Photo by Iain Robertson on Unsplash; edited by Kris Hutchinson in Canva A little over a year ago, my wife and I started CrossFit, and it has been a really good thing for me personally. It has had its share of ups and downs, though. One of the biggest challenges for me has been determining the right weight for workouts. Sometimes I look at the prescribed weight and know I can lift it. The issue is not whether I can lift it or not, but whether I can lift that weight, that many

A few days ago, a package arrived at our house. My wife normally handles the Amazon orders, so I had no idea what was inside. I didn’t think much more of it until a few random squares showed up on a charger on our kitchen island. Even then, I didn’t ask many questions. One evening, I heard her on the stairs, counting steps. I could not figure out what she was doing. Then I heard a squeal of excitement. Whatever she was working on had clearly turned out well. She called me ove

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 it has been that long. Interestingly he passed the Monday after Easter, and seeing as we just celebrated Easter , I thought it would be appropriate to post an “I Was Just Thinking…” Throwback. Titled “Feeling Alone? It's Your Fault”, this article shows that even in our loneliest moments, God stays by our side and gives us strength. We are n

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 has done”. Normally this time of year we are so excited about the new year and all that awaits us that we run the risk of ignoring what has taken place over the past year. And if we do look back it is usually about all the bad things that occurred. My sermon was based on Deuteronomy 11:1-9, where Moses is retelling the Exodus story and its sub

Thanksgiving is tomorrow! I know that many of you are excited about the festivities that will most certainly take place in many of your homes. The turkey, stuffing, pies, family, and football will probably dominate the schedule. Until the crazy shopping deals begin… I was talking about favorite Thanksgiving dishes and traditions with the students of my youth ministry this past Sunday when an interesting question was asked, “What is this Thanksgiving you all are so excited abo