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27Jan
This article was published in the Christian Citizen on January 27, 2022.
In “Midnight Mass,” even the Devil quotes Scripture
“Midnight Mass” ought to make any confessing Christian feel a little bit of trepidation. Although an ancient evil is at the […]
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31Dec
This article was published in the Christian Citizen on December 30, 2021.
A new year highlights an old challenge – conspiracy theories
One of the most important events of 2021 occurred in its first week, as insurrectionists stormed the Capitol. In the wake of the […]
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25Nov
This article was published in the Christian Citizen on November 24, 2021.
This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for the priesthood of all believers
One of the things I struggle with in my ministry has been convincing congregants to celebrate communion with me. A […]
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22Jan
Dear Lake Streeters,
I have heard some joyous news as some of our community members received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. I was inspired to write a short prayer for the occasion that may be recited before you receive the vaccine. At Lake Street, we believe that everything is spiritual, and the c […]
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6Jan
Dear Lake Streeters,
As I write this email, Congress is convening to eventually accept the electoral college results that will usher out the current president at the end of his term. A transfer of power, surely, but not a peaceful one. As domestic terrorists earlier interrupted that transfer of power singing hymns, bowin […] -
2Oct
This article was published in the Christian Citizen on October 1, 2020.
United by Yearning
A different kind of World Communion Sunday is taking shapeAs we approach World Communion Sunday, it seems obvious that this year’s celebration will be different due to […]
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4Sep
This article was published in the Christian Citizen on September 3, 2020.
The Jesus who works
How we talk about Jesus’ profession matters this Labor DayIf you were to ask most Christians what Jesus did for a living before beginning his public ministry, most […]
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17Jun
This article was published in the Christian Citizen on June 17, 2020.
It’s complicated: Father’s Day and descriptions of God
The language we use matters in how we talk about God.There is nothing that will make you more aware of your own behavior than being […]
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11Jun
This article was published in the Christian Citizen on June 11, 2020.
Embracing the new normal—Church was made for times like these
Many churches had to scramble to figure out how to do church online in the wake of COVID-19, and congregations have learned myr […]
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9Jun
Dear Friends and Members of Lake Street Church,
Today at 11AM central, the memorial service for George Floyd was held in Houston at Fountain of Praise Church. I want to give you a link to the services so that you can see for yourself the remarkable resilience and solidarity shown by not only George Floyd’s […]