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Dependence Day

It's counter intuitive for us to realize that we are most happy when we are most dependent. We are not independent, nor are we masters of our universe. We are dependent. It's a good thing.(Visited 6 times, 1 visits today)

Nuff Said: Is “peer review” peerless / standing against transgenderism / Harry Potter in comics / a 2014 VT flyover / and Adam Ford

In this collection of articles and resources from across the web, you'll be challenged, convicted, stumped, and delighted. I hope you'll end up listening to a podcast, subscribing to Adam Ford and even thinking about the industry of "science" with new perspective. (Visited 7 times, 1 visits today)

A year for tears

A sabbatical About a year ago, I was beginning my first sabbatical. You can read about my tear-filled drive away from church in my Overwhelmed entry here. As I sit on our back patio on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Blacksburg, Virginia, it seems like an entire lifetime has been lived in these last 12 months. A pandemic For starters, Virginia has been one of the most locked-down, governor executive ordered states in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. On May 31, 2021, the last COVID-19 mitigation measures were allowed to expire. So much has changed as we all emerged from…(Visited 3 times, 1 visits today)

The way out of affliction

Psalm 119 is not just known for being the longest Psalm. Weighing in at 176 verses, it's a beautiful masterpiece highlighting the wonder of what God's Word is and what mediating on its truths can do for you. One of the benefits is the power of helping you through affliction. (Visited 2 times, 2 visits today)

What isn’t being said: the science is in

I hesitated calling it science. What’s been called “science” over the past year is up for grabs. I’ll leave it to others to debate that. The pandemic is essentially over. COVID-19 perhaps should not have ever been designated as a pandemic. Its known mortality rate is on par with a severe flu. Now, with vaccines widely available, the hospitals able to manage crises, medicines to treat the ill and an awareness of who and how COVID most impacts, we’re ready for life again. And yet, our politicians and the CDC have served up a colossal stew of mixed messaging. This…(Visited 13 times, 1 visits today)

Say so

In a world where everyone is looking through windows and seeing only doom and gloom, we need to paint a better, more beautiful picture. There's life, hope and help through Jesus! Tell His story and how it has impacted your story.(Visited 6 times, 1 visits today)

First Easter in church

After 18 years as nomads, our church family celebrated moving into its first church facility on Easter weekend! It's surreal to have your own "place." Here are a few thoughts from moving in.(Visited 3 times, 1 visits today)

Nuff Said: Good milennial problems, COVID immunity, a masked church experience, slow church, God and Mike Pence, and a prank from Dude Perfect

In this "Nuff Said" series entry, you'll be treated to everything from pandemic paradoxes to doorbell pranks to praiseworthy practices with millennial in the church. There's a few extras thrown in-between! (Visited 6 times, 1 visits today)

The Mysterious Disappearance of Sammy Rhodes

What do you do when someone you really enjoyed following on Twitter has disappeared? And how good of a follower are you when you realize that his disappearance was due to a Twitter feud? Here's a rabbit trail for you about Sammy Rhodes, AKA @prodigalsam.(Visited 4 times, 1 visits today)

Paul and Timothy

In Philippians 2:19-24, it appears that the apostle Paul has nothing to teach us. It's just commentary about sending Timothy to the church at Philippi. But there's so much here to encourage us!(Visited 2 times, 1 visits today)