Waiting in Faith

This past Sunday, Melanie, Isabella, and I worshiped at Alethia Church in Harrisonburg while visiting Isabella for Family Weekend at JMU. Alethia (the Greek word for truth) is where she and her housemates attend on Sundays. Their pastor preached from Joshua chapter 5,...

Being Biblical or Christlike?

This past Sunday we explored the story of King Josiah in 2 Kings 22–23, a young leader who rediscovered God’s Word, allowed it to pierce his heart, and led his people into repentance and renewal. Josiah reminds us that the most dangerous loss in life isn’t misplacing...

Practicing the Presence of God

While in seminary, I was introduced to Brother Lawrence by my professor of Christian Spirituality, Dr. E. Glenn Hinson, who passed away earlier this year. Dr. Hinson had a way of pointing us toward voices in the Christian tradition who spoke with clarity and depth...