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I met somebody recently who is going through a rough season in life and found themself in a pretty bad place. I was told that I am the third person this week to tell them that they should find themself a church. I heard an amazing message on Sunday that hit me really hard andContinue reading “Third time the charm?”

Since publishing The Double-Edged Sword almost one year ago, I have developed a public lecture format to address the themes contained in the book. The presentation is available in both its original Christian format or a secular version for more diverse crowds. I am currently seeking to speak at EMS conferences and seminars as wellContinue reading “Seeking Public Speaking Opportunities”

How cliche is it that every January 1st everyone talks about new year, new you?! What does that even mean? For some, to lose weight; typically in a gym or in their credit cards. But why does this define a better you? Is it not possible to be a great person and still have debtsContinue reading “New Year, Better You?”

Growing up the way I did, I thought Sundays were the most boring days of the week. I HAD to go to church with my parents. They had to bribe me with so much: snacks, coloring books, matchbox cars. What was it about going to church that turned me away from it? Hymns? Rituals? IContinue reading “What do you need in a church?”

I found this picture tonight on LinkedIn. I am driven to push my book as far as it will let me go. The picture is a sidewalk with a chalk composition that reads “One day you will tell your story of how you’ve overcome what you’re going through now, and it will become part ofContinue reading “Motivation”

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Sunday, July7, 2021, I went public for Jesus. Having felt the depths of despair and hopelessness, and having found His hand reaching down to me, I climbed the steps of the baptismal and put my feet in. A video played beforehand recounting the last almost year bringing me from darkness to light. On Sunday IContinue reading “Baptized”

My journey to Christ was not easy. It was not joyous. There was a lot of pain and suffering that I kept hidden from a lot of people. When I heard a particular rap song on the radio that was anatomically offensive, I turned off the mainstream radio and began listening to KLOVE. There wasContinue reading “The Song That Got Me”