Unfamiliar Paths and God’s Promise
This morning I was sitting at our campsite at Chain O’ Lakes, coffee in hand, watching the fire crackle, and just taking in the quiet of nature with my son…
Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out Anyway
This morning, my reading took me to a story I’ve heard plenty of times, the one in Matthew 14:22–36 where Peter steps out of the boat and actually walks on…
When Weakness Becomes Strength: Learning to Lean on Christ
This morning during my devotional time, I was drawn to 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, a passage that stopped me in my tracks and made me reflect not only on my personal…
Letting Go: Making Peace with Our God-Given Emotions
"A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance." Ecclesiastes 3:4 This morning, my devotional centered around one simple but powerful…
Created for More: Stepping Into Passion, Action, and Feeling
"We have become his poetry, a recreated people that will fulfill the destiny he has given each of us, for we are joined to Jesus, the Anointed One. Even before…
Replacing the Starter on My 2013 Ford F-150 XLT EcoBoost – My Experience
For the past several months, I was having intermittent issues with my truck not wanting to start. At first, it was just a hesitation, but over time it got worse.…
Living in the Strength of 2 Timothy 1:7
"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline." – 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)Have you ever read this verse and thought,…
Why Is It So Difficult for Me to Be Vulnerable?
Vulnerability is one of those words that carries both hope and fear. It’s the key to deep relationships, spiritual growth, and emotional healing, yet it often feels like a risk…
Work Your Land, Reap Your Reward
"Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty." – Proverbs 28:19 Have you ever felt stuck? Like no…
The Reflection of a Hardworking Heart
As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart. – Proverbs 27:19There’s something about a long day’s work that leaves a mark—not just on your hands, but on…