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We’ve all been there—scrolling through the news or facing another work conflict and feeling that familiar rise of frustration. In my latest worship thought, I’m sharing some honest reflections on how I’ve been processing the chaos of our world. I found an unexpected anchor in a single Hebrew word: Qadosh (Holy). It’s more than just a religious term; it’s a "vista" that changes how we see everything.

It’s Wednesday morning at Campbell Christian Schools. Lauren Shrader and I just finished leading chapel—a rhythm we’ve shared for years, collaborating to bring the story of Jesus to junior high students. We get 45 minutes with them every other week. It is a small window of time, and I’ll be honest: there are moments when I look at those rows of middle schoolers and wonder if I’m actually moving the needle. I find myself second-guessing the songs, the words, and the energy. Is

This week, I’ve carried the weight of several conversations with members of our family who are walking through deep, soul-shaking grief. If that is you—if you brought a heavy heart to our gathering last Sunday—I want you to know: I am so glad you were there. " I am deeply grateful that we serve a God who doesn't just observe us from a distance, but one who sees, listens, and acts. It is in His very nature to care. In Genesis 16, we meet Hagar—a woman mistreated, exhausted, an

In his book, The Worship Pastor, Zac Hicks reminds us that our deepest need isn't a "soul makeover" or a better "outlook." It is the Gospel. As he puts it: “We don’t ultimately need New Year’s resolutions. We need the New Adam’s resurrection.” 1 My heart’s desire is to foster a space where we aren't just checking a box, but entering into a space where, as Zac would put it, we encounter “the gospel in lavish excess.” 2  In a world that constantly demands we "do more" and "be b