Never-Ending Spring in a Bottle
We pour a never-ending spring of water into the bottle of a finite heart and wonder why we break. You weren't built for omniscience. You were built to be a creature. Redirect your gaze on Jesus to heal your heart.
The SOS of Empty Hands
The King’s arrival is the best news for everyone tired of ruling themselves. You don't need a resume to be rescued. Jesus saves people who offer nothing but trust. Stop striving and find relief by surrendering control to the King. Grace is a gift for empty hands.
The King’s Trail
The arrival of the King is the best news for everyone tired of ruling themselves. We weren’t built to carry the weight of being in charge. Find relief by surrendering control to the King.
Ten Essentials: Sun Protection
Out beyond the treeline, exposure can wreck you fast. So can a life without rest. In this week’s 10 Essentials, we explore Sabbath as God’s sun protection for a burned-out world.
Pour-Over: Before the Next Mile
Before stepping into the next mile, I wanted to pause and look back at a year of growth, unexpected fruit, and steady ground. Grateful for where the Lord has led, and prayerful for what’s ahead as he establishes the work of our hands.
Resigning as Creator
We’re told we can be anything, but that promise often feels exhausting. Scripture offers a quieter truth: we aren’t the architects of our lives — we’re the work of a Potter. Rest begins when we resign from the job of Creator.
Ten Essentials: Illumination
A headlamp on a dark trail doesn't show you the destination — it shows you the next safe place to put your foot. God's guidance often works the same way, providing just enough light for the next faithful step.
The Shakedown Hike
You don’t rise to the occasion, you revert to your training. Watchfulness is forged in daily “shakedown hikes” of faith — where we practice resisting temptation and walking wisely before the storm hits.
Ten Essentials: Navigation
On the trail, navigation is more than a convenience — it’s survival gear. The same is true for faith. God’s Word isn’t just a map, it’s how we tune our ears to the living voice of our Guide.
Pour-Over: Looking at the List
After outlining ten spiritual “essentials,” I had to get real about the pressure such lists can create. A vulnerable look at ditching the checklists, the shame, and the comparison trap to embrace God’s grace for the actual trail we’re on today.
Ten Essentials: Equipped for the Journey
Before you step onto the trail, you check your pack — not just for what you’ll use, but what you might need when the path gets rough. This series explores 10 spiritual “essentials” to equip you for a durable, field-ready faith.
Tuning In
The same spiritual discipline that guards our peace can also cultivate our joy. A behind-the-scenes reflection on learning not just to watch for threats, but to actively tune in to gratitude.