One of my favorite moments in toddler parenting is picking my son up from nursery. A couple of weeks ago, while at the Calvary family conference, I dropped my son (JT) off at the nursery while Jaime a...  Read More

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. James 1:19-20Conflict is a reality beca...  Read More

If the prophet Jonah and I ever got coffee, we’d have a lovely heart-to-heart over all the reasons why obeying the Lord is so hard. I’m a stubborn creature. The Lord says, “follow me,” and I often jog...  Read More

Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2The great reformer Martin Luther once said, “I have so much to do that I will spend the first three hours in praye...  Read More

Life often brings changes and challenges that can feel overwhelming or even threatening. But in every situation, we have a choice: will we view it as a threat, or can we see it as an opportunity? What...  Read More

Over the next couple of days, I have the opportunity to volunteer at the SEND Network Church Planter’s Assessment, the same assessment that Gracie and I went through about 2 years ago (see photo). Ove...  Read More

And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? - Luke 24:38We just observed Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday, and what an amazing time of remembrance and worshi...  Read More

I’ve felt a little uneasy lately. There isn’t a singular cause, per se... just a lot of little things. Take the weather. With the unseasonably warm temps lasting the past many months, I can find mysel...  Read More

The other morning, I got up and was hungry. I don’t eat much for breakfast usually, but this morning, for some reason, I was craving something. I searched the refrigerator and found only two-day-old p...  Read More

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Not every day is an easy day.I have loved this pre-launch season for Calvary 85. Plugging in to the community, putting together an overview of the Bible class for Life Group, but my favorite part has ...  Read More

In his book, Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands, Paul David Tripp recalls a boy’s reaction to another student in his class who was celebrating her birthday. Her mom had gone all out. Each child’s des...  Read More