Category Archives: Blessings

A Covenant and a Contract: Twenty Years of Marriage and Ministry

Posted on August 29, 2019 by

Twenty years ago, two of the most important events of my life occurred in a span of less than two weeks. On August 14, 1999, I entered into a covenant relationship with my bride, marked by vows of love and … Continue reading →

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Birthday

Posted on July 6, 2019 by

Today was a good day.

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Happy Thanksgiving 2018

Posted on November 22, 2018 by

This morning I ran the Turkey Trot with my daughter. Just a few months ago, she was confined to a walking boot after surgery on her right foot. Today we ran / walked / ran some more / walked some … Continue reading →

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Eugene Peterson

Posted on November 9, 2018 by

God loves you. He’s on your side. He’s coming after you. He’s relentless. Continue reading →

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A Thousand Weeks

Posted on October 12, 2018 by

Last week I stumbled upon a surprising truth. On a lark, I decided to calculate how long Sunny and I had been married. Of course, I knew we’d been married 19 years, but I wanted to know the exact number … Continue reading →

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The Boot

Posted on August 31, 2018 by

Six weeks ago, this girl had surgery on her foot. Her recovery hasn’t been easy — in fact, it’s been pretty rough. She slept on the couch for the first few days as we tried to manage her pain. But … Continue reading →

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Suffering and Faith, Part 3

Posted on August 4, 2018 by

The truth about suffering: Because God is the God of all comfort, we know He cares completely.  To whom or to what do you turn when you need comfort? One of the hallmarks of our time is an impulse to … Continue reading →

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