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  • Finding Peace in a Troubled World: Introduction

    Peace is something we all long for, yet it often seems just out of reach. We seek peace in our homes, peace at work, peace in our relationships, and peace within our own hearts. We pursue it through success, security, comfort, and control, hoping that if we can just solve our problems or improve…

  • The Word That Changes Everything: Reflections on Romans 5:1

    By Robert Moran Introduction Romans 5:1 begins with a powerful word: therefore. Paul has spent the first four chapters of Romans explaining humanity’s greatest problem and God’s glorious solution. All people have sinned. No one can stand righteous before God through personal effort or religious works. Yet God freely justifies sinners through faith in…

  • The Art of Decision-Making: A Biblical Perspective

    By Robert Moran Introduction Every day, each of us engages in a constant stream of choices. An individual typically makes an astonishing 35,000 decisions daily. While the majority are minor, many are monumental, such as purchasing a home or entering into matrimony. It is paramount to integrate biblical principles into our decision-making processes. Scripture…

  • Invite, Expect, Receive, Respond: Walking With Jesus Daily

    The Christian life is not just about believing in Jesus—it’s about walking with Him throughout your day. Too often we live as if we’re on our own. But Jesus invites us into a daily, moment-by-moment relationship.What if we lived each day with four simple postures? Invite. Expect. Receive. Respond. Invite Jesus Into Your Day…

  • Coffee Table Reflections: Remembering the Goodness and Love of God

    Introduction There are moments when my depression grows heavy and my thoughts turn dark. Fear begins to whisper. Guilt resurfaces. Disappointment — in myself, in circumstances, in unmet expectations — settles in like a thick fog. In those seasons, I’ve learned something important: my feelings are loud, but they are not always truthful. So…

  • Saturday Morning Reflections: Experiencing Jesus Really – Session 1

    This morning, we officially began our Bible study on Experiencing Jesus Really by John Eldredge, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to walk through this journey with a special group of men every Saturday morning. We come from different denominational backgrounds, different life experiences, and different seasons of faith. Some of us have reservations…

  • Love That Withstood the Cold

    This past weekend, Joey and Karla were married—outdoors—on a day shaped by an Arctic blast that brought historically low temperatures and cutting winds. It was the kind of cold that settles deep into your bones and makes you question every decision that led you outside. And yet, no amount of freezing wind could diminish…

  • Coffee Table Reflections: The God Who Longs for Us

    For much of my life, I thought of God primarily as the One we pursue—the One we seek, obey, and draw near to. There have also been times when I thought of God as the cold, stoic problem-solver of the universe—mechanical in nature, distant, and lacking emotion. And while those views contain fragments of…

  • Coffee Table Reflections: The God Who Is Slow to Anger

    There are days when I am painfully aware of my shortcomings—moments when I lose patience, speak too quickly, or fall short of the person I want to be. In those moments, I sometimes project my own impatience onto God, assuming He must be tired of me too. Psalm 103:8 gently corrects that assumption. It…

  • Coffee Table Reflections: Strength for the Journey

    There are seasons in my faith life when strength feels abundant—when prayer flows easily, Scripture feels alive, and trust comes naturally. This season finds me asking God daily for His strength and fortitude to carry me through the day. There are evenings when I look back and can honestly say, I don’t know how…

  • Coffee Table Reflections: Wrestling With God – Embracing My Limp and New Identity

    This article was born out of a conversation I had with a dear brother in Christ over breakfast at a local diner. You know those conversations—you sit down expecting a simple meal, and before you know it, you’re talking about life, its challenges, its blessings, and the places where God seems to be quietly…

  • Coffee Table Reflections: My Portion Forever

    “Whom have I in heaven but You?And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.My flesh and my heart fail;But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”—Psalm 73:25–26 Today, as I was listening to John Piper, he reflected on Psalm 73:25–26. These verses immediately resonated with my heart.…

  • Coffee Table Reflections: Faith and Depression

    Let me talk to you honestly for a moment—because this isn’t something we say out loud often enough. As I look back on my journey through depression, anxiety, and cancer, I feel a deep responsibility to speak to fellow believers who may be quietly struggling. One thing I wish I had understood earlier is…

