this is really something

Holding you all up to the light

Stats is my favorite class from high school, and maybe any school. Absolutely should be required.

Good morning, beloved.

Peace will require a different approach than the ones that brought us to the present moment.

Today is a great day to overcome evil with good.

I mean, the Pacers could still sweep and you look brilliant

I’ve managed to get some pretty decent soccer commentary in there but, yeah, that’s pretty accurate for my experience

For real. Thankfully mine decided to go full exorcist stomach bug yesterday so didn’t have to question the decision

Hmmm, that’s a great question! I definitely think that it has all of the other ingredients and that is a big part of it. I also think we, generally, feel free within the group. At least I do

Preaching cohort, the mountains, laughter, music, a good meal with friends and/or family

Planning to emphasize that we need to know who Jesus says he is and what Jesus says he is about. People can get mad

Step 1: Don’t doom on the timeline.
Step 2: Don’t doom at all.
Step 3: Do things. Small things count.
Step 4: Repeat forever.

This is both exhausting and liberating.

My November preaching has felt off. I am currently blaming my lack of beard, but I have also heard from a number of people that my messages have been helpful. I think one of the hardest things about preaching is we don’t often get to see or experience the fruit of it. Praying for fullness for you

Can testify that 5 weeks will turn into, well, forever