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While reading Ephesians this weekend this jumped out to me: “Nobody should deceive you with stupid ideas. God’s anger comes down on those who are disobedient because of this kind of thing. So you shouldn’t have anything to do with … Continue reading →

Certainty deceives us.Cynicism discontents us.Chaos disables us.Self-sufficiency disbands us.Fear destroys us. Faith calls us.Hope centers us.Peace calms us.Grace cures us.Love compels us. No matter what, there is only us.

After nine months of meaningful conversations with city leaders, Laura Hill and I witnessed a beautiful and historic moment at Williamsburg’s City Council session on July 8. The Resolution for the creation of a first-ever Truth and Reconciliation Committee (read … Continue reading →

At times I’ve been a Judas—I have betrayed. At times I’ve been a Peter—I have denied. At times I’ve been a Thomas—I have doubted. At times I’ve been a Simon—I have been overly zealous for ideological beliefs. At times I’ve … Continue reading →

The lens through which many Christians come to interpret the life of Jesus is formed more by American systems of thought than any other. It’s subtle and usually drenches us with a slow drip. We fall into the trap of … Continue reading →