The story of Jonah is a masterclass in how a bad attitude can pull us out of alignment with the heart of God. Before Jonah ever ran from God, his heart was already off. His attitude had drifted so far that when God called him to go to Nineveh, he didn’t just resist, he ran. And just like in Jonah’s life, when our attitude is off, there are repercussions not only for us, but for everyone around us. Jonah 1:1-4 tells us that “the Lord hurled a powerful wind over the sea, causin

There’s a narrative gaining traction in culture, “People are walking away from Christianity.”  But if you sit with enough broken stories, listen to enough wounded hearts, and peel back the layers of pain, you’ll find something different. People aren’t walking away from  Jesus . They’re walking away from  those who claim to follow Him  but don’t look anything like Him. They’re walking away from hypocrisy, manipulation, judgment wrapped in Scripture, and “Christianity” wielded

Consistency in Leadership: Lessons from Brad Taylor at Men in Business At the recent Men in Business event hosted by the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce at The Social House, Brad Taylor — Executive Pastor at Lima Community Church — delivered a message that hit home for every leader in the room. His talk on consistency in leadership wasn’t flashy, but it was deeply grounding. It challenged us to look beyond talent, charisma, and creativity — and instead, to build trust

Don’t Camp in Sucketh Too Long   In Exodus 13:17–18, we read:   “When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them by way of the land...

Forgiveness is one of the hardest choices we’re ever called to make. When someone hurts us deeply, the natural response is to hold on to...

This morning at Cable Road Alliance, Jason Snyder’s message cut straight to the core: “Take your thoughts captive. God is our deliverer.”...

In the past week, I’ve witnessed moments of great encouragement, but I’ve also seen far too many instances where people use platforms to...

In a world driven by perceptions, reputation often becomes the yardstick by which we measure others. But should our treatment of people...

The Best Friday: Understanding the  Meaning of Good Friday and Easter When you look at Christianity, it tends to not be even present,...

I was listening to an old song that my buddy Jason Szuch and I used to always listen to, by Aaron and Jeffery. It’s called “After the...

Life is full of storms—metaphorically speaking, that test our resolve and challenge our journey. In the animal kingdom, the mighty bison...

Music has a unique ability to touch the depths of our souls and resonate with our experiences. Brandon Lake's song, "Count Em," is a...

When it comes to selling your home, the conventional wisdom often suggests waiting for the spring or summer months, when the real estate...

I wanted to take a few moments and discuss something that drives me nuts, people that are in the people/relationship business, that...

When you read the title of this blog, you were possibly drawn in, due to the statement that you may think I do not want to work with...

So have we thought it wrong this whole time, or are they both right, I guess I am perplexed after a conversation that I had this morning,...

Pretty surreal feeling knowing that God is in control, yet does not control us! The free will He has given us is something that we all...

Over the last few years, I’ve been through some stuff, that has been rough, but I would not change any of it for anything. As I am...

We live in a time when if you stand for “your” morals, you are considered against everyone, and when people don’t accept your...

Stay in your lane, and watch the progression! Today I want to encourage you to be completely dedicated to the gift that you know you...