A catalyst is one that sparks something. The catalyst speaks from experience and enables others to move forward more freely. These articles are written to act as a catalyst in your life.
Culture is shifting faster than Vin Diesel in one of the Fast and Furious movies! And all too often, the church is late to the conversation—showing up with a cassette tape when the world has moved to streaming. If we want to reach people where they are, we can’t just critique culture from a distance;…
Let’s just rip the Band-Aid off:The size of your church is not a spiritual scoreboard.And no, your small attendance doesn’t automatically make you more faithful than the megachurch down the street. The same is true the other way around and we’ll address that one in a future post, but for now hang with me. I’ve…
If we’re being honest, everyone wrestles with doubt at some point. Whether it’s questioning God’s timing, His goodness, or if He’s even listening, doubt creeps in when life throws curveballs. Maybe your prayers feel unanswered, or the world seems too broken to believe God is in control. Here’s the good news: doubt isn’t the enemy of faith—doubt…
We’ve all heard it: The grass is greener on the other side. That phrase has led people to quit jobs, walk away from marriages, leave churches, chase trends, and uproot their lives—only to realize too late that “the other side” was just an illusion. Ok, so let’s talk about real grass for a second. Ever drive through…
“I’d love to help, but I’m just too busy.”“I really want to get more involved…but life is crazy right now.”“I know I should spend more time with God, but there’s just so much going on.” Sound familiar? We’ve all said it. Life moves fast—work deadlines, family commitments, kids’ activities, social obligations. There’s always something demanding…
You’re stressing over things you have zero control over. And it’s killing your joy. It’s thwarted your productivity. And your peace of mind is anything but peaceful! You’re worried about what people think of you, the economy, the weather, the political climate, the price of eggs, the latest social media drama—things that are completely out…
Life moves fast, especially for busy families. Between work, school, sports, and endless errands, we often feel like we’re sprinting from one thing to the next, barely catching our breath. In the middle of this chaos, Jesus speaks a powerful invitation in Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and…
The church, designed to be a living and breathing body of believers, sometimes feels more like a well-oiled machine—focused on efficiency, structure, and control. While organization and discipline have their place, it seems that in many cases, we’ve unintentionally elevated discipline over discipleship, uniformity over unity, professional clergy over priesthood of all believers. This subtle…
When I was growing up I loved superheroes. Whether it was Superman or Batman, I would run through the house and around the outside thinking I could fly. Just about every little tyke wanted to be invincible and have lasers for eyes with superhuman strength. Then we were told that no one could be superhuman…
Have you ever felt disconnected from God? Like you pray for things and nothing changes? Like you ask and he just doesn’t answer? Wonder if God is perhaps sleeping behind some curtain the space like the Wizard of Oz? Establishing a consistent rhythm of Bible reading is essential for deepening our understanding of God’s will…
