Making Things Right
God knows exactly what to do to make things right between us and others, and he wants to teach us, but the process is slow. Perhaps by design. Perhaps God’s…
A Church of Misfits
There are two signs outside of our church. The north entrance says “Welcome Rabble Rousers and Rebels” while the east entrance proclaims “Welcome Misfits and Miscreants.” When we first made…
The Noble Competition of Love
The world has become very good at caring. Consider, for example, the featured section in Architectural Record’s June 2015 issue, “Design for Social Engagement.” This section highlights pro bono work…
Be Your Authentic Self
If we want to be our authentic selves, we need to focus on the people God is calling us to become. This is what Tom Wright refers to as “eschatological…
Jesus’ Gameplan
Jesus spent less time honing his skills than he did connecting with the Father, less time learning how to be “creative” and more time alone in the scriptures. When people…
What I’m Working On – The Church We See
There are signs all over Westwinds that describe “The Church We See.” These 21 statements were born out of months of prayer, conversation, and research about the many ways our…
The Church I See
I see a church wide-eyed with promise for the future rather than sad-hearted about the fading glories of the past; a church that has been healed of her cynicism and…
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