Category Archives: Blessings

A Tremendous Christmas Gift

One of my good friends gave me a tremendous Christmas gift this year. He scanned hundreds and hundreds of old photos so I would have digital copies of them, many of them going back to my childhood or the early … Continue reading

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Happy 2025!

We went to the beach for a few days to close out 2024 and ring in 2025. Here’s to a great new year!

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Christmas Concert Solo

Jackson’s school choir performs a Christmas concert every year. At this year’s show, Jackson had a solo during the song, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” which happens to be his favorite Christmas song. I am incredibly proud of him … Continue reading

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Surprised I Can Still Do This

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On Despair and Hope

In the wake of Donald Trump’s re-election this week, many people I know are exuberant. That’s probably not surprising, given that I live in a military town in a “red” state. Folks around here are generally conservative by nature, both … Continue reading

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Philadelphia Trip

When your favorite band and your son’s favorite band go on tour together, you take a road trip — which is what Jackson and I did last week. A couple months back, The War on Drugs and The National announced … Continue reading

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College Sophomores

These two started their sophomore years in college this month. Different school, same kids. Wishing them a great year this year!

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On Ministry

This week marks my twenty-five year anniversary serving the local church in full-time ministry. Over the years I’ve worn a few different hats: youth minister, campus minister, associate minister, preaching minister, lead minister. And I’ve been honored to serve in … Continue reading

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Celebration Means Dessert

When it’s a special anniversary, you order dessert.

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25 Years

Today marks 25 years of being married to my beautiful bride. We celebrated early by taking a little trip over her spring break in March — but today is our official anniversary. I can’t even really remember what my life … Continue reading

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