I love the month of February for many reasons. Not only is it my birth month, but it is also widely known as the “month of love.” However, as Christians, love should not be tied to a particular month. Instead, it should define every day, week, month, and year of our lives. Love is a...
As we entered 2025, I was reminded and challenged by a statement in the Westminster Confession: “What is the chief end of man? The chief end of man is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever.” “Wow,” I thought to myself, “That would make a great purpose...
This fall, I began my college journey and experienced what it was like to live independently for the first time. Along with the excitement of newfound freedom came the challenges of adapting to life with a roommate and sharing showers, and bathroom spaces with an entire wing of girls. While...
Most of you know that this year we welcomed our first great grandchild into our family. Her name is Posie and she is the light of our eyes right now. She is beautiful, sweet, easy going, and responsive to all around her. She is a delight. Just as you and others have likely done, I am pondering...
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder,and his name shall be called:Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God...
Years ago, over a Thanksgiving holiday, we took our three kids (all under age 10) to Carmel Valley Ranch for a golfing vacation. I was a golfer attempting to woo the rest of my family into the game. We spent time out on the driving range hitting balls. Kirsten and the kids each had their moments...
After many years of working as a teacher, counselor and chaplain, I have finally retired. My most recent role was as a hospice chaplain. Nothing has taught me more about living life than working with those that are dying. Scripture tells us to, “Number our days that we may apply our hearts...
Transition. What comes to mind when you hear that word? I think of transitions between wall colors or types of flooring. I think of musical transitions- graceful ones and clunky ones. I think of our church fellowship and what transition has meant for us in the past several years. Mostly, I think...
Lately I have been contemplating what my legacy will be. Several years ago, I had a conversation with Doug Wachsmuth and he asked me what the Lord was teaching me and how my family was doing. My question to him was, “How about you? What are you focusing on?” Doug's answer was...
Being unemployed is never a good feeling. There’s an emptiness inside, a desire to be productive, and an uncertainty about what’s next. So, what do we do? Pastor Tom, in his Introduction to the Church...a Master-Planned Community sermon, said, “Healthy churches look like Jesus...