Purpose Through Imperfection

The genealogy of Jesus reminds us that broken circumstances never place a life beyond God’s purpose. A few years ago, admittedly I had been struggling to keep the habit of reading my Bible each and every day. One day, I prayed to God and asked for Him to spark...
Coffee with Carl

Coffee with Carl

If you know Carl, you know he loves to sit down and have a meaningful conversation over coffee (and a cookie). I had the chance to do the same, and I’d love to share some of the things we talked about. You always carry yourself with such positivity; what keeps you...
The Church’s Quiet Crisis

The Church’s Quiet Crisis

“Time heals all wounds.” For a while, I made this phrase a part of my vocabulary, and then I realized it wasn’t true. Not one bit. When I lost a good friend of mine, Tyler, years ago unexpectedly, I really took a lot of time to “process” what happened. I thought about...
Cornering the King: Silencing Men in the Abortion Debate

Cornering the King: Silencing Men in the Abortion Debate

In the game of chess, it’s no secret that the queen is the  most powerful piece in the game.  With unparalleled power, she can glide from one end of the board to the other in a single move. Seasoned players recognize that attempting to neutralize the power of the...