Surrender is one of those words that sounds noble when we say it but feels like defeat when we live it. That’s because we often misunderstand what surrender actually means.

Most of us assume surrender is about giving up control and letting God take over—like handing Him the wheel while we climb int...

Let's be honest, America is a divided house, and we all know what Jesus said about those. The way we talk to each other—online, in coffee shops, at family dinners— it reveals a deeper problem than policy disagreements. It shows a choice we keep making, one that started long before America was even a...

If you’ve been around the self-help world for more than eleven minutes, you’ve probably heard some version of this:

"You can’t control what happens to you, but you can control how you respond."

It’s a solid principle. Biblical, even. Paul, sitting in prison, wrote about being content in all circum...

Manifesting or Meditating? The Difference That Changes Everything

Ever heard the phrase, “If you can dream it, you can do it”? Sounds inspiring, right? It’s the fuel behind vision boards, manifestation techniques, and positive affirmations. But let’s be honest—how many times have we set out to crea...

An Update on Whit's Incredible Journey

If you’ve been wondering what Whitney has been up to lately, you’re not alone! It’s been a season of profound transformation for her—one where she’s stepping fully into her identity in Christ as an author and a powerful minister of healing and revelation knowl...

There’s Peace in the Ashes

Fifteen days. That’s how long Whit and I have been in Los Angeles with Catch the Wave since the fire tore through the Palisades, Altadena, and Pasadena. In that time, we’ve been on a mission—not just to provide spiritual, emotional, and financial support, but to walk alon...

What a waste of time to hand out gift cards and toys - this is a wealthy area, they don’t need it.  They don’t want your handouts, they’ll just go to Target and get what they need.

Have you experienced this before?  You have an idea to help, it stirs your heart and you follow only to have your moti...

The Los Angeles Fire Zone

I was walking Duke and Daisy while talking to Chad and Julia as they drove to the airport at the end of their anniversary trip.  It was a brainstorm - Chad and Julia both felt their hearts break for Los Angeles, but they had chosen to stay focused on their marriage during ...

It’s not like it is unique, but I live in a fairly extreme tension every day.

I have the most amazing wife and marriage.  Just last night we had a date night where we got a babysitter, took a walk by the river, had an amazing dinner at a slightly too expensive restaurant, then went to a second Sund...

Every December, we hear people talk about Christmas magic, Holiday Joy, and the warm, intangible feeling that makes the season so special. I’ll be honest - I’m here for  it.  I believe that eggnog literally tastes like Christmas Joy in a cup and I’ve spent the past 15 Christmases like a nostalgia de...

Whit was leading a team of 11 college age Bethel students on a 4 day mission trip last weekend.  They focused on the primarily hispanic neighborhoods of Sacramento, CA and went out to love and serve the people, then offer invitations to a worship and ministry service led by local pastors each night....

There a song by Casting Crowns that hits a certain vibration in my spirit every time I hear it:  

All my life I’ve longed to be a hero.  With my sword raised high running into battle.  I was gonna take giants down - be a man you would write about.  Deep in my chest in the heart of a warrior.

…so w...