Whirlwind.

I like the word whirlwind. It has an onomatopoetic quality as it swirls with breath. There’s a free-ness and chaos to it that… Read more Whirlwind.

What is a city but the people?

This past weekend was far more difficult and emotional for me than I expected. . In retrospect, I think I… Read more What is a city but the people?

Last Tuesday was our final community day together. It was a beautiful day, and we had a reflection time that… Read more cultivation

Back in February I met with a man named Bruce. Bruce needed help paying his utilities bill. His nephew had… Read more Boudin.

Walls make us feel safe. They make us feel secure. They protect us from the outside, the weather, the unpredictability… Read more walls.

Recently, I was asked to write about an experience that deepened my understanding of mission or impacted my faith in… Read more What it’s not.

Exodus 3:12 And God said, “I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it… Read more Signs

One of the most important things in my life has been forgiveness. This is mostly due to how selfish, thoughtless,… Read more Forgiveness.

Saturday Morning, 5 am. Antonio’s voice wakes me, “Chad! You ready, man?” I roll around for a minute before beginning… Read more Beautiful Failure