• Merry Christmas 2024

    This Christmas, we celebrate Jesus’ birth, an act of humility and sacrificial love, where God entered our world as a vulnerable infant. His life exemplified obedience to the Father’s plan, culminating in His ultimate sacrifice. We are called to respond by trusting God, loving sacrificially, and embracing humility in our…

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  • Love is not Selfish

    Philippians 2:3-4 emphasizes humility and placing others’ needs above one’s own. While self-love is important, it shouldn’t lead to selfishness. Healthy self-care enables better service to others, but balance is vital. Seeking God’s guidance can help discern between giving and resting to avoid self-indulgence.

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  • Your Body is a Temple

    1 Corinthians 6:19-20 emphasizes that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, highlighting the importance of self-care as an act of worship. Caring for our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being aligns with God’s purpose, preventing burnout and fostering a fulfilling life through rest, nourishment, and spiritual activities.

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  • Humility and Self-respect

    Romans 12:3 encourages self-assessment through God’s grace, advocating for humility paired with self-respect. True humility acknowledges our dependence on God while embracing our inherent worth. The author shares personal struggles with self-deprecation and emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries against negative self-talk, promoting kindness toward oneself in line with biblical…

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  • What Say You?

    The writer emphasizes the importance of recognizing one’s intrinsic worth as created by God, based on Psalm 139:13-14. They discuss the necessity of establishing personal boundaries and rejecting self-abuse, highlighting how negative self-talk can lead to a distorted self-view. The author shares their personal struggles with self-worth stemming from childhood…

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  • Charity In Bounds

    The content discusses the importance of boundaries in the context of charity and relationships, drawing parallels from biblical examples, particularly with Adam and Eve and the prodigal son. It emphasizes that healthy boundaries protect growth and prevent enabling harmful behaviors, highlighting the necessity of enforcing boundaries for respect and relationship…

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  • Rhythm Requires Pause

    The text discusses the importance of pauses in music, life, and spiritual practice, highlighting how they add depth and meaning. Drawing from Genesis 2:2, it emphasizes that resting is a crucial part of God’s design, allowing for reflection and renewal. Neglecting pauses can lead to burnout, while honoring them nurtures…

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  • Biblical Parenting

    The post emphasizes the significance of relationships, especially with God, spouses, and children, highlighting biblical examples of parenting. It presents five principles: teaching God’s Word, disciplined love, encouragement, modeling faith, and trusting God’s plan. Ultimately, parental love fosters personal growth and aligns families with God’s perspectives, countering negative influences.

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  • What Is Love?

    The content explores the significance of love and relationships, emphasizing that humanity, created in God’s image, has a profound need for connection. It identifies various types of love defined by Greek terms and highlights biblical friendships, which transcend blood ties through loyalty, sacrifice, encouragement, and grace, emphasizing love as a…

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  • Three Temptations

    The passage discusses Jesus’ temptations in the wilderness, highlighting the enemy’s use of the word “if” to cast doubt, paralleling Adam and Eve’s failures in the Garden of Eden. Jesus, by actively responding with Scripture, demonstrates victory over these temptations, affirming His obedience and setting the foundation for His ministry…

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Who am I?

I’ve walked a path I didn’t ask for, guided by a God I can’t ignore. I don’t wear titles well—writer, teacher, leader—they fit like borrowed armor. But I know this: I’ve bled truth onto a page, challenged what I was told to swallow, and led only because I refused to follow where I couldn’t see Christ.

I don’t see greatness in the mirror. I see someone ordinary, shaped by pain and made resilient through it. I’m not above anyone. I’m not below anyone. I’m just trying to live what I believe and document the war inside so others know they aren’t alone.

If you’re looking for polished answers, you won’t find them here.
But if you’re looking for honesty, tension, paradox, and a relentless pursuit of truth,
you’re in the right place.

If you’re unsure of what path to follow or disillusioned with the world today and are willing to walk with me along this path I follow, you’ll never be alone. Everyone is welcome and invited to participate as much as they feel comfortable with.

Now, welcome home. I’m Don.

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