From Guilt to Grace

Judah’s Journey of Redemption Growing up with a brother is like having a built-in best friend and rival all rolled into one. My brother and I were no exception. We were always up to some adventure—or mischief—and one particular afternoon remains etched in my memory forever. We had this old wooden bunk bed that, depending … Continue reading From Guilt to Grace →

Stay In Your Lane

Ever feel like you're juggling flaming torches, and every time you turn around, another one is tossed into your hands? It's that overwhelming sensation where you want to excel at one thing, but life keeps hurling distractions your way, each ready to ignite a new crisis. This feeling of being overwhelmed usually triggers one of … Continue reading Stay In Your Lane →

The Lower Lights

On a lonely stretch of shoreline, where the land met the tumultuous waters of Lake Erie, stood a lighthouse—tall, proud, and steadfast. For years, it had been a beacon of hope for sailors, its light cutting through the darkest nights and fiercest storms. The responsibility of keeping this vital light burning fell to a man … Continue reading The Lower Lights →

How to Overcome Fear

Before providing practical principles for overcoming fear, discussing the two types of fear outlined in Scripture is essential. The first type is “fear of the Lord.” This refers to a deep respect, reverence, and awe for God. It is about recognizing His power, justice, and mercy, leading to a life guided by His principles. The … Continue reading How to Overcome Fear →

Bewildered in the Wilderness

When I was a kid, my siblings and I used to play in the creek behind my grandparent's house. We'd walk up and down the bank, lifting loose rocks to look for crawfish. One time, I got tired and wanted to head back toward the house. I turned around and began walking in the direction … Continue reading Bewildered in the Wilderness →

Mirrors

We're all mirrors. A mirror reflects whatever is right in front of it. Look around at all your hobbies and interests, the people and things you've surrounded yourself with. That's you. Those things make up who you are. "Be yourself" sounds a lot different when we realize that who we are, our identities, is made … Continue reading Mirrors →

What does it take to really change?

"He became as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man, as the good old city knew, or any other good old city, town, or borough, in the good old world." Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is famous for his transformation of character. His humbug personality undergoes a … Continue reading What does it take to really change? →

A Meditation on Marriage

Recently, I had the honor of offering a message during a very good friend's wedding. Having only just celebrated my two year anniversary with my wife, I can hardly make a claim for expertise in the topic. The task quickly became humbling as—more than ever—I trusted God to give me words that would have significant … Continue reading A Meditation on Marriage →

Goosetown

The town was located on the valley floor in the western Rockies surrounded by snow-capped mountains. The town looked like it was plucked from an old western movie. Main Street was lined with wood storefronts, boardwalks, hitching posts, swinging-door saloons, cigar-store Indians, a blacksmith shop with a forge and, of course, like any authentic western … Continue reading Goosetown →

The Way You Think About God is Wrong

Do you ever have doubts about God? Has the way you think about God ever been messed with? Maybe it was a question about your faith that you weren't ready to answer. Or perhaps it was someone else's strong convictions that conflicted with your views. When the way we think about God gets challenged, we … Continue reading The Way You Think About God is Wrong →