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

Do you like doing things that are hard? Or when something challenging comes your way, do you want to run away from it? Different things come to mind when I think about this—things like working out, having a tough conversation with a loved one, or