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
Memories
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
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
Guilty Gratitude
It is 4:30 AM. The room is buried in a heavy, uncompromising dark, save for the red numbers on the silent clock that glare loud and clear. Sleep, where are you?I lie perfectly still in bed, listening to the gentle, rhythmic chorus of my family sleeping around me—the quiet, steady hum of the fans moving … Continue reading Guilty Gratitude
Conviction Over Condemnation
Life has a way of shifting our perspective, especially as we get older and the years start to slip by. We are reminded that our time here is short, and that "above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins" (1 Peter 4:8). For a long time, I let old … Continue reading Conviction Over Condemnation
Finding God in the Little Things 