A Great Teacher Asks the Best Questions: โ€œWere not ten cleansed?โ€

The best teachers ask really great questions. As you read and ponder ask yourselfโ€ฆ Who is Jesus to me?

Morning Communion: Your Blood

One of those lightbulb moments. Wait, Iโ€™ve read this scripture before. But Iโ€™ve never read it like this before. The atoning blood of the Lamb. Always Godโ€™s plan A. #eyesonjesusandshine #withness #livelovebrightly #planA

Hear Him Roar

October 10, 2025 I couldnโ€™t sleep last night. Now thatโ€™s odd. Maybe I finally reached the age where I canโ€™t drink a caffeinated coffee right before bed? Oh Lord Jesus, please tell me Iโ€™m not too old for coffee. Caffeine could have been a contributing factor or the amazing Tiramisu we shared with the coffee. … Continue reading Hear Him Roar

The Privilege and Responsibility of Freedom

May this be the day that Americans across this land, โ€œfrom sea to shining seaโ€, awaken to freedom, what it requires, and give thanks. Awaken us to Your goodness, Lord God, and teach us to appreciate Your kindness. May this be the day we see You more fully in Your holiness and bend our knees … Continue reading The Privilege and Responsibility of Freedom

Heโ€™s with you in the dark

โ€œBlessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.โ€โ€ญโ€ญMatthewโ€ฌ โ€ญ5โ€ฌ:โ€ญ10โ€ฌ โ€ญNIVโ€ฌโ€ฌ Withness is Jesus Oh how our Jesus understands this statement. While it feels lonely to be persecuted, He is with you. And surely the darkness threatens to hide your existence. Perhaps, you are sure no one sees … Continue reading Heโ€™s with you in the dark

Risk relationshipsโ€ฆ

If you are reading this, I am thankful for you! Iโ€™m giving thanks to God for you because youโ€™re not just like me. No one in the world is just like me. And no one is a replica of you either. Itโ€™s because weโ€™re not just alike that you help me learn and grow and … Continue reading Risk relationshipsโ€ฆ

Do not be anxious

โ€œdo not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.โ€โ€ญโ€ญPhilippiansโ€ฌ โ€ญ4โ€ฌ:โ€ญ6โ€ฌ-โ€ญ7โ€ฌ โ€ญESVโ€ฌโ€ฌ We, my dear man and I, are so grateful for this … Continue reading Do not be anxious