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When Innocence Is Held Hostage, and Hope Finds A Way

A gentle note before reading: This story touches on hardship and hope. It is written with care and respect for children who have suffered, and with faith in the healing love of Christ. Lila’s story is a composite, drawn from real cases shared with me by an advocate working directly with trafficked children. Though sheContinueContinue reading “When Innocence Is Held Hostage, and Hope Finds A Way”

How to Talk Across Divides: A Lesson from an Ancient Conversation

Why Conversations Feel Hard Today Even small talk feels risky lately. Mention a coffee shop, a ball game, or a TV show, and it can turn political. Many topics seem to carry hidden tripwires. My Christian faith gives me hope and direction, and I want to share that with others. But I’ve seen how quicklyContinueContinue reading “How to Talk Across Divides: A Lesson from an Ancient Conversation”

Carried on the Swells: Reflections from Worship

Yesterday, I floated in the vast sea of God’s presence.No land in sight.The swells rose and fell.The waves whispered.Words failed. Prayers dissolved.The hush of the room settled over me, gentle and expectant.I was small. I was still. The crystal voices, simply instruments of praise, led through the quiet like light across the water.When we sangContinueContinue reading “Carried on the Swells: Reflections from Worship”

Re-Blog: A Night of Courage and Faith in Washington, D.C.

Dennis Burk recounts a harrowing night in Washington, D.C., when a shooting shattered the calm outside the home where he and his pastoral interns were staying. Amid chaos, one intern sprang into action. Racing to aid a man shot in the chest, he applied pressure to the wound and prayed for the victim’s life untilContinueContinue reading “Re-Blog: A Night of Courage and Faith in Washington, D.C.”

Your Voice, Ages 18–35: Reflections on a Christian’s Passing

I’m reaching out to young adults (ages 18–35) to hear your thoughts on Charlie Kirk’s passing. I find aspects of his life and his style of engaging young people with faith-driven ideas laudable and worth emulating, but this isn’t about praise or politics—it’s a space for honest, Christ-centered reflection.  Even if you’re outside this age range,ContinueContinue reading “Your Voice, Ages 18–35: Reflections on a Christian’s Passing”