On 1 May 2024, I had the honor and joy of proclaiming God’s word from Colossians 1.9–23 during the chapel service at Westminster Theological Seminary—where Bekah and I both studied for our MDiv degrees.

Video

You can watch the video recording at the link below, starting around 18:45:

If you would like a manuscript draft, please contact me.

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