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following Jesus

  • Look for the Helpers?

    Or Decide Who Deserves Help First? We like the phrase “look for the helpers.”It feels safe. Reassuring. Not overtly political. The quote , which was popularized by Fred Rogers, gets shared every time something terrible happens. Hurricanes. Shootings. Fires. Mass violence. It’s… Continue reading

  • Who Is My Neighbor—Really?

    “Won’t you be my neighbor?” For many of us, that phrase immediately brings to mind cardigans, puppets, and a gentle voice reminding us that kindness matters. It sounds warm. Safe. Non-threatening. But when Jesus talks about neighbors, the question is… Continue reading

  • The American Idol of “Optimization” (And Why Jesus Wants No Part of It)

    Let’s be honest: January in America is exhausting. Before the Christmas tree is even at the curb, the cultural machine shifts gears from “Joy to the World” to “Fix Yourself.” The ads are relentless. Hack your metabolism. 10x your income.… Continue reading

  • Spend Less. Give More.

    Every December I tell myself that I’m going to keep Christmas simple this year. I imagine quiet nights at home with Christmas movies and hot chocolate. Fewer errands and trips to the store. Less presents and more presence. I tell… Continue reading

  • Christ the King in a World Full of Counterfeits

    Every year, right before Advent begins and we start talking about mangers and angels and silent nights, the Church pauses for one Sunday to ask a bold question: Who is your King? Not what do you say is your king.Not what does your… Continue reading

  • When Prayer Changes You: What Hannah Teaches Us About Not Giving Up

    There’s a moment in the story of Hannah that almost always gets overlooked. It happens right after she prays, long before anything in her life changes. It’s quiet, easy to miss, and honestly, many of us may not believe it’s… Continue reading

  • Where Else Would We Go?

    Sometimes following Jesus feels like signing up for something without reading the fine print. At first, it sounds exciting—hope, forgiveness, new life. But then you discover that Jesus isn’t selling comfort. He’s offering Himself. That’s what happened in John 6.… Continue reading

  • Abiding in Jesus in a World of Noise

    Most of us live off spiritual “snacks.” A quick verse from our Bible app, a short prayer before bed, maybe a worship song in the car on the way to work. None of that is bad, but it won’t fill… Continue reading

  • Sunday, June 29, 2025

    Faith That Interrupts I’ve been thinking a lot about interruptions lately. You know the kind: the phone rings just as you sit down, the car dies the morning of an important appointment, someone starts pouring out their heart when all… Continue reading