Jesus for President - Campaign tour ‘08

Are you looking to get involved in a Presidential campaign? A campaign that you can believe in? A campaign that could benefit the city of Richmond? A campaign that is truly for revolutionary change?

This summer The Gabriel House (A Catholic Workers Hospitality house) and the Well are pleased to announce that [...]

American (churches) Idol

I believe the most acceptable and common form of idolatry in churches today is ministry. I believe many leaders and many churches worship ministry - that is, what we are trying to do for God.
…we often do not pursue God but instead pursue the fruitfulness that we are told accompanies God’s presence in a [...]

Reading in South Korea

I took 9 books with me, but only read 3 1/2. I know, I know… I’ll do better next time.
Open Secrets
Thanks to Matthew Freeman for the recommendation. The Open Secret was a great read of Lischer’s “memoir of faith and discovery.” One of my favorite quotes from the book takes [...]

South Korea in pictures…

I’m back from my South Korean adventure, so I thought i’d share some of the fun through pictures…

I was with Ryan when he bought his car… he was a nervous wreck just thinking of the commitment to that car he was making! But, not with Helen! Ryan was calm, cool and collected the [...]

Leaving Church

Things have been quiet here at Hope Like Mad because I’ve been in more of a reflective place with lots of questions running through my head. At times I feel like there is just clutter that fills my mind, and if i try to articulate any of the thoughts that I think i do [...]

Update on the Growth of Jesus

Here is the update on the growth of Jesus. You can compare these pics with the ones a 12 days ago here.

Thanks again to Cj and our new friend Rob for finding this gem!