It’s hard to see how the fall colors could get much more “peak” than this. We’re right at the tipping point where trees with bare branches are about to win out over trees that still have green leaves. It’s good … Continue reading
When I was ten years old, I wanted to be the President of the United States: historically-significant, powerful, internationally-famous. When I was twenty years old, I wanted to be a Filmmaker: artistically-significant, famous, creative, intelligent, insightful. When I was thirty … Continue reading
I’m noticing an uptick in my empathy for others. I think there are numerous catalysts for this, but I sincerely believe that one of them is Mister Rogers. I recently rewatched the film, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” and … Continue reading
We were filled up in some ways and drained in others as we gathered for worship this morning, back on campus at Kent State University following the Fall Retreat. I was emotionally elated for the ways that steps of faith … Continue reading
I’m still limping through this stretch of the calendar. We’ve brought our painting project to a good stopping point. Welcome Week has mostly run its course. We got Cor moved back into BGSU. Olivia is starting a new job in … Continue reading
I read the 1605 book which was originally and officially titled The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha. And as I mentioned in my book report blog post, it definitely felt like a 400-year-old work of literature. I suggested … Continue reading
I recently finished reading the book, A Theology of the Ordinary, by Julie Canlis. It was recommended to me by my friend John, after many conversations about life and ministry and humility and faith. I’ve been telling him about my increasing … Continue reading
Cor is going into his second year at Bowling Green State University. The word “sophomore” is often applied to one’s second year of an education, and the Greek roots of that word suggest that this phase in learning lends itself … Continue reading
I just got back home from an absolutely electric edition of the neighborhood hike I’ve done 84 other times this year! Witnessing the power of a thunderstorm from start to finish left me awe-struck, without manmade shelter, but fortunately not … Continue reading
I recently finished reading Miguel de Cervantes’s epic novel, Don Quixote. It is a big book. Over 1,000 pages in most print editions, or 39 hours and 18 minutes in the audio edition I employed. I read the first ten chapters … Continue reading