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Hot takes, small daily miracles, and the T-shirts I wish existed. Read something. Argue with me. Then subscribe.
A little lantern in a dark season.
This blog is my little lantern in a season that’s been painfully dark. I started writing it in the middle of loss and tragedy, turning raw, messy inner monologue into faith-based thoughts of light, hope, and the kind of inspiration that doesn’t skip the hard parts.
Expect honest faith, real life, quirky candor, and the quiet decision to keep showing up — even when my heart is heavy. More
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Whatever's cooking. Loud opinions, told kindly.
August 1, 2026
Lead Without Becoming the Excuse Vacuum
Stop absorbing excuses and start building a high accountability culture. Learn why being a nice boss is failing your team and how to stop being a people pleaser at work—without losing your soul.
July 4, 2026
Comforting Words: What to Say to Someone Who Lost a Loved One
Grief is clunky and heavy, and if you’re scared of saying the wrong thing, you’re not heartless—you’re human. Here’s how to find comforting words for grieving friends without the awkwardness.
July 4, 2026
They're Still Here: The signs we notice after losing someone
Grief is heavy, but sometimes the universe (and my brother Reag) drops a literal sign to remind me love doesn’t die. Here is how I truly know he’s still around.
Miracle on Daily Street
Tiny wonders from an ordinary week.
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T-Shirts I Wish I Had
Designs that need to exist. Thumbs-up your favorites.
Prayers are free! But man some people take so much freebies!
That TSHIRT you want to wear when you know that one person that needs a constant prayer. Happy to give it! But they like really need it always! But prayers are free - let's give out a million if we must!
Humorous faith based tshirts
Thank you God for the trials. I asked for strength...now a whole obstacle course. The tshirt i need to wear the past couple of years.