The Fields of Boaz “So Ruth left and entered the field to gather grain behind the harvesters. She happened to be in the portion of land belonging to Boaz…” — Ruth 2:3 (CSB) Background Long before Bethlehem became known for a manger and a star, it was known for its fields. Fertile, sloping hills outside … Continue reading Sacred Places: Bethlehem
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He Just Needed Your Boat
Reflections from Luke 5:1–11 There’s something about Peter that gets me every time. Maybe it’s because I understand him—his highs and lows, his passion and his stumbling. I get the messiness of his yes. I get the fire in his heart and the foot in his mouth. And when I read Luke 5, I don’t … Continue reading He Just Needed Your Boat
The Scarlet D
There’s a quiet shame some carry in the Church—not because of a sin they committed, but because of a story they survived. It’s the shame of divorce. We don’t talk about it much, not really. We might preach about grace and mercy on Sunday, but by Monday morning, the whispers begin. And if you’re divorced? … Continue reading The Scarlet D
You Have to Jump
I remember standing on the edge of what felt like a mountain—heart wide open, arms stretched toward heaven, eyes closed in full surrender. I was ready. Ready for whatever God had for me. I kept praying, “God, I’m ready. Use me. Just push me.” But nothing happened. Day after day, I stood there. Willing. Eager. … Continue reading You Have to Jump
Truth in Bloom 