Burning Bushes
The Old Testament reading that provides our sermon text this Sunday is Exodus 3:1-15. Moses meets God in a burning bush and is called to go to Pharoah in order to bring the Israelites out of Egypt. In our staff…
Wild Sweet Orange
My wife, Julianna, and I went to see the band Wild Sweet Orange perform at Stubbs the other night. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know a couple of members of the band over the last few years, because…
“A razor’s-edge experience”
“After the age of forty, every man is responsible for his own face.” “In the logic of high technology, the fundamental premise is our incapacity. We are tired, fuzzy (in mind and face), and in need of a simple, safe,…
Peru Parish Woodshop Project; by Brad Ball
From the very beginning of Peru Mission in 1998, the theme of our work has been to help plant churches and develop Christian communities that minister to all areas of society. Following Christ’s example, our hope is to see the…
Dream Jobs
I’ve had some great jobs in my life. I worked at summer camp both as a cook and counselor. Where else can you instigate a major food fight and not get fired? In the process I’ve learned flour is the…
Tell it slant
It’s no surprise that we consider Eugene Peterson a friend at All Saints. His writing continues to encourage us towards a more intentional and deliberate maturity in Christ over time. It seems like every new book he publishes finds its…
Seven Times He Ran Washing
As many of you know, Sufjan Stevens is one of my favorite musicians. So it’s no surprise that I have had Sufjan lyrics running through my head all day. The line that keeps repeating itself to me is from The…