I found a place in scripture where it talks about God doing something fearfully. When I was young I was taught that we’re supposed to have reverence… Read more “The foolishness and fearfulness of God”
Why did Samson stick to the jawbone?
The first Philistine that was killed by Samson’s jawbone dropped his sword when he died (I assume). So that means Samson had 1000 opportunities to upgrade weaponry. Why did he stick to the jawbone?
Encounters with Provision
When I first perceived the voice of God tell me specifically to not work, I was afraid that I was losing my mind and was hearing the… Read more “Encounters with Provision”
When Job stopped trying to make a good impression
I’m just going to assume you’re familiar with the book of Job and the general evangelical teaching on Job. I always read the last chapters of Job as God… Read more “When Job stopped trying to make a good impression”
Azusa Now 2016 (Off the top of my head late at night)
It’s been a while since I’ve had the headspace to write any blog posts but when I came to open my wordpress site I found the following… Read more “Azusa Now 2016 (Off the top of my head late at night)”
Lack is not your friend
James 2 talks about the importance of partnering action with faith. I find it interesting that James doesn’t try to make an argument for the idea that… Read more “Lack is not your friend”
If you stub your toe, chop your foot off, right?
I’d always been taught to read eternal conscious torture into Mark 9:42-50. I say it like that on purpose because I approach scripture differently these days than… Read more “If you stub your toe, chop your foot off, right?”
Why people don’t care that Jesus loves them
As you know if you’ve been reading this blog, I’ve come to the conclusion that the love of God is the most powerful thing/force/substance/experience in the universe.… Read more “Why people don’t care that Jesus loves them”
Don’t carry the, ‘how’.
We were never meant to carry the entire, ‘how’, of what we’re called to do. If you’re able to carry the, ‘how’, it’s 100% likely that you’ve… Read more “Don’t carry the, ‘how’.”
Do we really agree with the mission of the cross?
I’ve been taught that it’s imperative to forgive those who’ve wronged me. Especially those who’ve wronged me badly. It’s almost a classic teaching in Spirit filled circles… Read more “Do we really agree with the mission of the cross?”
Past realities redefined on purpose
The redefinition of all reality. Did you know that the word, “Baal”, as found in the Old Testament isn’t actually the name of some other god? It’s… Read more “Past realities redefined on purpose”
Gravity and defining our definitions
Every healthy human being’s mind becomes more complex as we age and as such, our understanding of what is real grows as well. I’m going to refer… Read more “Gravity and defining our definitions”
Powerlessly holding onto my pulse to make sure I didn’t die…
July 27th: I was putting into words what seems like a life-message: Provision About 9 or 10 years ago on New Year’s Eve I, “had a little… Read more “Powerlessly holding onto my pulse to make sure I didn’t die…”
Don’t be afraid, just believe.
I’ve been thinking about Jairus lately. In May, when I came to the end of my stay on one friend’s couch and had nowhere to sleep that… Read more “Don’t be afraid, just believe.”
He’s never been out of control.
I wrote this on September 22nd. BSSM had just started and I had no idea just what I was getting myself into… He’s always on time and He’s… Read more “He’s never been out of control.”
Excuse me stranger, is this pain yours?
So, praying for people in public. Outside the safe practice area. The photo with this post is of a place where I felt like I got a… Read more “Excuse me stranger, is this pain yours?”
The fatness
I’ve changed quite a bit since Summer. I would have been the first to admit that I hadn’t encountered much in the way of Joy in my… Read more “The fatness”
They opted for distance because of discomfort…
The fear of God is apparently the beginning of wisdom. I’m pretty sure I misunderstood the fear of God for my whole life. I’m very familiar with… Read more “They opted for distance because of discomfort…”
Wait, I’m WHO in that dream?
This past week I’ve shared a bunch of posts I wrote before coming to California so I thought it’s about time I write something new. When one… Read more “Wait, I’m WHO in that dream?”
Perception, reality and a superior reality.
On August 10, 2015 I was getting ready to move across the continent without enough money to survive and I wrote this: I’ve been reading Bill Johnson’s… Read more “Perception, reality and a superior reality.”
If a newborn is dropped, who do you blame?
On June 18, 2015, I had left the UK and was, “stuck”, in Toronto and I wrote this: I’ve never been told by God to do anything… Read more “If a newborn is dropped, who do you blame?”
I want you to go to the woods today.
June 12, 2015: So my plan was to rip over to Canada, get a new visa and head straight back to continue doing all the stuff I’d… Read more “I want you to go to the woods today.”
Yeah yeah, but… what do YOU wanna do?
Here’s something I wrote on June 8th, 2015: I knew I’d have to leave the UK in January as my visa was due to expire. I was… Read more “Yeah yeah, but… what do YOU wanna do?”
Who are we becoming?
As we set out into the new year and the second year of the pandemic, we here at Rock Creek Church in Portland, Oregon have been asking… Read more “Who are we becoming?”
How to get Riches, Honor and Life
I count everything as loss compared to the possession of the priceless privilege (the overwhelming preciousness, the surpassing worth, and supreme advantage) of knowing Christ Jesus my… Read more “How to get Riches, Honor and Life”
The C Word
Since we’re talking about how to have deep heart connection, I couldn’t leave out the elephant in the room which many people spend all of their energy… Read more “The C Word”
The Vulnerability Equation
A year ago I wrote a blog titled, “The Opposite of Loneliness”, and as I was rereading it I noticed an opportunity for elaboration I never got… Read more “The Vulnerability Equation”
What even IS faith?
English is a silly language. We have words that mean five different things. Many people grew up being told that the only way to please God is… Read more “What even IS faith?”
The most offensive thing about God
There’s been a shift recently. At least for me there’s been a shift recently and it’s been unpacking itself more and more over the last week or… Read more “The most offensive thing about God”
Christmas and the Parable of the Father who runs
We’re in the middle of Advent right now and this Sunday is the week I get to preach on love. There are an infinite number of ways… Read more “Christmas and the Parable of the Father who runs”
The Mark of a Human Perceiving Reality
Did you know your perception isn’t reality? Your perception isn’t reality any more than a camera is the object it’s photographing. You can point your perception in… Read more “The Mark of a Human Perceiving Reality”
The Wounds of a Friend
This phrase has been echoing in my mind for months. It’s referencing Proverbs 27:6: Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an… Read more “The Wounds of a Friend”
Who you are matters
Growing seems to be all about answering questions. When we’re toddlers learning to speak we ask, “Why?”, forty-two times in a row to follow the trail of… Read more “Who you are matters”
The Weirdo Christian 