Originally published on December 23, 2018, as "A Lollipop Moment," and refreshed today with new insights. A Letter That Changed Everything I still remember the weight of that handwritten letter in my hands—a simple folded piece of paper that carried the weight of eternity. My son Dallas, then 14, had taken the initiative to writeContinue reading "The Journey of Fatherhood: Lollipop Moments That Shape Eternity"
The Journey of Obedience
In the stillness of Mount Sinai, where heaven and earth converged in holy communion, God etched His heart onto stone tablets. These Ten Commandments revealed in Exodus 20 aren't merely rules carved in stone but a divine invitation into a relationship—a sacred covenant between Creator and created that continues to shape our Western world today.Continue reading "The Journey of Obedience"
Wanted: Strong Gentlemen
https://youtu.be/HWuZsNAX8hk?si=coo0VxH5ZqBFCfFL This is a clip from the exclusive "Sessions" portion of the Jordan B. Peterson Podcast. In it, Jordan and Michael Shellenberger discuss the ensnarement tactics of the woke cult, how Elon lost his son to dangerous gender ideology, and how the cardinal sin of men and women is outlined in the biblical account ofContinue reading "Wanted: Strong Gentlemen"
The Neighbor’s Education: Classical Learning and Neighborly Love
In the quiet sanctuary of my Morning Ritual today, I found myself pondering the beautiful intersection of classical education, neighborly love, and spiritual formation. It was sparked by my podcast interview of Dr. Eric Stennett, Head of School for Penn Woods Classical Academy. The mission of Penn Woods Classical Academy is to train the mind,Continue reading "The Neighbor’s Education: Classical Learning and Neighborly Love"
Neighborly Love Podcast, Episode 54 – Dr. Eric Stennett
Ordinary People. Extraordinary Conversations. If "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" and "The Parable of the Good Samaritan" collided at an intersection, then the Neighborly Love podcast would be the result. It features casual conversations over coffee in a "virtual coffee shop" that lean into the power of empathy. It's about feeling heard, valued, and understood.Continue reading "Neighborly Love Podcast, Episode 54 – Dr. Eric Stennett"
Whispers of the Spirit
In our daily lives, a profound connection exists that many of us yearn to understand more deeply - the gentle whispers of the Holy Spirit in our minds and hearts. In my journey, I've come to recognize that these divine communications aren't distant thunderbolts from heaven, but rather intimate thoughts woven seamlessly into the fabricContinue reading "Whispers of the Spirit"
A Beautiful Paradox
"Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me." - Mark 8:34b The path of following Jesus reveals a beautiful paradox - that in dying, we truly begin to live. This invitation from Him in Mark 8:34 is a countercultural call: not to build ourselves up, butContinue reading "A Beautiful Paradox"
Liberty and Love
At the intersection of America's founding principles of religious liberty and the divine call to neighborly love, there is a beautiful revelation: the same Creator who endowed us with "unalienable Rights" also wove into the fabric of creation an unchangeable moral order that calls us to love our neighbor. The Founders' revolutionary insight—that our rightsContinue reading "Liberty and Love"
Juggling the Sacred Responsibilities of Marriage, Parenting, and Professional Life
Trump-Vance Rally in Pittsburgh, PA October 2024 Dear Neighbor, In a recent conversation with a fellow believer during a conversation at work, a profound realization emerged that I feel called to share. They - a successful business leader and father of three - confessed that amidst the beautiful chaos of family life, he had lostContinue reading "Juggling the Sacred Responsibilities of Marriage, Parenting, and Professional Life"
Neighborly Love Podcast, Episode 53 – Rebecca Pettigrew
Ordinary People. Extraordinary Conversations. If "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" and "The Parable of the Good Samaritan" collided at an intersection, then the Neighborly Love podcast would be the result. It features casual conversations over coffee in a "virtual coffee shop" that lean into the power of empathy. It's about feeling heard, valued, and understood.Continue reading "Neighborly Love Podcast, Episode 53 – Rebecca Pettigrew"
MindWolves 