He’s getting you ready
Years ago, my wife Laura and I decided to hike to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park without ever training. Let's...
Giving it to God
We have many wants in life, don’t we? I know I do. But I’ve noticed that my wants change as I get older. I...
Don’t put your confidence in an onion
A few years back, my Nana had a nasty cold, and what happened next changed my view on onions. It was a miserable cold,...
Don’t put your confidence in an onion
A few years back, my Nana had a nasty cold, and what happened next changed my view on onions. It was a miserable cold,...
How to rely on God’s strength, Part 2
If life feels overwhelming right now, seven spiritual disciplines can help you rely on God’s strength. Last week, we discussed the first four:Be...
How to rely on God’s strength, part 1
After the Sunday services, someone approached me with a question: How can I better rely on God’s strength? After we chatted for a few minutes, he...
Honor the aged
I was walking through a busy crowd when an elderly lady cut in front of me. My first instinct was to quickly cut around...
If you want answers, you have to look
Getting away with good friends to do some fishing holds a special place in my heart. Our church’s annual men’s fishing trip is one...
Follow me, I’m blind
Dragging my luggage around while trying to navigate Japan’s public transit system was no small feat—especially when I kept encountering the rigid tiles running...
Getting back up
It was a beautiful morning. I was walking my dog, Bowie. The sun was rising, and a hot air balloon floated overhead. All was...