In the week following an eventful election, an eventful year, an eventful four years I daresay it is only fitting to share a word of...

We can never have victory in our lives, no overcoming power, no triumphant finishes if we deal with sin at sin's level. Trying to not do...

Faith is…the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 Have you ever cried out to God in desperation for an answer to an apparent...

To see the reality of God working our lives, we must put that reality to the test.  Don’t misunderstand me. I’m not saying we test God;...

If we’re honest with ourselves we can admit that in our fallen state we’ve become accustomed to living with the repercussions of...

Trees burgeoned where I last traversed they were only budding. It was early March and spring was promisingly popping it’s head out...

“Do you have any exciting plans for the day?” inquired the Starbucks barista as his coworkers were finishing up my sugar free decaf...

In case you didn't know, I've taken to the trails more than the road on my runs recently. As a consequence I've had to adjust many things...

When I run I lift my eyes above the beauty I see, seeking and searching God in what is unseen. As sure as the swift steps my feet may...

I’ve spent the last ten years of my life living, breathing, being in the shadows of Monticello. Visible from every angle of the streets...

I’ve circled the city many times on this the Rivanna Trail, a 20+ mile hidden gem of a public trail system that meanders seamlessly in...

“Don’t take this the wrong way,” she started hesitantly, her eyes darting sideways. We had just met an hour earlier before our first...

For Christmas this year I wanted to surprise my family with a full-blown Christmas concert on my violin. To pull it off I undertook the...

Every Good Gift and Every Perfect Gift comes from above, from the Father of Lights in Whom there is no shadow of turning. James 1:17 It...

An Offering You are a room without end An always present friend Ever inviting me to come into more of you Your goodness the perpetual...

This Thanksgiving I set my sights on tackling the topic of giving thanks in the Bible. I envisioned creating an epic survey of what...

I do not presume to know the nuances of physical imprisonment. Commanded from clothing to haircuts, the lunch line to sleep time, every...

I never thought I’d write an article like this. I never saw it coming though. The ball. Before it was too late and I realized it was...

“Wait, how long is it since you played with us?” one of my old soccer teammates asked me. “I think it’s been like six years,” I replied...