My favorite holiday has always been the overlooked, under appreciated, often neglected, celebration of Thanksgiving. Yes, that holiday when you eat turkey, watch football, talk with family, nap, and not celebrate Christmas. Yep, that one. I know I am probably in the minority, as Thanksgiving’s older cousin, Christmas, usually dominates the later half of the year. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all in for Christmas. Lights, presents, stockings, and actual real tree, the whole bit. But, Thanksgiving has always held a dear place in my heart. There is something about sitting around a table with loved ones, eating a good meal, laughing and sharing stories that speaks to my soul. I have always been intrigued by a holiday that is centered around gratitude.
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Joy and Christian Identity - Latest Sermon
"I count everything as loss," says Paul, "because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord." The driving force behind the Apostles ability to endure persecution, success, and opposition was an understanding in what they had in Jesus. "The surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus" was Paul called it. It was a knowledge of God that altered their lives, it changed who they were and where they placed their hope at a fundamental level.
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Church, Love, and St. Francis - Much Still to Learn
Each year on October 4th, the church remembers the life of Saint Francis of Assisi who dedicated his life to the ministry of the Gospel, specifically with the poor and oppressed. At a young age, St. Francis set out to rebuild the church on the basis of the Gospel of love, he embodied the Gospel message and advocated for the marginalized. Currently, St. Francis’ legacy continues to rebuild the church through Pope Francis (who chose his papal name after St. Francis of Assisi). Pope Francis has grown in popularity and influence in American adults within the last year (check our Barna’s most recent statistics on Pope Francis here, worth the read). Pope Francis’ actions and words of love and humble demeanor has rattled the religious landscape for the better.
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The Table in Psalm 23 - Latest Sermon
Hello Friends -
Last Sunday I had the chance to preach at FCC in Napa. My heart was full as we love that place and were grateful to be back with them for at least one Sunday. I wanted to pass along the sermon audio to you, and would love to hear your thoughts. You can find the sermon audio below or here along with other sermons I have preached.
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One of the beautiful beaches in Pacifica
**Update** - The Move - The Next Chapter in the Sneed's Story
"The heart of man plans his ways, but the Lord establishes his steps." - Proverbs 16:9
As with most stories there are layers upon layers of moving parts, well this is very much the truth behind what God has been continuing to do in our lives. Most of you know, Lindsey and I have been following God into a new season of life, (if you don't know, check out my previous post with all the details here) and that new season has come with a lot of twists and changes. It has left us feeling a range of emotions, but one thing has been made obvious, God is so good to us, through the good, bad, and difficult.
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