PAUL D.WILLIS

Feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re failing. A gentle Simple Faith reflection on The Santa Clause explores why caring deeply doesn’t mean carrying everything.

A gentle reflection inspired by The Santa Clause for anyone feeling overwhelmed by expectations this season.

When life feels too loud, sometimes all we need is one quiet moment to breathe again.

This week our Pastor Reacts video looked at one of the most quietly powerful scenes in modern film— a moment from A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood where Mr. Rogers invites someone to share a full minute of silence.

Small things matter.

For a long time, many of us, including many pastors, believed that “real ministry” only happens inside a church building—on Sundays, in sanctuaries, through programs, and within the four walls of an institution.

There are moments in *Sound of Freedom* that don’t just expose darkness — they awaken courage. Here’s how the film reminded me that hope becomes powerful the moment we choose to live it.

Have you ever had one of those days where you look at your life, your goals, or even your faith...and wonder, "is this actually working?" Me too. We all do. If that's you today, I want to remind you of something simple but deeply true: As a follower of Jesus, no matter your occupation, you are doing holy work - and holy work rarely feels fast. But it always bears fruit. We live in a world obsessed with instant results. Even when we know we need to be patient, the world press

I've been thinking about encouragement. Many ways we give encouragement today are short, off the cuff, even flippant. It's probably because we are so busy. But encouragement is very important. Ever notice how one word can change your whole day? Jesus knew that better than anyone. He had an incredible way of seeing people—really seeing  them—and speaking life right into their situation. Let's explore three simple ways to encourage others like Jesus . No churchy language. No lo

It's a deeply important question. Followers of Jesus today are navigating painful realities—like shootings, stabbings, and political...

As many of you know, we've recently started a new YouTube Channel called SIMPLE FAITH, HEALTHY LIFE. You can check it out here => The...

We first need to establish a foundation for why there is an important connection between our faith and our body. In fact, there is a...

Who are you?  How do you pray?  The two are connected.  Prayer is a practice you learn, and it is influenced by your personality. As we...

CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14 ESV  | January 5, 2025 Sometimes the things that have the most meaning are...

Through darkness deep and shadows long, Night's velvet shroud begins to fade, As morning whispers nature's song, In dew drops fresh and...

From the beginning, stories have shaped our understanding of the world and our place in it. The earliest humans gathered around fires,...

Democrat - division Republican - division COVID - division Doctrine - division Followers of Jesus have been sorting themselves into...

Driving on the beltline around Charlotte NC I noticed all the frantic driving, the hurried people, driven to get somewhere. In our noisy,...

A review of N.T. Wright's book Simply Jesus Simply Jesus by N.T. Wright is a refreshingly accessible look at the life and ministry of...

I had the pleasure of writing a chapter in this book by Diane Leclerk and Mark Maddix. Pastoring is tough. The challenges are many,...