What does it really mean to fast? There are a lot of opinions out there on what a true spiritual fast is. Going without a certain food or fasting through […]

When I hear the term “fasting,” I often think about the idea of abstaining from something for the purpose of having a physical reminder to connect with God. For instance, […]

Fasting is one of those spiritual practices that challenges me in a way few things can. It’s not just about going without food. It’s about facing the deep pull of […]

Confession is almost a lost art in the modern era of Christianity. It is simultaneously both interesting and abysmally sad that the individualization of our culture has impacted our Christian […]

Do you ever feel like you’re the only Christian who is struggling? You wake up every morning, put on your Christian mask, and go about your day hiding behind your Christian […]

Our sin is toxic. Our sin is so toxic that it has effects on us, even after the fact. Look to Psalm 32:3a: Our natural response to sin is to […]

James 5:16Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Who do you confess […]

As a youth pastor, something deeply saddens me when I ask people to consider serving in youth group. It’s the response I usually get as to why someone can’t… “I […]

Do you remember full-service gas stations? You know, the kind that you bring your car to the gas pump and someone comes out to fill up your vehicle, check your […]

If you’re anything like me, you might have song lyrics swirling around in your brain most of the time. So when I began thinking about what the concept of serving […]