Thirty-one years ago, my almost 16-year-old cousin Michael died in a tragic accident on Lake Cumberland. What happened that summer taught me how precious and short life truly is, and why our only lasting hope is found in Jesus Christ.
Life has a way of bringing multiple trials at once. This week I found myself grieving at a funeral while also wrestling with adversity in the workplace. Scripture reminds us that whether we’re facing death, difficult people, or seasons of suffering, God calls us to respond with faith, integrity, and hope in Christ.
Every father hopes his children know they are deeply loved. In this personal letter to my youngest son, I reflect on treasured memories, encourage him to keep following Christ, and remind him that nothing can separate a father’s love from his child.
Repentance is often misunderstood as guilt or punishment, but Scripture reveals it as one of God’s greatest gifts. Learn how repentance restores joy, renews fellowship with God, and transforms our hearts through His grace.
What happens when you’ve prayed, waited, sought counsel, and done everything you know to save your marriage, but nothing changes? This is the story of ending my 40-day stand, releasing what I cannot restore, and entrusting the future to God.
What happens when a Christian honestly admits they wanted to give up, give in, and indulge the flesh? This candid testimony explores the daily battle between the flesh and the Spirit, the transforming power of God’s grace, and the hope found at the foot of the cross.
After losing nearly everything, I found myself returning to a simple wooden cross hidden in the woods. What began as a place of desperation became a place of surrender, worship, and hope. There I discovered a timeless truth: no matter who we are or what we’ve done, the ground is level at the foot of the cross.
As a child, I wanted to experience life before going to heaven. After walking through suffering, I’ve come to understand why so many believers longed for Glory. More than a place without pain, heaven has become precious because it’s where my Savior is.
What happens when you stop focusing on what you’ve lost and start remembering what God has provided? Inspired by Philippians 4:6–7, this personal reflection explores how gratitude can quiet anxious thoughts and reveal God’s faithfulness in unexpected ways.
After one of the hardest years of my life, God used 1 Peter 4 to remind me that suffering isn’t wasted. Sometimes the greatest work God does isn’t around us, it’s within us.