Fellow Pilgrims: Walking Together in Faith

Most of us have a mental category for what it means to “serve God.” We think of things like teaching a Bible class, leading a ministry, going on a mission trip, volunteering at church, or helping someone in a visible way. And all of those are beautiful expressions of faithfulness. But I wonder if we sometimes unintentionally shrink the picture. Somewhere along the way, it becomes easy to believe that only certain kinds of gifts really count as spiritual. As if only certain ki

Many of us are pretty good at pushing through. We’ve learned how to carry weight quietly. How to keep showing up even when we’re tired. How to manage responsibilities, expectations, and pressure without letting too much show. Somewhere along the way, especially in this country, strength became synonymous with independence, and asking for help started to feel like failure. I see that instinct in myself more than I’d like to admit. There are seasons where nothing is obviously w

There’s something sobering about living through a winter storm instead of just watching one on radar. Many of us have been inside for days now. Roads iced over. Schools and offices closed. Routines suspended. For some, it’s been inconvenient and disorienting. For others, it’s been far more serious. Friends across Nashville and North Mississippi are still without power or heat, doing their best to stay warm and safe while waiting for restoration crews and clear roads. I’ve bee

I like knowing where I’m going. I like plans. Routes. Backup plans. I like having at least the sense that I understand what’s coming next. Even when life is uncertain, there’s something comforting about believing I can steer things in the right direction if I try hard enough. And I think that’s true for many of us. We don’t just want progress - we want control. We want to know that our effort, our decisions, and our planning will land us somewhere safe. Which is why one small