The Mission Behind the Message
My goal is to help hurting people.
Every blog post is an opportunity to offer understanding. Every article is an opportunity to share hope. Every video is an opportunity to remind someone of God’s presence. And every book that finds its way into someone’s hands is an opportunity for that message to go deeper.
My goal isn’t simply to put books into the world; it’s to put help, hope, and the love of God within reach of people who are hurting.
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” ~Psalm 46:1
- Grief as a Young Adult: When You Still Need Mom or Dad
At any stage of life, losing a parent is hard. It’s especially difficult when you’re a teenager or young adult. While everyone looks at you as if you’re “all grown up” you’re entering years where you need advice, guidance, and help navigating the transition from kid to adult. And, you have just lost a trusted… Read more: Grief as a Young Adult: When You Still Need Mom or Dad - When Healing Doesn’t Come, Faith Still Matters
We can believe in miracles, but miracles aren’t a measure of faith. I believe God can heal. I believe we should pray boldly, trust Him completely, and never underestimate His power to intercede in the midst of our suffering. Yes, I believe faith and healing are connected, but healing is not dependent upon someone’s faith.… Read more: When Healing Doesn’t Come, Faith Still Matters - Everyone Leaves Behind a To-Do List
Everyone has a to-do list. And when a person is gone, they leave behind that unfinished list. The things our loved one managed, maintained, planned, or intended to finish are right where they left them. As is so often in grief, those responsibilities become yours. You may find yourself running a business, finishing a project,… Read more: Everyone Leaves Behind a To-Do List - Faith Doesn’t Erase Grief—But We Don’t Carry It Alone
Yesterday, we lost a friend. Tim was a leader. A servant. A man who loved people hard. He had a way of making people feel seen, valued, and cared for. He was always looking for another way to help, another place to serve, another person who might need a hand. He volunteered hard. He loved… Read more: Faith Doesn’t Erase Grief—But We Don’t Carry It Alone - Freedom Beyond Approval
We’re reading and studying the Gospel of Mark in my Small Group, and tonight we’ll be discussing Mark 8. Mark 8 is a pivotal point in the Gospel because the focus shifts from what Jesus does, to who Jesus is and what He has come to do. And, importantly for our daily lives, what it… Read more: Freedom Beyond Approval