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Hebrews 4:12 (KJV) “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” There are some verses that comfort you… and thenContinue reading “Verse of the Day – The Word That Cuts and Heals”

There was a time in my life when I walked away from my faith. Not all at once, and not without reason—but I stepped back. I questioned. I wandered. I tried to figure things out on my own. For a while, I convinced myself I had moved on. But the truth is, my faith neverContinue reading “I’m Thankful for a Faith That Didn’t Give Up on Me”

Today’s church service really made me stop and think — especially as a parent and as a man trying to grow deeper in my faith. We’re reading through the Gospels leading up to Easter, and today the focus was on a powerful moment in Luke 2:41–52 — when 12-year-old Jesus stayed behind in the templeContinue reading “Raising Curious Faith in a Confusing World”

Faith is easy when life is comfortable. When prayers are answered quickly.When routines feel stable.When things are going our way. In those seasons, trusting God doesn’t feel costly—it feels natural. But faith isn’t really proven in comfort. Comfort Doesn’t Require Much Faith When life is calm, it’s easy to say we trust God. It’s easyContinue reading “Faith Isn’t Proven in Comfort”

There was a time in my life when chaos felt normal. Adrenaline, intensity, constant motion—those things used to feel like living. Silence made me uneasy. Calm felt unfamiliar. Peace felt boring, or even suspicious. I didn’t realize it at the time, but I was addicted to disorder. Today, that’s no longer true. I Don’t LiveContinue reading “Why Peace Matters More to Me Now”

I’ve reached a place in my life where I’m comfortable admitting something I used to struggle with: I don’t have all the answers. And honestly, I’m okay with that. There was a time when I felt pressure to have everything figured out—faith, recovery, life, purpose. I thought growth meant certainty. I thought maturity meant confidenceContinue reading “Still Learning, Still Growing”

I’ve been asked before why I keep coming back—to writing, to faith, to church, to trying again. The short answer is because something inside me knows this is where life is found. But the longer answer is a lot more complicated—and a lot more honest. How My Writing Started I didn’t start writing to getContinue reading “Why I Keep Coming Back”

AA Thought for the Day A nightclub crowded with men and women all dressed up in evening clothes looks like a very festive place. But you should see the restrooms of that nightclub the next morning. What a mess! People have been sick all over the place, and does it smell! The glamour of theContinue reading “AA 24 hours daily devotion”

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 Reflection The book of Psalms has a way of speaking to real life—the kind of life that’s messy, painful, and sometimes overwhelming. This verse doesn’t pretend everything is okay. It acknowledges something important: there are moments whenContinue reading “Verse of the Day – Psalms”

“Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am the Lord your God.” — Leviticus 20:7 Reflection Leviticus doesn’t get much love. A lot of people see it as nothing but rules, laws, and restrictions. But when you slow down and really read it, you start to see God’s heart behind it. This verse isn’tContinue reading “Verse of the Day – Leviticus”

There was a time in my life when I thought growth had to be loud. Big announcements. Big changes. Big emotions. Big declarations about who I was becoming and what I was leaving behind. I thought if people didn’t see it, it didn’t count. I’ve learned something different now. Some of the most important growthContinue reading “Quiet Growth Still Counts”