I’m often blown away by the beauty of my kids’ artwork that comes home from school. I often see a Bible passage jumping off the page and captured by their paint strokes. Artsonia emails fill my inbox, inviting me to print their art onto a coffee mug or t-shirt. I have found other fun uses for their masterpieces. … More Abby’s Art: Streams in the Desert
Listen to a special audio presentation of my original story, “Love Cut the Rope: The Tragic Tale of Judas” at the Anchor Podcast available during Holy Week. Purchase a copy of the fully illustrated book for you and for a friend to help support the ongoing ministry of Kingdom Harbor and MainStreet Covenant Church. … More Audio Special: “Love Cut the Rope: Tragic Tale of Judas”
I’m thrilled to announce the release of three of my “Untold Tales” short stories available in time for Easter! These imaginative and moving portraits of the passion present beloved stories and characters in new and fascinating ways. Collect all of these beautifully illustrated books, and give a copy to a friend for Easter. Read excerpt of “Love Cut the Rope.” … More Book Release: Untold Tales Series
Last night was a sweet kind of homecoming for me. I was invited back to speak at the church of my childhood, where I was baptized and confirmed and the early seeds of my faith were sown. I brought my two boys along to show them where it all began for me. Here’s what I shared. … More Goodness & Mercy Follows
With historical imagination and pastoral sensitivity, my new short story probes the inner turmoil of one of history’s most tragic figures: Judas Iscariot. What drew him to Jesus? What led to his infamous betrayal? Most importantly, does his death by suicide place him outside of God’s grace or more directly in his embrace? Find out Sunday at 5pm! … More Love Cut the Rope: The Tragic Tale of Judas
My new short story tells the story of Paul’s shipwreck in Acts 27, imagining Paul, a lone Jew on a ship of superstitious pagans, each telling stories from their sacred texts. As the storm outside grows more perilous, and the shipmates begin to panic, Paul remains calm and brings spiritual leadership to these doomed “souls in chains.” … More New Book Debut this Sunday
In this week’s lectionary text, 1 Corinthians 9, the Apostle Paul emphasizes his holy obligation and divine calling to proclaim the gospel, representing a countercultural surrender to a higher purpose. I share some of my own experience and challenges of my call to full-time ministry, and conclude by highlighting the current crisis of clergy burnout and offering a call to love and support those who have surrendered their life to full time Christian service. … More The Company of the Summoned
Attention readers! I have rebooted my Anchor Podcast offering short, on-the-go reflections 2 or 3 times a week. If you’re like me, you find yourself LISTENING to podcasts or books more than reading articles in your inbox. These 10 min reflections might fit perfectly into your morning routine. … More My Anchor Podcast is Back!
Another one of my passion projects. Not a “real” book release, but I’ve just finished up compiling my Advent Reflections and sermon series from last year into a fun little keepsake volume as well as to share with anyone interested. Email me if you want me to order you a copy. Then today I somehow … More Book Release: “Christmas On Mount Mystic”
“I read your letters over and over, to help remind me that I am not alone,” said one parishioner during the early months of the pandemic. Another said, “While I love a Sunday sermon, I felt these letters so much more deeply in my heart.” … More Wise Letters for Weary Souls
MainStreet took our Easter service on the road this year to the Senior Living community, while our folks gathered in our living room in a strange yet beautiful Easter we will not soon forget. … More Easter on the Road and in the Living Room
I was just revisiting the video services we put together the last two years, and I wanted to share them again. We don’t have a megachurch budget and media team; just a crazy pastor with an iPhone preaching in golf courses and cemeteries. Enjoy! … More Easter Service 2021
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