moved out of town recently–a faded black 1990 Toyota 4Runner. After years as his daily driver, it has now graduated to …
He Arms Her
I loved Laurie’s recent words on praying like an overcomer. Not only the boldness and beauty of them, but also their gospel-groundedness. This encouragement to take on the mentality of an …