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Tomorrow night (Wednesday) I will continue an amazing journey at New Hope Eugene. Last week an enthusiastic group gathered to hear “Why We Follow the Bible.” This week we move on to “Why We Believe the Bible.” Each week, I … Continue reading →

Tonight I begin a six-week teaching series entitled “From Scroll to eBook” at New Hope Eugene. This series will explore the ways in which God revealed his truth to us, and ways in which we make God’s word part of … Continue reading →

I just finished reading The World of Joesphus by G.A. Williamson. Josephus was a first century historian who wrote extensively about Jewish life at the time our New Testament was written. As I read through the story of the “War … Continue reading →

David of Bethlehem survived many near misses in life. It seems like people were always conspiring to harm him, but God consistently delivered him. In Psalm 56, David begins with fear (everyone’s reality) and moves into trust (not always our … Continue reading →

I have always believed that God calls the church to serve the world, and that every disciple is privileged to be part of that call. However, I’ve usually been too wrapped up with church life to have much contact with … Continue reading →

I just got back from an after-worship potluck at Eugene Friends Church. From what I hear from most friends my age, I think I must be in the minority: I like potlucks. Even though I like the food (I DO … Continue reading →