The Journal

This is year 10 for the guys campout Kevin and I started. It began as a simple open invitation: Hey, guys we know who also follow Jesus, come camping with

We found a new pickup for Trav. Hopefully we’ll look back in 10 years and he’ll be stoked to still be using it for his outdoor adventures.

The heat finally is beginning to ebb. We’ve had rain this week too. It feels amazing. As though the weather triggers something deep within. A sense of deeply held hope

I’m considering lately what differentiates a man from a boy. Here’s what I’ve come up with. Let me know what you think. 1. A Man Takes Responsibility A boy waits

The song from The Greatest Showman plays in my head often. Mostly just because it’s a beautiful and moving song. Party because of the emotions exhibited by the singer, and

Life is like a river. At the top of the river sits a beautiful and perfect pool of water that is crystal clear. Drinking from that water renews and refreshes

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Heavy dust hung in the stagnant air. A stench of dying flesh mixed with oils and fragrant perfume permeated the cold stone walls. Pitch black was pierced with slices of

I got up early and did some work on my property. An entire side of my little homestead is completely overgrown by wild blackberries, ivy, and wild roses. And too

I have loved the term, Carpe Diem. To me, it has embodied the idea that each day should be put to good use. To not let any day go to

My uncle died on Saturday. I won’t tell you it didn’t hurt. It did. It does. And yet, we saw it coming. His mind and memory had long been lost

I’ve done a bit of raking up leaves this fall. Like, a TON of leaves. So. Many. Leaves. Anyway, as I meditatively rake and think deep thoughts, that’s sometimes when