Ryan Keeps It Real

Does anyone else have Corona fatigue? I don’t mean the actual virus; I just mean are you OVER the all-consuming fighting and politics that dominate social media and the news? I was venting and externally processing the madness around me this week with my mom. She’s always said “When you go to ... READ the POST

Are we being a good steward of what God has given us? Stewardship means “taking care of that which is entrusted to us.” In Matthew 25 we read the parable of the bags of gold. Two servants doubled what was given to them, but one servant dug a hole in the ground and did nothing with what was given to ... READ the POST

Has the thought ever crossed your mind that you might have the opportunity to entertain God's angels? Hebrews 13:2 encourages us to be hospitable to strangers, for in doing so we might do just that! It really makes you think about how you treat everyone that you come in contact with. Also just to ... READ the POST

How often do you take time to be still? No TV. No music. No podcast. No social media scrolling. No noise. NOTHING. Just you, silence, and God's voice? I'm embarrassed to admit that this is actually uncomfortable for me. I find my mind wanders and I often follow a rabbit trail ... READ the POST

As we learned last week, hope is not a wish, but rather trust and anticipation for what God has in store. And hope is particularly important when we encounter inevitable challenges and difficult circumstances along our journey. This week I want to invite you to see hope as a gift along your ... READ the POST

Let's talk about HOPE. Yesterday my oldest son said “I hope I get to drive a Lamborghini one day.” This was the perfect opportunity to take advantage of a teachable moment. We know the Bible talks frequently about faith, hope, and love. But our culture and context have adapted each of these words, ... READ the POST