In Colossians 1:9-10, Paul tells the Christians in Colossae of his prayer for them: 9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so as to walk in a manner worthy […]
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On Being Overwhelmed, and Also Martial Arts
Babies Have It So Easy. I’m sure there was a time when the fall was not a busy season. I think it was when I was a baby. Those were the days. Footy pajamas. Free food whenever I screamed enough for it. My own personal butlers to wash, feed, and entertain me. And for the […]
Reflections After A Youth Retreat
Our youth ministry recently went on a weekend retreat. It was a great moment for our teens to unplug from their technology (if only partially), to get to focus on God, and connect with their friends and leaders in an intentional manner. Here a just a few of my reflections about the weekend. Having a […]
Three Thoughts about Theology
In high school, my Latin teacher was one of the most influential people in my life. A graduate student at the local seminary who taught Latin on the side, he worked hard to draw out discussion about God without actually being the one to initiate conversations (surely because of the limitations placed on him by […]
Theology, Learned and Lived
After a significant hiatus, I’ve re-entered the world of academia and am taking a course this summer at Reformed Theological Seminary. As a side note, if you’re considering seminary, I heartily recommend RTS. One thing I’ve been thinking about off and on over the past year is the fact that it is entirely possible for […]