
Establishing Divine Government in the Church
I was at a home group meeting this past weekend with friends and one of the guys mentioned something about being glad he was out of ministry and the hierarchical system of religion, and how even just the word “ministry” brings up negative feelings. I think this is...

Deepening Trust in God by Hearing His Voice
I was out running errands last week with Bruce my perpetual wingman (He’s my yellow lab/some-kind-of-shepherd dog that God gave me this past year—I’ll write about him sometime soon) which caused me to drive an hour across Austin to pick up some weight plates for...

The Holy Spirit Told Me To Give My Favorite Jacket Away
This past week it got pretty cold in Texas. Now, to be fair, that is according to Texas standards, not those of anywhere that gets regular winter chill. Nevertheless, after living in Texas for four years, I am more maladapted to the cold then ever. I did, however,...

Declaring In Faith For The New Year
As the new year dawns, I find myself somewhat pensive. 2024 was filled with a great many changes for me. A divorce, selling a house, and preparing to move across the country, all while starting a journey to learn more about myself, discover what I like and dislike,...