  • Coffee Table Reflections: Choosing Who to Disciple

    Discipleship is one of the most meaningful investments we can make—but it can also be one of the most discouraging. Recently, I sent a series of texts to several young men, inviting them to a Wednesday morning men’s Bible study. I wasn’t asking for a long-term commitment, just a simple response. No one replied.…

  • Coffee Table Reflections: Three Reasons God Deserves All the Glory

    The other day, I learned that a large number of the starting quarterbacks in the playoffs are Christians. I was encouraged when one of them, during his post-game interview, gave God all the glory for his performance. But then I started to wonder: Is he right? Theologically speaking, does God deserve all the glory…

  • Coffee Table Reflections: Takeaways from the Book of Esther

    Lately, I’ve found myself looking at the world and feeling a little overwhelmed. Things often seem chaotic and out of control. God’s people face enemies—some obvious, some hidden—and at times, nothing seems to make sense. That’s why the book of Esther has always spoken to me in a deeply personal way. Even though God’s…

  • Coffee Table Reflections: God’s Loving Guidance — Psalm 32:8

    “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” — Psalm 32:8 This verse really hits home for me because I’ve been praying about an important decision. My church has invited me to serve as a Deacon, and while I’m…

  • How to Pray the Lord’s Prayer: A Personal Guide and Example

    I have come to deeply love the Lord’s Prayer for two reasons. First, it was the very first prayer my mother taught me when I was a little boy. Long before I understood theology, structure, or spiritual disciplines, those words were shaping my heart. Even now, they carry with them a sense of comfort,…

  • Coffee Table Reflections: Learning to Choose Meaningful Conversations

    These past few years have changed me in ways I’m still learning to understand. I’ve walked through cancer, battled depression, and grieved the passing of my father. In the middle of it all, I’ve been in a tender season of healing—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. These experiences peel back the layers of life and reveal…

  • My Three Go-To Spiritual Tools for 2025 (and How They’ve Helped My Mental Health)

    If we were sitting together over coffee and you asked me, “So what’s really been helping you stay grounded lately?” — these three tools would come up right away. Over the last few years, my mental health journey has been anything but simple. I’ve walked through seasons of heaviness, depression, and days where hope…

  • Coffee Table Reflections: Built for the Valley

    December 24, 2025 One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned in this season of life is this: what we do on the peaks—the high, steady, easier seasons—shapes how we walk through the valleys. We often focus on faith and resilience during the hard times, which is important. But more often, it’s the habits we…

  • Two Worlds, One Calling: Living with Honor

    Honor is one of those words we don’t hear much anymore. And if I’m being honest, even when we do hear it, most people probably wouldn’t know how to define it. I know I didn’t. Before I joined the Marine Corps, honor wasn’t something I spent time thinking about. It sounded important, sure—but vague.…

  • Two Worlds, One Calling: Commitment

    When I hear the word commitment, I think about determination—the kind that keeps you going when things get tough. It’s about showing up, learning, and doing the right thing, even when no one’s watching. Over time, it shapes who you are, not just what you do. I remember one moment during the Persian Gulf…

  • Two Worlds, One Calling: Living with Integrity

    Integrity was the quiet backbone of life in the Marine Corps. It wasn’t about flashy heroics or public recognition—it was about being trustworthy, honest, and consistent, even when no one was looking. Integrity was the invisible thread that held a team together and kept operations running smoothly. As a squad leader, integrity meant giving…

  • Two Worlds, One Calling: Behind Enemy Lines

    One of the most striking examples of Marines operating behind enemy lines comes from World War II, with the Marine Raiders. On missions like the Makin Island raid, small teams deliberately moved deep into enemy territory, facing Japanese forces far from support. They carried out their objectives with courage, skill, and discipline—relying on one…

  • Two Worlds, One Calling: Laying Down Your Life for Others

    In the Marine Corps, we learn that standing together means being ready to give of ourselves for the good of another. In the Christian life, we discover that this same heart of sacrificial love reflects the very heart of Christ. One of the most moving examples of sacrificial love comes from Medal of Honor…

  • Two Worlds, One Calling: Brotherhood and Unity

    One of the first things I learned in the Marine Corps is that you don’t make it on your own. Unity isn’t just a word—it’s knowing that every person has a role to play, and that no matter how small or behind-the-scenes it seems, every contribution matters. It’s trusting the person next to you…

