I was standing by the entrance of the cinema when I recognized him — John Lewis, long-serving congressman from Georgia, civil rights champion, and personal hero. I was at the theater because The District Church was hosting an advance screening of the new movie, Selma, together with two other churches — Restoration Arlington and The …
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Ever since I heard U2 for the first time in high school, I’ve been a fan. I even wrote a paper about them in college (my professor marked me down because it read like a hagiography — oh well). I’ve loved and been inspired by their music; I’ve loved and been inspired by Bono’s activism. …
What a year it’s been. As with every year, I’ve seen many highs and many lows in my life, in the lives of those around me, and in the world: births and deaths, marriages and breakups, celebration and mourning, peace and war. And I’m grateful that I can say God has been faithful throughout it all. Psalm 116:12-14: What shall …
One of my favorite renditions of one of my favorite Christmas songs: Future of Forestry covering O Holy Night.
Grateful for my District Church community and the ways we’re growing together. And I believe we’re just getting started. There’s more to come.