I grew up in the church, but as a kid who grew up in non-denominational and non-traditional churches, there's a lot that I didn't experience that others who grew up in church did. Many traditions have a liturgical calendar that includes celebrating seasons of the Christian Year. One of those is Lent. So I'm a day late … Continue reading Preparing for Easter
Being a light by being set on fire with the gospel
This morning I received a text from a friend. It was a quote from Tierce Green: "Christ's performance, not yours, is what matters in God's eyes." What a great reminder of the gospel-- the good news about what God has done in and through Jesus! The gospel is news because it reports on actual events. It's the … Continue reading Being a light by being set on fire with the gospel
Love and Lead at Home
This Sunday I had the privilege of hosting a child dedication service at Sun Valley East Mesa where I serve as the Campus Pastor. The service is designed to celebrate and pray for families while parents dedicate themselves to raising their children to the best of their abilities to meet, know, and follow Jesus. One … Continue reading Love and Lead at Home