Professional storyteller with a large online audience and over a decade of experience. My goal is to create copy that will engage, equip, and encourage.
Just Drop the Blanket
Christmas themed piece based on the moment from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” when Linus drops his blanket. This article has received millions of shares/views, and continues to be the most read Christmas article for the Salem Web Network.
Regaining the Art of Neighboring from Mr. Rogers
In case you missed it, Saturday, March 20 would have been Mister Rogers’ 93rd birthday. This birthday got me thinking about all the ways we as a society have been influenced by his legacy over the past few decades. Sadly, it seems we have fully embraced the idea of Mister Rogers without embracing the actual practices of Mister Rogers. What do I mean by that?
Crispy edges, classic cars, and a cherry on top: St. Louis’ Chuck-A-Burger thrives on good food and nostalgia
Chuck-A-Burger—a high school hangout spot for me as well as for my parents before me—is still thriving, and remains exactly what it has always been: a 1950s time capsule of good food and fun times, and a celebration of roadside culture.
Transplanted Katyites
I interviewed three families who had recently made the city of Katy home. One of those was a family who evacuated New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina, and it became a very special piece for that reason.
Crosswalk Article Archive
This archive contains 180+ articles written for Crosswalk.com.
This includes articles geared towards SEO, social media, and traffic generation.
Light and Life : Family Devotions for Holy Week
E-Book devotional created for families to read together during Holy Week.
I am responsible for the entire project, including content, media, design and publication.
What Does Your Font Say About Your Church?
Branding means everything, and a memorable font goes a long way towards branding effectively.
A Miracle of Snow: How God is at Work When We Don’t See It
As we find ourselves in difficult or even impossible situations, let us recall the fact that the God who loves us and cares for us will give us what we need, when we need it, in His timing. If He promises to care for us, He may well carry out that provision in the most unusual of places in the most miraculous of ways.
No matter where you are, or what you are up against, don’t give up! The God who can bring snow to places where it doesn’t snow can bring peace and joy to even the darkest moments.
He can. And in His time, He will.
How to Do Justice, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly with God
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. - Micah 6:8
Justice. Mercy. Humility.
In-book reference from NYT bestselling authors
In 2016, Chris and Kerry Shook referenced my writing in their 2016 book - Find Your Miracle
Book of Ezra Summary
Part of a project in which I worked with a larger group tasked with writing summaries and descriptions for every book of the Bible. I wrote this summary of Ezra, and also wrote I and II Chronicles, Nehemiah, Zephaniah, Haggai, I and II Corinthians, and III John,
Landing Page/Newsletter opt-in
Landing page offering free download with newsletter opt-in. This was an effective means to double the size of my newsletter.