Church For Neighbors

Awkward homeschoolers find their way to Portland, Oregon

Our call, journey, and adventure to the great…

One evening at Church for Neighbors I was listening to Cory speak and he was really piercing my heart. He spoke about how humans who are in a priveleged position develop a notion…

Portland Spirit

It’s hard to describe the comfort and awe I feel for my involvement in Church for Neighbors.

A Journey Through Lent: Week 4

“Becuause they saw me as a whole peroson I was included in the Church; because I was included in the Church I was lead to Christ.” ~unknown

I am convinced that the Church is the hope for the world. I believe that the grace that can be imparted by…

A Journey Through Lent: Week 3

Have you ever read the writings of a Nazi? It is quite an out of body experience. In college I read a book on the interpretation of Isaiah; unknowingly the work of a Nazi Christian author. I wish I could remember the author’s name. His work impacted me so much that I carry…

Some Thoughts After Reading The Book of Genesis.

Adam

If you’re hiding — God is looking

If you’re feeling shame — God is covering

If you think God won’t have you back — He will

A Journey Through Lent: Week Two

Last week we entered into a season of examination. We began to examine the darkness in ourselves. We all have secrets. Secrets that at times seem to suffocate our faith. If you wander in the desert long enough, it is easy to become self-loathing. You begin to hate…