There is no longer a "baby" in the house. Perhaps some would consider our youngest a baby, but when your youngest child is 5, it no longer feels like a baby is in the house. Beyond that, our oldest just turned 11. I do not quite understand how it is possible, as her mother and … Continue reading For Such a Time as This
Family
Words Matter
I stand in front of people and talk. A lot. I have been the young adult pastor for almost 10 years now (!!!) and one thing, of many, I wish I knew back then was how much words matter. It would be foolish to believe the old saying "sticks and stones will break my bones … Continue reading Words Matter
When 10 years doesn’t feel like 10 years
Lord willing, I will never forget June 24, 2012. Charity wakes me up declaring it time to head to the hospital and welcome our first child into our family. A whirlwind of emotions swirls up. Slightly disoriented from waking up before the sun had risen sure, but it felt like a dream. I remember clearly … Continue reading When 10 years doesn’t feel like 10 years
Redeem the Suffering…COVID-19 the Teacher
Working exclusively from home is a whole new world for most of us. Where there was once separation between work and home now leaves awkward Zoom calls with work while trying to politely tell your child to shut it. Many of us have gained new respect for our child's teacher, homeschool parents, and stay at … Continue reading Redeem the Suffering…COVID-19 the Teacher
My Last Night with Iron Man
"Papa sick". Colette keeps saying it this morning. She's right. Iron Man is sick and has been in some capacity for a little while now. In the middle of social distancing and self quarantine life, our family gathered together. There are a few entities in life that surpass every edict in the land and one … Continue reading My Last Night with Iron Man
The Greatest Game
I remember the first time I fell in love. Before Kelly Kapowski, Power Rangers, or Pokémon, I was introduced to the game of baseball. I have never known a time in my life where the game of baseball wasn't my favorite sport. Yes, football, basketball, and soccer are enjoyable but for me there is something … Continue reading The Greatest Game
A Father and his Son
The past year has presented some new opportunities for myself. I became a father on June 24 to my beautiful daughter Camille. August 19 found me in front of my home church being given the opportunity beyond anything I could have dreamed. The position of college and young adults pastor at Westside. I start with … Continue reading A Father and his Son
A Wedding
I am a fan of weddings. It may not come across as the most manly thing to say but it would be a lie to communicate it any other way. I am someone who enjoys being apart of "moments". It is why every time I watch a baseball game my first thought is "I may … Continue reading A Wedding
10/16/2009
They say "time flies when you're having fun". It's a cliché statement. One that is overused and often times misused. Yet, its spot on. You see, October 16th will mark three years of marriage for Charity and me. The month of October will bring our relationship to a total of seven years. I look back … Continue reading 10/16/2009