  • Two Worlds, One Calling: Always Faithful, Semper Fidelis

    If you looked up the word faithful in the dictionary, you’d probably find a picture of a Marine. For me, being faithful meant more than just showing up—it meant being consistent, reliable, and following through no matter what. It was about keeping my word, completing my responsibilities, and making sure others could count on…

  • Two Worlds, One Calling: Courage

    Courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s the ability to act faithfully and steadfastly even when fear is real. It shows up in those moments when the stakes are high, the outcome uncertain, and the risks personal—but the need for faithfulness and service is greater than your own comfort or safety. A striking example…

  • Two Worlds, One Calling: Discipline and Training

    Boot camp wasn’t the end of my training—it was just the beginning. After that, I went on to MOS training, where things really started to narrow and sharpen. The intensity was still there, but now it wasn’t just about becoming a Marine—it was about learning my specific job and learning it well. I was…

  • Two Worlds, One Calling: Introduction

    The battle is already happening—and most of us don’t even notice. Life feels comfortable, faith can become routine, and it’s easy to assume everything is fine. For years, I thought trusting Christ meant life would smooth out, I’d stop making mistakes, and eventually I’d make it to heaven. I saw faith as a plan,…

  • Two Worlds, One Calling: Mission-Focused Living

    Mission focus is established long before pressure arrives. In the Marine Corps, preparation was everything. Nothing was left to chance. Training, schedules, and discipline all existed for one purpose: accomplishing the mission. That kind of clarity steadied us when conditions became uncertain and pressure increased. It didn’t remove hardship—but it gave it meaning. A…

  • Two Worlds, One Calling: A New Identity

    I graduated high school at seventeen. Like a lot of young guys, I thought I had things pretty well figured out—or at least figured out enough. Not long after graduating, I joined the United States Marine Corps. I knew it would be hard. I knew it would demand more from me than anything I’d…

  • Letters to Luke: Dealing with Fear

    Dear Luke, Today I want to talk with you about something everyone feels at times—fear. Fear shows up when we feel unsafe, unsure, or worried about what might happen next. It can be fear of failing, fear of being embarrassed, fear of being alone, or fear of the unknown. Feeling afraid doesn’t mean you’re…

  • Letters to Luke: Handling Disappointment

    Dear Luke, Today I want to talk with you about something every person faces at some point—handling disappointment. Disappointment happens when things don’t turn out the way we hoped. It can be not making the team, getting a lower grade than you expected, losing a game, or feeling let down by someone. Disappointment can…

  • Letters to Luke: Listening Deeply & Compassionately

    Dear Luke, Today I want to talk about something that will help you build stronger friendships and show God’s love—listening deeply and compassionately. Listening deeply and compassionately means really paying attention to what someone is saying, understanding how they feel, and showing that you care. It’s more than just hearing words; it’s noticing feelings,…

  • Letters to Luke: Showing Respect Even in Disagreements

    Dear Luke, Today I want to share something really important that will help you in life and in your friendships—showing respect even in disagreements. Disagreements happen to everyone. You might not see eye-to-eye with a friend, a sibling, a teacher, or even an adult. Showing respect means listening, speaking kindly, and treating the other…

  • Letters to Luke: Building Trust & Being Trustworthy

    Dear Luke, Today I want to share something really important that will help you in life and in your friendships—building trust and being trustworthy.Trust is when someone believes you will do what you say, keep your promises, and act with honesty. Being trustworthy means people can count on you because you do the right…

  • Letters to Luke: Speaking Up for Others

    Dear Luke, Today I want to share something really important that will help you in life and in your friendships—speaking up for others.Speaking up means noticing when someone is being treated unfairly, hurt, or left out—and doing something to help. It’s not always easy, but it shows courage, kindness, and care for the people…

  • Letters to Luke: how to apologize well

    Dear Luke, Today I want to share something really important that will help you in life and in your friendships—how to apologize well. A real apology means admitting you did something wrong and trying to make it right. It’s not just saying “sorry” so the problem goes away. A true apology shows that you…

  • Letters to Luke: Navigating Conflict Gracefully

    Dear Luke, Today I want to share something really important that will help you in life and in your friendships—navigating conflict gracefully. Navigating conflict gracefully means handling arguments or disagreements in a way that is calm and kind. It means listening carefully, speaking respectfully, and trying to fix the problem instead of just trying…

