Hiking in the mountains can be exhilarating! Gwen and I have hiked quite a bit, often with our kids. Any hike in God’s beautiful creation is wonderful. However, we have discovered over the years that our time is much more enjoyable when we have a preview of what to expect. When...

I found the words of Jesus to be quite convicting Monday morning. Our Daily Reading Plan brought us to Jesus in Matthew 23. Jesus was confronted in the Temple by all the highest of high religious leaders. Jesus called out these leaders for their hypocrisy. He said to the crowd and...

A little over a year ago, I received an extremely unexpected, undesired phone call. The call was from a debt collection agency, seeking to reclaim funds for an expense that had been completely unknown to me.  The individual on the other end of the line shared details about me that...

I’m a kid at heart. And just like a young kid full of excitement, I want to put a smile on your face and fresh resolve in your heart. Seeing fresh snow on the ground Tuesday morning brought me delight! I threw on my jacket, grabbed my phone, and went for...

When children are young, we often set a few routines in their day. We help them develop a sense of responsibility, of what to expect in their day, and even to give them a sense of fulfillment by giving them simple routines. I think about how my routines were changed by my...