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  • Come and Rest – Mark 6:30-32

    Come and Rest – Mark 6:30-32

    We live in a world that puts an emphasis on busyness. We work long hours each day only to go home and race from one activity to the next. Finally, we make it to the weekend and we… Read more

  • Always With Us – Matthew 28:20

    Always With Us – Matthew 28:20

    Our 4 year old daughter, Elsie, was having a hard time falling asleep at her grandparents’ house. I think most of us can probably relate and have memories of struggling to fall asleep at a place other than our home. We had planned to… Read more

  • Remembering God’s Faithfulness – Lamentations 3:22-23

    Remembering God’s Faithfulness – Lamentations 3:22-23

    Oftentimes I find myself feeling anxious about thoughts of the future. I can become all consumed with thinking about the uncertainty of the future and less consumed with reminding myself of God’s faithfulness throughout my life… Read more

  • Always Near – Psalm 139:6-7

    Always Near – Psalm 139:6-7

    Everybody’s working for the weekend, but we all know that the weekend always comes to an end. As the hours tick away on Sunday and we notice Monday drawing nearer, we can often have the “Sunday Scaries”… Read more

  • What is theology?

    What is theology?

    My wife, Haley, recently asked our 4-year old daughter, “what is theology?” She looked at us with a puzzled expression and, without any surprise to us, said, “I don’t know.” But with a little prompting, she eventually filled in the blank and arrived at the answer. “The study of…GOD!”… Read more

  • Welcome to Active Theology!

    Welcome to Active Theology!

    This endeavor began for a few reasons. During my time in seminary from 2019-2022, I realized how much I enjoyed taking classes, researching, and writing/completing projects. However, throughout my program, I felt a disconnect… Read more