There are many times in life when I find myself facing a circumstance that looks overwhelming or out of control. Times when I come before Jesus and say, “Here it is, I can’t do this.” Maybe you are in a season of life where you

The “seed” for this article came from a message I preached in 2023, but more on that later. How many of us have a bucket list—things we wish to accomplish before departing this life? Collections? Projects? Adventure? Athletic goals? For where I live in Kentucky,

Jesus is calling us to a deeper walk with Him, a life more surrendered to His will. The call to discipleship comes to all of us who have been born again and have received God’s grace in our lives. This call to discipleship is personal.

Many of you reading this article probably grew up like I did. I was born into a Christian home, taken to church every Sunday, and enrolled in Christian schools my whole life. I went to a Christian college, graduated, got married, and entered into ministry