Holy, Holy, Holy: Set Apart by the Spirit
You can't manufacture holiness — but you can make room for it. Stop filling your heart with what works against God, and let the Holy Spirit do what only He can do.
Living into God's Larger Story: With Him, Under Him, and For Him
Living into God's larger story means aligning your heart, mind, and body with His purposes — through humble devotion, contented trust, joyful obedience, active engagement, and willing sacrifice.
Open Wide: God Will Fill the Emptiness
God promises to satisfy every hunger in your heart — but only if you'll stop trying to satisfy it yourself. Open wide. Listen. Submit. Walk in His ways.
Drawing Near: Mind the Gap?
Our time with the Lord must go beyond routine — it must include the sharing of intimate thoughts and feelings. That's communion.
Listen and Obey: Faith That Acts
Listening to the Lord means nothing if it doesn't lead to obedience. True faith hears — and when God calls for action, it moves.
Imitators of Christ: Love That Costs Something
To imitate Christ means reflecting His sacrificial love — not as a concept you admire, but as a way of life you practice.
Soft Hearts, Stiff Necks: Which Are You?
A stiff neck leads to sudden breaking. A bent neck paves the way for long-term growth.
The Legacy Beneath the Legacy: Heal It or Hand It Down
The greatest inheritance you can leave your children isn't money in the bank — it's what's been healed in your heart.
The Cost of Following: When Obedience Costs More Than We Want to Pay
Obedience shows our faith. What you do with Jesus' words reveals where your heart truly is.
Don't Cherry-Pick: The Hidden Danger of Seeking Advice You Already Agree With
When seeking advice, surround yourself with wise people committed to walking with the Lord — people who have the courage to speak hard truths into your life.
Walk in Wisdom: Choosing God's Wisdom Over Your Own
Wisdom isn't just a set of rules to follow — it's a posture of trust. The person who relies on the Lord is saved; the one who relies on themselves is lost.
Removing Bad Influences: What You Subtract Shapes Who You Become
What you eliminate from your life is just as important as what you include. Refinement occurs through subtraction.
Into the Mess: What It Looks Like When a Man Steps In (Part 2 of 2)
Entering chaos isn't about fixing — it's about understanding. When a man leads with empathy and sacrificial love, he fosters an environment where relationships thrive.
Eyes on the Mess: Why a Clean Manger Produces No Fruit (Part 1 of 2)
God designed men to enter the chaos — not to avoid it. A clean manger may look tidy, but it produces nothing. Abundant fruit comes through the willingness to get messy for His glory.
Hide Yourself: The Courage to Walk Away from What Harms You
Not all danger appears as temptation. Sometimes it takes the form of a relationship. The prudent recognize it and walk away, or hide from it, as the verse states.
Walk Like Him: Live a Life That Reflects His Character
Walking in a manner worthy of the Lord means living a life that reflects His conduct and character, honors Him, and attracts others to Him.
Getting Rich: Choosing Character Over Cash
God values a good reputation more than great wealth. True riches are built through humility and a reverent fear of the Lord.