  • Letters to Luke: Treating Others with Dignity

    Dear Luke, Treating others with dignity means showing every person respect and kindness because they matter to God. It means speaking kindly, listening well, and treating people the way you would want to be treated. When you treat someone with dignity, you show them that they are important, valuable, and worthy of respect—no matter…

  • Letters to Luke: How to Forgive

    Dear Luke, Forgiveness means letting go of anger when someone hurts you. It doesn’t mean saying that what they did was okay. It just means you choose not to stay upset forever. Forgiveness looks like calming down, choosing kindness, and deciding not to get even when someone has done you wrong. ✨ BIG IDEA:…

  • Letters to Luke: Honoring your Parents

    Dear Luke, To honor your parents means to show them love, respect, and appreciation. It means listening to them, speaking kindly, and valuing the sacrifices they make for you. Honoring your parents isn’t just about obeying rules—it’s about showing them that you are grateful for who they are and for everything they do to…

  • Letters to Luke: Choosing Good Friends

    Dear Luke, A good friend is someone who cares about you, encourages you, and helps you become the best version of yourself. Good friends tell the truth, keep their promises, and stand by you when life gets tough. They celebrate your wins and walk with you through hard times. Choosing good friends is important…

  • Letters to Luke: Teachability

    Dear Luke, Teachability means having a heart that is willing to learn, listen, and grow. It’s being open to advice, correction, and new ideas—even when they challenge you. Someone who is teachable doesn’t act like they know everything. Instead, they ask questions, pay attention, and look for ways to get better. Teachability looks like…

  • Letters to Luke: Faithfulness

    Dear Luke, Faithfulness means being steady, dependable, and trustworthy. It means showing up, keeping your word, and doing what’s right even when it’s hard or when no one is paying attention. Faithfulness looks like finishing what you start, sticking to your commitments, and being the kind of person others can always count on. ✨…

  • Letters to Luke: Compassion

    Dear Luke, Compassion means caring about someone else’s feelings and doing something to help them. It’s noticing when someone is hurting, lonely, or in need, and choosing to show kindness instead of walking away. Compassion looks like comforting a friend, helping someone who is struggling, or simply being gentle and patient with others. ✨…

  • Letters to Luke: Self-control

    Dear Luke, Self-control means being able to stop yourself from saying or doing something you shouldn’t. It’s choosing the right thing even when your feelings are pulling you in the opposite direction. Self-control looks like staying calm when you’re upset, thinking before you speak, and remembering that your actions affect others. ✨ BIG IDEA:…

  • Letters to Luke: Honesty

    Dear Luke, Honesty means telling the truth—even when it’s hard or uncomfortable. Being honest means your words match what really happened, and your actions match what is right. When you’re honest, people know they can trust you. Honesty looks like admitting when you made a mistake, keeping your promises, and choosing the truth even…

  • Letters to Luke: Patience

    Dear Luke, This week, I want to talk to you about patience. Patience means staying calm when you have to wait, not getting upset when things take time, and not giving up when something is hard. It’s choosing to slow down, breathe, and keep trying even when you feel frustrated. ✨ BIG IDEA: Patience…

  • Letters to Luke: Humility

    Dear Luke, This week, I want to talk to you about humility. Humility means being modest, not bragging, and understanding that you’re not better than others. But it’s important to remember—humility is not weakness. It’s having a balanced view of yourself, being open to learning, appreciating what you have, putting others first sometimes, and…

  • Letters to Luke: Perseverance

    Dear Luke, This week, I want to talk to you about perseverance. Perseverance means sticking with something and not giving up, even when it’s super hard, like learning to ride a bike or finishing a tough video game level. It’s about trying your best, learning from mistakes, and keeping going until you reach your…

  • Letters to Luke: Integrity

    Dear Luke, This week, I want to talk to you about integrity. Integrity means being honest, trustworthy, and consistent in your words and actions—even when no one is watching. It’s choosing to do what is right simply because it is right, not because someone is looking or might reward you. ✨ BIG IDEA: Integrity…

  • Letters to Luke: Gratitude

    Dear Luke, Today I want to talk to you about gratitude. Gratitude means noticing the blessings in your life and saying “thank you”—not just to people, but especially to God. It helps your heart focus on what is good, even when life feels hard or confusing. ✨ BIG IDEA: Gratitude is noticing your blessings…

