Month: January 2016

(Given at George Fox University on January 25, 2016, as part of the LACI lectures) Thanks for the chance to speak here tonight! Here’s what I hope to do tonight. I want to explore these ideas about pop culture: Flee, Embrace, or Sift?  Taking Back Agency …

(Message given at Newberg Friends Church on January 17, 2016) I was an extremely picky eater when I was a kid. I did not like things that were different. I can still hear my dad’s voice in my head as he would order for me …

(Message given at Newberg Friends Church on January 10, 2016) If you would, take out the sheet that you received when you came in. There’s a question and some space to respond: What is the gospel, the good news? What is it that Jesus brings …

(Message given at Newberg Friends Church on January 3, 2016) Just a couple of years ago I learned for the first time that the 12 days of Christmas aren’t the ones leading up to Christmas. Instead, day one is Christmas day, and the verses of …