As we come up on the end of a decade, it’s natural to look back and see how much has happened in the last ten years. With this particular decade that’s drawing to a close, it’s become popular — especially … Continue reading
We’re only a week away from the start of Advent! As we’ve done in previous years, the Staff and members of H2O Kent (including yours truly) have worked together to write, design, and distribute a new series of reflections on … Continue reading
A week ago, we picked Elliot up from a visit to the College of Wooster. After returning from Wooster, the first significant winter storm of the season rolled through Northeast Ohio. It dumped about three inches of snow in our … Continue reading
I’ve been thinking a lot, recently, about the benefits of a “get to” mindset instead of a “have to” mindset. It started with the snows that came on Thursday and Friday. It continued through H2O’s Senior Retreat on Saturday. And … Continue reading
I’ve recently been studying the biblical story of Jesus calling his first disciples, in Luke 5:1-11. And there’s been one question in particular that’s been stuck in my craw: Why did Jesus have Simon Peter go out to catch fish … Continue reading
H2O Kent’s Fall Retreat was this weekend. We worshipped together with music and biblical teaching, of course. But also with quiet time for individual reflection… And a riverside Baptism celebration… And casual conversation in the Dining Hall… And team competition … Continue reading
Elliot was disappointed at the end of his soccer game, last night. His team lost: 4-0. He got to play for 17 of the game’s 80 minutes. Which, in fairness, was the most minutes he’s played in any varsity game. … Continue reading
I took a long walk along the Buckeye Trail this morning. 11.1 miles. All the way from the Mantua Bog State Nature Preserve to the campus of Hiram College and back. The route passed through some of the most beautiful … Continue reading
The Collegiate Church Network recently invited H2O Kent to pitch an idea for a missional initiative that would creatively engage our sphere of influence with the Gospel. We tried long and hard to come up with funny, clever, or cutting-edge … Continue reading
I got real sick this week. I mean, like, faucet conditions with mucous pouring from my nose, wrapped up in blankets on my bed, shivering from fever, moaning softly if I had to move even a fraction of an inch. … Continue reading