Over the centuries many walls have been built, torn down, rebuilt, torn down...ad infinitum. Some things can't be rebuilt. One of those things is the Temple. When we read the Old Testament, we hear that David will not get to build the Temple but that his son, Solomon, will (2 Samuel 7:1-17) and does (1 …
Time to Hit the Books
It’s time to hit the books once again! It’s hard to believe that a year has already passed since my first day at seminary. It required a lot of adjustment for me and those I love. This year may, at least, be a tiny measure “easier” thanks to being able to build from what was …
“I believe, help my unbelief”
“Love” shows up in the Bible roughly 300 times. For me, this past month has been a time of experiencing God’s overwhelming love through the Body of Christ. It has revealed itself in a variety of ways in my life and am also thankful for the lessons He has provided; just when I thought I …
You are my Crag and my Stronghold
The world calls it “irony”, we call it “God’s timing”. Whatever you call it, it’s not lost on me that God’s timing would have me visiting seminaries and spending time further discerning my call to the priesthood during Lent. Lent, the time of year where we spend time praying and reflecting on the death that …