Should Pastors Conduct House Blessings? [blog/reflection]
As Brooke and I plan out the details of turning The Opened Box into a physical location, discussions about how we will serve the community often arise. As we were watching one of the latest episodes of The Real House Wives of Atlanta, the topic of blessing homes came up. In this particular episode of of The Real House Wives of Atlanta, Phaedra Parks called in two ministers, a husband and wife,READ MORE
The Wrestling Match: Why I Don’t Have a Church Home Yet [blog/reflection]
Whenever I wake up on Sunday I realize that I simply don’t fit into any church environment. I’ve looked, I’ve visited and none of them are right. Not one community. Stand, sit, stand, sing, pray, sing, stand, give, sit – listen to a speaker talk at you for 45 minutes to 1 hour doesn’t work for me anymore. Even if the format was right will the theology match? Maybe, maybe not. HistoricallyREAD MORE
When it Comes to Your Purpose, Are You Following Your Gut? [blog/reflection]
“How is someone’s life better when they cross your path?” This is a question that Valorie Burton, personal and executive life coach asked me when we talked about purpose. How do I make someone else’s life better? What a great question. All of us wonder why we are here. God equipped us with unique gifts, talents and experiences. But it is up to us to find out what we’re supposed do toREAD MORE
Brooke Shares Her Call story [video/blog]
Brooke briefly details how her calling has unfolded and what has helped her to realize what she should do with her life. What is your call story? Is it still unfolding? Share your story below.