Something occurred today that has caused me endless guilt and grief on numerous previous occasions . . . I missed church.  An hour away from time to leave I received a phone call that required all the time I had built in to allow myself time to shower, prep, and make sure the family was ready.  In … Continue reading He Still Loves Me →

Several times over this weekend, whether it be over Pandora internet radio or music played in a restaurant or grocery store, Lee Ann Womack's hit "I Hope You Dance" has provided the soundtrack to our lives and family activities.  Any time I hear it my mind flashes back to the first time the song was mentioned … Continue reading Time to Dance →

As I stated previously, this whole journey began for us in 2012 when we attended the LIFT Worship Consortium at Passion City Church.  We had no idea a journey was beginning but with everything that occurred since that time, it is easy to look back and see that was the starting point.  In the time prior … Continue reading Questions . . . Then and Now →

I've always had a fondness for Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the gang.  I can remember feeling heart broken over the "little red-haired girl" on Valentine's, being spooked over the arrival of the Great Pumpkin, waiting for Snoopy to float down the street in the Macy's parade, sitting in silence as Linus told the meaning of Christmas, … Continue reading Charlie Brown, Eeyore, and Jesus →

The tag line under my header is from a song by MercyMe called "Wishful Thinking" from the Welcome to the New album and it really sums up the transformation I've been living out the last four years.  That's the short and to the point version.  If you want the long version, here's a post a … Continue reading Why write a blog and what’s up with the title? →