Monthly Archives: May 2023

Feeling afraid, alone, hopeless, weak? God is with you and God can help you. But… we can help, too. If you’re in a rough spot, reach out. Say something. People care about you.

How much faith do you actually need? The apostles prayed for more faith and got handed a lesson instead: you only need this much (*) and to believe enough to act on it.

Yesterday was a big day for our family as we jumped through the hoops of parental termination, which paves the way for adoption. Going through this process with Brittany has shaped my heart as a dad and gives me greater … Continue reading →

We’re sitting in a courtroom again. Brittany brought her stack of three ring binders and her classic bucket of fight, sitting with our attorney and her stack of papers, binders, and book of Michigan Court Rules. Nicole (the lawyer) was … Continue reading →

We get stuck in familiar ruts that stop our growth. Jesus expects us to continue on into the deeper mysteries of God and to simply grow… to change… to morph. Hear this challenge not to coast but to continue to … Continue reading →

It’s important to 1) show the place and value of scripture to our kids and 2) not expect it to always be a pleasant read.Just like eating crickets.Watch:

Notice how Jesus sees the crowd: helpless, harassed, in need of a shepherd. Aren’t you glad that Jesus sees us as we are, loves us, helps us, teaches us, and heals us? Now… you and I are called to have … Continue reading →

Paul teaches the early church about being gracious with one another as a sign of our growing together. We don’t know what we don’t know — thankfully, God reveals the Truth to us and causes us to think differently and, … Continue reading →

We’ve all prayed it: God, just tell me what to do. Show me your will. ASAP. Amen.It’s important to remember that the purpose of God’s will being revealed to us is not for our entertainment, our comfort, or our good … Continue reading →