You may never visit this site again.
You may not follow a podcast, subscribe to anything, or even remember this page tomorrow.
And that’s okay.
But while you’re here…
I wonder if you’d let yourself pause.
Not to perform, not to prove, not to figure everything out.
Just pause.
And breathe.
You don’t have to be ready.
You don’t have to clean yourself up or say all the right things.
You’re not crazy.
You can come with the questions, the ache, the anger, the silence.
Because He’s here.
Jesus
Not the version you may have been pressured to believe in…
but the real One. Gentle. Strong. Near.
No matter where you are on your walk with the Lord — or how far you’ve run away — He’s here.
Gently looking at you.
Not with shame.
But with love.
Beholding you as His beloved child.
His love not only comforts you — it claims you.
Maybe you’re not a Christian…
If you’re unsure where you stand, or if you even believe at all…
Hear this: Jesus loves you more than you can know or fathom.
He doesn’t fixate on your failures or keep a record of your sins.
He’s not waiting for you to clean yourself up or become religious.
Right now, even with all that feels broken or unredeemable —
— He is here with you —
And He’s inviting you:
Give your life to Him, and receive His in return.
His peace.
His love.
His forgiveness.
His transformation.
Jesus abiding in you.
A Gentle Prayer You Can Pray Right Now
Jesus…
I don’t have all the words.
I’m not even sure how to do this.
But I feel something stirring in me — maybe You.
If You really are here…
If You really see me…
If You really love me like You say You do…
Then I open my heart to You.
Even the parts that feel too messy or too far gone.
Even the questions. Even the pain.
I want to know You.
Not just know about You —
But know You.
I give You what I have.
My life. My broken pieces. My story.
And I receive what You give in return:
Your life. Your peace.
Your forgiveness. Your love.
Help me learn to walk with You.
Not perfectly, but honestly.
Not striving, but abiding.
Thank You for not giving up on me.
I’m here.
And I want You.
Amen.
Music That Breathes His Presence
Step into the atmosphere that was already happening before you arrived… and still is.
Some songs carry more than melody or words—they carry the quiet presence of God.
If your heart is still open…
If you’re lingering in the silence…
Maybe you whispered something honest to God…
Allow the song “Broken Vessels” to surround you with a gentle invitation to simply rest in His presence.
Stay a while. Allow the Spirit to minister to you.
Here’s a Spotify playlist I put together called Presence of Jesus. These aren’t songs for performance — just simple, Spirit-filled melodies to help you pause and be with Him. Even if it’s just a few moments, may your soul be drawn closer to Jesus.
On the drive home from Lake City, Colorado, my wife asked to hear hymns — the kind that carry the weight of glory. That simple request stirred something in me. Many of us were shaped by these songs… and still find our hearts stilled by them today. So I created a playlist called Anointed Abiding Hymns — full of timeless melodies, Spirit-filled voices, and gentle arrangements that help us draw near to Jesus.