Kate and I are co-writing this blog post, so here goes: The past week has been a little bit of a whirlwind, and let me tell you, it's been an exercise in trust. I (Steve) almost didn't write this post, but I think it's important to talk through the highs and lows of this process. … Continue reading “God is Good, All the Time.”
Donut Man and Unplanned Adventures
A few years ago I was watching the Food Network and they had a special episode on food that reminds you of your childhood. Food is about nostalgia. It's why we think of chicken noodle soup when we are sick and orange soda mustaches when it's summer time. I think it's also why food is … Continue reading Donut Man and Unplanned Adventures
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Health with Grace and More Food Reviews
Sorry for the long time in between updates, for the past few weeks there have been a couple snags between our insurance and getting some of the testing done. I went down to Stanford a few weeks ago ready to get a PET Scan and after waiting in the reception area for a little while … Continue reading Health with Grace and More Food Reviews
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Savoring the Moments
I've been doing well keeping up on my goal of trying to run 100 miles before I go into surgery. As of today I have about 78.9 miles left. While on my staff retreat in San Francisco last week, I woke up randomly one morning at 5:30 AM and decided to go for a run … Continue reading Savoring the Moments
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Reflections on the Faith of Some Friends
There is a great story in the Gospel of Mark about a paralyzed man and his friends. He's unnamed and unknown in the story which would have been the norm for him in that day. It sounds obvious, but he's simply known, at least by subtitle, as "a paralyzed man". I think one of the … Continue reading Reflections on the Faith of Some Friends
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An Hour with Karl Barth: Wonder
In an attempt to take my brain off life support I've been slowly diving into reading theology again. It's almost like re-learning a language you haven't used since high school, but it comes back pretty quick. One of the theologians that I wanted to come back to is Karl Barth and specifically his book Evangelical … Continue reading An Hour with Karl Barth: Wonder
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The Collective Art Show #2
I’m going to be apart of a sweet event addressing the issue of teen depression and suicide through art and music this Saturday. Find out more at collectivesj.com. We will be hosting the great organization To Write Love on Her Arms. Caffeinated beverages will be whipped up by Devout Coffee. Music by Before the Brave and Steven McMorran of Satellite. Really proud to be apart of such an awesome event.
We’re getting ready for our second Collective Art Show coming up in a week and a half!
This November we’re aiming to speak hope and truth into the reality of depression and suicide that has invaded the schools and circles of our community. Many of us, unfortunately, have experiences with this, whether it be a personal struggle or the struggle of someone close to us.
On November 9th, we will be transforming a space in Downtown San Jose into an art gallery with live music from our returning favorites, Before the Brave, and Steven McMorran of Satellite. Our visual artists are local students from high schools and colleges in the Bay Area.
One of the most exciting pieces of the whole project, personally, is the involvement of the non-profit organization To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA). They travel the country sharing messages of hope to thousands of…
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RBI’s, People Problems and the Kingdom
When I was a wee lad learning how to play baseball I had up and down seasons in little league. In my first season we made it all the way to the championship only to fall to our rivals. In my last season of baseball I played for a team that almost lost every single … Continue reading RBI’s, People Problems and the Kingdom
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Realizing I’m the Crazy Cat Lady.
Day 1 on Sabbatical: Today my family and I drove to Lake Tahoe where a friend was kind enough to let us use his cabin. After much personal debate, I decided that it was going to be too cold for me to ride my road bike up here knowing full well, that by the time … Continue reading Realizing I’m the Crazy Cat Lady.
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At the beginning of March I announced to students that after five years Calvary has granted me the gift of a one month sabbatical to rest, reflect, study and prepare for the next season of ministry at Calvary Church. I am so honored and blessed to be part of a church that has always been committed to the taking care of the well-being of their pastor. What allows me to go on sabbatical confidently is knowing that there are a team of volunteers and paid staff people who will be running the ministry in my absence. A teaching team has been training and preparing for the past year to take over the teaching on Sunday mornings to help students cultivate their own Christian walks in a series called, “Grow UP: Lessons in Spiritual Maturity” with practical ways to further their walks.
On Wednesday Nights, students will continue in their respective…
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