Bragging right and bigger mission...
July 4th, 2025
This past weekend marked a historic event in the life of New Life CityChurch…our 5th Annual Kickball Tournament, also known as the Hunger Games for people who used to be athletic.As expected, it was c...  Read More
The Bird...
June 27th, 2025
A few months ago, we had some surprise guests move into our front door Easter wreath. Somehow, they decided our front porch would be a great place to raise a family. And honestly, I don’t blame them, ...  Read More
Revitalized...
June 20th, 2025
After 22 weeks of setting up in borrowed spaces (or as we affectionately call them, Church Airbnb's), we finally had our first Sunday back in our newly remodeled home…and it felt GREAT.Over the past s...  Read More
She said yes...
June 13th, 2025
For the past few weeks, Leigh-Ann and I, the kids, and many others have been on a secret mission to help set the stage for our oldest daughter Alexa’s engagement. The plan was simple but layered with ...  Read More
Hospitality takes a road trip...
June 6th, 2025
This past weekend, nearly 40 of us hit the road for our Men’s Campout and Float Trip down at the Big Elk River. The weather couldn’t have been better with sunshine, cool breezes, and very few mosquito...  Read More
Messy Friendships...
May 30th, 2025
Our dog Gratzi is, without a doubt, my favorite family pet so far. She’s well-behaved, loyal, and, best of all, she loves just being with us. Most mornings, the moment she hears the front door open, s...  Read More
Dorms, ditches, and divine hospitality...
May 23rd, 2025
  I’ll never forget the day my college roommate walked into our dorm room. Technically, I knew him since he was my cousin, but we’d only met a handful of times growing up. So when he showed up with a ...  Read More
Perspective...
May 16th, 2025
Earlier this week, I was feeling like my margins were pretty thin… another week of juggling building inspections, navigating temporary meeting locations, and doing my best to wear all my God-given hat...  Read More
Some encouragement...
May 9th, 2025
When I first met Leigh-Ann, I knew she had a heart for children. What I didn’t realize was that she had been dreaming of running an orphanage since she was a little girl. (I thought she meant, like, i...  Read More
Hold Nothing Back...
May 2nd, 2025
This past week, our youngest son, Ian, participated in his Taekwondo testing. If you've spent more than five minutes around him lately, you’ve likely seen a flying kick whiz past your face or heard th...  Read More
Sharing more than a meal...
April 25th, 2025
There’s something powerful about a meal shared around the table.Now, I’ll be honest…Leigh-Ann always makes incredible food. Whether it’s a normal weekday dinner or a holiday spread, she somehow nails ...  Read More
A full house and an empty tomb...
April 18th, 2025
Easter weekend is here, and our house is officially full…and loud. Leigh-Ann and I are soaking it up. Our oldest daughter flew in from Florida, our second came home from college, and our three boys (h...  Read More
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