Love has a unique place at the center of Christian faith. Jesus himself summarized the weight of the Old Testament commandments as love: love to God and love to others (Matthew 22:34-40) Love, in 1 Corinthians 13 is the greatest of the three virtues of faith, hope, and love. Love is so primary to the … Continue reading Love and Justice
Following Jesus in the Mud
This weekend I participated with some great guys from Sun Valley Community Church in the Tough Mudder event happening next to our East Mesa campus. The experience triggered a few thoughts of comparisons to following Jesus and our leadership culture at Sun Valley. Why would anyone do this anyway? Thousands of people paid a decent price tag … Continue reading Following Jesus in the Mud
The Greatest
It's Monday. For many, that thought comes with at least a tinge of anxiety. Ready or not, the grind of the work week has resumed! I have the privilege of spending some time on Monday preparing for what's next for our ministry. It is vitally important that planning for what's next doesn't merely mean for this … Continue reading The Greatest