purposeful & authentic living
"Going to seminary is a waste of time (and money)." Every time my mom called this is what she said, in so many words. “This doesn’t make sense, what will you do with that degree?”“You’re smart, why don’t you be a real estate agent, they make a lot of money”“You already have a degree, it’s…
Watch my 10 minute mini-sermon exploring the question, "Are we free?" from Exodus 15:22-27. https://youtu.be/UdBZVuQTkEM Are we free? A message from Exodus 15:22-27 Exodus 7 - plagues Exodus 12 - first Passover with the blood of a perfect lamb Exodus 12:33-36 - plunder the Egyptians Exodus 12:30 - a lot of death (and sadness) Exodus…
Going back to school for Seminary, I wanted to document my experience along the way. These updates might be useful for those thinking of going to Seminary, those checking out George W. Truett Theological Seminary as a school, or have been following my journey in life and ministry. You can look for, at minimum, one…
Continue reading ➞ Seminary (first) Semester 1 – Overall Summary
Fruit. Results. We want it but how do we get it? Sometimes we do all the right things and we are excited! Then, an unexpected setback occurs and we lose a little bit of our zeal. It's just not the same. Things get a bit real. We realize this is actually a lot of work…
Hi! I'm hosting a virtual book club beginning THIS MONDAY May 10th! We are reading Beth Allison Barr's "The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth" (BrazosPress 2021) and having discussion via FB Messenger around the book over the course of 8 weeks. (Note: I have not read pre-read this book…
Continue reading ➞ Thoughtful virtual book club discussion starts Monday 7 May
Happy Easter! Jesus has risen, just as he said he would. He is not dead, but alive! This is why we celebrate Easter. This is why it matters so much what Jesus has done. His death as the sacrificial perfect Lamb (and Suffering Servant) paid the price for now and forevermore our failings with a…
