The post below is a final mark-up of my Gospel Communication in Context course taken at North Park Theological Seminary.… Read more First Church of Crossfit: Is the Box the new Church?

The Paralysis of Fear
When we’re fearful of anything, we should run to God and claim an identity that isn’t rooted in fear but rooted in the thought that the Creator cares so much about the creation, that even though we’re damaged, we’re still masterpieces to Him.
Shall we gather ’round the table?
In my daily life, there are things that I enjoy that are common among most people and there are things… Read more Shall we gather ’round the table?
Knowing Yourself: the Enneagram
Have you ever taken one of those personality type tests and thought, ‘shoot…this is sooo me’? I’m not talking about a… Read more Knowing Yourself: the Enneagram
Embodying Kindness, Showing Compassion
This morning during my devotional time, I was struck by a couple things in Ephesians 4. First, living a life… Read more Embodying Kindness, Showing Compassion
Finding my Sabbath
I have been feeling particularly bummed for a few weeks now. I think part of it is because a lot… Read more Finding my Sabbath
Seasons
On December 24th 2017, I served my last Sunday at Austintown Community Church. I wasn’t asked to leave by the… Read more Seasons
Reflection 2017
I had the opportunity and privilege to speak at Camp Mission Meadows for their junior high camp a couple weeks… Read more Reflection 2017
Just an Update
Hi, everyone! I just wanted to update you all on a few things. First, I’m working on getting some great… Read more Just an Update

Pietism
pi·e·tism /ˈpīəˌtizəm/: pious sentiment, especially of an exaggerated or affected nature. (Thanks, Google!) The Evangelical Covenant Church voted in 1885 to… Read more Pietism