Last week Pastor Pete recounted for us the story of a great storm that threatened the rebellious prophet, Jonah. This seems appropriate, as I am not sure it has stopped raining this week since that passage was read. Storms, winds, and rains have been the theme of this week. Some start to the Autumn season we’re having.That said, it has made for a fitting backdrop to our Jonah stories. I have gotte...  Read More

This past August, my family and I spent 7 days in New Hampshire. We were blessed to attend Week 7 of Camp Spofford’s Family Camp. The photo below was taken while we were there. It was an awesome week of rest, fellowship, family time, faith development, and fun. Our days were filled with canoeing, kayaking, hiking, tubing, fishing, and much more. This was the second year we have gone to Camp Spoffo...  Read More

Here is a little-known fact about me. I only like to...  Read More

“Seek ye first the kingdom of heaven, and all these things will be added onto you.”-Matthew 6:33That was a verse that as a young man, I committed to memory. Sort of adopted it as a life verse. It is a reminder for my heart that the walk with God and our love for him has got to be top priority. If You are like me, however, you do not always seek the Lord first. Tough to admit that (especially as a ...  Read More

“Judah, your brothers will praise you;    your hand will be on the neck of your enemies;    your father’s sons will bow down to you. You are a lion’s cub, Judah;    you return from the prey, my son.Like a lion he crouches and lies down,    like a lioness—who dares to rouse him?The scepter will not depart from Judah,    nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet,until he to whom it belongs shall c...  Read More

Back to school season is here and I don't know about you, but I can hardly believe it. The summer seems to have rocketed by. It seems like just the other day my kids were headed to their last day of first grade and this Wednesday they start their first day of second grade! As we all head into the Fall and reestablish school year rhythms, family discipleship must remain a priority. Even if the meth...  Read More