We need a new BHAG for the church. You know what a BHAG is right? A Big Hairy Audacious Goal. I love BHAGs. I’m always working on at least one or two BHAGs for my life. My current one is to live to 120. Yes, you got it, what would…
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It’s stretched before us like a vast mountain range. There are mountains with glorious views, valleys with rich meadows, and a few dead-end trails for sure. I’m talking about 2022. Here we are on the cusp of the new year. I always love dreaming about the possibilities that lay in…
When I was growing up in the 70’s I’ll never forget the bumper sticker that said, “Question everything.” It spoke to my heart, and I’ve carried it with me throughout my life. My questioning also got me into some trouble as I got under the skin of those in authority….
I shared this past Sunday out at the Audubon center, Christianity is about digging it out of the dirt. It’s a baseball analogy. When a grounder is hit to an infielder, the short stop “digs it out of the dirt” and makes a play to second or…
I’m so proud of my nephew, Blake. He just finished hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. The trail is 2,653 miles long and begins at the California-Mexican border and ends at the Washington-Canada border. Blake started in March and just finished last week. It was an amazing adventure. He dealt with…
Somewhere in the Gospels Jesus said, “Mellow out.” I’ve searched, I can’t find it, but I know the Apostle Paul said, “Be flexible.” It’s in the book of Revelation somewhere, I can’t find the chapter and verse, but I’m sure it says, “Jesus is coming, do some yoga.” If these…
Do you remember as a kid spending long summer days and evenings playing Hide and Go Seek? I loved the game. The one chosen as “it” would close their eyes and count to sixty while the rest of the gang would go and hide themselves. When “it” opened their eyes,…
“School’s out and surf’s up!” That’s what we would be shouting as a teenager in San Diego. Yes, we had our summer jobs mowing lawns and sweeping swimming pools, but every free day was spent at the beach. I remember longing to dive into the breakers and swim for hours…
I’m very excited to announce we’re going to start worshiping together face to face! When? On Sunday April 11th at 10:30 in the morning we’re going to start meeting in a sanctuary for the first time since last March! We’ve met in Clement Park, on or own church lawn, and…
Are you deconstructing your faith? Are you wrestling with your faith after leaving evangelicalism? Do you have questions, or want to share your story? Join us! Come for an open discussion of what our deconstruction paths have looked like, and how our evangelical roots affect who we are today. Hosted…
