11:11 is one of those times… and one of those days that comes once a year. Today on 11/11, something broke out in Kansas City this morning. A morning class began like any ordinary class, but somehow something went slightly off course. The Spirit decided to interrupt that nine o’clock class and even now as…
Author: Joshua
Season of Change
It’s funny how each year brings with it different challenges with the changing of the season. Last fall it was easy – the leaves fell little by little and I was able to keep up on them – mowing and raking and the weather was cooperative. This year that has not been the case. Most…
MarsHill
A pleasant two-hour Sunday drive up the “coast” of Lake Michigan brought me to the bustling little city of Grandville, Michigan to Mars Hill Bible Church. I enjoy listening to Rob Bell’s podcasts every week, and the NOOMA video series has affected me in profound ways. It wasn’t a typical megachurch at all as they…
Swans in the Swamp
The other day I was driving down this dusty country back road and I came over a hill and noticed three beautiful white swans gliding through a large algae covered swamp. A strange juxtaposition of pure white grace and green slime, I had to stop and capture it. As I stood on the side of…