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The Courage You Need Is Closer Than You Think
Right after I graduated from UC Berkeley in 1987, I was asked to lead a Bible talk at Bowles Hall — a men’s dorm perched

Stop Studying Faith. Start Living It.
Live the Warrior’s Life Moving from studying faith to actually living it ▶️ Listen to the full episode here: Episode 347 There’s an ancient warrior

Two Simple Loves That Can Change Your Whole Life
Have you ever noticed how complicated the Christian life can feel? So many expectations.So many responsibilities.So many things we think we’re supposed to do to

I Thought the Sermon Fell Flat—Then God Did Something I Didn’t Expect
I walked into church that morning feeling unprepared, unsure, and quietly hoping the sermon wouldn’t fall flat. What happened next reminded me—again—that God often works

How to Make 2026 Your Best Year So Far
I love this time of year because it reminds me of something deeply comforting and deeply hopeful, God is a God of new beginnings. The

Don’t Be a Solo Christian
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2 Trying to do everything alone leads to exhaustion — and limited impact. God never designed Christianity to be a solo journey.

Pray Like It’s Already Done
Scripture: Mark 11:24 Have you ever prayed — and immediately doubted? We often treat prayer like a wish instead of an act of faith. But

Make Yourself Available to God
Scripture: Ephesians 2:10 Have you ever tried calling someone who never picks up? Busy signal.No response.Unavailable. In the same way, God sometimes wants to work

Releasing the Emergency Brake
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Have you ever tried driving with the emergency brake on? The engine roars.You press the gas.But the car barely moves — straining,
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