Freedom is something I have been taught to value throughout the course of my entire life. When studying our nation’s history, themes of freedom are woven throughout the historical narratives. When p...
At present, there are 58, 7-page papers I need to grade. If you’re doing the math, that’s 406 pages of reading. As much as I enjoy teaching, I would be lying if I said that I "loved" grading papers....
The author, Robert Jordan, is famous for having said, “Men forget, but never forgive; women forgive, but never forget.” I don’t know what you think about that quote or whether it’s a concept you’re l...
Each Spring, my sons and I engage in a pushup challenge. It isn’t a competition, but it is meant to keep us all mutually accountable and pressing on toward the same goal. Each day for an entire mont...
Somewhere along the way, I discovered that I really enjoy landscaping. When the weather is favorable, I often look for an excuse to work in the yard or around the house. Â
 Roughly ten years ago, I ...
For many of the years I have served as a pastor, I have had the privilege to work not only with adults but with students and teens of various ages. Admittedly, there are some unique challenges that c...
