Let’s Be Real
A space for honest, thoughtful discussions about the Bible, Christianity, and everyday life with real-world application for real people like you and me.
“What Is Home?”
Is home a place? An idea? A feeling? We use the word a lot, but as Christians, what should it really mean for us to be at home?
Be Patient with One Another
Spiritual fruit isn’t all that different from the kind of fruit we eat — especially in the sense that both take time to grow…
What Kind of Christian Are You Outside of Church?
What if you were really rude to a stranger on Saturday, and then they showed up at your church on Sunday morning?
The Importance of Knowing A Person’s Worth
The way we treat others is a reflection of how much we think they’re worth. So it matters that we, as Christians, understand just how valuable God says people are…
A Cure for Anxiety
It’s humanly impossible to never feel anxious. But with Jesus, you and I don’t have to worry…
Renovations, Religion, and the Finished Work of Jesus
Where religion says, “You have to fix this,” or, “There’s nothing really to be fixed,” Jesus tells us something different…
God Is Love
Love is patient and kind… we know this already. So why’s it still so hard to love like this, when we know what love is supposed to look like?
Don’t Miss What God’s Doing in Your Meltdowns
A true story about a modern-day Jonah, a God who's still as patient and merciful as He ever was, and how His way is always best .…
Christians Should Care about People
Jesus said that people would know we’re His followers if we love like He did. But we can’t love like Him unless we care about people the way He did. And that starts with hearing from God…
It Happened on a Thursday
Those who take their own lives sometimes believe they’re doing the world a favor. But that couldn’t be further from the truth…
Why I’m Not Scared to Wrestle with God Anymore
Have you ever struggled to reconcile God’s goodness with what you’re seeing and experiencing in real life? Me too…
The Providential Workings of a Faithful Father
My heart was longing for a reunion, but it never even crossed my mind to pray and ask God for one…
A Life of Love Is a Life Not Wasted
Imagine lying on your deathbed, looking back over your life, and thinking, “What a waste...” Because that’s exactly what happened to my great-grandfather…
I Love a Lot Like Judas
I like to think I love like Jesus, but truth be told, when I love like me, I look more like Judas…
When Friends Aren’t Friends Forever
As Christians, how do we reconcile the loss of a friendship between Believers with what the Bible teaches about Christian relationships?
Dear Lonely Heart
This post is for you — you, with the heart that is yearning to be loved. To have worth. To matter to someone. For the one who is alone, or perhaps, just lonely…
Blessing Enemies
A true story about when God asked me to bless my enemies, and how obeying Him changed my life for the better…
The Process of Being Made Usable
We all want to have purpose. But there is a preparing involved, for us to realize that purpose. This is the process of being made usable…
God’s Providence over Our Plans
I used to think that it was my job to plan for my future, but in hindsight, I can see that my future was always in God’s hands…
Jesus Loved Us with a Lasagna
In an act of love, a friend made lasagna for our sick family. Little did I realize at the time just how loving their gesture truly was…