There is a saying that any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a daddy. Perhaps Father’s Day is appropriately named, because not all men live up to that deeper title. I had one of those dads. One year, a Father’s Day phone call ended in a bitter argument. For … Continue reading The Flawed Gift
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The Theology of a Single Bloom
We live in a "look at me" society. We are conditioned to expect all the good things to happen quickly and in abundance, measuring success by how loud, bright, or crowded our lives appear to others. If a life doesn't look picture-perfect on the outside, we assume something is wrong. But nature refuses to rush … Continue reading The Theology of a Single Bloom
Two Hearts. One Promise.
Celebrating 22 years of tying the knot tighter every single day. ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡Twenty-two years ago today,we tied the knot.Some marriages find the knot loosening over time, but ours has only grown tighter—so much so that the threads seem fused together. We found each other later in life.The trenches we walked throughtaught us lessons we could … Continue reading Two Hearts. One Promise.
Walking by Faith – Tripping Constantly
I had a true "Walking by Faith, Tripping Constantly" moment at Walmart today. A quick comment on my shirt turned into a whirlwind conversation with a woman who has spent her life in church leadership, but is currently carrying a lot of confusion and deep bitterness. She was all over the place, questioning the Bible … Continue reading Walking by Faith – Tripping Constantly
Guilty Gratitude
It is 4:30 AM. The room is buried in a heavy, uncompromising dark, save for the red numbers on the silent clock that glare loud and clear. Sleep, where are you?I lie perfectly still in bed, listening to the gentle, rhythmic chorus of my family sleeping around me—the quiet, steady hum of the fans moving … Continue reading Guilty Gratitude
Conviction Over Condemnation
Life has a way of shifting our perspective, especially as we get older and the years start to slip by. We are reminded that our time here is short, and that "above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins" (1 Peter 4:8). For a long time, I let old … Continue reading Conviction Over Condemnation
A Litany of Ordinary Grace
✨ I thank You for the little things—the mundane, day-to-day blessings I so easily take for granted. 🌙 I thank You for the sleepless nights, for that is when my thoughts come to life. 🛒 I thank You for the trips to the grocery store, for You have provided the means to feed my family. … Continue reading A Litany of Ordinary Grace
Faithfulness Over Busyness: A Spiritual Reflection
Do you ever wake up and still feel completely exhausted?I think we all have those days. They happen to me more often than I’d like, leaving me asking the same frustrating question: Why am I so tired when it feels like I’ve accomplished absolutely nothing?Over the last year, I’ve spent a lot of time evaluating … Continue reading Faithfulness Over Busyness: A Spiritual Reflection
Finding God in the Little Things 