Locations & Times

I didn’t learn to ride a bike as a kid.There, I said it. And as I got older, that fact got more and more embarrassing. It started as a simple gap in my childhood…no one around to teach me, no one really pushing me to try. But over time, that little thing turned into fear. A shame I...

I recently returned from a family beach trip. One of those trips filled with sunshine, sandy snacks, fruity drinks, and that deep kind of joy you only get by watching your kids and grandkids play in the waves. But the thing that stuck with me the most wasn’t the ocean or the food. It was...

There’s just something about fire that draws men in. You’ve probably noticed it. Gather a group of men around a fire pit and watch what happens. The conversation shifts. Phones go dark. Stories start rolling. There’s laughter, honesty…even some depth. And for a minute...

“Get here. She’s not doing well.” Those are words no one ever wants to hear...especially when they’re about your spouse. The next thirty-six hours were a blur . . . ER visits, hospital rooms, and a thousand unanswered questions. Doctors finally diagnosed a clot that was...

When you hear the word “church,” what comes to mind? Maybe it’s a white-steepled building with stained glass windows. Inside, people exchange polite greetings, neatly dressed, and sitting on colorful padded chairs arranged in perfect rows. Everything looks calm, and composed...

"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." — Hebrews 11:1 Driving home from work recently, I heard a radio DJ (yes, I still listen to the local radio) pose an interesting question: “What if we changed the perspective of the question...

By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. — John 13:35 When you hear the phrase “living missionally," what comes to mind? Maybe you picture far-off lands, foreign languages, and sacrificial service in hard places. But what if living missionally...

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13 Whether you’ve served or know someone who has, we all understand that stepping into a role of service requires something deep. It’s not just a choice; it’s...

Recently, I had the humbling experience of meeting church planters overseas, many of whom are part of the persecuted church. This trip was guided by the incredible team at Uncharted International, whose mission is to take the gospel to places and people that are often difficult to reach. Their...

One of my favorite drinks in the fall is warm apple cider. There’s something about the blend of spices and warmth that just feels comforting. And when I add a little honey, it takes it to another level—turning a good drink into something truly special. In the ancient world, honey...