by Alan Briggs | Nov 30, 2015 | City, Neighborhood
It’s hitting us from every angle. Hipsters in coffee shops are talking about it. Developers and investing with it in mind. Empty nesters are asking questions about it again. Those seeking to live a Jesus life and those who don’t know Him alike are feeling the...
by Alan Briggs | Oct 10, 2015 | City, Family
A few weeks back I threw out the challenge to take pictures of my new book Staying is the new Going in unique places. Some were funny like the shot on the toilet. Some were relaxing like the shot of the local meeting house. Some were even dangerous like the shot on...
by Alan Briggs | Sep 23, 2015 | Archive, City, Neighborhood
God has taken our family on a surprising and exciting journey. We have gotten serious about loving our neighbors—our literal neighbors. We’ve gotten serious about loving our city, a place I had previously looked for opportunities to escape. We’ve gotten serious about...
by Alan Briggs | Sep 16, 2015 | City
My book Staying is the new Going was available for purchase on September 1st, but it didn’t officially launch until this weekend. Boats float before they leave the harbor. It was an incredible weekend celebrating the book leaving the harbor. Every author...
by Alan Briggs | Sep 15, 2015 | City, Family
Several years ago I took up gardening. I referred to that summer as “the season God preached to me through plants.” It shouldn’t have been a surprise to me. Jesus described the Kingdom of God as a seed, and scripture is full of agricultural metaphors. Some of the most...
by Alan Briggs | Sep 6, 2015 | City
Dear Suburbia, I wanted to make sure I don’t leave you out. It seems like most people are forgetting about you these days. I realize you’re not the coolest place to talk about when people compare you to cities. You might not get picked first for the...
