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Welcome to my blog. You’re going to find posts on a lot of different topics here, but all of them are based on things I’ve learned by applying the truths of the Bible to life in the real world.
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Estimated reading time: 16 minutes
In the wake of unspeakable loss following the Kerr County floods, the instinct to assign blame has surged almost as quickly as the river itself. But in a culture desperate to make sense of tragedy, are we asking the right questions? Drawing on Jesus’ words in Luke 13, this reflection challenges our default response to tragedy and calls us to look deeper—not outward in judgment, but inward in repentance.
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes
At last night’s Astros-Cubs game, it wasn’t the stars who left the biggest impression—it was Taylor Trammell, a player with zeros across his stat line and a World Series ring he didn't earn. His unlikely story reminded me that life isn’t always fair, but grace isn’t about fairness. Frequently, God gives blessings we didn’t expect or deserve—just to remind us He’s still writing the story, even when we feel benched.
Estimated reading time: 16 minutes
When David talks about walking in the valley of the shadow of death in Psalm 23, what if he wasn't talking about death at all? What if he wasn't emphasizing the thing casting the shadow, but rather the intensity of the hue of the shadow itself?
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
Our days on Earth are numbered, yet their true significance lies not in how many we have, but in how we spend them. My dear friend Brent understood this well. His legacy reminds us that the true measure of a life is not to be counted in days, but in terms of service for God.
Estimated reading time: 18 minutes
When God doesn't answer prayer, it feels like you're listening to a busy signal. However, I've come to understand that He's not ignoring me, but is instead teaching me how to pray more effectively.
Estimated reading time: 11 minutes
Choosing my grandparent name was not a responsibility I expected to have. What I ended up choosing became a constant reminder to me that I need to trust the true Supreme Benevolent Overlord.