Tag: Christian Living


  • Never Too Late, Never the Wrong Time

    The Art of Procrastinating Ministry Look, I get it. Life is a whirlwind of obligations. Work, school, soccer practice, PTA meetings, meal planning, and—oh yeah—bathing the kids so they don’t smell like a pack of feral raccoons. Somewhere in the mix, you might squeeze in five minutes to sit down before realizing you forgot to…

  • The Cross Is Heavy—But You Don’t Have to Carry It Alone

    When One Trip Just Isn’t Enough Let’s be real—some days feel like you’re carrying a 300-pound cross up a hill, and some days you’re just trying to carry your groceries inside in one trip. And if you’re anything like me, you’re gonna try and muscle through it, even when logic, common sense, and the screaming…

  • The Jerk, the Bird, and a Lesson in Grace

    Have you ever met a jerk? I use the word jerk because the one in my mind is definitely not safe for work—or church. But of course you have. We all have. I’m not talking about genuinely evil people, just the everyday jerks. The guy who cuts you off in traffic, then has the audacity…

  • The End is Coming – But What Does That Mean for Us?

    Alright, let’s be real—talking about the end times isn’t exactly a feel-good, cozy campfire conversation. You’re probably not going to see it on a Hallmark movie anytime soon. But Jesus talked about it, Paul warned about it, and John had an entire Revelation about it—so maybe we should, too. When we read 2 Timothy 3:1-5,…

  • Missing Church for a Season—What Does God Think?

    Alright, confession time—I’m about to miss church for three months. Between a class I’m taking and my work schedule, I’ll be out every single Sunday for a whole season. And let me tell you, if you’re anything like me, just thinking about that gives you a little anxiety.I start worrying about missing an important message…

  • When Grace Feels Out of Reach

    Main Scriptures: Romans 7:15-25, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 John 1:8-9 Introduction How many of us have ever felt unqualified to speak about God because of our own shortcomings? We preach grace, but we struggle to give it—especially to those closest to us. We talk about love, but some days, it takes everything in us just…