Over the last couple of days, I’ve tried to establish that our decision-making processes — and the tone we use to discuss our decisions — are important. I’ve also attempted to make a biblical case for why Christians should lead … Continue reading
I try really hard to dismiss judgmental thoughts toward others. But the truth is: I’m not very good at it. One person is masked and gloved and extra-vigilant for anyone stepping within a 10′ radius. And I think: “What’s up … Continue reading
Elliot gave a speech for his high school commencement ceremony from our Living Room this morning. We recorded it on a smartphone and then uploaded to Google Drive for review by a teacher. If approved (and selected from other submissions), … Continue reading
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the recent news of Ahmaud Arberry, who was killed earlier this year, in Georgia, with no apparent reason except for being black in a white neighborhood. The story has been in the headlines … Continue reading
The Psalms, Week One from H2O Church Kent State on Vimeo. As the COVID-19 crisis started unfolding and society started to shut down, our church felt compelled to focus on simplicity and small-scale spiritual formation. At the time, we wrote: … Continue reading
The campus of Kent State University is lifeless. At nine o’clock on a Thursday morning, Risman Plaza should be overwhelmed with pedestrians, cyclists, skateboarders, protesters, recruiters — possibly even swordsmen (the live-action role-playing kind). Especially in the last week of … Continue reading
On the original “Easter Sunday,” the disciples of Jesus gathered in homes — isolated from each other and from the general public. They were afraid of local authorities on the rampage to snuff out the fledgling movement of faith. They … Continue reading
Public health officials are asking us to “Stay at Home” these days to slow the spread of COVID-19. This creates some challenges, since a significant percentage of my work with H2O Church and Reliant Mission is people-work. But I’m thankful … Continue reading
In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory. Isaiah 61:3 We decided to reflect on Isaiah 61:1-4 this week. Me and the other leaders and students of the H2O Off-Campus … Continue reading
To all who mourn in a place of struggling with God, the Lord will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair Isaiah 61:3