I’m not generally a fan of the customary end-of-the-year social media post or family Christmas card. But while enjoying our vacation it occurred to me. THIS GUY. I don’t deserve him. So I’m going to wrap up 2023 and welcome 2024 with a little bragging. How we came to know each other isn’t exactly a […]

  Ephesians 5:15 ~ Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best  use of the time, because the days are evil. Philippians 3:17 ~ Join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. I had an epiphany

My absence the last few weeks has been challenging. I had so many things I wanted to put to pen and paper. They were all worthy of my undivided attention; and that wasn’t available. So here I am on Christmas Day with no distractions. (The sun isn’t shining and it’s actually projected to rain all

I’ve battled shingles off and on for over two years now. If you’ve ever had them, further explanation is unnecessary. For those of you celebrating reprieve from said nemesis, I pray you understand the gift you’ve been given. Recent weeks have seen another flair up and this past Monday I reached a tipping point. I

Our lives are stories that play out minute-by-minute and day-by-day. In some ways our stories are very similar: we have families, we experience tremendous highs and often devastating lows. But beyond that I see a crucial distinction. Even if I share a life experience that mirrors someone else, our responses are mostly different. More specifically,

Exodus 20:1-17 holds some of the most well-known verses in the Bible (even to unbelievers). The Ten Commandments are foundational to a general moral code that most people live by. I’m currently teaching a study by Courtney Reissig titled Promises Kept. In a nutshell, we’re looking at how Jesus ultimately fulfills all of God’s promises. This

I was introduced to Megan Brown at the Speak Up Conference in Grand Rapids. She’s wise beyond her years and has challenged me in ways she doesn’t even realize. Let me explain just a little bit to you. I’m just as guilty as the next person. My prayer life hasn’t always been “on point”. I’ll

The holiday season is upon us. All of the chaos and busyness abounds. Most of us find ourselves caught up in trying to accommodate “this side of the family” and “what about that side of the family”. We worry about what dish to take to each gathering. And we hope to avoid those who are

Genesis 50:20 and Habakkuk 3:17-18 are some of the most incredible verses in scripture. Genesis tells the intriguing story of Joseph. He goes from being a somewhat arrogant 17 year old to being sold to slave traders by his brothers (who faked his death). I highly recommend reading the rest of the drama that was

There’s a story in the Bible (I Samuel 18-20 and Psalm 11 & 59) about friendship. It’s really rather incredible. David and Jonathan would’ve been unlikely friends by most standards (Jonathan was the son of King Saul and David was chosen by God to be the next king ~ for the culture at that time,