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Faith & Culture
How faith engages with social issues, arts, and broader culture.


Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving gives us a natural moment to slow down, sit with family, and open the door for conversations about Jesus. Your story might seem simple, but once He steps into it, it becomes a testimony—something God uses with real power. No testimony is too small. Share what He’s done, speak His Word, and let Him do the catching.

Brian Tomek
1 min read


A Mother's Words About Combat PTSD That I'll Never Forget
After my Memorial Day 2025 post, I received a text message that taught me more about combat PTSD than any awareness statistic ever could. It came from a mother who has spent decades awakening her husband from Vietnam nightmares and watching her son carry the weight of friends lost to war and suicide. Her words reminded me that some families don't just support our veterans—they become veterans themselves, fighting against an invisible vortex that threatens to pull them down as
Trace Pirtle
6 min read


Memorial Day 2025: All Gave Some, Others Gave More, Some Gave All
A Memorial Day 2025 reflection on the spectrum of sacrifice: All gave some, others gave more, some gave all. Through personal stories including Uncle Gerald's WWII service, this piece explores the different levels of sacrifice made by veterans and connects their ultimate gift to faith. Honoring those who died so we could live free, while supporting veterans who continue to battle at home.
Trace Pirtle
5 min read


When Faith Becomes Commerce: A Call to Return to Gospel Truth
Did Jesus sell Tickets to His disciples if they wanted to hear Him preach the Gospel? Did He sell salvation and Godly advice, oh and healing?
No, the answer is no.

Brian Tomek
2 min read
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