Every 4th of July we celebrate the birth of a nation built on the desire for liberty. We express gratitude to all the military men and women who sacrificed and continue to sacrifice every day so we can enjoy the freedoms we have.
There is another freedom that no government can grant or circumstance can take away.
Read MoreWe want God, but we want Him our way. We want Him, but we don’t want to have to give too much up for Him. We want to obey Him, but only when obedience aligns with what we already want. When following Him becomes difficult, costly, or inconvenient, we often stop short, not because we don’t know what to do, but because we don’t want to do it.
Read MoreYou are a child of God, and you have all the inheritance of His promises, you need to believe it, receive it, then walk in it. Similar to the story of the woman with the issue of blood (Mark 5:24-34). She heard of Jesus and knew what He could do for her.
Read MoreHave you ever woken up in the morning as one person, only to go to bed that same night as someone different? This happened to me just after the new year started and I’ve been thinking about the changes in my life since.
Read MoreHave you ever stopped and really thought about what it means to have faith as small as a mustard seed? We all know it’s a teeny tiny seed but was Jesus alluding to more here? Or was He merely saying you just need a tiny bit of faith?
Read MoreHave you ever felt like asking, “Where is God in this situation?” The good news is that God has not moved. He is still on the throne, He still lives inside of you, and He promises to never leave you nor forsake you!
Sometimes people let their feelings obscure the truth of God’s word. Overcoming this requires distinguishing between truth and lies.
Read More“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” —Ephesians 2:8-9,
How amazing is our Lord Jesus who freely laid down his life for us. I pray this post encourages you to keep walking strong with the Lord no matter what circumstances you may face today.
Read MoreThere are theological questions that are safe and easy to discuss without ever really letting the tension of difficult questions shape or grow your theology. But I like to seek out the hard ones.
I’ve always wanted to be ready for those. The moment an atheist or agnostic challenges my beliefs, I seek out challenges, build thorough rebuttals, and am ready for that chance encounter to prove the depth of my theology.
Read MoreThere’s a phrase that has quietly carried me through this season of life: “His glory alone.”
It’s a phrase I first heard from one of my favorite Christian hip-hop artists, KB. He titled two of his albums His Glory Alone, and it’s also the name of his record label, HGA. Perhaps you’ve never heard of him. Perhaps Christian hip-hop (CHH) isn’t your thing. However, if you ever get the chance, I encourage you to listen to his music or check out his sermons and podcasts online. His lyrics and words consistently point away from self and toward God.
Read MoreI was raised Catholic, so Lent was part of the rhythm of my childhood. It showed up in small, tangible ways—giving something up, a quieter tone to the season, reminders that Easter was coming. But as my faith matured and my walk with God became more personal and Spirit-led, Lent quietly faded into the background. I didn’t reject it so much as I outgrew the version of it I had known.
Read MoreFebruary is “Love Month” it’s filled with all things red and pink, the stores are stocked with flowers and chocolates.
It’s a month to celebrate love in all forms; romantic love, friendships, and family. Love is a gift from God and should absolutely be celebrated. But have you ever stopped and just received love? Not human love, but God’s love.
Read MoreDo you know someone who’s always starting something new?
A new business idea this month.
A new routine next month.
A new goal the month after that.
There’s nothing wrong with ambition. In fact, God often places big visions in the hearts of His people. But there is a fine line between being driven and being distracted. God doesn’t just call us to start things; He calls us to finish them.
Read MoreIn October 2025, I completed my Board Certification for the Attachment Trauma 2.0 Coaching Program. As I reflected on my studies and what I wanted for this New Year, I came to the conclusion that I wanted to be securely attached to the One that really counts and makes a difference in my life.
Read MoreAs the pages of the calendar have recently turned and the Earth has taken another trip around the sun, I am honored to be writing the first Beyond the Pulpit blog for 2026. I’ve had many themes cross my mind as I prepared to write whatever God led me to, and every theme pointed me straight back to our Lord and Savior and getting back to the basics of life.
Read MoreRecently, I was working on the lighting system that powers the stage lights at the church and God revealed something to me that was profound . . . I feel like this software somehow taught me some important lessons on God's will for us.
Read MoreAbout a month ago I had a dream and all I heard was the word “Moriah.”
I woke up the next morning and was going about my morning routine when I remembered that word.
I knew in my spirit that this word came from God because anything from him resurfaces in my spirit repeatedly until I pay attention. Sound familiar?
Read MoreThe biblical meaning of tapestry is a metaphor for the intricate and beautiful pattern of God’s plan in life. The concept of weaving reminds me of the powerful symbol of skill, beauty, and divine purpose.
Read MoreSometimes working in a field where people have faced overdoses, incarceration, poverty, abuse, and trauma, I can be tempted to think of my testimony as very “vanilla”. It can feel like it somehow lacks drama or a story line that rivals a Hollywood movie. Sometimes I can get so caught up in the trap that is comparison, that I think my story lacks a certain level of “spice”.
Read MoreHave you ever felt like you were (or are) standing on the edge of the abyss, looking down and not seeing the bottom? Maybe you’ve stood on the shoreline, looking out over the vastness of the sea and simply felt small. Or maybe you’ve simply felt like you’ve been invisible. Why is it so hard for us to understand what the Scriptures plainly tell us?
Read MoreIt’s 2:11 a.m. and you’re tossing and turning. Your mind is running full speed through unfinished tasks, to-do lists, difficult conversations, unpaid bills, and that thing you said that you should have said differently. Your body is bone tired, but your brain goes into overdrive the moment you get under the blankets, and the lights go out.
I’ve been there too, and it’s in those sleepless nights that Psalm 4 has become my go to . . .
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