Last month, I had the privilege of teaching a few breakout sessions on theology at a summer youth festival. The theme of the weekend was “Light in the Darkness,” so the theology sessions were meant to follow the light throughout God’s story, from Creation and the fall, to Jesus as the Light of the Word,Continue reading “Looking for the Light”
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Sonnets of Freedom
A few months ago, my church did a series on the 10 Commandments, and for some reason, I thought it would be fun to set myself the challenge of writing 10 sonnets for each one. At the time, I was also going through a series on the Sermon on the Mount with the youth, andContinue reading “Sonnets of Freedom”
Last Days of January
It’s almost too easy to find beauty in Advent, the weeks leading up to Christmas. The incarnation itself is pure poetry, and if you’re not into profundity, the nostalgia of the season gives us the excuse we need to indulge, celebrate, and enjoy. Maybe the original purpose of Advent is forever lost to us amidstContinue reading “Last Days of January”
Advent Prayer
Christmas and Advent season is my favorite time of year, but I think for all of us, the sweet nostalgia of Christmas and hope of advent look very different this particular year. During this Advent season, I’ve been reflecting on the significance of place and dwelling in feelings of being near and far. Geographically, IContinue reading “Advent Prayer”
Hopeful Wanderer 