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"All Have Sinned": Any Exceptions?
All have sinned and fall short of God’s glory. If Christians forget this truth, we dilute the gospel and deny our need for Jesus as Savior.
Trace Pirtle
2 min read


When Our Faith is Tested
When faith meets tragedy, are we prepared to give account for our hope? Using the Mount Everest climbing analogy, this post explores how spiritual preparation determines whether we stand or fall when testing comes. Through the lens of D.L. Moody's approach and the recent Kerrville flood tragedy, discover the difference between tourist Christianity and mountaineer faith. Only one Guide knows the Way through life's deepest waters.
Trace Pirtle
5 min read


Christian Evangelism: D.L. Moody From Pew to Pavement
If you are a Christian, there's no question about your call to evangelism. D.L. Moody, the shoe salesman turned evangelist, shows us that the secret to successful soul-winning begins and ends with love. From door-knocking to nursing home Bible studies, discover practical ways to take your faith from the pew to the pavement. The fire that burned in Moody's heart wasn't theological training—it was the overwhelming reality that God loved him and wanted to reach a lost world thro
Trace Pirtle
8 min read


Jeremiah 33:3 How God Reveals Great and Unsearchable Things
Get clear answers to the most common questions about Jeremiah 33:3 that aren't being addressed in Sunday sermons. Discover what the 'great and unsearchable things' really mean, whether this verse applies to you today, and practical steps for calling out to God. If you're asking questions about this captivating verse that traditional Christianity won't answer, you're not alone.
Trace Pirtle
8 min read


You Are Not Lost – Hearing God’s Voice in a Time of Spiritual Drift
I never heard Jesus speak audibly, but one day a message scrolled across my soul: “Write about Me and for Me, Your Lord.” That single moment—followed by another whisper, “You are not lost, only unaware of your position”—forever altered my journey. If you’ve ever drifted in faith or longed to hear God’s voice again, this post is for you.
Trace Pirtle
2 min read


Sitting on the Bench with Brother Lawrence: The Hourglass of Eternity
Join Brother Trace, Brother Allen, and Brother Lawrence on a weathered wooden bench for a sacred conversation about spiritual homelessness. Through the mystery of an hourglass turned on its side, Brother Lawrence reveals how practicing God's presence transforms our relationship with time itself. Discover why spiritual homelessness ends not when we find the right place, but when we find God present in this very moment.
Trace Pirtle
7 min read


The Beacon: Finding Authentic Spiritual Community Beyond the Church Walls
Sometimes God speaks through childhood memories, revealing His eternal purposes in the most ordinary places. Today, He's calling seeking believers to rediscover what authentic spiritual community looks like—and why it might be found on wooden benches outside the church rather than in the pews inside.
Trace Pirtle
7 min read


How to Practice the Presence of God: Simple Steps for Everyday Life
Have you ever felt like an alien in your own church, longing for something deeper than Sunday morning faith? A 17th-century monk named Brother Lawrence discovered the secret to continuous conversation with God—not through complicated techniques, but through simple surrender. Join me as we explore how his ancient wisdom can transform your ordinary moments into sacred encounters, helping you practice God's presence whether you're washing dishes or navigating life's deepest vall
Trace Pirtle
10 min read


Does God Love Me Just As I Am? Yes...But That's Not The End
After 40+ years of helping people through psycho-emotional-spiritual struggles, I've learned that God's love is both unconditional AND transformational. He loves you exactly as you are—rust, dents, and all—but loves you too much to leave you that way. Through my own journey from a broken "rat-bug" condition to becoming an ambassador of Christ, I've discovered His love is the catalyst for change, not an excuse to avoid it.
Trace Pirtle
9 min read
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