Could Coffee Shops Be the New Churches?

Could Coffee Shops Be the New Churches?

A few days ago, I sat outside in the blistering North Carolina heat at one of my favorite local coffee shops while waiting to meet up with a friend. Maybe it was the effects of the sun or the nostalgia that sneaked in after sitting in silence for too long.  Either...
Notes on Neurodivergence | “Becoming” in Christ

Notes on Neurodivergence | “Becoming” in Christ

When I first encountered redemption through Christ, I thought it was a singular event. I was “saved” at my baptism in 2008, and it was done.  Somehow, being washed reconciled me with God. It made my parents and congregation happy, and I went on my merry way.  Sin was...