There are many reasons why I am married to my wife, Leah. Here is an example of one. Leah is one of the most compassionate people I know. She channels that compassion into wonderful acts of service and love. She genuinely seeks ways to make life better for people. She once led the food service... Continue Reading →
What Is It Like To Be A Christian In 2017?
For me, being a true follower of Christ in 2017 means... Lots of prayer. The tragedies in our back yard and close at hand call for countless prayers to be offered and questions to be answered. Soul searching. With so much divisiveness and loss and heartbreak that I have faced personally and many people are... Continue Reading →
Confessions of A Sour Face, Part Two
As I mentioned in my last post, I have a certain surface quality that doesn't immediately endear myself to people. I also mentioned that this bothers me and makes me think of things I need to do to make myself appear more friendly and approachable. But, I realized that this is foolish. One of the... Continue Reading →
Confessions of A Sour Face, Part One.
"You are hard to read;" "You aren't the most expressive person;""I thought you were mean the first time I met you;""Does he ever talk?" These are quotes that have been said about me over the span of my life, some within the last week. On a regular basis, I hear from people about my "look."... Continue Reading →
Too Much Of A Good Thing Can Still Be Too Much
Go to a music festival, a 5k, or a golf scramble and you will see all sorts of fetishizing. It seems half the enjoyment that people have surrounding these things is the chance to obsess over new gear, new toys, some great new equipment that is going to make you successful or cool or admired.... Continue Reading →