Not Christmas Yet
What makes the Christmas season officially start for you? Thoughts on Doxa's first ever Christmas album....
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Not Christmas Yet
What makes the Christmas season officially start for you? Thoughts on Doxa's first ever Christmas album....
Doxa's Response to Racism and Injustice
Our long-term vision for Doxa is simply this: a church that reflects, from the top down, the racial and ethnic diversity of our community and to bear witness to the Glory of God in Jesus Christ....
When Will Doxa Resume Sunday Gatherings?
A few have asked about the timeline around us reopening Sunday gatherings at the John Danz building in downtown Bellevue. There are several factors that go into the reopening of "normal" Sunday gatherings. But first, I want to mention how we make decisions like this....
A Brief Response to the Death of George Floyd
A brief response to the death of George Floyd....
Commissioning Parents
Twelve and a half years ago, I remember opening our car door and buckling June into her car seat for the very first time. We'd just checked out from the hospital and were being sent home...all by ourselves. I couldn't believe they would just let us leave with her. We had no idea what we were doing! Since that first day in parenting, and with two boys added to the mix, we'...
Keep ReadingA Picture of Disciples Making Disciples
My relationship with Mark began at a Starbucks. I was the only one drinking coffee because he had some health issues and couldn't drink any. His wife, Kara, had been participating in our missional community for a few months and had also been through Journey Groups (which I help lead). Mark shared some of his story with me and I could tell he was hurting. He was a great a...
Keep ReadingWhat It's Like Coming Back
Like most days, the kids woke up first. I heard them giggling and playing down the hall way. I sat up in bed. I hadn't slept great, but I was already fighting the fogginess with anticipation that I'd be going to a gathering for the first time in eight months.I got dressed, packed my "work bag", scarfed down a quick bite for breakfast, chased the kids out the door, and took...
Keep ReadingDoxa's Response to Racism and Injustice
Our long-term vision for Doxa is simply this: a church that reflects, from the top down, the racial and ethnic diversity of our community and to bear witness to the Glory of God in Jesus Christ....
Keep ReadingWhen Will Doxa Resume Sunday Gatherings?
A few have asked about the timeline around us reopening Sunday gatherings at the John Danz building in downtown Bellevue. There are several factors that go into the reopening of "normal" Sunday gatherings. But first, I want to mention how we make decisions like this....
Keep ReadingWhy We Fast
WHAT IS FASTING? Fasting is mentioned 77 times in scripture. Biblically, fasting can either be done corporately for a shared visionor desire, or it can be done privately where it is something personal between you and God. Fasting is a spiritual discipline that Jesus commands us to do. In Matthew 6:16 Jesus says, "When you fast" not if you fast.The time we would normally s...
Keep ReadingA People of Rest
Doxa has come a long way.We've seen more evidence and heard more stories of God's grace than we count. Our team has worked incredibly hard to stabilize, strengthen, and care for this church. From our beginnings as a church, I (Dave) have felt both the privilege and responsibility to help care for our team and make decisions that protect our most important resource as a lo...
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