Scripture, Faith, and Everyday Life

Recently, news broke that Michael Tait — lead singer of the Newsboys and former member of DC Talk — publicly confessed to a season of deep personal struggle. He admitted to alcohol abuse, sexual sin, and cocaine use. In his statement, he did not try to justify his behavior. Instead, he turned to God with a broken heart and quoted the words of King David from Psalm 51: “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love.”

It was raw. It was honest. And it was biblical.

Don’t let your past define you. Let God refine you. The things you wish never happened may become the very things that glorify God the most in your life. Let your life story be one that points to His grace, His power, and His ability to bring good from even the hardest chapters.

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him.”

Changing the world isn’t about applause or recognition. It’s about being faithful where God placed you and letting Him work through you.

Let’s not reach the end of our days with regret. Let’s not hear God say, “I gave you all these talents—and you used none of them.”

Instead, let’s live each day like it matters—because it does.

We only get one life. Let’s not waste it staring at screens while real life passes us by. Let’s choose real connection. Let’s invest in relationships that matter.

Marriage is about unity, not uniformity. While the Bible calls for oneness in marriage—“the two shall become one flesh” (Genesis 2:24)—it doesn’t mean every part of your life must be merged into one indistinguishable pile. One area where couples often face tension is money. And while it may seem countercultural—or even unromantic—to keep separate checking accounts in marriage, there are strong reasons to consider it, both practically and biblically.

Raising well-rounded, successful children starts with instilling foundational values that will guide them throughout their lives. Among the most important lessons to teach are the principles of loving God and others, embracing responsibility and continuous learning, and managing money wisely while cultivating determination. These core teachings not only shape their character but also equip them with the tools they need to navigate life's challenges and opportunities. By focusing on these areas, we can help our children grow into compassionate, capable, and resilient adults.