I write things. Sometimes I get to speak to people and it gets recorded. Sometimes my essays end up on other websites. Sometimes there’s a school project I think is still worthwhile.
Ascension and Pentecost: Between the Ups and Downs
Published on Spectrum, 2012. ( online )
The Nisibene Hymns by Ephrem the Syrian: A Study Guide for Adventists
Published on Spectrum, 2012. ( online )
Fourth Week of Advent: Wayfaring Savior
Published on Spectrum, 2011. ( online )
Wordless Prayer: The Sound of Sheer Silence
Published on Spectrum, 2011. ( online )
Justly Broken: Worship and Mission.
Presented in November, 2009 at the VERGE LA missional conference. ( pdf )
Abraham Series ( August 2010 ).
A three-part sermon series on the life of Abraham from a missional perspective.
1. Altars and Oaks. ( audio link )
2. Bread and Cities. ( audio link )
3. Pause and Peace. ( audio link )
Encountering Jesus: A Dead Man. John 11:1-45. ( audio link )
Streams of Living Water: Proclaiming the Gospel. John 1:1-18. ( audio link )
Viva La Vida
A theological exegesis of Coldplay’s album Viva La Vida. ( audio link )
Praying the Psalms.
A series of Bible studies leading a small group through a thoughtful, prayerful, and worshipful encounter with several selected Psalms.
1. Psalm 32. ( pdf )
2. Psalm 46. ( pdf )
3. Psalm 84. ( pdf )
4. Psalm 137. ( pdf )
Theology and Musical Pop Culture.
A series of small-group discussions about God's presence—and key theological themes—in several pop songs from indie and dance genres.
1. Sia, “Breathe Me.” ( Discussion | Lyrics )
2. Faithless, “A Kind of Peace.” ( Discussion | Lyrics )
3. Death Cab for Cutie, “I Will Follow You Into The Dark” ( Discussion | Lyrics )