I spent a good bit of time thinking about entropy at the end of 2021. I blogged about it a few days before Christmas. And coincidentally, my brother Jay sent me a playlist for Christmas that included a song titled … Continue reading
It’s that time of the year for retrospection. After posting my Top Ten Songs of 2021, Top Ten Books of 2021, and Top Ten Hikes of 2021, and Top Ten Ministry Moments of 2021, it’s time to conclude my lists with looking back on the … Continue reading
It’s that time of the year for retrospection. After posting my Top Ten Songs of 2021, Top Ten Books of 2021, and Top Ten Hikes of 2021, I thought that I would turn my attention to things that might be considered more substantial, … Continue reading
It’s that time of the year for retrospection. After posting my Top Ten Songs of 2021 and Top Ten Books of 2021, I’m following the pattern that I established in previous years, turning my attention to hikes that I’ve been privileged to enjoy … Continue reading
It’s been a couple of months since I completed my quest to hike every trail in Portage County. But I haven’t been able to recapitulate and reflect on my 371.4-mile, 122-hour, year-long experience… until now. The thing I appreciate most … Continue reading
It’s been a week of End-of-the-Year celebrations here in Kent, as we come to the end of the Fall Semester. Last Thursday, our Life Group went ice-skating. Afterwards, we ate a meal together, and enjoyed a “White Elephant” gift exchange … Continue reading
I never wanted an H2O Office in the first place. We didn’t really need it, in my opinion. I didn’t want us to spend the money. And I didn’t want to deal with the challenges that come with an office. … Continue reading
Olivia and Cor had a choir concert yesterday afternoon. And they sounded great! Olivia had an especially prominent role in the concert, as a senior. She sings in the top choir and the top ensemble, but she also serves as … Continue reading
We baptized seven people today, just outside of Bowman Hall. And honestly, it felt even more special than I expected. I mean, it’s always exciting to watch people publicly proclaim their faith in Jesus. And every time, I’m encouraged by … Continue reading
I contemplate my own mortality more during the month of November than any other time of the year. Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the natural world is losing all its color and entering into a period of dormancy. The light … Continue reading