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...
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...
A certain God in uncertain times
Over the last couple of years, I’ve grown increasingly weary of the term “unprecedented times.” Although there’s plenty to support the validity of the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...