Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy—dwell on these things. Phillipians 4:8 If the past 12 months has taught us anything, it's that life in a fallen world can get tougher, more stressful, and... Continue Reading →
New Song Spotlight: In Feast or Fallow
https://vimeo.com/71273326 During this time of crisis I keep coming back to "In Feast or Fallow" (Click for full band version) by Sandra McCracken, so I figured it's time to share! Even though it's tough to introduce a new song without all of us gathered to learn it together, I think it's worth it. It has... Continue Reading →
Living With Fear Part 1: Don’t Suppress
Over the next few months, almost everyone on the planet will be coming to terms with their own fears. With each new development in the news cycle, some will be triggered with anxiety and immediately feel panic, some will self-righteously "rise above it", and others will be more afraid of what people think of their... Continue Reading →
In Defense of “Silent Night”
Five years ago, our son Silas was born on Christmas Eve. A few days after we went home, we thought he had a temperature and maybe an infection, which could be serious in a newborn, so we went to the children's hospital. The ER doc thought he was ok, but just dehydrated. However, the hospital... Continue Reading →