In the Bible, God spoke in booming voices from the sky, in quiet whispers, in the actions of others, in the conversations of prayer and countless other ways. This month as we move through the darkness of winter where much around us asleep we turn our attention to the times Read more…
It’s the last day of the year—a time when we reflect on all that has taken place, celebrate the many ways God is with us and look forward to the dreams and visions 2020 will bring. Two Rivers Church has much to celebrate in 2019, our first full year as Read more…
Ever year, I can’t wait to put up my Christmas tree. Starting November 1, my children me say, “Let’s put up the tree today!” at least twice a day until Thanksgiving comes. The day after Thanksgiving, we always go pick out just the right tree, bring it home, string the Read more…
As we enter this first week of Advent, we start our journey of watching and waiting for Christ with incredible acts of generosity
Nine days ago, I sat in a sanctuary with 600 people of faith from all around Charleston at the Charleston Area Justice Ministry’s Community Problems Assembly. As I looked around the room, I could feel the energy. I saw Jewish, Christian and Muslim folks; people of all races and incomes, Read more…
In a time of confusion, loneliness, and upheaval, the words of Scripture and the reminder of God’s presence gave me an anchor and guide.
Did the time change throw you off, too, this weekend? I woke up on Sunday at 4 a.m.—an hour earlier than my usual alarm. My body knew it was time to get up but I was so comfortable in the dark, a tower of blankets keeping me warm, the dog Read more…
“God made us; we belong to God. We are God’s people.” Psalm 100:3 (CEB) As we were starting Two Rivers Church, I went nine months without worshipping in a church community on a regular basis. It was the longest stretch of time since I was born that I didn’t have Read more…
A few weeks ago, our leadership team met for a few hours to go over the work of our strategic planning team, dream about and plan the future, and, always, eat together. At the beginning and end of our gathering, we sang. Since we started meeting a little more than Read more…
Begin (Again) is more than a sermon series—its a way of life for our whole community to adopt as we commit our lives to the work of following Jesus.