Reggae, Funk & Shalom

Reggae, Funk & Shalom When I first met my next door neighbor Caleb, he told me that he and his friends were in an up and coming band: The Premiums. “What kind of music do you play?” I asked. “It’s a sort of reggae-funk… emphasis on the funk,” he responded. Then he...

From Weed to… Weeds.

From Weed to… Weeds. Sometimes it seems like a story has come to a conclusion. And it’s then that you realize it has just begun! My last post told the story of a “grow house” drug operation that was busted right next door to my house a few months ago. When the drug...

Marijuana, Stakeouts and The Kingdom of God

Marijuana, Stakeouts and The Kingdom of God Do you ever feel like your life reminds you of a TV sitcom? There could easily be a few good episodes made from the story I want to tell you today! In my last post I shared that I have been trying to take Jesus’ words more...

Taking Jesus Seriously

Often when I think about the way Jesus lived and the things he said, with all due respect I wonder: Is this guy serious? How exactly can these words become a reality? Stuff Jesus Says: Forgive seventy times seven Sell your possessions and give to the poor If your eye...

Lose Your Life

Twelve years ago this month, I gave away my life. It was more than an ah-ha moment or a new outlook on my life. I gave my entire life away. Total and complete surrender.                                                                                                ...