There are moments in life when the ordinary suddenly becomes extraordinary. Moses had one of those moments. He was in the wilderness, doing the same thing he did every day—watching sheep—when he saw it. A bush, ablaze with fire, yet not consumed. He could have walked by, dismissed it as nothing special. But he didn’t. … Continue reading Burning Bushes
Category: Family
The Perfect Father
Since becoming a father, I’ve been reflecting a lot on my own childhood and on my dad—what he gave me, what I’ve learned from him, and the ways I’m trying to carve out my own path as a father. Growing up, my dad was steady, always working hard, always serving our family without complaint. He … Continue reading The Perfect Father
Impermanence
There’s an odd sense of time that settles in when you watch your child grow. Each day feels full—so much happens in the smallest moments—but at the same time, it all slips away before I can grasp it. I see it when my son, once so tiny and still, now reaches for toys, his eyes … Continue reading Impermanence
Cereal Lessons
Cooking breakfast for my wife used to be one of those small rituals that anchored our mornings together. Whether it was blueberry pancakes, avocado toast, or hash browns, each dish felt like a simple but meaningful way to start the day. There’s something about breakfast that sets the tone—dinner is what we look forward to … Continue reading Cereal Lessons
The Quiet Growth of Our Little Lion
As I write this, Judah is fast asleep, his chest rising and falling with the serene rhythm that only babies possess. It’s in these quiet moments of pause that I find the space to reflect on the time past since he entered our lives—a period marked as much by his growth as by the deepening … Continue reading The Quiet Growth of Our Little Lion
Passing Down Tools
As I crouch down, working to fix my son’s stroller, I can’t help but think back to all the times I watched my dad and grandfather tinker with their own tools. They were fixers, always working on something, and they made sure I learned to appreciate the value of doing things myself. A loose screw … Continue reading Passing Down Tools
Unspoken Lessons
There’s a lot that comes with fatherhood that you can prepare for. You know there’ll be late nights, diaper changes, and plenty of learning as you go. But it’s the things no one really talks about that end up shaping you most. Take a simple, quiet afternoon on the couch. There’s a lot unsaid here. … Continue reading Unspoken Lessons
Between Seasons
A month ago, we wrapped up another summer season at camp. The final days were filled with the usual goodbyes, last-minute packing, and the bittersweet moment of driving down that familiar road one last time. It’s a transition I’ve grown used to over the years, but nothing could have prepared me for the feeling of … Continue reading Between Seasons
To My Brother, Two Years Later
Tom, it’s been two years now since you left us. Two years that have changed my world in ways I never could’ve imagined. Your absence has carved out a space in my life that still feels raw, still feels too empty. And in these two years, so much has happened that you should’ve been here … Continue reading To My Brother, Two Years Later
Lesson in Love
There are moments as a parent that catch you completely off guard. Here’s one of them. I wasn’t trying to make a memory. I wasn’t thinking about anything profound. I was just being silly, trying to make my son laugh. But then I saw the look on his face — that wide-eyed, almost startled expression … Continue reading Lesson in Love
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