Tag: life
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Bodily Resurrection Is Not Optional
A lot of Christians have quietly absorbed an idea that isn’t actually Christian. The idea goes something like this: the body is temporary, the soul is what really matters, and when we die the goal is to escape physical existence into something purely spiritual. That’s Greek philosophy. It’s not the Bible.In John 5:28–29, Jesus says…
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When the Work Changes: Faithfulness in a Season of ALS
There are moments in ministry when the work does not increase—it changes. This is one of those moments. Recently, we learned that Bob Cash has been diagnosed with ALS. Those three letters carry weight far beyond their size. They bring grief, uncertainty, and a future that must now be approached more slowly and more gently…
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Life story
To anyone reading this: May you know that you are not alone in your struggle. May you learn earlier than I did that asking for help honors both the giver and the receiver.
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When the end of me is reached
The author seeks divine guidance to slow down their thoughts and discern between fear and wisdom. They express a desire for patience, clarity, and the ability to rest amidst anxiety. The prayer emphasizes trust in God’s pace instead of succumbing to pressure, anchoring hope in faithfulness.
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What I Do and Why
The author reflects on a career dedicated to infrastructure design and community service, particularly in broadband expansion for underserved rural areas. Guided by the profound grief of losing their son, Joshua, at eighteen, the author aims to channel love and compassion into helping others. This journey emphasizes the significance of presence, community, and honoring lost…
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Using Spark Leadership to Avoid Dysfunction and Burnout
Spark leadership must be used as a regulating system, not a call to do more.
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2025
Tomorrow will not be a reset. It will be a continuation. Another day to show up, to serve, to love well, and to walk faithfully with the One who holds time itself.
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One Faithful Step: Filling the Jars with Water
One Faithful Step: Filling the Jars with Water An application from John 2:1–25 There is a quiet detail in the opening chapters of the Gospel of John that has stayed with me. At the wedding in Cana, nothing dramatic is asked of the servants. Jesus does not tell them to pray harder, believe louder, or…
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Endurance
Today I was thinking about how my life mirrors the theme of That’s Why They Call It the Blues by Elton John. The song is often mistaken for being about despair, but it is really about endurance. It does not deny sadness. It names it, sits with it, and keeps going anyway. The blues are…
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Joy
Joy does not always come with energy or clarity. Some days it arrives quietly, alongside responsibility, fatigue, and the steady work of finishing what needs to be done. This season has been full of ordinary faithfulness—showing up, carrying what was assigned, and trusting that God is still present even when progress feels slow. I am…
John Hargrove Seeking Truth and Reality 