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More Than a Membership Card

A reflection on how modern Christianity often functions more like tribal identity than transformative relationship—and why walking away from the “club” did not mean walking away from the teachings of Jesus.

June 14, 2026 · Leave a comment

Reformation or Reconstruction?

What happens when a movement centered on compassion slowly becomes an institution centered on preserving itself?

Reflections on evangelicalism, the Reformation, and why I no longer believe the modern church looks much like the movement Jesus started.

June 7, 2026 · Leave a comment

Compelled Anyway: What We Don’t Like to Admit About Love

We like to think love is a choice. But sometimes, the truest kind of love doesn’t ask for permission—it compels us. A reflection on what happens when compassion refuses to leave us alone.

August 31, 2025

Grace and Grit: A Simple Tagline with Big Meaning

“Grace and grit” isn’t just a tagline for me—it’s a reflection of two values that have shaped my life. In this post, I explore how both grace and grit play out in everyday situations and how these values guide my actions and interactions with others.

August 24, 2025

The Quiet Gospel of ‘Pop’: Integrity Without a Megaphone

Gregg Popovich may never quote scripture, but he lives with a kind of quiet integrity that feels sacred. This reflection explores why his actions—not his words—remind me of the kind of faith I still believe in.

July 27, 2025

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