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I haven't been writing as much. It feels foreign. There is some sacred art found in simply putting thoughts on paper or digital media. It connects you to those who have come before, both professional and seasonal writers who crave an outlet, a connection to the larger world. Some good, some great, all looking for … Continue reading Why A Writer Writes →

How do you know this applicant loves Jesus? I came across this question while I was plowing through the typical mountain of references for teens who wish to spend time serving at summer camps. While I appreciate the mode of protection, I feel these questions are pretty ridiculous. As a writer, I feel the need … Continue reading Nothing Against Kirk Cameron →

"Confession is an act of honesty and courage - an act of entrusting ourselves, beyond sin, to the mercy of a loving and forgiving God" - Pope John Paul II In modern Protestantism, the art of confession has been lost. Many are so scared of embracing a practice from Catholicism that they disregard some of its … Continue reading Monday Morning Confession →

8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9) We are in constant need of grace reminders. It is so critical that we refresh our mind with such thoughts. Within the context of grace, Jesus … Continue reading A Quick Grace Reminder →

For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery . . . 13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. (Galatians 5:1, 13) I stepped off stage after the second weekend service with the usual … Continue reading The Time I Spoke on Freedom →

Taste and see that the Lord is good;     blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. (Psalm 34:8) Food is amazing. I mean so are a lot of things, but food might just be my favorite. It is incredible how eating is both a necessity and a pleasure. And while I suppose overly indulging can be troublesome … Continue reading The Snacks You Hide (Mind Control) →

6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. (1 Peter 5:6-7) There may not be a more powerful set of words than he cares about you. Let that soak in. When the … Continue reading Circle ‘Yes’, ‘No’, or ‘maybe’ →

17 Unless the Lord had helped me,     I would soon have settled in the silence of the grave. 18 I cried out, “I am slipping!”     but your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me. 19 When doubts filled my mind,     your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.  (Psalm 94:17-19) I would say that many of us are intimate with worry. It … Continue reading You Don’t Have to Worry →

7 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. (Matthew 7:7) The truth is, you are as close to God as you wish to be. I speak in human terms of course, for He truly is ever present in the lives of … Continue reading God of the Mondays →