Most days I am surprised at how my life has turned out. And not in the good way. Surprised as in slightly disappointed. As a child I did…
Hear Craig’s Story
Recently Craig sat down with Adam and Brook Fish of The Unseen Story Podcast to share his experience of growing up as a pastor’s kid, struggling with vulnerability,…
The Discipline of Worship
If you haven’t read my previous blog posts about my journey in discipline this year, I would recommend starting by reading my introductory blog here, as well as…
Our Place At the Table
“Did Jesus really say that?” Robert, a dear friend of ours, stood with his head slightly askew as he examined the verse scribbled on our chalkboard wall: “Jesus…
Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks
Laura Ackley has been a friend of ours for almost a decade. She is one of those women you admire and strive to be even just a little…
Trusting God with the Unfinished Puzzle of My Life
Our latest blog comes from Nancy Isenberg, a mother and grandma, who recently became an empty nester after thirty years of having children in their home. Today she…
The Discipline of Confession
If you haven’t read my previous blog posts about my journey in discipline this year, I would recommend starting by reading my introductory blog here, as well as my…
Joy & Sorrow
In the summer of 2015, we discovered we were pregnant and that our first child was a little boy. On the same phone call, however, we learned that…
Relentless Pursuit
This past weekend I took my wife on a date in downtown Portland. We were walking through the busy streets, on our way to enjoy a nice dinner…