by Gary Taylor | Jan 27, 2017 | Blog, Busy, Community, Pause, Vulnerable
After my dad passed away in 2012, I inherited several hundred books from his library. Most of them are commentaries on the 66 books of the Bible. To prepare for teaching from Ephesians this weekend, I pulled a number of those books off the shelf. His name – in his own...
by Gary Taylor | Jan 16, 2017 | Blog, Community, Creation, Cross, grace, sin, transformation, Vulnerable
My computer wouldn’t connect to the internet. As you know, pretty much everything we use a computer for relies on an internet connection. I sorta panicked. Really. I grew increasingly frustrated that I couldn’t connect, and therefore couldn’t get...
by Gary Taylor | Nov 27, 2016 | Blog, Community, Israel, Journaling, San Jose, transformation
I order my coffee then wait for an available table. Popular places are crowded places. I eventually squeeze into a spot among a cluster of occupied chairs. While reading and journaling, a phrase from Psalm 122 resonates with my surroundings… “Jerusalem is...
by Gary Taylor | Nov 20, 2016 | Blog, Community, grace, Hospitality, sin, Vulnerable
Since being married, I don’t recall hosting without Beth acting as Project Lead to get the house ready and bake something delicious. Last Monday I flew solo. My wife has been out of town for several days, and the house looks like the kids and I are college students....
by Gary Taylor | Oct 7, 2016 | Blog, Community, Cross, Old Ford, Truck
I’ve noticed a pattern when I park in a public parking lot. I typically pick a parking spot based on how easily I can pull OUT of that spot. My truck is a bit big, and it doesn’t have power steering, so getting out of tight spaces can feel like a workout. That’s why I...
by Gary Taylor | Oct 9, 2015 | Blog, Community, Old Ford, Truck, Vulnerable
I’ve lived in California for 3+ months and have yet to roll up my windows. When driving, and even when I park my truck on the street for the night, I leave the windows rolled down. One reason for this is environmental: The drought. I’ve woken up to roughly 90 days of...
At the age of 32 I married my best friend, Beth. Thirteen years later we are blessed with two very energetic kids - Jack (12) and Calleigh (9). My wife is a ridiculously good cook who loves hosting dinners in our home, and then I go to the gym to work off the calories. I am an avid reader who appreciates contemplative, Spiritual conversations shared over a cup of coffee. Hobbies and interests include reading and writing, journaling, working out, and St. Louis Cardinal’s baseball. More 