Church in Clovis, CA putting Faith, Hope and Love into Action
Today I had the chance to go to lunch with my good friend Jared (E not G). By default we ended up at one of our standbys, Chipotle. Chipotle is one of my favorite places to eat because it doesn’t hurt the wallet and it doesn’t bite back like other phony Mexican eateries tend to Read More …
It is said that during the Crusades many of the knights who were baptized would not allow their swords, held by their dominant hand, to be submerged into the baptismal waters. This act symbolized that God ultimately controlled their fate, but it was they who controlled their sword in battle. This medieval legend popped into Read More …
Today I read an article about the famous rocker, Jon Bon Jovi, who recently opened up a “pay what you can” restraunt in New Jersey, named Soul Kitchen. Bon Jovi insists that this is not a soup kitchen, but a community resraunt that feeds people with dignity. The way it works is that the menu Read More …
The Urban Dictionary (Yes, I know this is not exactly a scholarly resource) defines the term Artsy Fartsy as “something supposedly highly cultural but to the regular, sane person, merely pretentious.” When you think of art, what typically comes to your mind? Is it “artsy fartsy” stuff made by “artsy fartsy” people? Or do you Read More …
Anyone who has been around me for longer than an hour knows I am constantly fidgeting with something. Be it tapping a pen, twirling keys, or stretching a rubber band, this fidgeting soothes me. Sure, it drive everyone around me nuts, but what’s a fidgeter to do? Today I found myself empty handed when I Read More …
I have grown to hate the word “epic.” At one point it was a fantastic word to describe a colossal event. However, 20 somethings have overused the word epic as bad as their older siblings misused the words “the bomb” and “radical.” When one says, “I had an epic taco for lunch,” or “Last night Read More …
Over the past 7 years I have been spoiled because in some form or another I have had the privilege of sharing an office with others. At one time there were 3-5 of us at any given time in a 250square foot room! I realize that all of you introverts out there are wondering how Read More …
In case you were wondering what this is about here is what we envision this new church community to be: We long to be a church where lives are changed, families are made whole and Christ centered communities are formed. A church that cares not just for our own children, but for the countless children Read More …