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John 9
In the first century Jewish tradition, there was a tight correlation between sin and suffering. Similar to the concept of karma, many thought that bad things result from sin. Although there are consequences for sin, there is not always a tit-for-tat relationship. Against the backdrop of the Feast of Tabernacles, […]

Hopefully you’ve read part 1 and part 2 of our Sideways tour, so here’s the conclusion:
Melody and I drove to the Armstrong Redwood Reserve to see some big trees.  Although these aren’t the GIANT redwoods, they are still the biggest trees I’ve ever seen!  Walking through the woods was a great way to start the […]

John 8:31-59
Against the backdrop of the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus makes one of His most profound statements: “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:31-32). During this great religious celebration, Jesus describes discipleship with […]

(Pep and Jason with Santa in NC)
This past weekend I had the pleasure of “retreating” with some friends in the mountains of NC. Ten of us from the WELL enjoyed a few days of biking, rafting, good food, and fellowship. We stayed in Murphy, NC at a great cabin owned by my […]

After a couple of days in San Francisco, we ventured over the Golden Gate bridge to Sausalito and drove up the Napa Valley, stopping for a wine tasting and picnic lunch at V. Sattui. Despite the obvious market for tourism, the Napa Valley is worth visiting. The people were friendly and the […]

To my dismay, the south has some dark corners. This song is rad and the video displays my fear of the “good ol’ boy” justice in the south.

For other glimpses of life in the dirty south, check out Part 1 and Part 2 (which are both a bit more on the humorous side).

During the Feast of Tabernacles, light was an important component of the celebration. Candles and bowls of oil were lit and would illumine the city, celebrating God’s presence with His people. In John 8:12-30, against the backdrop of this great feast, Jesus makes a profound claim: “I am the light of the world.”
Jesus […]

The other day on the radio I heard a report about how students spend their summers. Many were complaining of working while others self-indulged with lavish vacations. The reporter commented on the spoiled nature of our culture. I thought of my college student sister and how amazingly different she is. Rather […]

Adultery is a grievous sin that wrecks marriages, families, and is an affront to the glory of God and the relationship He desires for His people. The sin is addressed in the 10 Commandments and is repeatedly used in describe the fickleness of lack of loyal devotion to God. Early Jewish […]

An excellent tribute to one of the best albums ever…check it out here.
Thanks Wes for the recommendation.