Hey Reader, We're continuing our Esther study on YouTube today! Click here to join us now. Today, we're stepping into Esther 2, where we're introduced to Esther and begin to see God's providence unfolding behind the scenes. Even in seemingly ordinary moments, God is at work accomplishing His purposes. I pray this lesson encourages you to trust God's faithfulness, even when you cannot yet see what He is doing. Feel free to share this email with someone who could use encouragement and a...
2 days ago • 1 min read
Together with Hey Reader, As I prepare to celebrate another year of life in a couple of weeks, I’ve found myself reflecting on the past season. Last October, I fully anticipated it would be one of my best years. And although this season has been full of beautiful moments, there were also challenges I never anticipated having to navigate. These challenges weren't physical or financial. They were battles concerning my identity in Christ and my purpose, and they tried to shake my confidence in...
5 days ago • 3 min read
Reader, Today's video went live at 7:00 a.m. ET. We're starting Esther Chapter 1 today! And I hope you're already beginning to see God's providence woven throughout the story. Even when His name isn't mentioned, His hand is at work, accomplishing His purposes in ways that are often unseen. WATCH TODAY'S VIDEO If you'd like to go deeper, Preserved for Purpose: A 10-Day Study Through the Book of Esther is designed to accompany the teachings and help you slow down, engage with the text, and...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Reader, We start today!The book of Esther tells the story of God's providence at work behind the scenes. Unlike many books of the Bible, God's name is never mentioned directly, yet His hand is evident throughout every chapter as He preserves His people and accomplishes His purposes through ordinary individuals placed in extraordinary circumstances. Today's video goes live at 7:00 a.m. ET and provides an overview of Esther's story, historical setting, and the key themes we'll explore...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, For the last two weeks, we've been talking about The Return. We started by talking about those seasons when life gets busy, our rhythms change, and we suddenly recognize a distance in our time with God. Last week, I shared one of the ways I intentionally return when I recognize that distance in my own life. I do something I call a seeking, an intentional time when I remove distractions, create more space, and commit myself to seeking and hearing from God. This week, I want to talk...
12 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, “For such a time as this.” It has become somewhat of a clarion call in Christian circles. We quote it when someone steps into purpose, begins something new, or recognizes that perhaps God has positioned them somewhere for a reason. And there’s nothing wrong with that. But as I prepared for our upcoming study through Esther, I was reminded of something important: those words were spoken in the midst of grief, uncertainty, difficulty, and an unimaginable amount of weightiness....
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, The question has already started coming in: “What are we studying next?” Well, consider this your official invitation. 👑 Beginning October 12, we’re opening our Bibles together and stepping into the Book of Esther. You may already know about the queen, the courage, and those famous words, “for such a time as this,” but I can tell you now—there is so much more waiting for us in this story. So, here are the details for your invitation: WHO: You & FriendsWHAT: The Book of EstherWHEN:...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Last week, we began a three-part conversation I'm calling, The Return. We talked about those seasons when life gets busy, our rhythms change, and we suddenly recognize a distance in our time with God. Rather than allowing guilt or shame to keep us focused on the distance, I encouraged us to focus on the return because the distance may have happened, but the return is what matters most. This week, I want to share one of the ways I intentionally return when I recognize that distance...
19 days ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, Yesterday, during our Deeper Roots Community gathering, we talked about something that I haven't been able to stop thinking about, and I felt like it was worth bringing here for our Weekend in the Word. You know how life gets busy, time gets away from us, and things keep being added to the to-do list? Before we know it, the day has become a week, the week has become a month, and somewhere in all of that busyness, we realize it has affected our time with God too. That realization...
26 days ago • 3 min read