The reason I have chosen this way of following Jesus, this choice to sacrifice, fight, and bear my cross, is not for prosperity or a life of ease, but for peace and eternal life with our heavenly Father.  Read More

This is where the real work begins—the work of loving what He commands and desiring what He promises. I’m not here to tell you what to do if you’ve been through something similar. But I will say this—through all the questions, pain, trauma, and confusion, He is still, and will always be, there.  Read More

What I loved most about Liturgy of the Ordinary was the way it left me with a sense of peace. I didn’t finish the book feeling pressured to overhaul my life or strive for something bigger. Instead, I felt invited to embrace the life I already have—to see my daily routines not as obstacles to spiritual growth, but as the very spaces where God is shaping me. The ordinary moments of our life are not wasted; they are where transformation happens.  Read More

May the Lord develop in us a natural desire for Him, reaching for Him without a second thought. May He be the One we naturally run to in our boredom and in our loneliness, in our hunger and in our pain. May He be the One we run to for fulfillment and comfort. May He be the One we run to in joy and in sorrow. May He be the One we run to more than anything else.  Read More

I find myself weeping at the picture of a holy God “prospering” as a servant, despised and rejected by the creation he made and then led to the slaughter like a little, helpless lamb. And I realize, every year in a new way, that God’s strength and defense against our enemies is in the picture of a lamb led to the slaughter. The most likely Christian celebrity– Jesus himself– became a servant unto death, even death on a cross.  Read More

So we pray. We pray for God to defend us outwardly and inwardly. And while the times we were struck by adversities might be easier to bring to mind, let us focus on all of the times that He has been gracious enough to let us be healthy, because it is only God that can help us.  Read More

I’m grateful for Thanhha Lai’s gentle honesty and masterful ability to write about her own painful experience in a way that encourages and brings hope without diminishing the painful aspects of loss and suffering. I hope the few hours you spend between the pages of this story remind you to step with love and care into the lives of others and to hold your own story with hopefulness and trust.  Read More

God already knows what is inside the husked up heart of mine and I can stop working hard to hide it. I can lay it all bare and there will be Jesus! Tempted in every way, yet sinless, perfect on my behalf.  Read More

Jonathan and Maya’s story is reminiscent of both the story of Joseph and the story of Esther and ultimately, the story of Christ. As a 16 year old, Jonathan was convicted of a crime he did not commit and sentenced to 65 years in adult prison. Maya, coming through the ranks as a talented, hard working, basketball player, works her way to a position of power and privilege. As these stories begin to intersect, you see the hand of God at play; slowly weaving the pieces of the puzzle together. Working out his justice in the most painful and yet powerful ways.  Read More

Transitions is a deeply insightful and compassionate book that I believe everyone can benefit from, particularly during times of uncertainty. It gave me not only practical tools for managing change but also emotional reassurance that transitions are natural, albeit challenging, parts of life. The timeless wisdom in the book helped me view change less as something to fear and more as something to embrace, even if it comes with discomfort.  Read More

What if we just tried to pursue happiness? In this piece, we’ll explore how prioritizing happiness in God can transform how we approach the new year, and can lead us to experience real, lasting change. In this post, I’d like to turn our focus to an individual who lived a highly effective, highly joyful, well-formed, Godward life to see if he might have some wisdom for us today.  Read More

Is there anything more counter-cultural than the season of Advent? While the world around us speeds up in the frenzy of holiday preparations, Advent invites us to slow down. As we are tempted to fill our days with distractions, Advent calls us to pause and face the deeper longings within us. In a world that often tries to numb our pain, Advent beckons us to stop and confront it honestly. As follow...  Read More