A Seat at the Table While at the gathering we’ve been treated to original poems by Tanner Olson. Here’s my crack at a written to speak style poem summarizing last night’s event. Remember it’s written to speak which means you kind of need to read ... Read More
When Approval Becomes a Drug (Part 2 of 4 in the “Performing or Belonging?” series) Let’s be honest, most of us are addicted to approval. We don’t call it that. We call it being “driven,” “motivated,” “on our game.” But underneath the hustle is a ... Read More
I Am That Joy Inspired by Night 2 of the LCMS Youth Gathering & Hebrews 12:1–3 Some moments stay with you. For many who gathered on Night 2 of the LCMS Youth Gathering, there was a phrase that echoed through the arena and hit ... Read More
Endure There’s a reason the theme of this year’s Youth Gathering echoes loud and clear: Endure. We live in a world where it’s easy to quit. Quit trying. Quit believing. Quit showing up. Life throws curveballs, culture applies pressure, and sometimes it ... Read More
The Cost of Distraction Ever feel like you’re drowning in noise. Not just the sound of traffic or your neighbor’s dog or the 37th autoplay video on Instagram. I’m talking about the kind of noise that sits in your brain even when it’s quiet. ... Read More
