There are seasons in life when God's direction is unmistakably clear. And then there are seasons where He simply asks us to trust Him one step at a time. I find myself in one of those seasons. Not because I have every answer. Not because I can see the entire road ahead. But because I'm learning once again that following God's will has always required more faith than certainty. One of the greatest misconceptions about God's guidance is that He always reveals the entire plan before asking us to...

There are certain passages of Scripture that become companions throughout life. For many, Psalm 91 is one of them. I've read it in seasons of uncertainty. I've prayed it before difficult days. I've reflected on it in moments when life felt bigger than I was prepared to handle. It is one of the most comforting chapters in all of Scripture. But if we're not careful, we can misunderstand its message. Psalm 91 is not a promise that followers of Christ will never experience hardship. It's a...

A Reflection on America's 250th Birthday Two hundred and fifty years! It's difficult to fully grasp what that represents. For two and a half centuries, the United States of America has stood as a beacon of liberty, opportunity, and hope. Our history is not perfect, no nation this side of heaven is, but it is a story marked by remarkable providence, tremendous sacrifice, and countless examples of God's hand at work. As we celebrate America's 250th birthday this Independence Day, we should do...