Dorthy Day was a Journalist who after a spiritual awakening turned her experience in publishing to spreading the Gospel through a magazine called “The Catholic Worker.” In it she inspired people with the message of Social Justice found in the scriptures, and in the church. This grew into a “house of hospitality” in the slums of New York City and then a series of farms for people to live together communally. The movement continues to grow around the world combining... Read more

At Mission Christ we have been speaking about spiritual disciplines. These are basically ways we can serve and seek God in our daily lives. So far we have been talking about Singing, Giving, and reading Scripture in a more contemplative way called Lectio Divina Today we are going to be talking about Evangelism. I thought I might post a few of my heroes over the course of this week. There are a lot of people who I consider to be... Read more

I will be moving out of Ypsilanti in a week: (I’m getting married!) It breaks my heart!! Here is what I have learned so far… Sample day in Ypsilanti, Michigan:-Breakfast either at Bomber (fresh corn beef hash) of Beezys (French toast is amazing!) -Coffee at the Ugly Mug (get a shot of espresso!) – Hang out at the patio and make a new friend- -play around at Riverside park--Visit the Water tower- -Lunch at Luwak (old English, or pastrami Reuben)... Read more

Normally I only use this page to talk about theology related stuff…. But I recorded a song Called Cake Day yesterday…. I wrote this for some Mission Christ Guys last year take a listen… LISTEN TO CAKE DAY Read more

May God bless you with discomfort At easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships So that you may live deep within your heart. May God bless you with anger At injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, So that you may work for justice, freedom, and peace. May God bless you with tears To shed for those who suffer pain, rejection, hunger and war, So that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and To turn their pain into joy.... Read more

This week we began the season of Lent. For me lent is a time where I try to focus increasingly on prayer. I’ve been thinking a lot about the practice, as well as reading what others had to say. Recently other people have also been asking questions about prayer. For example this week I got this question: “I really like to pray, but I don’t know if what I pray is what God wants and desires for the person I’m... Read more

Ich bete wieder, du Elauchter “I am praying again, Awesome One. You hear me again, as wordsfrom the depths of merush toward you in the wind. I’ve been scattered in pieces,torn by conflict,mocked by laughter,washed down in drink. In alleyways I sweep myself upout of garbage and broken glass.With my half-mouth I stammer you,who are eternal in your symmetry.I lift to you my half-handsin wordless beseeching, that I may find againthe eyes with which I once beheld you. I am... Read more

Throughout my Christian life I have learned that there are many practices that people have used thought history to grow closer to God and to become more like Christ. We have been going though a series of these “disciplines,” Many of them are very easy to understand why one might want to do them. (e.g. Reading scripture is valuable because it tells us about so many things God has done, promises to do, and connects us into the lives of... Read more

I created a webpage http://FollowA2.com check it out It’s a social network for local churches, Christians, and communities. Though this page I hope to achieve three main goals: First Cooperation –On this page we can share about opportunities to serve the poor, prayer groups, mission trips, service projects and much more. We can start to work together and achieve more. Get involved by posting events and going to events that other churches are hosting! Second Conversation –I have set up... Read more

Ok here is a question: Name as many forms of prayer as you can think of! Many of you probably thought of traditional forms similar to the Lord’s Prayer. Some may have thought or praying in tongues. A number of you could have though of guided prayer, or prayer books. Still others may have thought of prayers of intercession, for the sake of an individual, a city, or any thing else. There are prayers of desperation where one might call... Read more