30-Day Giving Challenge 2025 - Week 3

I am thankful this year for being able to take time to focus on being grateful. I'm also enjoying being able to purposefully focus on giving to others. Here are some of the opportunities I had this past week.

Wednesday - provided pro bono musical instruction to some students
Thursday - donated to the Betsy-Tacy Society
Friday - donated to my local food shelf
Saturday - volunteered at Feed My Starving Children
Sunday - played piano at an assisted living center
Monday - donated to The Formation Project
Tuesday - provided pro bono musical instruction to some students

What opportunities have you had to give? If you need some ideas, check out this Pinterest board.

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What does it look like to follow Jesus? I’ve written a book that walks through the Letter of 1 John and offers practical guidance for spiritual growth. Buy it here!

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Melanchthon’s German Catechism translated into English.
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The Holy Spirit Class - week 9

In this session, I cover the work of the Holy Spirit in the empowerment of those who believe.

The Holy Spirit class - week 9 (audio)

You can find other posts in this series here.

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What does it look like to follow Jesus? I’ve written a book that walks through the Letter of 1 John and offers practical guidance for spiritual growth. Buy it here!

Grace Upon Grace (31-Day Devotional).
Melanchthon’s German Catechism translated into English.
Connect with me on Instagram, Substack, and Pinterest.
My reading recommendations. My merch store. My Etsy store.

30-Day Giving Challenge 2025 - Week 2

I am thankful this year for being able to take time to focus on being grateful. I'm also enjoying being able to purposefully focus on giving to others. Here are some of the opportunities I had this past week.

Wednesday - provided pro bono musical instruction to some students
Thursday - donated to Broken to Beloved
Friday - donated through Kiva
Saturday - donated to the Malala Fund
Sunday - donated to the Eric Liddell Centre
Monday - sent stamps to a charity that collects them
Tuesday - provided pro bono musical instruction to some students

What opportunities have you had to give? If you need some ideas, check out this Pinterest board.

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What does it look like to follow Jesus? I’ve written a book that walks through the Letter of 1 John and offers practical guidance for spiritual growth. Buy it here!

Grace Upon Grace (31-Day Devotional).
Melanchthon’s German Catechism translated into English.
Connect with me on Instagram, Substack, and Pinterest.
My reading recommendations. My merch store. My Etsy store.

The Holy Spirit Class - week 8

In this session, I cover the work of the Holy Spirit in the regeneration of those who believe.

The Holy Spirit class - week 8 (audio)

You can find other posts in this series here.

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What does it look like to follow Jesus? I’ve written a book that walks through the Letter of 1 John and offers practical guidance for spiritual growth. Buy it here!

Grace Upon Grace (31-Day Devotional).
Melanchthon’s German Catechism translated into English.
Connect with me on Instagram, Substack, and Pinterest.
My reading recommendations. My merch store. My Etsy store.

30-Day Giving Challenge 2025 - Week 1

On Saturday, November 1, this year's 30-Day Giving Challenge began.

Here's my summary so far:
Saturday - spent time with friends and family
Sunday - donated to help homeless kids through Project Night Night
Monday - donated to an online toy drive
Tuesday - provided pro bono musical instruction to some students

What opportunities have you had to give? If you need some ideas, check out this Pinterest board.

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What does it look like to follow Jesus? I’ve written a book that walks through the Letter of 1 John and offers practical guidance for spiritual growth. Buy it here!

Grace Upon Grace (31-Day Devotional).
Melanchthon’s German Catechism translated into English.
Connect with me on Instagram, Substack, and Pinterest.
My reading recommendations. My merch store. My Etsy store.

The Holy Spirit Class - week 7

In this session, I cover the work of the Holy Spirit during Pentecost.

The Holy Spirit class - week 7 (audio)

You can find other posts in this series here.

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What does it look like to follow Jesus? I’ve written a book that walks through the Letter of 1 John and offers practical guidance for spiritual growth. Buy it here!

Grace Upon Grace (31-Day Devotional).
Melanchthon’s German Catechism translated into English.
Connect with me on Instagram, Substack, and Pinterest.
My reading recommendations. My merch store. My Etsy store.