Supporting Coffee & Discipleship

(Josh & family).

I have taken a long break from writing. I stopped posting to my original blog back in February of this year (2025) and have decided it is time to return. There were many reasons for the hiatus, but the big one was a lack of time and space in my daily routine and life to write what I felt was quality and meaningful posts for others on their discipleship journey. The other big one was the fact that Elizabeth and I are in the process of trying to adopt. I celebrate that we were matched with birth parents that are having a little boy in November. I have been humbled by those who are closest to us who have made this adoption possible through their financial gifts and continued prayer support.

Things are shifting; it’s not that time has magically appeared or that our finances are magically in the place where they need to be so I can continue this little side project. The reality is I realized God was working on me as I helped pour into others through writing these simple, short blog posts each week. While it would be wonderful if this blog could bring in extra money for my family, my true hope is that this blog will continue to be a place that others can encounter God, put their faith in Christ, and grow in their relationship with Him.

You will notice that I’m now hosting my blog in a new place (Substack) and that they encourage readers to subscribe and start paying a monthly or annual membership fee to the writers they are most interested in. I don’t want to hide the content I write behind paywalls. So, if you want to subscribe, the reason to do it isn’t for something you will get out of it but will be to support a writer who is doing his best to share Christ freely with all those he meets. I will do the occasional giveaway of books, devotionals, Bible studies, etc., for my subscribers as a thank you, but please don’t subscribe in hopes of receiving something.

This change frees me from what were pretty substantial costs to keep the blog online so I can focus on helping others grow with Christ while I grow with Christ. Please know that I would love your support in this journey if you have the few extra dollars to tip or subscribe with. Also, know that if you tip or subscribe, your money is going to help me and my family as we serve the Lord in our local ministry context and community. However, if you don’t have the money to tip or become a paid subscriber, know that I’m glad you are here and hope that my writing can help you draw closer to the Lord. If you want to get an email every time I post something, you can become a paid or free subscriber below.