Taken from Reddit , edited in Canva (Image may be subject to copyright) One the most memorable television shows in history, and one of my wife’s and my favorites, is I Love Lucy . The shenanigans, the craziness, the humor, and the relational dynamics are top-notch. I’ll admit, occasionally it’s hard to watch because you just know Lucy is about to do something that will mess everything up. Sometimes it even feels unrealistic. You think, “No one would really do that.” And yet,

As we head into the Advent Season , I wanted to share another “I Was Just Thinking…” Throwback - one of my dad's original posts that I'm resharing because it still resonates. He taught me to notice God in everyday moments, and I'm honored to carry on his tradition This piece comes from October 22, 2013 . While it originally appeared without a title, I have given it the title "Warning: Don't Miss the Moments Jesus Is Sending You Into the World". The message is clear: a simple

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How do you sit when you go to a restaurant? Many families choose their seats without much thought, yet the way we sit can reveal something deeper about relationships and connection. Not long ago, I was dining at one of my favorite local spots when I bumped into a couple I know through Upward Sports. They were grandparents of one of our regular participants. As we chatted about their grandson's experience with wrestling, something caught my attention. They were sitting side b

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This past week, our church ordained four new deacons , and the occasion was especially meaningful for me. Since arriving in 2018, I’ve...

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This is part seven of my Panama reflection series . A little over five months ago, I was in Panama on a mission trip with a group of...

This is part five of my Panama reflection series . A little over two months ago, I was in Panama on a mission trip with a group of...

This is part four of my Panama reflection series . Two months ago, I was in Panama on a mission trip with a group of pastors from...

This is part two of my Panama reflection series . A few weeks ago, I was in Panama on a mission trip with a group of pastors from...