I had a dream a week back that messed me up. It truly bothered me and elevated some things in my heart. God at times gets my attention...

T’was the days before Christmas and all through the spot Our gas is flowing and furnace is hot. The tree is still lit from a paid power...

I recently have had a pretty significant shift in how I see my life and our church. I think it’s for the better. It started a few months...

A large piece of living on this rock we call earth, is we all have in common our shared struggle. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t have...

We give candy to children who knock on our door on October 31st. I know that many in the Christian community will disagree with and...

I am a fan of honestly and candor in blogs. As a pastor it is always a tricky balance that must be struck to show vulnerability without...

Our journey has been an interesting one lately, as we are in the process of planting Vertical Church. To lead a church is a challenge....

When doing something as crazy as starting (planting) a church you must be prepared for challenges that test both your faith and resolve....

My 35th birthday is upon me. I am looking at the journey my life, and I am pleased with the direction and tone of my life in a way that I...

One of my main responsibilities as a lead pastor of a new ministry (Vertical Church) is to be the primary fundraiser. As of yet I have...

We are well into our next phase of life and ministry as we are in the process of starting Vertical Church in the West End/Vine City area...

Yes, after much prayer and preparation, Zarat and I are planting a new church in Atlanta. This may seem to some as a sudden move, but...

I have been pouring my heart, passion, and vision into my college students for over twelve years. I am very proud of this class of...

Have you ever noticed how people complain about their life situations and scream to the hills about their sorrow, and then when good...

At a conference I attended recently, the questions of Text and Context immerged, and it has not ceased to cause me great contemplation....

Many pastors and spiritual leaders teach about Moses. Even if you are a pure atheist, in the western culture, it’s a good chance you have...

It’s interesting to me that people begin grand ideas and dreams and they often fail to think about what would happen if they actually...

Many people don’t know this, but I have been a photographer since high school. I even worked as a photographer for a local college to...

I have been pondering the concept of times and seasons. It always perplexes me how one person will seemingly walk in the fullness of what...

When I say that the enemy of my destiny is myself, this does not ignore outside forces and pressures. There are real challenges standing...