  • Letters to Luke: Courage

    Dear Luke, Today I want to talk to you about courage. Courage is not the absence of fear—it’s choosing to do what is right, even when you feel afraid. Everyone feels fear sometimes, but God gives us the strength to take brave steps, trust Him, and do what is good. ✨ BIG IDEA: Courage…

  • Letters to Luke: Kindness

    Dear Luke, I want to talk to you about kindness. Kindness is one of the most powerful ways we can show love to others and reflect God’s heart. Even small acts of kindness can brighten someone’s day and leave a lasting impact. ✨ BIG IDEA: Kindness shows God’s love and can make a big…

  • Discerning God’s Will: A Personal Journey of Decision-Making

    Decision-making is rarely simple for a follower of Christ. Our choices are not just practical—they are deeply spiritual. They require us to ask, Lord, what are You saying? What are You asking of me in this season? Recently, I have been wrestling with these very questions after being asked to serve as a deacon…

  • Coffee Table Reflections: The Gift of Forgiveness

    Let me share something personal with you—something that’s stayed with me for years and continues to shape how I understand grace. Not long ago, I found myself heading to the barbershop, not because I desperately needed a haircut, but because I needed to get out of the house. There’s something grounding about being there.…

  • Encountering God Through the Honoring of Our Bodies 

    Encountering God isn’t always about prayer or worship — sometimes, He meets us in the simple, everyday choices we make with our bodies. Scripture reminds us that our bodies are sacred vessels — handcrafted by God and entrusted to us with love and purpose. Yet it’s easy to neglect these vessels in our busy,…

  • Encountering God Through Simplicity

    I want to share something that has truly impacted my life: simplicity. For me, choosing to live a simpler life wasn’t just a nice idea—it became a lifeline for my mental health and peace of mind. It was a way to breathe again. And I want to invite you to think about this with…

  • Encountering God Through Serving Others

    With Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas upon us, I find myself reflecting on the most impactful act of service in human history—God giving us His very best when we least deserved it. This season always reminds me of Jesus’ sacrificial love and the ways He calls us to serve others. I’m also reminded that…

  • Encountering God: A Journey Into the Spiritual Practices

    This series on spiritual practices builds on Whispers of Hope. In that little booklet, I shared how God met me in the valley and carried me through seasons of pain, loss, and uncertainty. Those pages were about discovering His presence even when life felt heavy—but now, I want to take a step further and…

  • Encountering God Through His Word

    The Bible is one of the most influential books in human history, yet many people are surprised to learn just how remarkable it truly is. Far from being a single volume, the Bible is actually a library of 66 different books, written over the span of 1,500 years by more than 40 authors from…

  • Encountering God Through Community

    I’ve learned that one of the clearest ways we encounter God is through the people He places in our lives. I didn’t learn this from a book or a sermon—it came through a season of deep suffering. When life felt heavy and uncertain, God sent people who prayed for me, encouraged me, and simply…

  • Encountering God through Prayer

    I’m starting with prayer because it plays such a crucial role in our lives. We pray before meals, at weddings, funerals, church services—and yes, even on the battlefield. But more importantly, prayer is often the very first thing we reach for when life feels heavy. I remember my own valley of despair—sitting in the…

  • Leadership Lessons from Ezra: Trust, Preparation, and Godly Influence

    As I dove into this week’s BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) homework, I quickly realized that this story is about far more than just one man leading his people out of exile. It’s packed with rich, timeless lessons on leadership. Having worked for years as a leadership development consultant, I naturally look for leadership insights…

  • A Journey of Hope: Robert’s Story of Redemption

    This Thanksgiving, Mary and I will be traveling to Texas to celebrate with our family. And while I know we’ll enjoy our time together, it isn’t lost on me that the holidays can be incredibly difficult for many. My heart keeps going back to my dear friend and brother in the Lord, Robert. I…

  • My Faith Journey: Introduction

    Let the redeemed of the LORD tell their story—those He redeemed from the hand of the foe. (Psalms 107:2) We all have a story. Mine is not the neat, polished kind—it’s one marked by peaks of joy and valleys of pain. For a long time, I believed I had to hide the hard parts,…

