When the Present Meets the Future It’s almost been two months since I began living and working in the nation’s capital. It’s been an interesting experience. While the theme of my 2018 trip to Germany was about spiritual solitude and drawing close to Christ, the theme of this trip seems […]
No Ordinary Meal
No Ordinary Meal A few weeks ago, my friend Ricardo and I grabbed lunch at a local restaurant. As co-workers, we’ve become good friends over the years. Being a Cuban refugee, he always has an interesting take on life. I’m always inspired by his stories, his love and nearness to […]
Following a Three-Mile an Hour God
Following a Three-Mile an Hour God I know it sounds kind of creepy, but I’ve always had an acute awareness of my own mortality. It’s not that I’m always thinking about death. But the idea that I will one day take my last breath has always been very real to […]
Spiritually Mentoring Our Children
Spiritually Mentoring Our Children You’re probably aware of young men and women leaving Christianity. The reasons vary slightly from person to person. Some see an incongruity between their beliefs and what they “know” to be good and right. Others have simply written off the idea of the “spiritual” as a […]
The Gathering of the Saints
The Gathering of the Saints In a previous post, I wrote about the core activities that take place when a body of believers gathers. I explained that this exchange of divine life is expressed in four different ways which represent the irreducible functions of a church’s life. These functions include: […]
Part VI: The Posture of a Disciple
Part VI: The Posture of a Disciple In this series we’ve explored the critical practices of pursuing Jesus Christ as our King. In my humble opinion, the activities we discussed are the ones that define the Christian life. They should be counted among First Things. If anything, I hope I […]