Being Joseph
(This article was originally published in Every Thought Captive, a weekly devotional from Park Cities Presbyterian Church.) “Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came…
He Always Goes First
(This article was originally posted on October 30, 2014 by Kim Hall on her blog, Given Breath.) This week I was asked (again) to explain my views, as a Christian, on same-sex unions and the church. It’s notable that I’ve not been asked…
E45 Backpack Project Recap
E45 is All Saints’ ministry to children in 3rd-5th grade. We desire for it to be a place where our children learn that they are loved by God and will invite their friends and neighbors to share in this truth…
A Review of Obvious Child
“Good Morning!” said Bilbo, and he meant it. .. “What do you mean?” Gandalf said. “Do you wish me a good morning, or mean that it is a good morning whether I want it or not; or that you…
The Meaningful Mess of Membership – Part 3
In this last post my hope is that church membership would be seen as a meaningful and necessary aspect of Christian life flowing out of our identity in Christ and Christ’s purpose for us. Identity: Body of Christ & Family…
The Meaningful Mess of Membership – Part 2
In the second of three posts on church membership I want to take a closer look at some of the cultural factors that contribute to our hesitancy in committing to a local church – some are the product of legitimate…
Letter From Jay Simmons
When Saint Patrick returned to minister amongst his former captors in Ireland, he wrote that it was the greatest privilege of his life. In no way am I comparing myself with that great saint, but I do think I proximately…