Micah HayesAug 19, 20187 minTeenage SuicideThere are few topics more difficult to talk about than suicide. It’s complex. It’s confusing. It’s hard to wrap your mind around. And it ...
Micah HayesJul 29, 20185 minIt's Time to Talk About Mental HealthIt’s time to talk about mental health. Actually, it’s past time. The CDC put out a report last month showing that suicide rates have rise...
Micah HayesJun 16, 20183 minThe Bible Is Not About YouThe Bible is not about you. You’re not the main character. God is. The Bible is about God. It was written by Him, for Him, and about Him....
Micah HayesMay 30, 20183 minThe Sermon that Wrecked My LifeOk, so “wrecked my life” seems a little dramatic. But at the time, the 17-year-old me felt that way. Like many high school seniors, I had...
Amber HayesMay 24, 20183 minStuck in a RutFor the past few weeks I have been in a rut. A “just get through the day” kind of rut. Waking up ready for bed. Extra whiny and worn. Thr...
Micah HayesMay 16, 20185 minWhen a Pastor FallsWhen a pastor falls, the ripples go beyond a single church or family. Entire communities are affected. And now that we are all connected ...
Micah HayesApr 15, 20186 minStarting a FireI was not a boy scout. The only knot I can tie is my shoes. I question why people sleep on the ground when they have perfectly good beds....
Micah HayesMar 28, 20184 minAn Open Letter to Those Who Only Attend Church on EasterDear Easter Attender, I’m glad you’re here today. No, really, I am. I know our pastor is going to stand up and say that from the stage be...
Micah HayesMar 27, 20185 minRepeat This Prayer After Me“If you’re not 100% sure you’re saved, I’m 100% sure you’re lost.” “If you were to leave here tonight and get hit by a bus, are you absol...
Micah HayesMar 12, 20185 minAcquiring the Taste of GodI took the spoon and did my best airplane impersonation with it. It climbed and zoomed and dived, and I even added some great sound effec...