On Thursday, I came in early to work on the bulk of my sermon for today. Since it was nice out, I decided to set up for my study day on the front deck of the church. I had my water bottle and coffee cup…equally significant for my morning hydration and well-being. After a while,...
Leigh-Ann and I are similar in many ways, but we are also quite different. I live in organized chaos…it would appear that my spaces look like a mess, but I know the location of everything I need. Leigh-Ann on the other hand keeps everything organized to the point where it actually looks good and makes...
It seems pretty clear that nearly everyone wants peace, however, when asked to describe one’s life, it is rarely the first word given. Earlier today, a car cut in front of me and then slowed down to stop barely leaving enough room to take my right-hand turn at the light and keep moving. I was...
Several years ago, we planted five apple trees in our yard. And within a few years, they were producing apples. We’ve had a few attacks from Japanese Beetles and plenty of squirrels pillaging for their share, but every year they continue to grow and produce fruit. Since I grew up with apple trees, I love...
Over the past few days, Dallas and I have been at a soccer tournament for his team. And to be honest, it’s been a tough tournament with plenty of learning experiences. On the parent’s side of the field, we really, really want the boys to win, however, we also know that losses can bring the...
A few days ago, on a beautiful evening, Ian and I went for a bike ride. The other kids were participating in soccer practices, so we loaded up the bikes and took off on our own exploration. It didn’t take long to hear the birds and squirrels rustling in the woods. There was a river...
