God’s peace brings unbroken wholeness to Creation
This letter is for Joanne McCracken, who once told me I’d never be able to run her out of Westwinds. I’ve never tried, or even wanted to, but I’ll always…
Philippians 2.5-8
You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave…
Our vocation is the cultivation, culture, and civilization of the earth
Patrick Coelho is the former executive pastor at Westwinds. He introduced me to the first academically-credible Pentecostal holy-roller I ever heard. Thanks Pat—this one’s for you. Do you remember…
Imagination involves releasing human potential
This letter is for my friend Greg Gallagher, whose commitment to loving and helping others is unparalleled. You believe in people. You see people and perceive that there is…
Psalm 115.16-18
The heavens belong to the Lord, but he has given the earth to all humanity. The dead cannot sing praises to the Lord, for they have gone into the silence…
We are called to imagination, vocation, and connection
I always wonder if my Bible rants make sense to you, or if you secretly shake your head and think, “He’s nuts.” I confess I probably feel that way because…
We are called to draw together Creation’s resources
John Burtka is a local vintner and restaurateur. I wrote this letter for him. There’s an old Jewish legend about a rabbi who was asked which was better: the…
Habakkuk 2.3; 13-14
This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place….
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