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
Category: Life
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
Leader of the Pack
During our walk, something about Dacks caught my attention. His usual pattern of walking ahead, then doubling back, played out as it always has. But this time, when he turned, his focus wasn’t solely on Cassie, but also on Judah, our son. Dacks has always taken it upon himself to check in on the group, … Continue reading Leader of the Pack
Held in the Stillness
The other night, after bath time, I found myself sitting on the bathroom floor, holding my son wrapped up in his towel. His tiny body relaxed into mine, the warmth of the bath still lingering. At 3 months old, he doesn’t know much about the world, but he knows when he’s safe, when he’s held … Continue reading Held in the Stillness
Clarity in the Blur
It’s strange how blurry those first few weeks of recovery are. I know my wife was there—caring for me and our newborn—but if I’m honest, I barely remember most of it. The days in the hospital, the frustration of not being able to move, and the fog of constant pain all blend. But this photo… … Continue reading Clarity in the Blur
Mirrors
We're all mirrors. A mirror reflects whatever is right in front of it. Look around at all your hobbies and interests, the people and things you've surrounded yourself with. That's you. Those things make up who you are. "Be yourself" sounds a lot different when we realize that who we are, our identities, is made … Continue reading Mirrors
What does it take to really change?
"He became as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man, as the good old city knew, or any other good old city, town, or borough, in the good old world." Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is famous for his transformation of character. His humbug personality undergoes a … Continue reading What does it take to really change?
Goosetown
The town was located on the valley floor in the western Rockies surrounded by snow-capped mountains. The town looked like it was plucked from an old western movie. Main Street was lined with wood storefronts, boardwalks, hitching posts, swinging-door saloons, cigar-store Indians, a blacksmith shop with a forge and, of course, like any authentic western … Continue reading Goosetown
Why Won’t You Wash Your Hands?
Almost two hundred years ago, there was a doctor in Hungary who could have been a hero. His name was Ignaz Semmelweis, and he was presented with a peculiar puzzle. Ignaz had just started his new job at a maternity clinic at the General Hospital in Vienna. But the hospital had a big problem. Many … Continue reading Why Won’t You Wash Your Hands?
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