They say don’t feed the squirrelsBut I did anyway Back and forthIn and outRoom to roomIt ran It was fastIts fur a blurThat’s when I knew I had a choice I made a trapA roasted walnut in my handI held on so tightAnd so did it Then, when I least expectedIt jumped Right into… The toilet … Continue reading They Say Don’t Feed The Squirrels
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An Invitation and a Promise Part 2
The opening line of the Lord's Prayer, "Our Father, who is in heaven," is an invitation to encounter God in an intimate, personal way. Jesus intended to recalibrate his listeners' perception of God, emphasizing his nature as a loving father engaging closely with His children. The phrase also underscores the collective relationship of faith and God's transcendence, reminding of His ultimate authority. Above all, the line reaffirms God’s constant presence, inviting prayer and reinforcing that believers are never alone.
The way kids show up – Part 1
When pride becomes the center of conversation, I often get the following question: “Am I not allowed to be proud of anything that I've done in my life?” I tried to figure this out as a kid and I don't think it was explained very well to me. So I grew up thinking that if everything was God’s doing, God then what does it matter what I do, I have nothing to offer. I can never say that I've done anything of worth.
Confess your Sins to One Another
https://youtu.be/w0AKF253LYM This message was given at Newbridge Church on January 22nd, 2023
Creative Creation
June 10th, 2022 Thoughts from today’s reading of Genesis 1-5 “In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth”. Over the course of six (literal or figurative) days, he both made it to support life and filled it with life. Incredible. The grass was grown, the trees had fruit, and the light from faraway … Continue reading Creative Creation
What the Virus has Taught me About Church – Part 1 – An Impossible Choice
Let me start by saying that I am an expert in absolutely nothing. On top of that, let me admit that I was on the slow end to take this coronavirus epidemic as seriously as I should have. Regardless there many opportunities for me to be learning how to lead in such circumstances. These are … Continue reading What the Virus has Taught me About Church – Part 1 – An Impossible Choice
Running the Race
I don't know if you're like me. It can take a while for something to stick. Some people pick up on everything and seem to have no trouble understanding what seems to bounce off my thick skull. " Don't you know that the runners in a stadium all race, but only one receives the prize? … Continue reading Running the Race
A Birthday Letter to Myself
Two weeks after my birthday, in 2016, I wrote yourself a letter. I don't remember exactly what had happened, but I believe I had been passed over for a job. I still have that letter and I read it occasionally, most often around my birthday. It's a reminder to keep going, to keep fighting. The … Continue reading A Birthday Letter to Myself
Envision Atlanta: Two Years Later.
It's hard to believe it's been two years already, well for me, the site will be two years old in June. January 1st of this year was my two-year anniversary with Envision Atlanta. Back then it was just me and Pete, the site coordinator. There were other team members who had moved to the Atlanta … Continue reading Envision Atlanta: Two Years Later.
Why I’m a Foster Parent.
Fostering is hard, very hard. But, I'm glad that we've made the choice to go through with it. I didn't really know what foster care was when I was growing up. I knew we had neighbors down the road who fostered teenagers. They would ride the same bus as me. Rumor had it that they … Continue reading Why I’m a Foster Parent.
Learning to Live 