"To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven."— Ecclesiastes 3:1 Spring is a time of pure newness. Flowers bloom, the grass grows, and life bursts forth. It mirrors our youth—an era when everything is thrilling and fresh, and we are desperate to step out, explore, and see it all. Then … Continue reading The Rhythm of Life
Just Pray
When I woke up this morning, the day felt completely off right out of the gate. As I went through my normal routine, my mind just wouldn't focus.Ryan has drill in Houston this weekend, so I took him to the airport. When I went to pick him up to leave, he said the exact same … Continue reading Just Pray
Perspective
Perspective is a powerful thing. I was filling out the pre-registration paperwork for a cardiologist appointment tomorrow, clicking "no" down a long list of medical conditions and ailments, and it really made me pause and realize how truly blessed I am. Looking at that list, I couldn't help but think of the people around me—friends, … Continue reading Perspective
A Lifetime of Growth, One Daily Feeding at a Time
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
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
Finding God in the Little Things 