Christmas isn’t What You See on TV. We want to believe some of it—maybe a little, maybe even all of it—but deep down we know it’s not. Most of us haven’t lived “Hallmark” lives. We haven’t shared a house with Scrooge or the Grinch. None of us have flown in Santa’s sleigh or been chased …
Tag: life
What it Really Means to be Married
Marriage shows up in Scripture as a beautiful, messy, holy partnership. It isn’t a romanticized fairytale or a project you finish and shelve; it’s a covenantal way of life—ordinary grace that asks two people to show up for one another with patience, courage, and a readiness to be sharpened. As a pastor and coach, I’ve …
Finding Peace in the Information Storm
We live in a world of constant input—news alerts, social media scrolls, texts, emails, opinions. Some days it feels like standing in a wind tunnel of voices, each demanding attention. As a life coach and pastor, I’ve seen how this daily blitz can leave us anxious, distracted, and spiritually depleted. So how do we manage …
Look Around and Be Accountable
In today’s world, it’s easy to spot the blame game. Politicians point fingers across the aisle. Athletes blame coaches, referees, or even fans. Social media influencers deflect criticism with curated narratives. And in everyday life, we often hear, “It wasn’t my fault.” But when everyone’s looking for someone else to blame, who’s left to take …
Finding Life Purpose
As someone who works with people figuring out life, one of the biggest questions I hear is: "What’s my purpose?" People usually ask this when they’re going through changes, feeling stuck, or just want something more meaningful in their lives. Finding your purpose isn’t some abstract idea; it’s about discovering what gives your life direction …
Wilderness Beginning
When the phrase “wilderness stories” is mentioned, what images does it conjure in your mind? Perhaps you envision hikers losing their way in dense forests, or campers having a startling encounter with a bear in the dead of night. Maybe your thoughts veer towards the extreme, like the harrowing tale of a rock climber who, …
Waiting to Lead
Have you ever thought about why some people seem to have the all the opportunities to lead and there you sit, “waiting.” Waiting for your turn, your role, the right job, or opportunity and yet it just never seems to come? What if I told you that if you are feeling this right now, your …
14709 Days
I have been alive now for 14709 days today! Made me think - what have I done with my past 3650 days? Have I impacted my family, my friends, my community, this world for Christ? Have I been living a life that represents Christ or the world? Do my friends really know that I am …
Fire Side Therapy 