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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.

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.

A personal letter to God exploring the transformative journey from comfortable Sunday morning Christianity to the wild adventure of authentic discipleship. What happens when faith moves from a gentle drip to a rushing deluge? One believer's honest reflection on stepping out of the pew and into God's Kingdom—where the learning curve goes vertical and the only requirement is to show up, look up, and stay in the flow.

A chance encounter with Mike Wilson's provocative "Jesus Mugshot" painting at River's Edge Gallery in Kerrville transformed my understanding of modern Christian art. Initially conflicted by the imagery of Christ depicted in a mugshot, complete with height markers and the identification "INRI, #777-GGG," this powerful artwork led me to deeper spiritual reflection on sacrifice and redemption that continues to resonate years later.

Like a guitarist who stops practicing, Christians can drift away from God without even realizing it's happening. Through the lens of B.B. King's devotion to his guitar 'Lucille,' discover why Hebrews 2:1 calls this Christianity's most urgent warning and how daily spiritual practice keeps us connected to our first love.

Why are we here? It's the question that haunts philosophers, drives seekers, and challenges every human heart. As a former lukewarm Christian who found himself asking this very question in a coffee shop conversation, I discovered the answer isn't found in theory—it's found in recognizing the divine appointments God orchestrates in our everyday moments. Let me share how understanding why we're here transformed my life from spiritual sleepwalking to passionate kingdom purpose.

Church hoppers aren't backsliders—they're spiritual seekers tired of being told "there's no perfect church." If you've struggled to find your church home, you're not the problem. Discover a simple 3-model classification system that will help you identify the right spiritual fit and stop apologizing for your faith journey.