Have you heard the phrase, “Ignorance is bliss”? There’s also the phrase, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” Both are true, I suppose, to an extent. Not asking questions about something you don’t understand is a way to skirt what actually could be facts. Ignorance is bliss when our area of influence is only … Continue reading When God Speaks
Due to the paths God has allowed my career to take in the Christian music industry, I’ve had the privilege of partnering with some truly amazing, God-fearing, and creatively gifted people and ministries. To many outside the industry, these individuals might seem almost untouchable, superhuman, even. My students often can’t believe I’ve met and worked … Continue reading Echoes of Eden
I love the broader Church, the global Body of Christ in all her beauty: some introspective and others highly outwardly expressive. If you've followed me for sometime you might have noticed my deeply formational journey of liturgical influences. And yet, I am a Southern Baptist ordained minister (surprise!). But wait, there’s more. I am also … Continue reading When the Crazy Happens
We’ve all heard the sayings: Don’t judge a book by its cover or All that glitters is not gold. They’re meant to remind us that what we see isn’t always the full story. Still, that idea can be frustrating. You mean I can’t just look at something, or someone, and instantly know what’s going on beneath the surface? As … Continue reading Ordinary Faith in Public Places
If I’m honest, and I suspect many of us would agree, division feels like one of the defining features of our moment. We see it everywhere: in families, workplaces, churches, politics, and even across the global landscape. Most of us aren’t fans of division. We crave familiarity. We long for life to feel a little … Continue reading One Body, One Lord
I was once told, “Your job is not to be a theological filter!" For years, that demanding phrase hovered over me like a cloud. I carried it, wrestled with it, and eventually decided I needed to take a closer look at what it really means. Let’s rewind. As many of you know, I’ve been blessed to … Continue reading Do I Consider My Job a Theological Filter? You Betcha.
Luke Gambill 