Self-Hatred Has No Place in the Christian Life
In his song “Tethered,” Jason Gray sings the lyrics, “I didn’t cry for help because I didn’t like myself enough
When Our Desire for “Purity” Means We Miss the Point
It sure is easy to mock the Pharisees. When we see it in black and white on the page, it
Coffee & Communion
I recently spent 53 days away from home so I could stay with our baby in the NICU and do
The Mother’s Prayer I Regret Praying
As I shared in a previous post, last year was extremely hard on my mental health. It was during one
The Scent of Oil on My Hands
I was a lead pastor for four years before resigning so I could dedicate my time to a family emergency.
I Spent Most of 2024 Wishing I Was Dead
I spent most of 2024 wishing I was dead. That’s probably a really shocking thing to read someone admit to
Why Everyone Should Be a Church Greeter
Let’s talk about church greeters. You know: the person at church who holds the door open, shakes your hand, and
I Felt Convicted While Watching a Taylor Swift Concert
Like 4.6 million other viewers, I watched Taylor Swift The Eras Tour on Disney+ the first week it came out.
Who Am I Writing For?
As I plan posts and write for another month, I have to ask myself, “Who am I even writing for?”
3 Reasons Why I’ll Always Grieve Openly
My dad passed away recently. In the month since he passed, I’ve been extremely open with people about the ups