Stand
Last week I wrote about how Paul got to Ephesians 6:10 and seemingly burst out with the word finally. It is as if he had spent the previous five-plus chapters … Continue Reading Stand
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One more photo from the Wayne County Fair tractor pull… This is my buddy Jeral! We were all excited to see him compete in the tractor pull. He did great! … Continue Reading Photo Every Day 2026
Photo Every Day 2026
We went to the Wayne County Fair today. Good times! We heard that some of our friends were competing in the tractor pull and thought, “We just have to see … Continue Reading Photo Every Day 2026
Have We Forgotten?
This past week we experienced two difficult anniversaries. Twenty-five years ago, terrorists attacked the United States, killing nearly 3,000 people and forever changing the way a generation viewed the world. … Continue Reading Have We Forgotten?
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Not the greatest photo I have ever taken, but a very meaningful one. This morning I had the privilege of leading worship at my friend Paul Mullet’s final church service … Continue Reading Photo Every Day 2026
Photo Every Day 2026
We had quite the storm move in at the end of the Amish Country Half Marathon this morning! Polen Band played live music leading up to the race, and the … Continue Reading Photo Every Day 2026
Photo Every Day 2026
This kid was so proud to hold up his homemade Isaiah Lee “Big Head” at the Smithville vs. Waynedale football game tonight. Isaiah had a great game, and Elijah had … Continue Reading Photo Every Day 2026
Photo Every Day 2026
For the last several years I have had the pleasure of running sound for the Changed Lives Ministries banquet. Larry Skrant of Changed Lives is a genuinely great guy who … Continue Reading Photo Every Day 2026
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It has been a pretty rough season so far for the Waynedale Girls Soccer team. Piper has been playing hard, with not much to show for it. (In other news, … Continue Reading Photo Every Day 2026
Finally…
Finally. That’s how Paul starts the last stretch of Ephesians. After all the soaring language about being chosen, adopted, sealed, raised, seated, made alive, brought near, built together, and called … Continue Reading Finally…
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The sunset has been so pretty these days. Piper and I took an evening walk through Apple Creek and turned around to see this stunning display in the sky.
The Clock That Matters
On Saturday night in Ann Arbor, most of the world thought time had run out. The Michigan Wolverines trailed the Western Michigan Broncos 12–7. With the clock winding down, Michigan … Continue Reading The Clock That Matters
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Several years ago I met a power couple from Kentucky named Chris and Billie Bartley. I met them through Dare 2 Share, and I knew immediately in my spirit that … Continue Reading Photo Every Day 2026
Grace at Fenway
Every once in a while, there is a story from the world of sports that just warms my heart. One of those moments happened this past week in a Major … Continue Reading Grace at Fenway
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What an awesome weekend! It was so great hanging out with my friends, Chris & Billie Bartley, and their amazing youth group! God was moving (and apparently so was my … Continue Reading Photo Every Day 2026
Photo Every Day 2026
Quick flashback to a couple of weeks ago when we were at Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA. After watching the show (which was awesome!) Abigail and Piper wanted … Continue Reading Photo Every Day 2026