  • My Faith Journey: Part 1

    Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart. (Jeremiah 1:5a) Before I Was BornAny account of my spiritual journey has to start at the very beginning—not just with my childhood, but before that. The Bible tells me that before God formed me in the…

  • My Faith Journey: Part 2

    Calling and Preparation Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6) After my conversion, I developed a deep hunger for God’s Word. I couldn’t get enough of it. That hunger soon turned into…

  • My Faith Journey: Part 3

    Valleys, Peaks, and Transitions There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. (Ecclesiastes 3:1) After returning home, I eventually graduated from Florida Bible College. To my surprise, I didn’t go into professional ministry. Instead, God led me to teach World Cultures at a public middle school. And…

  • My Faith Journey: Part 4

    Through the Deepest Shadows Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (Psalms 23:4) Ominously, I would soon enter the darkest season of my life. My depression and anxiety returned—only this time, much more powerfully. I…

  • My Faith Journey: Part 5

    Healing, Hope, and a Bottle of Water And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward. (Matthew10:42) Eventually, I entered into a season of healing and renewal. Slowly but surely, strength…

  • Valley Lessons: Part 1

    “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” -Isaiah 41:10 I couldn’t have imagined life taking such a turn. I had worn my nation’s uniform with pride, stood…

  • Valley Lessons: Part 2

    God uses others to carry us through suffering 1 Thessalonians 5:11- “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” God used others to walk with me through my suffering—a loving wife who cared for me through it all, a counselor who listened with compassion, a pastor…

  • Valley Lessons: Part 3

    Suffering Produces Endurance and Character Romans 5:3–4 – “We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.” Through nights of despair, treatment, and grief, Jesus met me in the fire—not to watch me burn, but to refine me like gold. In every tear and unanswered…

  • Coffee Table Reflections: Evangelism for the Wounded and Weary

    Let me be honest with you—sharing my faith hasn’t always come easily. Not because I don’t believe, but because I’ve often wondered whether I’m the right person to talk about Jesus at all. This morning was our men’s group’s final meeting of the year. For the past three months, we’ve been walking through Patrick…

  • Putting on the Armor of God

    By Robert Moran (Guest Writer) Some passages of Scripture feel like they wrap their arms around you while also giving you a steady, reassuring nudge forward. For me, Ephesians 6—the Armor of God—has always done exactly that. It’s not just a powerful image; it’s the uniform I need every single day before I step…

  • The Mandate of the Sower: A Personal Reflection on Evangelism, Discipleship, and the Work of God

    By Robert Moran (Guest Writer) Sometimes I sit back and wrestle with a simple but profound question: Why do we share the gospel if God is ultimately the One who draws people? John 6:37 makes it clear—“All that the Father gives to Me will come to Me.” And yet Jesus also sends us out.…

  • Sanctified by Truth (John 17:17)

    This morning started like so many others. My dear friend Robert sent me his usual verse of the day—something he’s been doing faithfully for years. It’s become one of those quiet anchors for me, a small reminder that God is already speaking before my day even begins. Today he sent me John 17:17: “Sanctify…

  • Walking Through a Valley

    I want this blog to reflect not only the peaks of my life, but the valleys as well. Lately, I haven’t been feeling well. My mood has taken a dip, and the timing worries me. Mary and I will soon be traveling to Texas to spend Thanksgiving with family, and on top of that,…

  • His Ways Are Not Our Ways

    Reflections on Isaiah 58:8-9 I really look forward to Thursday evenings. On the first and third Thursday of each month, a group of us meets at our community clubhouse to study the Bible, pray, and enjoy fellowship. And this Thursday evening, we savored Mary’s famous brownies. For the last few months, we’ve been walking…

  • The Stranger Amongst Us

    With immigration back in the headlines and so many differing opinions on the issue, I’ve been reflecting on what God’s Word says about how we treat those who come from other places — people seeking safety, opportunity, and hope. 🌎 As an immigrant, these verses hit especially close to home. Scripture reminds us: “When…

  • When Anger Feels Overwhelming

    We live in an angry world. You can see it in our nation with angry politicians and in homes where men, women, and even children carry frustration in their hearts. And yes, even in the Church, we see believers wrestling with the same emotions everyone else does. I know this struggle personally. As a…