The shock of Charlie Kirk’s assassination is felt deeply in our household. My seventeen-year-old son has an interest in both ministry and politics, making Charlie Kirk someone he admired, respected, and considered an example. Not all heroes wear capes or have star status in sports or Hollywood arenas. Some...

“Never again.” Those words echo from Dachau Concentration Camp as a reminder. Survivors and witnesses declared that the horrors of the Holocaust must never be repeated. However, the attitudes and actions behind those horrors are bigger than one historic event. We must continuously say “never again” in the face...

What began as an ordinary Tuesday in September 2001 quickly turned to chaos within two hours. Even as planes fell and towers crumbled, courage and faith began to rise. Ask anyone old enough to remember, and they can easily recall where they were, what they were doing, and how...

The fourth time is the charm! After weeks of frustration, including lost parts and repeated cancellations, we finally have a working dishwasher, a changed outlet, and everything back in place. The biggest problem was not a non-functioning appliance. The greater issue was the lack of consideration for our time...

We’ve all had those home repairs that drag on longer than they should. What I didn’t expect was for our dishwasher to become a teacher of patience, frustration, and, ultimately, gratitude. It all started over a month ago. Suddenly, the dishwasher decided to run for a few minutes, then...

During their July 16 concert at Gillette Stadium, the Coldplay KissCam caught a moment that went viral within hours. The camera revealed something deeper than a kiss. A company CEO and head of HR, caught in an intimate embrace, responded with immediate shame and guilt, hiding from the camera. Both...

On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. This bold and risky proclamation shouted to the world that the thirteen American colonies were no longer under British rule but were “free and independent states.” Today, fireworks, parades, and cookouts will mark the day, and...

In 2019, I sat down and recorded two simple videos about social media. Both were part of a 14-day live video challenge. The intention behind these videos was straightforward: how can we use social media to create connections and improve relationships? Since then, the platforms have changed, but the...

Thirteen years ago, on June 28, 2012, my friend Amy Peterson posted, “If you truly believe that God is in control and that He has not left the room: PLEASE stop using the following phrase about today’s weather/political/spiritual/financial climate, ‘I am scared about what is going on.’ You have...

I enjoy my morning coffee (and sometimes an extra in the afternoon, and a bedtime hot chocolate or herbal tea). I’ve collected a variety of mugs over the years, each with some sentimental meaning. Every one of them reminds me of a person, a place, or a moment that...