Pointless
Ava swished the last of the breakfast dishes in soapy water. George had cooked, so Ava cleaned up. Ava loved a good breakfast, and...
When anxiety takes root
In the fall of 2019, my church offered a five-week home group study on the topic of anxiety. Little did we know just how...
Parenting an anxious child
As we pulled into the school parking lot, my 5-year-old said, “I’m scared of kindergarten.” My heart sank. I wanted to say, “Don’t be...
My guest, Anxiety
Hello! Pleased to make your acquaintance. My name is Anxiety. You may know me by my nicknames: Worry, Concern or Dread. Recently, we have...
My troubled heart
I have followed the Lord Jesus since my mid-20s and have had the privilege of walking in his truth for 45 years while gleaning...
Take your pulse
My first ministry role was as a trauma chaplain. I needed a job for a year while my wife finished college, and the local...
Changing seasons
Change is often perceived as negative and oh. so. hard! What once was, now looks different. Routines have shifted or the people around us...
I’ve got the joy
Content note: This story concerns miscarriage.
Ayear ago, we knew we needed joy.
Now we know only God produces it.
As 2021 ended, my wife and I...