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Casting a Vote

Given that tomorrow we vote, I think this is worth stating today. My purpose, as John Piper noted in his blog, is “to point to a perspective that seems to

Dear America, I want my faith back. Sincerely, a Christian.

Dear America, I want my faith back. With all of the social unrest and protests in addition to the President tear-gassing a crowd in order to stand in front of

A Way Forward

This pandemic has been a time of reflection and focusing on the things that matter. For some of us, it has been a time to reflect on life both past

Uncertain Times

These are very uncertain times indeed. The world pandemic of COVID-19 has put into question all we deem as safe and reliable. We in the United States have taken for

A Model in Uncertain Times

If you haven’t yet heard Representative Elijah Cummings’ closing statements at the House Oversight Committee…you need to. Just after the hearing, CNN mentioned that you needed to hear his statements

Free Listening Movement

For the first video, I highlight a Free Listening movement started by Urban Confessional that now has global impact. We visit the Silverlake Trader Joe’s just after it re-opens to

Finding God in Los Angeles

  In order to more effectively communicate what God is doing in Los Angeles, I am transitioning the blog to highlight videos of how God is moving in our city

Fighting for a Generation

I feel the need to respond. Now, normally I would let something like this go. But there seems to be a need for a pastoral response. First, I need to

Life

I have died over and over. I have died to my dreams, my own will, and my expectations. Circumstances highlight my own brokenness and all the ways I need to change and grow.

Reflecting

Several years ago I sensed God asking me, “Is it worth it if it costs you everything?” At the time, my obvious answer was yes. Now, I’m not so sure.