It’s that time of the year for retrospection. After posting my Top Ten Songs of 2018, Top Ten Books of 2018, Top Ten Hikes of 2018, and Top Ten Ministry Moments of 2018, I thought that I would conclude my lists with … Continue reading
It’s that time of the year for retrospection. After posting my Top Ten Songs of 2018, I thought that a list of my favorite reading material would be good. I make a habit of reading every day, but I’m pretty … Continue reading
It’s that time of year for retrospection. I’ve recently noticed a number of my friends posting on social media about their favorite music from 2018. I suspect this is partly because my friends are really into music and partly because … Continue reading
Merry Christmas from our family (or families, as the case may be) to yours! It’s a privilege to be able to spend time with loved ones over the holidays. We enjoyed eating Swedish meatballs and singing “Silent Night” by candlight … Continue reading
One of my favorite gifts this holiday season has been a self-published book produced by my children, featuring story-sketches and images of my children. They gave a copy to both Marci and me on Santa Lucia Day (December 13th), and … Continue reading
“Tuscarawas” is an extraordinary word. It is apparently derived from a Native American word meaning “Open Mouth.” A few friends from H2O have been telling me stories about growing up in Tuscarawas County (Ohio) this semester, and honestly: these stories … Continue reading
Our family has included Canton’s Frosty Frolic 5K as a part of holiday traditions for five years, now. We don’t go all that fast, but we have a lot of fun. This year, though, the 5K with family on Saturday … Continue reading
I just got back from a very long, very cold, very wet run, and it’s gotten me thinking about a line of questioning that returns around this time every year: How does one describe the suffering that a runner chooses … Continue reading
Most of the ornaments on our Christmas tree have a special story or significance. For instance, there is one ornament featuring a scene from the Dutch countryside. It was given to us by our neighbors, Jasper and Katrijn, in the … Continue reading
We spent less than ten dollars for a fifteen-pound turkey this year. We brought the turkey home from the store in the trunk of one of our three cars. We stored it until it was time to thaw in one … Continue reading
