Against the Current

I DO NOT like conflict. I don’t avoid it necessarily but my stomach churns when I have to confront it. I’ll be honest with you too, when it happens I get pretty bent out of shape. “Why me? What am I doing wrong? Can’t anything be easy?” are phrases that will eventually come out of […]

What I Love About the Bible

A new year is upon us and with it comes a whole host of commitments that we, deep down inside, never intend on keeping. Everything from gym memberships and diet plans to improving relationships and yes…a better connection with God. When we focus on our relationship with God, we can’t escape our desire to read […]

Unexpectedly Better

Our lives are full of “Plan B’s” aren’t they? For example, when I was in High School I was saving up money for my first car. My parents were kind enough to match whatever I had earned and so they would pay for half of the car. “Back in my day” (insert grumpy old man […]

Kicking Over Anthills

I love causing trouble. I’m not sure why. I have to blame it partially on testosterone (my gender’s fault), partially on upbringing (my parents fault), and partially on how I’m geared (God’s fault). I can remember from an early age, running out into the backyard and kicking over anthills just to watch them scurry and […]

Growing in Wonder

I love my kids!!! I really do. I know you are supposed to say that when you are a parent but it is definitely true of me. My son Kaiden (3) is a terrific guy. He loves to rough house and wrestle. Its like living with Kato from the Pink Panther. He can attack […]

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