Paving The Narrow Road

Faith, Temptation, and Truth from the worksite



When Support Is Just a Word

By: Jesse Walaschek Lately I’ve been thinking about how strange this world feels. Everybody talks about love, support, community, and “we’re all in this together.” You hear it in churches. You see it on social media. You hear it in business circles. People use words like loyalty, brotherhood, kingdom, networking, empowerment. But when it’s time…

Blocking Out the Noise: Walking the Narrow Road to Peace

We live in a world that never quiets down. Notifications buzz, headlines shout, bills demand attention, and social media constantly shows someone else living bigger, faster, or better. The pressure to keep up financially, socially, and mentally can feel nonstop. Over time, all that outside noise doesn’t just stay around us — it moves into…

Steady Leadership in Unsteady Times

Leadership is tested most when things feel uncertain. When deals stall, people don’t follow through, pressure increases, and expectations come from every direction, the true nature of leadership is revealed. Anyone can lead when things are easy. Strong leaders are formed in tension. In business, unsettled seasons often tempt us to react instead of respond.…

When People Slander You: Standing Firm in Truth and Faith

By Jesse Walaschek One of the most painful experiences in life is being misrepresented or spoken about unfairly. It cuts deep because it attempts to distort who you are at your core. When someone publicly questions your character, especially in a season where you’re trying to serve your community, it can feel like a punch…

Feeling Spiritually Uplifted and Thankful

There’s something about this time of year that slows us down just enough to hear God a little more clearly. As Thanksgiving approaches, gratitude rises to the surface—not because life is perfect, but because God is faithful. And when we pause long enough to recognize His hand in our daily lives, our spirit can’t help…

Overcoming the Temptation of Addiction

By Jesse Walaschek Addiction is one of the enemy’s strongest tools—not just because it traps people in destructive behaviors, but because it convinces them they’ll never be free. Temptation whispers lies. It tells us that comfort is found in the very thing that destroys us. And when you’re tired, overwhelmed, or discouraged, that voice grows…

Feeling Unsettled When Life Isn’t in Line — And How to Deal With It

By Jesse Walaschek There are seasons when life just feels off. Business slows down. Family schedules get chaotic. Miscommunication creeps in. Responsibilities pile up. And even if nothing is “wrong,” something inside you feels unsettled—like your spirit is out of alignment with where your life is heading. That unsettled feeling is real. It’s heavy. And…