Tea with Bri · 8 min read
A Letter to My Ex
Dear Ex, I have a few things I’d like to get off my chest. We’ve been connected for a long time, and honestly, I think it’s time we addressed a few things.
October 18, 2026
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House Notes
Open Bibles. Honest conversations. One step closer to becoming more biblical.
Welcome to House Notes! This will be a collection of devotional reflections, biblical encouragement, and practical conversations designed to help you know God more deeply and follow Him more faithfully.
Whether we're unpacking a passage of Scripture, challenging common misconceptions, or finding humor in the stories of the Bible, every House Note has one goal:
To help you become more biblical.
So grab your Bible, stay awhile, and let's learn together.
Featured House Note
Christian Living · 6 min read
Not the Minister
I became a minister. I didn't become a different species. But somewhere between resisting stereotypes and defending my freedom, I had to ask myself an uncomfortable question: Am I so determined to prove I'm still me that I'm resisting who Christ is calling me to become?
Tea with Bri · 7 min read
Ms. Understood
It is crazy work when a single word opens up a trapdoor into childhood survival strategies.... Slow to Speak, Not Scared to Speak
Tea with Bri · 5 min read
Still That?
My friend sent me a dance video, it messed with me emotionally, I started thinking about Romans 7, and somehow, we're here.
Tea with Bri · 5 min read
What a Week
First came the bear. Then came the lion. Then down went the giant. Sometimes the struggle isn’t the only thing we have to fight. We also have to fight the temptation to forget what God has already done. This week, I had to remember the struggling blueprint.
Christian Living · 7 min read
It's Not Just a Boulder, It's a Rock
A boulder. A boy. A braggart. A beginning. What do they all have in common? They were all more than what could be seen at first glance. A reminder that where you are right now may be real, but it may not be the whole story.
Bible Study · 8 min read
You Read It. But Did You Read It?
You can read every word on the page and still miss what it’s saying. Before the commentaries, study guides, and cross-references, try the method that started it all for me: the five W’s. Let’s put it to work in Mark 2.
Tea with Bri · 6 min read
My Number Hasn't Changed
Who Still Has Access? Your growth may require more than changing your habits. It may require changing what and who you allow access to you. But before you change everyone else's access, ask yourself: Does God have access to you?
CHRISTIAN LIVING · 6 MIN READ
Stitching The Family
Stitch wasn't looking for a family, but he found one anyway. What if his story gives us a glimpse of something the Gospel has been telling us all along?
Christian Living · 5 min read
The King. His Daughter. Her Crime. His Death
A story about a king, his daughter, and a punishment that changed everything. What happens when the love that saves you also calls you to change?
Tea with Bri · 7 min read
Jonah Was the Original "Read at 9:32 AM"
We've all had our own version of Tarshish. Explore Jonah's story and discover why God's persistence is better news than you might think.
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