Trust the Pilot
“Are you ready to fly?” My brother asked from the other side of the cockpit. His eyes sparkled as he gripped the yoke, feet resting above the pedals. I looked past him before answering, my gaze scanning the big blue sky…
from my journal
9 Christian Authors You’ll Love
There’s just something special about Christian fiction, and there’s something special about Christian authors. Some write books full of allegory. Others, just pen good stories that have a “thank you, Jesus” in the acknowledgments. Either way, there’s just a little bit…
Shine Like Stars
”So that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’ Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.” Philippians 2:15 NIV Maybe it’s just me, but sometimes I feel so invisible….
Looking Back
I graduate from high school in less than a month! Crazy, I know. Honestly, I’m 100% excited for what’s next. A conversation a few days ago sent us looking back through old pictures, and we found this one. I’m about six…
I Know You (Peter’s Song)
For some reason, Peter’s denial has always been one of the most interesting parts of the whole Easter story for me. Maybe it’s because I just see myself in that moment. I think about all the times I have failed to…
Is Revival Starting?
“Have you seen the news?” I asked.My friend’s eyes widened in fear. “What’s happening now?”I smiled. “No, you don’t understand. This is good. There’s a revival starting.” On February 8, college students at a local university in Kentucky—Asbury University—gathered for a…
Surrendering My Writing
I gave my life to Jesus when I was five years old, but it would be years later before I realized that surrender doesn’t end with giving my life to Jesus…it starts there. To truly tell this story I have to…
What Is A Successful Life?
I hear countless teenagers—including me—say things like: “I’m a FAILURE at life!” or “I wasted my whole day!” We only have one life and the thought of wasting a single minute can be absolutely terrifying. Especially in creative industries, I hear…
Living Life In Tune
“Come near to God and He will come near to you.” James 4:8 I know of little things more painful to musicians than intonation issues. Even just a few cents (the measurement for pitch) flat or sharp and it’s like tiny…
What Guitarist and Christians Have In Common
Guys! I just realized something. Guitarist and Christians have something BIG in common! Guitarist 1. Take Your Guitar Everywhere Whenever I go on a road trip, my guitar is in the backseat because I never know when there might be the…