We’re Starving for Something Real (Part 3 of 4 in the “Performing or Belonging?” series) We were made for connection.Not Wi-Fi. Not group texts. Not “likes.”Real connection. The kind where someone sees you, hears you, and stays. But let’s be honest: that’s rare. And that rarity ... Read More
Enduring with the Grief I stand behind pulpits and podiums,smile through scripture, break bread with the broken,but behind the suit and dress shirtmy heart is cracked glass. See, they say, “Pastor, it’s part of the job,”like grief is a line in my call papers.Like ... Read More
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
