the ancient art of shalom

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Wow! What an amazing concert. Went with Jeremy, Bob, and Remy to catch Mutual Admiration Society, a collaboration between Glen Phillips (formerly of Toad the Wet Sprocket) and Nickel Creek. It was at the Independent, probably the smallest venue I’ve even been to. These guys are great, lots of energy, super talented musicians, and . . . → Read More: Mutual Admiration Society Concert

“Essence determines existence. Who I am essentially determines how I exist practically.” – Ravi Zacharias

Listening to a Ravi sermon in my iPod this morning, I was reminded of this important point – we are not determined by what we do, no, our significance comes from who we are, who we know, and what . . . → Read More: Essence determines existence

In the last two weeks, just went through a whirlwind of three weddings! What a joy to see some good buddies tie the knot. Tim and Sally had a beautiful, small, outdoor ceremony in Santa Fe Springs, CA. Props to you two, you guys are two of the most genuine people I’ve ever met. As . . . → Read More: Summer Weddings!

To one of the cutest boys and fellow meat . . . → Read More: Adoniah, the Meat Monster

“…the glorious might of God that we need to see and trust is the power of God to turn all our detours and obstacles into glorious outcomes… If we believed that the middle-of-the-night phone call was God’s way of waking us to smell smoke in the basement, we would not grumble at the loss of sleep. . . . → Read More: Patience