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  • The Character of God – Compassionate

    The Character of God – Compassionate

    If you ask someone, “What is God like?”, you’ll get a variety of answers. I posed this question on Facebook last year. From dense theological explanations to quick two-word descriptions… Read more

  • Good Things – Philippians 4:8-9

    Good Things – Philippians 4:8-9

    If you Google search, “average time spent on phone”, you will get various answers. The responses range from 4 to 7 hours (Gen Z being at the top of the range with the number growing larger year after year). Read more

  • True Rest – Hebrews 4:9-10

    True Rest – Hebrews 4:9-10

    My family recently got back from a trip to Branson, MO. We had a great time going to Silver Dollar City, shopping at Dick’s 5& 10, experiencing Esther at the Sight and Sound Theater, and much more… Read more

  • Coming to Our Senses – Luke 15:17-19

    Coming to Our Senses – Luke 15:17-19

    The parable of the Prodigal Son is perhaps one of Jesus’ most beloved and memorable parables–and for good reason too: it narrates a relatable drama that pulls at the heartstrings of every person who reads it. Read more

  • Here I Am

    Here I Am

    When my older daughter was 3 years old, she asked me, “Can you stop looking at your phone?” I hated hearing it. I still think about that comment now and again… Read more

  • Never Lost – John 14:6

    Never Lost – John 14:6

    I was recently driving to Walmart with my 5-year-old. As you might imagine, the route from our house to Walmart is one that we’ve traveled numerous times. But for some reason, my daughter asked, “Are we lost?” Read more