This broken-down and beat-up old garage is a metaphor for my life. My own brokenness was visited by God’s grace so many times that I’ve lost count. But I’m getting better. And still the garage, the car and myself are in need of repair.
“The Battle for Identity: Parallels Between Jason Bourne and the Christian Walk”
I’m a big fan of the Jason Bourne movies. I’ve loved the action-packed films from the very start. Recently, I started noticing some similarities between Jason’s search for his identity and a Christian’s struggle to find their true identity in Christ. Intrigued, I dug a little deeper to see where these parallels might lead. Here’s what I found: In the Jason Bourne films, we watch a man...
Finding Hope in the Hard Times:10 Tips for Navigating Difficult Life Situations
10 Tips for Navigating Difficult Life Situations (includes reflection questions) You know, life just has a way of throwing curveballs, doesn’t it? One day, everything feels normal, and the next, you’re dealing with something you never thought you’d have to face—whether it’s losing someone you love, getting unexpected news from the doctor, or feeling totally lost. It’s in these moments that we...
Creative Ways to Pray: Bring New Depth to Your Spiritual Life with Jesus and the Holy Spirit
Fresh Ideas for a Deeper Connection with Jesus Ever feel like your prayer life is just kind of...routine? Like you’re saying the words, but they’re not really hitting home? Trust me, you’re definitely not alone. A lot of us struggle to keep our prayer time meaningful and alive. But here’s the good news: there’s no “one right way” to pray. There are actually so many ways to draw closer to...
The Holy Spirit Smackdown
When the Preacher Needs Preaching: Confronting My Own Isolation Not long ago, I wrote about the importance of staying connected to a Christian community—how fellowship strengthens our faith, keeps us accountable, and reflects Christ's love in a real way. I encouraged others not to isolate, to stay plugged into the body of Christ. But wouldn’t you know it? Shortly afterward, I found myself...
