Mar 28Member-onlyThe sun, the moon, and what holds them in the sky.When I was a kid my dad liked to make me believe things that weren’t true, but never tell me the real truth. This is probably a common thing among parents. I get it. I love when It becomes clear a kids doesn’t fully understand what they are talking about…Belief2 min read
Jan 12Member-onlyEqual Opportunity?What determines someone’s opportunities in life? I was reading a book about North Korea which claimed “in North Korea all of your opportunities are determined by your caste,” (Yeonmi Park, Maryanne Vollers, In Order to Live). …Oppertunity2 min read
Jun 2, 2021Member-onlyWhen ROI is the focus, serving isn’tWhy would the author of John write these letters? — John wrote this letter for a purpose. It’s a selfless act. He had hope that these stories, the ones that he chose to include will have an impact on the people of the early Church. I am not sure if he would have anticipated his words carrying on over 2,000…Serving2 min read
May 26, 2021Member-onlyThe world has come after Him“The world has come after him” As the story of Lazarus spread, as amazing and compelling stories tend to spread the pharisees would have been desperate to regain the focus on themselves. As the news of this story spread throughout the land the number of people who grew in anticipation…Faith1 min read
May 24, 2021Member-onlyThe fallacy of goodnessChaos and power is the normal state of being. To those of us who have survived our own inclinations in the process of growing wisdom, it can be easy to look at those living by their urges and short term gains and wonder how things could have ever got that…Goodness1 min read
Feb 9, 2021Member-onlyBlack History & The ChurchFebruary is Black history month and I want to take an active approach in celebrating Black history. Not simple recognition that lasts for a month, but allowing myself to engage in deeper understanding and celebration that brings forth important personal change. I need Black history month not just to remember…Black History Month2 min read
Nov 23, 2020Member-onlyShould you buy Ford stock?I see a lot of hype currently around Ford. There seems to be quite a few arguing for the purchase of Ford as a long term hold. …Stock Market3 min read
Nov 13, 2020Signs of stressThe snow has started to return to MN and the days are increasingly become in shorter. The sun is now setting around 5p every night…. For some this is unwelcome sign of what is to come over the next 6 months. For me and many others in Minneapolis in the…Stress4 min read
Jul 31, 2020Systematize Creativityhttps://youtu.be/4xcOWtKhLYA Is creativity something that just happens, or is it a skill we can intentionally build? Is it the equivalent to your height or shoe size, or is it like playing an instrument? When we think about the things we deem “creative” it is cleat that these things are learned…Creativity2 min read
Jul 10, 2020A conversation on rebuilding relationship with GodToday we are continuing our walk through the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.These books can feel disappointing when read, but in the disappointment there is potential for change. In seeing and feeling the disappointing moment there is hope in Jesus. These narratives point towards the need for Jesus, the Messiah. …Relationship7 min read
