Some Holiday Thoughts
Some Holiday Thoughts December brings a time for reflection. Recently, I've turned my attention to the Big 5 personality traits, also known as the Five-Factor Model. You might be curious about why this interests me. In my church community, on occasion, someone will ask me about personality assessments like the Myers Briggs and the Enneagram. I've held a certain skepticism towards these tools, questioning the research backing them. However,…
Reinventing the Wheel
Twenty-two years ago, alongside Rod Hugen and a few other dedicated individuals, I helped establish the Village Church within the humble setting of a Messianic Jewish congregation's building. Right from the start, I was passionate about the idea of reinvention. My firm belief was that community and creativity flourish when we approach things with a fresh perspective, akin to reinventing the wheel. For the Village, this translated into creating…
The Sorrowful Path: Embracing Grief in the Shadow of Dragons
The Sorrowful Path: Embracing Grief in the Shadow of Dragons It is evident that our world is beset with perils and evil, akin to the dragons and serpents that serve as potent symbols of death and devastation in the Old Testament. In contemplating the conflicts and chaos that plague our globe, it becomes a sorrowful exercise to acknowledge that such strife seldom spares the innocent and often consumes the…