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Have you ever played Scrabble and felt the rush of laying down the perfect word? Maybe it was one that hit a triple word score or cleverly used up all your letters. There’s something deeply satisfying about seeing those points add up, especially when you’ve been staring at your tiles for what feels like forever not sure if you’re ever going to make up a word. Scrabble is more than just a test of vocabulary; it’s a game that shows the real power of words.

What makes Scrabble fascinating is that every letter and every placement matters. In the same way, in life, the words we choose and how we arrange them can open doors, shape relationships, and even define our reputation. Words are small, but they carry a lot of weight. Today we use Scrabble as a guide to talk about why words matter. We’ll look at how they carry power, why strategy and intentionality matter, and how they have the potential to shape our identity and legacy.

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Have you ever asked yourself this question: "What am I really aiming for right now?" A lot of our energy can get spent chasing moments that feel exciting in the short term but don’t leave us with much lasting meaning. We stay busy, we keep moving, and yet sometimes we realize we’ve been firing off effort and attention in a hundred different directions without really locking in on what matters most.

That’s what today’s episode is all about. Because life, in many ways, works a lot like the game of Battleship. We each have a limited number of moves, a limited amount of energy, and an invisible board we’re trying to navigate. The difference between spinning our wheels and moving toward our purpose often comes down to one thing: aim. Today, we’re going to explore why this question matters so much - especially in a season like summer when it's easy to drift - and how making sure you know what and where you are aiming can bring fresh focus, peace, and purpose into your daily life. 

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There’s something so simple, yet so enjoyable about a game of Checkers. The game has a simple board of 64 squares, identical pieces facing each other, and only one real objective: keep moving forward. Unlike so many games out there, there are no complicated rules, no major power pieces, and no elaborate strategies. There are just simple moves, one after another, building toward victory. And yet, beneath that simplicity lies a powerful reflection of life itself. Every day, we are making moves - sometimes cautious, one step at a time, and sometimes bold, leaping over obstacles in the way - all shaping the future we're stepping into.

This week, we explore how this simple game of Checkers can teach us some profound lessons about life, growth, courage, and even faith. Because whether you feel like you’re advancing, standing still, watching your pieces disappear, or picking up the pieces after a fall - the board isn’t finished. Your next move still matters.

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Every one of us is building something. We’re stacking experiences, relationships, responsibilities, dreams, and goals on top of one another. Some of these pieces feel rock-solid, while others feel a little risky. And just like a Jenga tower, sometimes we don’t fully recognize how much weight we’re carrying until the structure starts to sway. The question isn’t whether we’re building, because we all are.  The question is whether we’re building on something strong enough to support the life we’re creating.

In this second episode of the summer series centered around board games, we take a look at Jenga, focusing on what it means to build a life with intention. We’ll talk about the importance of strong foundations, the danger of small unchecked shifts, the daily work of balance, and how to respond when things fall apart. Whether your tower feels steady right now or a little shaky, it’s my hope that this conversation will help you step back, reflect, and make sure you’re building on what matters most.

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Human beings are wired for connection.  Research consistently shows that meaningful relationships are one of the biggest contributors to overall happiness and well-being.  We are kicking off a new series for the summer based on one of my family's favorite pasttimes - BOARD GAMES. 

This week we kick off this new series with an episode called “Connect 4”.  We’re going to be talking about four important messages related to connections in our lives.  Just like the classic game, building strong connections in life requires intentionality, strategy, and a little bit of fun.  We'll focus on Connecting with Others, Connecting with God, Connecting with Self, and the power of Disconnecting to focus on what matters.  

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We often moments of sacred quiet - the times after a big moment has passed, when one season ends and another is set to begin - we try to force clarity or hurry into what’s next.  But maybe this pause isn’t a problem to fix. Maybe it’s a gift. Maybe it’s here to invite us into something deeper.  Life is built in the quiet transitions between those big moments. 

There are times all of us need to recalibrate - and find our true north again.  Think of a compass - pointing to true north gives us direction - but there are times we lose our sense of direction, and we lose that sense of where north truly is, and we need - a recalibration.  Without recalibrating, we risk charging ahead in directions that no longer reflect our values or our growth.

This week, we discuss why it's important to give ourselves permission to pause - just long enough to listen, look inward, and find our footing before we move forward again. The best journeys, at least the most meaningful ones, don’t begin with motion. They begin with direction. And that starts when we choose to recalibrate.

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In this part 2 of the "What Now?" series, we talk about the power of "start again".  Where and when do we find the courage to begin again - not because we have to prove something, but because we believe there’s something worth stepping into. Whether it’s a habit, a dream, a relationship, or just a shift in your mindset, there’s power in a restart. Not perfect, not polished—but real.  Starting again doesn’t have to be dramatic or flashy. Sometimes it looks like picking up a habit, a calling, or a part of yourself you set down for a while. Sometimes it’s not about doing more - it’s about moving forward with gentleness, focus, and grace.  In this episode, we’ll explore what it means to answer “What now?” with courage - and how starting again, even in the smallest ways, can be an act of hope.

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There’s something almost magical about a big moment - the energy, the build-up,  the way everything aligns just right for a brief sliver of time. Whether it’s a holiday like Easter, a powerful worship service, a performance, or even just a milestone in life, we often walk away from those experiences feeling inspired, full, and maybe even changed.  But then… the music fades. The crowd disperses and the excitement dies down. The lights go down, and you wake up the next morning to something quieter, something more ordinary.  And in that stillness, a question lingers: What now?

In this two-part series, we’re going to look at the “what’s next”... whether it’s coming down from a peak moment, stepping away from something big or meaningful, or moving into a new season…  In this first part of our new series, we’re going to look at the silence after the big moment - about the sacred in the “after.” Because when the music fades, what’s left isn’t emptiness - it’s often the beginning of something deeper. And if we’re willing to listen, the quiet can speak louder than the song ever did.

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Let’s be honest - shifting into Drive sounds exciting, but it’s not always the easiest thing to do.  For a lot of us, it’s actually the hardest gear to live in.  There’s something safe about being in Park.  There’s something oddly comforting about looking backward in Reverse.  But Drive?  Drive requires action.  Movement.  Risk.  It requires us to take our foot off the brake, step on the gas, and trust that we’re heading somewhere meaningful.

Most of us don’t stay stuck because we don’t want to move.  We stay stuck because something inside us is holding us back.  And for many of us, that something is fear.   Fear of the unknown.   Fear of failure.   Fear of what might happen if we leave what’s comfortable behind and step into something unfamiliar.
In this final episode of the "Shifting Gears" series, we talking about shifting into "Drive".  Being in Drive can be exciting but also super intimidating.  Because once you’re in Drive, you’re moving forward.  There’s momentum.  There’s no more sitting still, no more hiding in the rearview mirror.  We were created to move forward with purpose, direction, and faith.

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In a car, park is there for a reason - you can’t leave a vehicle running indefinitely, and you can’t step out while the car is still rolling.  You need a safe moment to pause, refuel, or make adjustments before continuing your journey.  The same is true in life.  There are seasons where stopping is wise, even essential.  But here’s where I want to focus today - park isn’t meant to be a permanent state.

Throughout this episode, we explore three different aspects of being in park - rest, waiting, and just plain being stuck.  Are you in a season where you’re supposed to be resting, allowing yourself to refuel before the next step?  Are you waiting on something - an answer, an opportunity, a breakthrough?  Or do you feel like you’ve been sitting still for too long, unsure of how to get moving again?   Tune in to help you find a better sense of whether you need to stay in park a little longer or if it’s time to shift into gear.