Practicing Faith – Page 2

Mountain Moments: Living from Victory, Not for Victory

One of the traps I’ve fallen into more times than I can count is believing I need to fight my way to victory. If I just worked harder, prayed longer, or tried to be a better man, maybe then I’d finally “win” at this Christian life. But the more I’ve wrestled with that idea, theContinue reading “Mountain Moments: Living from Victory, Not for Victory”

Mountain Moments: Joy in the Climb

If the valley teaches us gratitude and contentment, the climb reminds us that joy isn’t just found at the top. Sometimes, the most important growth happens while we’re still on the way up. Climbing isn’t easy. The air gets thinner, the path feels steep, and there are moments when it would be simpler to turnContinue reading “Mountain Moments: Joy in the Climb”

The End of the Series – But Not the End of the Journey

We’ve come to the end of the Silent Struggles series, but not the end of the story – because the silent struggles of men don’t disappear overnight. They’re real. They’re heavy. And they often show up when no one else sees. But here’s what I hope you’ve discovered: you’re not alone in those battles. You’reContinue reading “The End of the Series – But Not the End of the Journey”

Silent Struggles: More Than Enough

Part 8 of the “What Men Carry and How God Lifts” Series If you’ve followed this series, you know by now that every struggle we’ve talked about – feeling like you’re not enough, feeling invisible, feeling exhausted and alone – has one thing in common: the weight of expectations. Expectations from the world. From family.Continue reading “Silent Struggles: More Than Enough”

Silent Struggles: Where Are My Brothers?

Part 7 of the “What Men Carry and How God Lifts” Series No one tells you how lonely manhood can feel. You can be surrounded by people – at work, at home, even at church – and still feel like you’re walking through life on your own. We were made for connection, yet many ofContinue reading “Silent Struggles: Where Are My Brothers?”

Silent Struggles: The Never-Ending Grind

Part 5 of the “What Men Carry and How God Lifts” Series Everywhere you turn, there’s pressure to do more. Work harder. Earn more. Climb higher. And while you’re at it, be the perfect husband, the intentional dad, the loyal friend, and the strong man of faith who has it all figured out. The worldContinue reading “Silent Struggles: The Never-Ending Grind”

Silent Struggles: Empty and Expected

Part 4 of the “What Men Carry and How God Lifts” Series You give. And then you give some more.Your time. Your energy. Your focus. Your strength. Day after day, you show up – for your job, your family, your commitments – because that’s what men do. And if you’re like most of us, youContinue reading “Silent Struggles: Empty and Expected”

Silent Struggles: My Voice Doesn’t Matter

If you’ve gone quiet – not out of pride, but out of protection – let this be a reminder:

Your voice was never meant to be buried under your burdens.
It was meant to bless, build, and bring truth.

So speak gently. Speak wisely. Speak boldly.

God hears you.
Your family needs you.
And your voice still matters.

Silent Struggles: Just the Provider

Part 2 of the “What Men Carry and How God Lifts” Series There’s a unique kind of emptiness that hits a man who feels like he’s only valued for what he brings – not for who he is. You go to work.You grind.You pay the bills, keep the lights on, fix the broken stuff, andContinue reading “Silent Struggles: Just the Provider”

Series Introduction – Silent Struggles: What Men Carry and How God Lifts

There’s a kind of weight that doesn’t show up on the scale.It lives in the space between the top of your head and the bottom of your heart.And if you’re like most men, you’ve learned to carry it quietly. You lead your home. You protect, provide, and persevere. You show up every day because it’sContinue reading “Series Introduction – Silent Struggles: What Men Carry and How God Lifts”