Tag: Christian Living

Today, I wanted to sin.

Today, I Wanted to Sin.

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.

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When Suffering Changes You: Lessons from 1 Peter 4

When Suffering Changes You

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.

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Steaming coffee mug beside an open Bible turned to Psalm 23, sunlit window with green plants, representing a quiet morning devotional

When God Changes What You Want

There’s a version of me that used to fill every quiet moment with noise. TV after work, out most weekends, always needing to be doing something. This is the story of how God didn’t change my schedule so much as He changed my heart — until the things I used to chase just started losing their shine.

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The Poisoned Heart

The Poisoned Heart

Bitterness rarely stays hidden. It grows into resentment, manipulation, gossip, and broken relationships. Discover what the Bible says about the condition of the heart and how Christ offers true freedom through forgiveness and transformation.

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My Will Be A Dead Man

My Will Be a Dead Man

Every morning begins with a battle, not against the world, but within ourselves. Discover what scripture teaches about denying yourself, taking up your cross, and choosing God’s will over your own.

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Celebrating 50 Years of Faithfulness: A Tribute to My Parents

Fifty Years of Faithfulness

Fifty years of marriage is a remarkable achievement, but my parents’ greatest legacy isn’t simply the years they’ve shared, it’s the unwavering faith, sacrificial love, and Christ-centered example they’ve lived every day. This tribute celebrates their Golden Anniversary, my mom’s birthday, and the incredible legacy they’ve built for our family.

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When Biblical Parenting Meets the Courtroom

When Biblical Parenting Meets the Courtroom

When biblical parenting meets today’s legal system, Christian parents face difficult questions. Discover what Scripture teaches about discipline, how Ohio law approaches corporal punishment, and the lessons one father’s experience can teach us all.

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The Dignity of Work

Letters to My Boys #003: The Dignity of Work

What does God say about work? In this heartfelt letter to my sons, I share biblical wisdom, personal failures, family history, and life lessons about diligence, discipline, providing for a family, and finding our identity in Christ instead of our careers.

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