mentor

I’ve had mentors in the past.  Usually they were people who sought me out to help guide me.  Sometimes it even felt like I was assigned to them.  Looking back, I’m sure they were all beneficent to me in some way but those mentors probably see more of the...

rediscovering fire

The group of men I meet with Tuesday mornings is finally working through the book (Primal) we chose to read in January.  When asked about the time(s) in my life that have been God moments, I couldn’t give an answer.  When was my heart was broken for the things...

too busy to…

Music is a part of me.  It’s in my DNA.  I probably won’t ever be a famous musician or even make enough money from music for much more than a cheeseburger, but it’s still a part of me and something I love.  There are times when I don’t notice...

still waiting

I have reached the point where I am tired of waiting.  It’s not that I am getting impatient, I just want to move.  I’m tired of giving the same answer to anyone who asks how the house is coming along… “still waiting.”  I’m tired of...

making a name

Working from my last post, I think I often times get caught up in feeling like an unknown.  I see people like John Saddington, Pete Wilson, Mark Batterson, and Carlos Whittaker.  They all seem to be somewhat well-known with thousands of followers and books and music...

failure to yield

I’ve had this idea running through my head all day.  Where have I failed to yield?  I’m not sure why, but I can’t ignore it.  I’ve written before about feeling stuck.  Being stuck is not only a tough feeling to get past, it’s also...

April -or- life, death, and taxes

Last month was intense.  I’m not sure why I didn’t write at all as things were happening.  I think I just needed some time to process everything first, and I’m still processing as I write now. Elise and I started the month home shopping.  We have a...

picking up where i left off

It’s been a long time since I cracked open my Bible on my own. Sure I’ve read some at church or small group meetings, but it’s not the same. It’s been quite a roller-coaster of pain and joys for me over these past few months that mirrors the...

all because of this

There are times when work weeks are long. There are times when all my energy is exhausted. There are times I wish I could just stop but I know I have to finish. There are times that people think I’m crazy. There are times I cannot sleep. There are times I know...