• Fragile Trust

    The passage emphasizes the importance of trusting in God wholeheartedly and the significance of true surrender for Christians. It discusses vulnerability in surrender, highlighting Christ’s ultimate obedience and sacrifice. The text encourages believers to recognize their weaknesses, seek God’s guidance, and ultimately foster a deeper relationship through prayer and humility,…

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  • Patience is Hard

    The content discusses God’s blessings and perfect timing, emphasizing that rushing into blessings can lead to unintended consequences. The examples of Abram and Sarai’s actions with Hagar illustrate how impatience can transform a divine promise into a curse. Ultimately, it encourages waiting for God’s timing to truly experience His blessings.

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  • Love > Fear

    The content emphasizes the biblical command to “fear not,” mentioned over 300 times, contrasting it with love, cited more than 600 times. Love empowers action and overcomes fear, illustrated by Christ’s sacrifice. The message advocates for embracing love over fear, highlighting that love leads to spiritual growth and closeness to…

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  • What’s in a Name?

    Luke 3:23-38 provides Jesus’ genealogy back to Adam, while Matthew stops at Abraham. The meanings of the first ten names, from Adam to Noah, generate a message: Man has appointed mortal sorrow; the blessed God shall come down, teaching that his death shall bring the despairing rest, showing purposeful planning…

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  • Stuck in a Rut

    The post explores the idea of complacency and addiction to one’s own identity, using humor to highlight human struggles. It emphasizes the need for personal growth and change through biblical teachings, urging individuals to seek God, embrace new beginnings, and let go of old habits, ultimately transforming into their true…

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  • What Evidence?

    In John 18:10, Peter cuts off the ear of Malchus, the high priest’s servant. Unlike other gospels, John names Malchus. Jesus heals the ear, symbolizing how repentance removes evidence of sin. This story highlights salvation’s essence, emphasizing a personal relationship with God and a future guided by faith.

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  • Learning From Questions

    The content explores the significance of the first questions asked in the Bible, highlighting three main examples: the serpent’s question to Eve, God’s inquiry to Adam, and Cain’s response about Abel. These questions reveal intentions behind doubt, the pursuit of relationship with God, and the evasion of personal responsibility. Christians…

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  • Even Demons Believe

    The transition from belief to faith involves a deeper commitment and trust in God. While belief acknowledges existence without proof, faith requires confidence despite challenges. True faith is evidenced by action and obedience to God’s will, ultimately leading to salvation. Individuals are encouraged to examine their spiritual journey and progress…

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  • Ant or Grasshopper

    The post discusses the importance of discernment in differentiating between productive and unproductive pursuits, drawing on Proverbs 12:11 and Aesop’s fable of the ant and the grasshopper. It highlights that human logic is often limited and emphasizes the necessity of spiritual discernment, which aligns with biblical teachings and promotes growth…

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  • New Year, New Me

    The content focuses on the theme of renewal in the new year, drawing from various biblical verses. It emphasizes renewing the mind, strength, spirit, and energy, along with the transformative power of being a new creation in Christ. The message encourages personal growth and spiritual refreshment for the coming year.

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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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