Shawn Young6 minSinging at CornerstoneFew subjects generate such controversy in the church as music in worship. The shift to an entertainment-driven aesthetic in evangelical...
Shawn Young4 minLocal Church: A Spiritual ResourceIn my earlier post, I noted that I used to be clueless that the local church is essential. As a pastor I’ve met many Christians who are...
Shawn Young6 minChristian CommunityFor the last several years, has the church discussed any subject more than community? With the new year now upon us, I’ve reflected on...
Shawn Young3 minStruggling with SinThe Lord could have chosen to take us immediately into glory upon conversion. But He didn’t. It’s hard to avoid wondering, “Why not?” We...
Shawn Young3 minGrace and Jesus ChristAwhile back a pastor friend, Wayne Larson, wondered why pastors tweet and post comments on “grace” so much more than Jesus. Many consider...
Shawn Young7 minSane Family RhythmYou can mitigate against over-scheduled children (and over-scheduled adults) by setting a sane family rhythm. Our time with our children...
Shawn Young3 minA Missing Spiritual Resource?Imagine owning a car without any access to gas–as in, there isn’t a drop to be found anywhere (kudos if you have an electric, but read...
Shawn Young7 minCultivating ImaginationI recently re-read George MacDonald’s short essay, “The Fantastic Imagination.” It has me ruminating on cultivating imagination. As a...
Shawn Young3 minThis is How I WorkOne of my favorite features over at lifehacker.com is “This is How I Work.” I thought it might be fun to use their format and do a post...
Shawn Young3 minOrdinary ChurchLas Vegas is iconic Americana. Like it or not, it reflects something of the soul of the USA. It also reflects, I suggest, something of...
Shawn Young2 minThe Value of the Gift (Part 2)It is not merely that that we have made mistakes, or even that we have lived morally deficient lives, though we have done both. Nor is...
Shawn Young4 minMuse, Mess, Mastery: Working through the Art Process as a ChristianOn September 9, at 7:00 p.m., Cornerstone will welcome Joe Di Bella, Professor Emeritus, Mary Washington University, as he gives his...
Shawn Young2 minThe Value of the Gift (Part 1)For the better part of his life, he has collected coins. Through financial ups and downs he has held onto his collection. Over the years...
Shawn Young3 minChristmas Reflection (Part 2)This reflection was originally delivered during a 2012 Christmas Eve Service at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Castle Rock, CO. They...
Shawn Young4 minChristmas Reflection (Part 1)This reflection was originally delivered during a 2012 Christmas Eve Service at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Castle Rock, CO....
Shawn Young3 minThe Joy of Fountain PensThose of you who know me well will not be the least bit surprised at my rather acute nerdiness. This post is about the joy of fountain...
Shawn Young3 minEngaging Culture ChristianlyAt Cornerstone we aspire to, “Deeply rooted faith for the 21st century.” If we’re going to approach our aspiration, (among other things)...
Shawn Young3 minChristmas EncouragementThe power of human rebellion can seem unstoppable. Christmas provides encouragement that there’s more to the story. Matthew 2:1-12...
Shawn Young3 minImmanuel, God with UsMost people realize that Immanuel means God with us. But there’s an aspect of the meaning that is less discussed. I had my first chew of...