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The Bible Summarized: Under 100 Words
Discover the power of six-word stories and micro-nonfiction in capturing timeless truths. The Bible Summarized in just six words—then expanded to under 100—reveals God’s story of creation, fall, redemption through Jesus, and our choice to follow Him.
Trace Pirtle
2 min read


We Walk by Faith Not by Sight
Called to the impossible, I found myself staring at a daunting trail—one walked by faith, not by sight. Bill Irwin’s journey reminded me: faith finds a way when sight cannot.
Trace Pirtle
3 min read


Who Wrestled with God? I Know a Guy
Who wrestled with God? Jacob did, and so did I—whether beside a brook or on a longboard, the struggle leaves its mark on every pilgrim.
Trace Pirtle
3 min read


Planting Seeds of Spiritual Renewal
When life leaves you feeling barren, spiritual renewal may seem impossible. But just as fresh growth can spring from dust-choked ground, God can bring new life to the driest seasons of our souls. Discover how leaving the past behind and trusting His process of planting, watering, and growing can transform your story.
Trace Pirtle
2 min read


"How Did I Do?" Jonathan Roumie Interview
A simple interview question became a window into the soul of discipleship when Jonathan Roumie revealed his deepest heart: "How did I do? Did I get it close?" This is the question that transforms how we see our walk with Christ—from performance review to love conversation, from measuring up to being encircled by grace.
Trace Pirtle
4 min read


Galatians 6:9: Let us not become weary in doing good...
This morning the Divine Wind stirred with an uncomfortable question about Galatians 6:9. If only God is truly good, what does it mean to "do good" without growing weary? My own SEO wrestling became a rich young ruler moment - choosing divine calling over human metrics. Through a parable of two faithful servants, I discovered God doesn't count beans. He counts faithfulness. The reward isn't based on outcomes but on surrendered obedience to our unique calling in each eternal mo
Trace Pirtle
6 min read


Dwight L Moody Quotes on Excuses: A Lesson from the Great Chicago Fire
How many of us have perfectly reasonable excuses for not sharing the Gospel? D.L. Moody's Great Chicago Fire tragedy taught him that spiritual procrastination is literally deadly. These powerful Dwight L Moody quotes destroy our comfortable excuses: "Excuses are the cradle that Satan rocks men off to sleep in." His quotes point us to Christ's holy urgency. "Now is the accepted time."
Trace Pirtle
5 min read


Christian Anxiety: Moneyball and Brother Lawrence Practices
Like Scottie Hatterberg afraid of balls hit "in his general vicinity," many Christ insiders experience anxiety when called out of comfortable church pews onto God's playing field. Using unconventional analytics, God is awakening His remnant to practice new skills through Brother Lawrence's presence method. Are you ready to field the ground balls coming your way? Welcome home, pilgrim.
Trace Pirtle
7 min read


Brother Lawrence Practicing the Presence of God
Feeling overwhelmed by modern chaos and disconnected from God? Brother Lawrence, a clumsy 17th-century kitchen worker, discovered a revolutionary secret: practicing God's presence in every moment, no matter how busy or frantic life gets. His simple 'no-method method' doesn't add to your to-do list—it transforms how you see God in ordinary tasks. Learn his practical approach to finding peace in the storm and grace when you fail.
Trace Pirtle
5 min read


Wipe Away Every Tear: A Kerrville Flood Reflection
Walking through the debris field where Kerrville's Jesus Bench once stood, I searched for familiar landmarks swept away by flood waters. But God's wink came through a deer having lunch among the wreckage, reminding me that Christ isn't confined to metal benches. Like the standing cypress trees in the background, we can be rooted deep enough to withstand any flood when anchored in His Word and connected to the True Vine.
Trace Pirtle
6 min read


Prayer Walk: My Daily Journey to Emmaus with God
What if your daily exercise could become your most powerful spiritual discipline? Discovering the prayer walk transformed my seven-mile routine from physical exercise into moving communion with God, complete with divine appointments and life-changing encounters. Here's how a simple prayer walk can revolutionize your faith journey.
Trace Pirtle
7 min read
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