A New Psalm

as defined by dictionary.com: psalm – noun 1) a sacred song or hymn 2) when capitalized, any of the songs, hymns, or prayers contained in the Book of Psalms 3) a metric version or paraphrase of any of these 4) a poem of a similar nature My God, mighty to save,...

God’s Faithfulness

Sometimes I try to wait a story out before posting it.  This is not one of those stories.  It’s hard, rough, unfinished, and dangerous (at least to me).  Continue at your own risk. Do you ever feel certain a nudge? Maybe it’s to lend an ear to a friend in...

Simple Prayer

Jesus, Help me to put all of my trust in You. Send Your Spirit as The Marvelous Light to guide and direct me. Give me wisdom to discern not only Your calling for me, but also the “simpler” things in my life. Keep me and my family safe as we strive to...

Three Adventures

My family vacation this year led us to Silver Lake in Oceana County, Michigan.  I went to lead worship for a high school camp and the rest of the time we did “vacation stuff” like dune hiking, swimming at the beach, building sand castles, etc.  When I look...

Back To Work

Today is my first full day back at work after our family vacation to Michigan and I can describe the day  in 3 words… “I am exhausted.”  I had been feeling quite refreshed from the vacation but today I realized that in one week I forgot what...

Faithful with Little

I am leaving for vacation in 10 hours. Before I leave I just wanted to follow up on a post from my friend, Ted Deitrick.  What he is going through is yet another reminder to me that I need to step it up.  For the longest time I went through life, school, and work only...