Author: Matthew
Liturgy of Life
As we enter a new year, we once again engage in the rhythm of examining how to change what we do in order to change who we are. It is common
Reaping and Sowing
One of the most common questions I have been asked as I visit churches in Los Angeles concerns what I am learning about the church. Well, here is the long awaited
The Christmas Story
Christmas is a story about God. It is also a story about you. While the Christmas story may bring up warm feelings of good will towards humanity, for many of
Grace
In life, we desire measurable and attainable steps for moving forward. We don’t want confusing, we want easily achievable. This is why for many of us, grace is solely understood as
Story
We all love a good story. We love hearing about the person who made it despite all the odds. Every memorable story has some personal heartwarming element, a little conflict and tension,
Life in the Desert
The desert is never a place we want to be stuck. There is little to no signs of life and usually no indication it will end any time soon. It is
Spiritual Growth Resources
I am often asked about book resources for personal spiritual growth. So I thought I would compile a list. This list is not exhaustive but hopefully it will get you
Waiting…for Something
For most of us, we hate waiting. We don’t know what to do. We are uncomfortable not doing something, anything. We are deeply afraid that waiting in life is pointless.
Image of Our Church
I have been taking some time to visit churches, to really take some time to see what God is doing in our city. There are some amazing things happening. The
Made to Relate
We are made to relate to others. This is simply who we are. It is evident in where we live and how we live. We can try and hide the