In our household after dinner and before we wind down for the night, one of the most chaotic scenes of the day ensues. Kids jump on and off the couch, practicing cartwheels and somersaults. They’re not often focused on what we are doing. They find every reason to leave the room. And our young boys…
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Stumbling with Pride
One November morning, I got up early to play in a pickleball league for the first time ever. I had played pickleball with my wife, my kids, and a couple of friends, but playing in a league was a step toward officially becoming “one of those” pickleball players. When I arrived at the pickleball club,…
Finding Rest and Shelter
It is so hard to believe that my first four months at Friendship Church have come and gone! In the very best way, I feel like I’ve been here so much longer. The staff and church members have been so gracious and welcoming to me. My soul has found a wonderful sense of rest, even…
F.O.M.O.
F.O.M.O. It’s a real thing. It stands for Fear Of Missing Out. According to Wikipedia, it is “the feeling of apprehension that one is either not in the know about or missing out on information, events, experiences, or life decisions that could make one’s life better.” In a world with constant activities, the latest fashions…
From Behind the Camera
When you film video for as long as I have, you notice a certain mindset as you film. You begin to see the camera as some sort of reality barrier; in that you feel like you’re not a part of what’s happening in front of the lens. The job is to observe and capture moments,…