by The Practice Church | Dec 6, 2015 | 2015
“God disrupts everything.” So said our prophetic brother Jonathan Martin. And wow, could we use some disruption right now. Fear is, indeed, in the air. Most of us could list a dozen things to be afraid of in our current global climate (including, well, the climate)....
by The Practice Church | Nov 15, 2015 | 2015
And I gave them my Sabbath days of rest as a sign between them and me. It was to remind them that I am the Lord, who had set them apart to be holy. –Ezekiel 20:12 Speaking of set apart, that’s exactly what last night felt like to me—a night set apart; a place set...
by The Practice Church | Nov 8, 2015 | 2015
As a master’s student, married to another master’s student, I often feel a little bit out of control, like my time is never really my own. I’m always working in service to the next paper, class, professor or class assignment, all the while hoping that if I...
by The Practice Church | Nov 1, 2015 | 2015
My fiancee, Katie, and I entered last night’s the Practice gathering and happened to sit next to Eric, who along with Jenna led us all on October 25 in exploring the intersection of brain science and spirituality. Eric asked Katie and me how long we’ve attended...
by The Practice Church | Oct 26, 2015 | 2015
As the parent of a soon-to-be-three-year-old, I’m well versed in the universe of picture books. A current bedtime favorite is House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle. In it, Hermit Crab moves into a new, bigger shell and proceeds to make friends...
by The Practice Church | Oct 4, 2015 | 2015
Friends, it was so good to be with you last night at The Practice. It has been amazing to see each of you lean into this journey of learning to swim with God’s Rhythms of Grace towards the restoration and redemption of all things. Thank you for your courage, and thank...
