In episodes 4-6, we’re unpacking what we hope to do as we follow Jesus into the world together. So in episode 5 we dive into what it means to live the one-anothers from the Bible in a community. We also share some stories of how the one-anothers have shaped our own lives–we are different because … Continue reading
The Launch Pod – Episode 4 – Joyfully and Sustainably
In episode 4 we start to unpack how we want to follow Jesus in our everyday lives at Pomona Valley Church. Find it on Apple Podcasts and Google Play We introduce the idea of a ‘rhythm of life’ and some of the markers that can make that rhythm joyful and sustainable. We want our rhythms … Continue reading
The Launch Pod – Episode 3 – Good News
On the third episode of The Launch Podcast for Pomona Valley Church, we dive into a theological disconnect that impacts the effectiveness of the church: what exactly is the good news? If the answer is too narrow, it can become irrelevant. We explore the alternative: how a re-expanded understanding of the gospel, and a church that … Continue reading
The Launch Pod – Episode 2 – Bridging the Gaps
We still have a podcast! And now it has two episodes! Oooohh, aaaaah…. Anyhow… People are increasingly disconnected from the Church, but does it have to be that way? On Episode 2 of The Launch Podcast, Curtis and I explore a few of the major obstacles we are seeing–some practical, some theological, and some cultural–and … Continue reading
We have a podcast! About our church!
Hi there! Since our big update last month, we’ve been moving steadily along (in a westward direction!) Our house is on the market, we keep learning a ton, and we went on a long-planned California trip with the kids (during the insane-cold week of Chicago–win!) We also created a podcast! As we keep dreaming of … Continue reading
Where We Are
In all of this, we have been praying, more than anything, for clarity. One part of God’s answer to us has been getting clear about a dream. We just keep dreaming about this future church. We dream of a church that brings the fullness of the gospel to a diverse, educated, progressive context like Claremont, CA–a … Continue reading
Where We’ve Been
“I know what we should do.” In late July of 2016, Curtis caught my attention while he was pulling weeds in our front yard. I stood in our blacktop driveway, while the boys drew on it with sidewalk chalk. The question was what we should do…with our lives. I’d wish it was “What should we … Continue reading
Fire by Judy Sorum Brown
Someone was kind enough to send me this poem after hearing the teaching from Wednesday at Willow’s Midweek. The imagery captures space so well, so I wanted to share it here. Fire What makes a fire burn is space between the logs, a breathing space. Too much of a good thing, too many logs … Continue reading
Speaking at Willow Midweek – Chasing Wisdom
Hi there! Just popping in with an update! Last night I had the privilege of teaching at Willow’s Midweek service–how fun is that?! We’re in a series called Chasing Wisdom, studying Proverbs, and I looked at the character Woman Wisdom, especially in Proverbs 8. All the messages from the series, including mine, are uploaded here if you’d … Continue reading
The Life Giving Practice of Family Sabbath, and 4 Ways We Make it Work
A little over a year ago, we recommitted ourselves to practicing Sabbath–a day with nowhere we have to go and nothing we have to do, where we remember that we are not God and we are not defined by our work. I am someone who needs this reminder so badly. At dinner a few months … Continue reading
