On January 10, 1940, seven delegates of the Friends, Mennonite, and Brethren churches gathered at the Lee House Hotel in Washington, D.C. They worked non-stop from morning until noon to finalize their agreement. With agreement confirmed and little time to spare, they signed the document.

The title of this article is purposeful; it represents the content—simply some thoughts I have been reflecting on about the church. My thinking is not intended to be right or wrong, biblically exegeted, or an indication of personal preferences. Rather, it is simply some thoughts

Today has been a long day of being reminded again of everything I am not. Perhaps you can relate. I’m not wealthy, not a model student, I won’t be on famous podcasts, I’m no speaker, I’m not a pastor, I have no PHD, I’ve started

I am fascinated with landscapes and how they change over time. Natural landscapes usually change slowly, but occasionally, they may change rapidly. We often call those dramatic changes natural disasters. I personally love the landscape of the mountains in the Western United States. A few