#livewithpurpose
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Writing as a Sacred Trust I do not write for applause, and I do not write to fill a page. I write because I am under a mandate. The Word of God is the ultimate standard because it is immutable; it is the same yesterday, today, and forever. As a writer and a teacher, my… Read more
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When “Home” is a Disappearing Act There is a specific kind of silence that comes with a heavy snowfall on Christmas Eve. It’s a suffocating, frozen silence that feels like the world has turned its back on you. At thirteen years old, I wasn’t waiting for the magic of the morning. I was a ghost… Read more
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Grab your mug, friend. Let’s sit for a moment with a mystery that touches all our lives: the question of why good and evil coexist in this world. It can be confusing and even painful to witness, but Jesus gave us a gentle answer in the Parable of the Weeds (Matthew 13:24-30). The Simple Story,… Read more
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(A Study in Sanctification) If you are walking this path, you know that the space you now occupy is a delicate, vulnerable place. The spiritual obedience that requires you to sever deeply rooted connections and face your own failures is an act of profound courage, not coldness. Know that what you are doing is not… Read more
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The Lie of the ‘Perfect Christian’ on Social Media Lately, I’ve been thinking deeply about the quiet, constant pressure in many faith communities: the unspoken rule that a true Christian’s life should only be shared in a clean, polished, happy highlight reel. We are often led to believe that our faith is only strong if… Read more
