What I’m up to: I’m currently on holiday with the family up in Yosemite. We are in a beautiful little cottage overlooking the valley outside of Yosemite’s gates. We couldn’t spring for the accommodations inside, but found a secluded spot that was affordable with an incredible view as far as the eye can see. Just us, God, the trees, mountains, wildlife, and not another building or human in sight. Of course, when you’ve got the luxury of retreating to a venue like this, it’s time for some soul searching, recalibrating, and deep heart repentance. Needless to say, I’m going deep, re-examining my calling, making sure I’m hearing from God, and opening all of my life up to him to rearrange, take back, or call upon anything he needs. Apparently, it’s all of it. Or that’s what this thick gold-leafed book with red letters in it keeps telling me.
What I’m tripping on: My two worlds colliding. Wales meets Long Beach. Pillar meets Refuge. In 2006 I planted a church called Pillar in the second largest city in Wales, UK. We planted out of a coffee shop almost exclusively with unchurched people. The church grew and spawned others,
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