Hey Reader. I got my boys âWreck This Journalâ books on purpose. Not just for fun.To interrupt something I see in them⌠and in me. Have you seen those journals? Youâre supposed to scribble in them.Rip pages.Start in the middle.Make a mess on purpose. As Jared and I *creatively destroyed* our journals alongside them, I started wondering: What would it look like to interrupt that instinct a little in my life with God? Not less reverent.Just in a way that breaks the pressure to get everything...
4 months ago â˘Â 1 min read
Hi Reader. Have you ever noticed how Jesus shows us the Kingdom of Heaven through parables and pictures? Today, Iâm sharing a new Guided Scripture on the YouVersion Bible App from Matthew 13:44, and I think it might change the way you see your Tuesday. âThe kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field... A field is ordinary. Dirt. Work. The same route you drove this morning. The same inbox. The same kitchen. And that's exactly where the treasure is. If your days have felt more routine...
6 months ago â˘Â 1 min read
Reader, I prayed for you this morning. Because youâre on my email list, I pray for you.Because you are Godâs dearly loved child, I pray for you.Because the enemy schemes to steal, kill, and destroy the good God has given you, I pray for you.Because our Father is goodâplanning your future, providing for your present, unmatched in powerâI pray for you. Today I asked God for something specific on His heart for you today, and this is what I sensed in my spirit: I am here and Iâm holding them....
11 months ago â˘Â 1 min read
Hey Reader, Iâve got three new Bible plans to share with youâand a surprise Iâve been holding in for months! đ The big news⌠My friend Gayle and I signed a FOUR-book contract for our Kid Detective chapter book seriesâlaunching Spring 2026! đđ These mystery-packed stories are written to help kids (ages 7â11) experience life with God, one clue at a time. My boys are already counting down. To celebrate, we made something special for your family (or for a family you know and love)! đ Get the...
about 1 year ago â˘Â 1 min read
Hey Reader, can I tell you something? For years I thought God would like me better... if I could figure out how to approach Him more like someone else. God doesnât wish you had a different personality. For years I thought would like me better if I could figure out how to approach Him more like someone else. More like the trained scholar.More like the charismatic worshipper.More like the sold-out selfless servant. I saw my personality, my natural inclination and skills, as additional obstacles...
over 2 years ago â˘Â 2 min read