From day one of my sourdough journey, I knew there was a deeper story hidden in the flour and water. Meet Vera, an old name you don't hear much anymore, which means Faith and Truth. It felt fitting for a journey so rooted in both.That first day with Vera reminded me so much of the … Continue reading A Lifetime of Growth, One Daily Feeding at a Time
Experiences
The Hand That Shields; The Hand That Weaves
As I lie here in the darkness of the morning reflecting on the night before, I am reminded of how quickly peace can turn to chaos. We had some storms in the area last night. Right as we were waiting to start our Bible study, the sharp, urgent sound of tornado warnings began sounding on … Continue reading The Hand That Shields; The Hand That Weaves
The Flawed Gift
There is a saying that any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a daddy. Perhaps Father’s Day is appropriately named, because not all men live up to that deeper title. I had one of those dads. One year, a Father’s Day phone call ended in a bitter argument. For … Continue reading The Flawed Gift
From “I Have To” to “I Get To”
"Ugh" I woke up today and my mood matched my shirt. Some days are just an 'ugh' kind of day. It felt like I was starting behind, all because of a little extra sleep.Sometimes it feels like a chaotic Saturday is just meant to distract us from a holy Sunday. As I looked at an … Continue reading From “I Have To” to “I Get To”
The Theology of a Single Bloom
We live in a "look at me" society. We are conditioned to expect all the good things to happen quickly and in abundance, measuring success by how loud, bright, or crowded our lives appear to others. If a life doesn't look picture-perfect on the outside, we assume something is wrong. But nature refuses to rush … Continue reading The Theology of a Single Bloom
Two Hearts. One Promise.
Celebrating 22 years of tying the knot tighter every single day. ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡Twenty-two years ago today,we tied the knot.Some marriages find the knot loosening over time, but ours has only grown tighter—so much so that the threads seem fused together. We found each other later in life.The trenches we walked throughtaught us lessons we could … Continue reading Two Hearts. One Promise.
The View From the Kitchen Window
There is a profound peacefulness that holds the view from my kitchen window. As I stand here in the quiet of the morning, looking out at the world waking up, I see so much beauty. A simple photograph might not capture it all, but beneath the surface, there is an abundant, vibrant life. I watch … Continue reading The View From the Kitchen Window
Walking by Faith – Tripping Constantly
I had a true "Walking by Faith, Tripping Constantly" moment at Walmart today. A quick comment on my shirt turned into a whirlwind conversation with a woman who has spent her life in church leadership, but is currently carrying a lot of confusion and deep bitterness. She was all over the place, questioning the Bible … Continue reading Walking by Faith – Tripping Constantly
Finding God in the Little Things 