Happy New Year (2026)! When I was growing up, I had a shirt that I wore all the time. It was a USA Basketball t-shirt that simply said,  “Respect the past. Represent the future.” As a kid who grew up in the 1990s, I vividly remember watching many of the players who made up the original Dream Team, the first group of professional basketball players to represent the United States in Olympic competition. Those players were legends. They changed the game and left an undeniable m

Have you ever made plans only to watch them fall apart? That was my experience this past weekend, and it was felt most clearly while trying to sell my truck. For the record, my wife suggested that I call ahead to make sure I had everything I needed to complete the sale. I didn’t call. I was certain I had everything covered. So we made our arrangements and drove into town. After waiting for someone to help me, I presented the offer sheet I had received the week before. The sal

Photo by  Sarah Donaghy  on  Unsplash Earlier this month (April 6) marked the 10-year mark of my father's passing . It is hard to believe...

During a storm, the sight of trees swaying back and forth can be unnerving. It is particularly unsettling seeing them sway over our car...

This past Sunday I had the opportunity to preach at the church I am currently serving. I spoke about remembering the “great things God...

Thanksgiving is tomorrow! I know that many of you are excited about the festivities that will most certainly take place in many of your...