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 →

When God Writes Redemption

We all have moments when we wonder if the path we’ve chosen is worth it. Maybe you’ve stepped into something exciting, challenging, and—if we’re honest—a little overwhelming. While others are chasing different dreams, taking easier roads, or enjoying well-earned rest, you’ve chosen something harder. You’ve committed to long days, difficult work, and investing in something … Continue reading When God Writes Redemption →

Infinite Grace

It’s been two years since Tom passed, but the memory of that conversation under the stars feels as vivid as the night it happened. We were sitting outside the evening before my wedding, the sky alive with countless stars, stretching endlessly above us. I remember the moment so clearly—the awe I felt as I looked … Continue reading Infinite Grace →

A Father on Christmas

My son’s tiny hand stretched toward the Christmas ornament, his fingers brushing the edge of a red truck dangling from the tree. His wide eyes reflected the glow of the lights, filled with awe and wonder, as if the world had slowed just for this moment. I couldn’t look away. He doesn’t yet know what … Continue reading A Father on Christmas →

Kairos & Coffee

This morning, with a warm cup of coffee in hand, I settled into my usual spot for devotions. The house was quiet, and for once, there was no rush. It was one of those rare mornings where time felt generous, as if offering me a chance to sit and breathe. The Greeks had two words … Continue reading Kairos & Coffee →

A Lion in the Living Room

Imagine for a moment that you’ve invited a lion into your living room. Not a house cat, but a full-grown, wild lion. Instantly, everything changes—the air feels charged with power, and you realize nothing in your life will remain the same. This is what it’s like when Jesus comes into your life. He’s not a … Continue reading A Lion in the Living Room →

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 →

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 →

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 →