Today, I am sharing part two of Joanne's story. Part One is here. Her story is one of triumph and faith through crazy disasters. She is truly one of my heroes. I am so excited to share her story. Be sure to read her story in her own words here. There are no easy answers on how to stay steadfast in …
The Biggest Brightest Star of Hope I’ve Ever Met
This week I am sharing snippets from a year in the life of one of my friends Joanne. Her story is one of triumph and faith through crazy disasters. She is truly one of my heroes. I am so excited to share her story. Be sure to read her story in her own words here. Joanne is one of the most carefree …
The Weight of HERE
Sometimes the weight of here is just too much. The burden of the moment nearly breaks my back. I cry up in confusion and anger to my God, “WHY? Have I offended you? Do you love me this little? Where are you in this moment, here, right now?” My here is overwhelming right now, as I write at 3:47 am …
I’m Writing a Book
A lot has happened in my life, from an abusive father to drug abusing family members to epilepsy and more. Plenty of reasons to be a Debbie Downer, losing faith in God or being angry all the time. For reasons I am honestly still figuring out, I am able to still stay engaged in my faith on most days. …
What About After the Platform
I think so much about finding my voice. Resonating with others. Getting my tribe. Maybe even getting a book deal. Oh, to be a full time writer. That would be magical, I say to myself. And I think this is the end, the goal, the dream. But is it? What will happen once I do all these things, if I do …
And on THAT Day, God Created Zombies
God created zombies. Read the account of the Jesus’ death on the cross in Matthew 27, if you don’t believe me. The moment Jesus died, there was an earthquake, the veil in the Temple was torn, the sky was dark for three hours, and the dead came to life. Zombies, reanimated by God. Even weirder, they …
How He Loves Us
Broken. Such a profound word, with so many different meanings. A broken foot. A broken heart. he was bruised and broken for our transgressions. On Good Friday, I want to hang out a while on this last idea - bruised and broken for our transgressions. Twenty years into my faith walk with Jesus, and I …
Make Your Mess Your Message
“Make your mess your message.” Robin Roberts said yesterday on ESPN when she described why she made her health struggles with breast cancer and MDS public, rather than hiding them and pushing forward. So often the tenets of my faith as a Christian and the events of life seem disconnected. Pastors …
Purple Day – The Day of Global Epilepsy Awareness
Epilepsy affects over 65 million people worldwide. Yet so many misconceptions and fears still exist. As the father of an epileptic, I see and hear about it every time Cynthia has a seizure at school As a sufferer from a seizure disorder myself, I know well the confusion I see on others as I …
Five Minute Friday Post: Remember
I remember what life was like before seizures came into the picture of our family. It was peaceful. We had hope. We knew that God was for us. There was no question about His active involvement in our lives. Fast forward ten years, and it feels like a distant memory. As if I remember someone else’s …
Why Isn’t My Tithe Enough Again?
A month ago my family and I were driving to church and my oldest son Jonathon asked a question out of the blue: If churches already collect the tithe from everyone, why are there building campaigns? I mean, it seems to me that churches should save their money to afford a building with the budget …
Why I am So Afraid of the Finish Line
I am just going to come out and say it – finishing scare me. To the core of my being. Whether it’s a project for work, writing a book, or hiking to the top of a mountain – it’s the end I am afraid of more than anything else. This fear has risen to the top of my mind lately, because I have been in a …