30-Day Giving Challenge 2025

Since 2010 (!), I have participated in the 30-Day Giving Challenge during the month of November. The premise is rather simple: each day of November, be a blessing to those around you by giving each day. As I have done each year, I've already taken time to plan out my giving for this year. However, I’m also remaining open to new opportunities that might arise this November. I enjoy this part of my year, and I'm excited to see what happens during this coming month.

I have put together a Pinterest board with some of my ideas. Check it out here if you'd like to see some of my plans.

As in the past, I will be blogging about my experience.

Also, I will be participating in the challenge by trying to make each of my "giving" acts as anonymous as possible. And thus, my posts might at times be a bit vague in order to keep things anonymous.

Come join me in the adventure!

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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 6

In this sixth session, I cover the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of Jesus.

The Holy Spirit class - week 6 (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.

The Holy Spirit Class - week 5

In this fifth session, I cover the work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament.

The Holy Spirit class - week 5 (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.

Music

Music swirls around me
From speakers, from headsets, 
From the choir I’m in, 
From the church congregation singing. 

Music flows out of me: 
My hands dance over piano keys, 
My fingers pluck guitar strings, 
My voice picks up the chorus. 

Music evokes so much. 
It transports me instantly to 
A particular time and place. 
My childhood, my teen years, 
Every part of my life is marked by its own soundtrack.

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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.

October Desktop Wallpaper

Device wallpaper for October 2025. Click on the picture for a full-sized version.

The Holy Spirit Class - week 4

In this fourth session, I cover what inspiration and revelation are, as well as how the Holy Spirit was involved in the inspiration of Scripture.

The Holy Spirit class - week 4 (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.