I love a vacation.  It's a highlight of our year and an expense as a family we try to afford ourselves on a yearly basis.  We don't really do anything spectacular but we do enjoy seeing the ocean and taking a break from everyday, normal life.  This year, as the holidays ended and the calendar … Continue reading Enjoy the Journey →

I didn't "worship" this morning.  Yes, I went to church, but I didn't "worship." The band played well and the singers sounded great, but I didn't "worship."  There was a very peaceful spirit in the air, but I didn't "worship."  In fact, I didn't even sing along. I didn't even close my eyes. In times past, … Continue reading Redig the Wells →

In honor of Independence Day and the celebration of freedom for our country, I am sharing the following Facebook post I wrote 3 years ago when I was just beginning to learn what true freedom is.  My eyes were opened to realize we were set free by Christ simply for the sake of being free … Continue reading Celebrating Freedom →

It's become a fairly regular habit of mine to share scripture or inspirational quotes on social media as I come across through them and they stand out to me.  Yesterday morning was no exception to this as I read 2 Corinthians 6:4 and quickly made an image for the verse to share.  Here's the image: … Continue reading Watch Me . . . →

Your appointment time is 11:00 AM.  Just to be safe you arrived at 10:30 in case things are going well and they can see you early.  The clock on the wall now reads 12:30.  You have just waited two hours for an appointment that was scheduled an hour and a half earlier and needless to … Continue reading Roller Coaster of Waiting →

Perfect imperfection . . . for the past two weeks I have been unable to rid myself of this phrase.  I've Googled it, read blogs about it, looked up scripture about it, and, yet, it stays with me.  What is it? What does it mean? How does it apply to me? I am a perfectionist. … Continue reading Perfect Imperfection →

It's not about me.  If you've read the best-selling book The Purpose Driven Life by author and pastor Rick Warren, you're very familiar with that statement.  In fact, he begins the famous book with that statement.  Or at least I think he does?  It's been several years since I failed at my attempt to read it! … Continue reading It’s Not About Me →

Over the last week, I have had the words of an older worship song replaying over and over again in my head.  The song is Kindness by Chris Tomlin. I first heard the song at a small group we attended briefly about 14 years ago and it was shared simply by one guy with a guitar.  I … Continue reading Conflict of Kindness →

Late last week, I came to the realization that the further I get from church obligation, the closer I feel to God.  I made this realization after stating in a conversation with a co-worker that I am at a point right now where I have never cared less for church while at the same time … Continue reading A Peacefully Odd Place To Be . . . →

For the past few weeks, I've shared just enough about myself to illustrate the journey Shannon and I have been on to get to the point we are at today.  Up until now, I have attempted to share about God's love, grace, and freedom that we have found.  Now, I want to share a little … Continue reading Little Foxes →