Every October 31, I think about a German monk named Martin Luther, a church door in Wittenberg, and 95 statements that helped change the course of Christianity and history....  Read More

One of my favorite messages in this song is the reminder that we don't have to be afraid just because we hear the storm roar. I love that distinction. The storm can be loud. The waves can be intimidat...  Read More

But somewhere during that game, I started breathing again. I stopped letting the frustration take over and began turning it into prayer and praise. I praised God for the opportunity these boys had to ...  Read More

Because the most important thing we can build isn't a perfect life, an impressive reputation, or a picture-perfect home. It's a life rooted in Jesus, a home that serves Him, and a legacy that points o...  Read More

Come Thou Fount: Remembering the Streams of MercyOver the next few weeks, I want to try something a little different in the Beacon. There are so many Christian songs and hymns that we sing week after ...  Read More

We talk about trusting Him when life is hard, when we're exhausted, uncertain, or simply trying to put one foot in front of the other. And we should. The valleys are where some of our deepest faith is...  Read More

Because sometimes the miracle isn't that God suddenly makes the second game easy. Sometimes the miracle is that He gives us the strength to keep playing. And when we finally reach the end of the day—e...  Read More

Almost exactly one year ago, after the death of Charlie Kirk, I found myself carrying a lot of thoughts and feelings that I didn't quite know what to do with. I had already had this idea for a church ...  Read More

Maybe that's something some of us need to hear this week. You don't have to have it all figured out. You don't have to pretend you're okay when you're not. You don't have to manufacture joy. You don't...  Read More

Pack the backpack. Take the first-day picture. Find the missing water bottle. Sign the permission slip. Make the breakfast. Kiss the forehead. Say the prayer. And then send them into the world knowing...  Read More

Well, we've made it to the final fruit. And I have to admit, when I first started this series, I thought I knew which fruit would be the hardest for me. Then God started taking me through each one. An...  Read More

And just when we're finally ready to leave, inevitably one of the boys announces that he has to go to the bathroom. Not in ten minutes. Not when we get where we're going. Right now. Because apparently...  Read More