I spent the whole day on campus yesterday. I started in the morning with the H2O Staff team praying together in the grove of trees between Manchester Field and the Centennial Fields. Specifically, we prayed John 17 for the University. … Continue reading
All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. (Acts 2:42) Greetings from Kent! In some ways, the last week or so has been like … Continue reading
I’ve been praying for this day for quite some time. I remember the earliest days of the pandemic, when the air was cold and the campus was empty. On walks and runs, I prayed that God would breathe life back … Continue reading
Attendance must not exceed 40 people in any one location. Participants must register before joining group activities, in order to allow for contact tracing in the event of an outbreak. Masks must be worn at all times. Those not living … Continue reading
We’ve had two church leadership retreats in the last two weeks. Both of them were at least partially interrupted by COVID-19. Ministry in these times is not easy, but I appreciate the tone that we’ve set, as a team, taking … Continue reading
We’re getting close to the end of the H2O Network Summer Intensive. And I’m happy to say that I’ve learned a lot this summer. Of course, we designed the program to be educational. We created space to listen and respond … 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
In my current phase of life, it’s increasingly unusual to come across a situation that I’ve never experienced. It’s even more strange to come across a situation that no one else I know has ever experienced. But that’s exactly where … Continue reading
What’s a Christian supposed to do with a passage of Scripture like 1 Peter 4:12-13? I mean, I believe it’s the inspired Word of God and everything. But it just doesn’t feel very realistic. Dear friends, don’t be surprised at … Continue reading