And Now, Over Three Years Later…
The time has come to move again. We were in Harrisonburg, Virginia longer than I thought we would be, and it’s been good. But the end always comes and somehow we say goodbye. Reflecting on my last three years here, I realize that I take much more with me than what we’ll pack into our little…
Top Secret
I can’t tell you much about the experience. I signed a paper swearing me to secrecy, and allowing them to use anything I said. Maybe it’s one of the most top secret organizations in Harrisonburg? It’s called “Rosetta Stone.” If you haven’t heard of the company, they create computer-based language learning programs that they sell…
Eating Together for Peace
For anyone following U.S. media, it would seem that there is a divide between Christians and Muslims that has lead to violence in the past and will inevitably lead to more. This is a disturbing narrative reinforced by the media coverage of isolated extremist groups. More comments I’ve heard recently are the need for the…
End-of-Summer Worship
After the summer of people coming and going, holidays, and uncertain schedules, we finally returned to worship. Although it felt strange coming back up the hill after so many weeks away, entering the space of worship and exciting greetings of old friends and a few new faces, I sensed familiarity, warmth, and rejoicing in community.…
