The United States of America is a proud nation. We’ve deliberately cultivated that pride for a long time. “A Beacon of Democracy” and “The Greatest Nation on Earth” and all that sort of rhetoric. It’s a part of the national … Continue reading
It’s raking season. I’ve spent several hours for each of the last several weeks clearing leaves from our deck, our driveway, our front lawn, and our back lawn. And since I’ve been doing some extra work to rehabilitate our lawn … Continue reading
I’ve noticed this fall that the trees of a forest change colors from the outside, inward. A month ago, there was still a lot of green mixed with bright yellow, dull yellow, and bright orange, with just a few accents … Continue reading
I like to think of myself as an outdoorsman. But I’ve never spent as much time outside as much as I’ve spent in 2020! Family gatherings, neighborhood interactions, and church community activities have all moved to the great outdoors. It’s … Continue reading
We’ve made it through the craziest season of the craziest year that I can ever remember in college ministry! Our church has run the gauntlet from our annual summer leadership retreats, through the KSU Kick-Off and the University’s first month … Continue reading
Dear Olivia, Happy Birthday! You are such a lovely person. You were born at such a lovely time of the year, too (I’ve long maintained that September 15th through October 15th is the best month of the year!). Still, the … Continue reading
All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. (Acts 2:42) Greetings from Kent! In some ways, the last week or so has been like … Continue reading
Dear Cor, Happy Birthday! You happen to be entering your teens just as the 21st Century is leaving its teens behind (with that one stubborn vestige of COVID-Nineteen hanging on for old time’s sake). What a time to be coming … Continue reading
New school years are always a jumble of nerves and anticipation. But this year is a very different sort of school year, with COVID-19 adding extra layers of uncertainty and awkwardness. Our kids are scheduled to attend school in-person two … Continue reading
I’ve been praying for this day for quite some time. I remember the earliest days of the pandemic, when the air was cold and the campus was empty. On walks and runs, I prayed that God would breathe life back … Continue reading