A week ago tomorrow was the beginning of Lent. A time of reflection, repentance, submission, and above all, a six week season of remembering the most profound event in all of human history, the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ.It began without me. I am not sure why, but by the end of Wednesday, my workaday … Continue reading The Lent I Almost Missed

Today, my wife and I took a quick getaway trip to San Diego (work thing for me). We had planned to visit this church, where our friend is an associate pastor.We showed up, walked in the door, and found out that Bob Bennett was the guest artist in the worship service. I have loved Bob's … Continue reading A Serendipitous Sunday

Just go read this. It says it all.

This has been a typically busy week, which explains in part my lack of dispatches from South Pasadena. However, the past 24 hours have been filled with the blessings of a life full, with kids, people, and marked by a neat sense of community; belonging, if you will.Tonight our house was filled with conversation and … Continue reading Building Community, One Dinner At a Time

For the past couple of days...I have not had much to say here. But I have been thinking about some wonderful people who serve the youth at our church. You can go learn about them here. These are amazing folks, serving Christ by serving kids. Spending time.My thoughts are not of much worth, but the … Continue reading Little Is Most…In The Kingdom