I saw God on the train and pretended I didn’t.But the only open seat was the row He was sitting in.I sat down quietly hoping he wouldn’t noticeBut he turned slowly, eyes sharp and focused“Oh, why do you bother turning your face?Are you hiding from me, my son?” I said, “Oh, God, not me I … Continue reading I Saw God on the Train
Category: Discipleship
When the Room Goes Quiet
The chapel was quiet except for the hum of the ceiling fans and the sound of the pines outside the window. A room full of young men, heads bowed, shoulders pressed close together. I stood at the podium, a Bible in front of me, trying to feel the weight of the moment. I don’t preach … Continue reading When the Room Goes Quiet
I Will Teach My Boy to Be a Dangerous Man
This poem is inspired by Lucas Jones’s powerful vision of raising boys to be dangerous men. While his message resonates deeply, I found it missing one essential piece: Christ. Without Him, courage and strength lack the foundation they need to endure. Boys must learn not only to stand firm and fight boldly, but to do … Continue reading I Will Teach My Boy to Be a Dangerous Man
Unrecognizable
One day my son might find an old photo of me. My hair won’t be as grey, my face not as wrinkled, and I probably look quite strung out. It’s from a time where I’m still figuring out fatherhood, stumbling more than striding. I hope he looks at it and laughs. “Dad, that looks nothing … Continue reading Unrecognizable
Living in the Tension of Grace and Grit
Titus 3:4-7 (NIV) “But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our … Continue reading Living in the Tension of Grace and Grit
Hope in the Wreckage
At the start of the summer, life was supposed to be filled with joy, anticipation, and the excitement of new beginnings. My son was just three weeks old, and I was preparing to step into my responsibilities as the assistant camp director at Northern Frontier. But in an instant, everything changed. It was an ordinary … Continue reading Hope in the Wreckage
Pursuit of Excellence
There once was a park renowned for its serene beauty. At the park's heart is a quaint garden bordered by a once-proud wooden fence. Now, the fence is worn down, with broken slats, peeling paint, and a sagging gate that creaked with every gust of wind. Despite its condition, the fence was ignored, becoming a … Continue reading Pursuit of Excellence
Stay In Your Lane
Ever feel like you're juggling flaming torches, and every time you turn around, another one is tossed into your hands? It's that overwhelming sensation where you want to excel at one thing, but life keeps hurling distractions your way, each ready to ignite a new crisis. This feeling of being overwhelmed usually triggers one of … Continue reading Stay In Your Lane
The Lower Lights
On a lonely stretch of shoreline, where the land met the tumultuous waters of Lake Erie, stood a lighthouse—tall, proud, and steadfast. For years, it had been a beacon of hope for sailors, its light cutting through the darkest nights and fiercest storms. The responsibility of keeping this vital light burning fell to a man … Continue reading The Lower Lights
Want to Go Sailing?
Sailing has been one of my all-time favorite things to do at Northern Frontier. As newlyweds, my wife and I worked for camp, and the one experience I was most excited to share with her was to float down OK slip in a Sunfish sailboat. It can be a time of peaceful serenity–or thrilling excitement … Continue reading Want to Go Sailing?
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