The Initiating Love of God

February 28, 2016

Hello Friends -

The story of Exodus is about far more than the epic narrative it already is, it is about a paradigm of the way God works throughout the scriptures, and ultimately in the world. The story is about a God who hears the cries of those enslaved and acts on their behalf. It is a story about a God who rescues his people, without concern for their response. We see this story in Jesus' teaching in Luke 15. Here Jesus teaches 3 separate parables about, the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost sons. Each story is about something lost, that will remain lost unless someone goes and finds it. The three stories culminate in the picture of father running toward his estranged son, embracing him, kissing him, and throwing him a party.

Church, Love, and St. Francis - Much Still to Learn

October 5, 2015

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.

The Table in Psalm 23 - Latest Sermon

August 4, 2015

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.

One of the beautiful beaches in Pacifica

Update - The Move - The Next Chapter in the Sneed's Story

May 20, 2015

"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.

5 Lessons from 5 Years of Marriage

August 8, 2014

A week ago, August 1st, my wife and I officially celebrated 5 years of marriage. No doubt, marriage has been the craziest, life altering journey either of us have experienced. It has changed us and shaped us in ways we expected and ways we never would have imagined. We have gone from young idealistic twenty-somethings, to exhausted parents pursuing careers.

I still consider myself very much a rookie at marriage, a struggling rookie at that, but here are five things I have learned along the way...