When God Takes Off the Training Wheels

Hey friends,

Today’s Bigger Than Me issue is a special one—it’s the first time we’re featuring a guest contributor! And I couldn’t think of a better person to kick things off than Pastor Mike Mennard.

If you don’t know Mike yet, let me introduce you. He’s a pastor, professor, published author, and a ridiculously talented kids’ musician. But more than that, he’s someone who walks closely with the Lord and knows the gospel deeply. He brings wisdom, humor, and a gift for storytelling that makes truth stick.

For those of you who’ve been reading Bigger Than Me for a while, you know this space is about mastering the skill of compassion—not just in our relationships with others, but also in how we relate to God and ourselves. As we grow, we want to expand the conversation by bringing in more voices like Mike’s—people with powerful stories and deep insights into what it means to live with faith, love, and courage.

And this is just the beginning.

As we bring on more writers, the plan is to expand Bigger Than Me’s publishing frequency to weekly and beyond! So if you haven’t subscribed yet—now’s the time. Get signed up and stick around for more awesome lessons on compassion like today’s.

Welcome, Mike. And welcome to all of you who might be reading Bigger Than Me for the first time. We’re glad you’re here.

Now, let’s ride. 🚴‍♂️