God is speaking to His people through immigrants and refugees. Will we listen?

God has brought hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world into our communities in the last few decades. Many of these people come from places the Church has been unable to reach in substantial ways. Perhaps it is precisely because we have not been able to go to them, that God has … Continue reading God is speaking to His people through immigrants and refugees. Will we listen?

Some Thoughts on Stephen Hawking, Science, and Faith

My grandfather introduced me to the writings and thoughts of Stephen Hawking when I was a young teen. I read much more from him in astronomy/physics electives in college and then in teaching apologetics later. I would describe Hawking as a paradigm-breaker. I would never claim to have been able to understand all that he … Continue reading Some Thoughts on Stephen Hawking, Science, and Faith

A Call to Congress and the Church to Speak and Act for “Dreamers”

Because quotes or statements can often be taken of context in the media, here is my full statement from today's press conference in DC: As a pastor, it is neither my calling nor my job to write bills or advocate for laws specifically. It is my call  to mobilize people to serve those God has … Continue reading A Call to Congress and the Church to Speak and Act for “Dreamers”