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October 2016

October 30, 2016

Steve Austin: This is My Story (Video)

Abuse, addiction, and a suicide attempt weren't the end of Steve Austin's story. In fact,...

September 2016

September 15, 2016

The Importance of Being Real

I blog often about how the power of vulnerability and transparency has changed my life....

September 11, 2016

Why I Trust God in the Midst of Tragedy

I am no longer the boy who intentionally memorizes Scripture, and I haven’t been the...

August 2016

August 22, 2016

One Question About My Faith That Really Makes Me Squirm

“So, are you Pentecostal?” After almost 3 decades of Sunday's spent within the four walls...

August 12, 2016

Is the Holy Spirit Your Comfort…or A Crazy Cousin?

During my childhood, I saw people act forcefully on behalf of the Holy Spirit, but...

August 09, 2016

Why Being a 90’s Kid in the Church was Scary as Hell

I just knew the Henchmen of Heaven would come and steal me away in the...

August 08, 2016

6 Ways to Recover from a Suicide Attempt

Since I’ve begun sharing how I went from a being a pastor to being hospitalized...

August 05, 2016

How I Found Radical Grace in a Facebook Group

I have found a virtual community, via Facebook and this blog, which expresses love in...

July 2016

July 06, 2016

Why I Stopped Hating the Church

Anyone who says church hurts are no big deal has no idea what they're talking...

June 2016

June 24, 2016

Light the Torches! Grace for Divorced Christians

I’m divorced. Well, not really. I’m now married. Happily, with five kids. But I have...

June 22, 2016

From Pastor to Psych Ward: Recovery from a Suicide Attempt is Possible.

My clients were concerned. When they couldn’t reach me, they called first my wife, and...

June 08, 2016

This is My Story. Suicide Sucks. Grace is Messy.

My mom killed herself when I was 12. I’ve spent a good amount of time...

June 02, 2016

When You Wish You Could End Your Pregnancy

I wanted out of the situation. I didn't want a new baby. I didn't want...

May 2016

May 31, 2016

The Power of Owning Your Story

A few weeks ago, in the Grace is Messy Facebook group, one friend mentioned that...

May 26, 2016

I Cheated: Overcoming the Pain of Infidelity.

I ran into an ex-boyfriend, and we were still attracted to one another, and his...

May 23, 2016

Miley Cyrus and How to Find Grace in the Midst of the Mess

I have found God in the midst of the mess. And I'll never be the...

May 19, 2016

I was molested. How to overcome the trauma of abuse.

*Trigger Warning: This story contains graphic details of child molestation.* To be a christian means...

May 16, 2016

How to Bury Your Past and Live in the Present

Ever wondered how to stop living in the past and be present in the now? It's...

July 2014

July 18, 2014

The Value of Brokenness

Today's Guest Blogger is Justin Vess, a long-time friend of mine and former roommate. I'm...

July 16, 2014

Even Preacher's Kids Need Messy Grace

I'm so honored to have Ethan Boggs as a guest blogger today. Portions of this...