Eighteen years ago, I stood on a sidewalk in Manhattan and turned down free tickets to the Late Show with David Letterman. A stranger walked up to me, handed me an opportunity that required nothing, cost me nothing, and asked nothing in return. And instead of seizing the moment, I said, "Maybe ... Let me… Continue reading Don’t Miss Your Moment
Few questions are as universal—or as personal—as this one: Why do bad things happen to good people? It’s not a question we ask in the abstract. We ask it in hospital rooms. At gravesides. In the silence of unanswered prayers. And for many people, this question isn’t theoretical—it's a devastating reality. The suffering we see… Continue reading Where Is God When It Hurts?
This morning in my devotions I read from Psalm 19. It begins with beautiful words: "The heavens declare the glory of God!" I immediately felt the truth of those words. Not only do I think of stunning sunsets, breathtaking mountain vistas, beautiful lakes, and vast oceans, but in the last few days I've watched so… Continue reading I’m Challenging You to Read the Bible
Inspired by Charles Spurgeon At the start of a new year, it’s easy to think about goals, habits, and plans. But before we look forward, it’s wise to look inward. Below you will find 15 questions inspired by a sermon one of my favorite pastors, the legendary Baptist preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon, delivered to his… Continue reading 15 Questions to Ask at the Start of a New Year (for 2026)
I didn’t preach today, which gave me a little extra space to think and pray. In my personal Bible reading, I just finished the Gospel of Mark. As I came to the end, I was struck—again—by the story of Peter. Peter was one of Jesus’s closest friends. He wasn’t just part of the Twelve; he… Continue reading God Redeems Our Failures
Joshua Wester 