Want To Be a Great Man? Be a Good One First

It’s no secret: men value greatness. We’ve been captivated since childhood about stories of outstanding men who achieved extraordinary feats and beat the odds. We feel inspired by their success stories; how they combined their talents with the force of will to fulfill their God-given potential. My favorite story of greatness since I was in…

Seeking Truth

From an early age, I remember trying to stand up for what is good and true. Certainly not always, but there were times when every part of my being was aching for what is right. When I was in high school, one of my friends started dating someone who cheated on her. I remember on…

Baby Steps

I was recently taught by a golfer how to do a proper golf swing! You’ve seen pro golfers on TV, I’m sure. Don’t they make it seem so effortless when they hit the ball down the fairway? When it was my turn to try, I imagined that it would be pretty simple. But as my…

How am I supposed to choose?!

Do you feel you’re at a crossroads in life? Maybe you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. It can be difficult to make any sort of decision, especially big ones, so intentionality in discernment is key. Here are some things to reflect on that I hope will help you in making the choice!…

8 Dating Tips for Guys and Girls

Ask someone what they think about dating, and you’ll likely get one of a few classic responses. Some are disillusioned and fed up with the whole thing, while some have eager questions and are ready to get into the game, still others may push it down altogether: “ain’t nobody got time for that!”  Dating isn’t…

Reclaiming St. Patrick’s Day

March 17th. What do we normally think about today?  Maybe it’s the dawn of a 1-day crusade to pinch all life forms devoid of the color green.  Maybe it’s saying “kiss me, I’m Irish!” to every stranger you see.  Maybe it’s watching an emerald tidal wave of drunk college students in the streets using the…

To The Women Who Felt Pressured: Healing From Past Sexual Sin

Hey, girl! I want to speak into the heaviness on your heart. A heaviness I know well. The weight of past experiences with sexual sin that have left you feeling numb, empty, or confused about your goodness.  I want you to know something… You have the right to feel hurt.  I don’t know the fullness…

What Does It Mean To Be In Love?

There it is, the daring and daunting “L word”. Some may find it terrifying, and others find it thrilling. But when people say, “I’m in love”, what does that really mean? I have many friends who claim that they have never been in love. Now, while it may very well be true that they have…