Studying God’s Word isn’t the same for men and women — My fellow Bible nerds gather ‘round. I’m a Bible college graduate and one who has always loved studying God’s word. No, seriously. As an elementary school student, I remember one of my favorite after-school activities was laying on the floor of my room, belly pressed up against the red carpet, with my Bible laid open in…

My daughter is a sponge. Most parents admire their child’s growth and intellect as they develop, but honestly, I’m a little fearful of how smart Avery is. She soaks up every experience, conversation, or piece of information she comes across and then will recall it at random. As she’s gotten…

Because God knows we need help — Did you know that nearly 70% of the US population identifies themselves as Christian? (See source) With a number like that, you would think the cultural climate of today would be a whole lot… nicer, right? But that’s just not the case. Hop onto any social media platform and you’ll…

I’ve been reading the Sermon on the Mount lately and have been fascinated by the Beatitudes. A lot of times we unintentionally pair being blessed with having good things happen to us. When things don’t go right or the circumstances of life change for the worse, we begin to question…

I recently had the opportunity through my work to attend a small conference for senior and executive leaders in the church. The small, non-profit organization I work for decided to sponsor this event, which meant we would have a booth set up and were going to be featured in a…

There have been times I’ve felt like I don’t matter. The funny thing, the most painful experiences I’ve had where I wrestled with this was within the Church. Our mainstream culture today is incredibly accepting, but the Church has largely been rigid in who, and what, they accept. Each of…

My favorite part of having a church home isn’t the hustle and bustle of weekend services. Don’t get me wrong, I love seeing the familiar faces, the pulsing worship, the familiar warmth of that place, these people… But there’s something about being there when it’s quiet that moves me. The loud echo of the front doors snapping shut, metal doors locking in…

I spent two weeks preparing for this meeting, trying to figure out the best way to communicate my desire for my boss, the women’s pastor, to help me grow in ministry experience. I was already nervous, even though we got along very well. I pleaded my case, took a breath…

It’s a common feeling for many believers to feel “called” to advance the Kingdom of Heaven. It’s as if God is constantly looking for donors to fund his mission; he’s got a goal set and those buckets keep sloshing around dimes and nickels. Pair that with the trend in many…