• Lessons in Humility

    The content explores the theme of pride and its detrimental effects on personal relationships and self-reliance. It highlights a family’s stubbornness and reluctance to seek help, leading to isolation and frustration. The author reflects on their struggles with pride, emphasizing the importance of humility, social connections, and reliance on divine…

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  • Why Do We Stumble?

    The post reflects on human nature and our relationship with God, emphasizing that while we stumble due to our sin nature, these challenges remind us of our need for divine connection. God desires a personal relationship with us, not mere transactional interactions, which deepen in significance through trials in an…

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  • How Close is God?

    The message welcomes new members Mackenzie Coats and Jason Gerstenecker while highlighting the importance of truly knowing one another in relationships. It emphasizes how life and apathy can erode intimacy over time. It urges couples to prioritize their bond and reignite their passion, paralleling this with the importance of knowing…

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  • The Judgement Seat

    All individuals will face judgment before Christ, where actions, whether good or evil, will be evaluated. Saved and unsaved will experience different outcomes. Every thought, word, and action impacts others, often beyond our awareness. Ultimately, in heaven, we may encounter those influenced by our unintentional deeds, emphasizing our roles in…

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  • Do You Know Mary?

    The name Mary is the most common female name in the Bible, referring to six distinct individuals. The most prominent is Mary Magdalene, known for her support of Jesus and being the first to witness the resurrection. Other Marys include Mary, Mother of Jesus, and Mary of Bethany. Names carry…

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  • Jesus Had To?

    In John 4:4, Jesus intentionally travels through Samaria, defying Jewish customs that esteem avoidance of Samaritans. His encounter with a Samaritan woman, considered an outcast, leads to her transformation and proclamation of Him as the Messiah. This highlights Jesus’ mission to reach and redeem those marginalized by society.

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  • What’s in Your Cup?

    The content discusses the metaphor of a cup filled with experiences and emotions, emphasizing that when life challenges us, the contents spill out. It highlights the importance of controlling what fills our cup, offering options to replace negativity. Ultimately, it advocates turning to Jesus for a renewed, cleansed cup filled…

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  • To Be a Pharisee

    The phrase “Don’t be such a Pharisee” reflects ongoing debates about biblical interpretation. The Pharisees and Sadducees, distinct Jewish factions, held differing beliefs about the Torah. Gamaliel, a respected Pharisee, played a crucial role in protecting the apostles from execution, significantly influencing Christianity’s emergence and shaping Judaic culture.

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  • Understanding God

    The post discusses misconceptions that hinder understanding between individuals and God. It emphasizes the importance of mentorship for new Christians as they navigate biblical teachings. Through a deeper comprehension of God’s truth versus personal perceptions, believers can cultivate genuine love and relationships, ultimately fostering spiritual growth and community within the…

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  • Lord, Where Were You?

    In the passage, Mary mourns her brother Lazarus’s death, questioning Jesus’ absence. Despite witnessing miracles, grief blinds the sisters to Jesus’ power over life and death. The narrative emphasizes that suffering reveals true faith, tests beliefs, and offers growth. Ultimately, believers find comfort in faith and a divine plan.

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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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