Keep It Simple

For the past number of years there has been an increasing trend toward minimalism. This has influenced architecture, interior design, wardrobes and even coffee shops. There is an emphasis on quality over quantity. Many are agreeing that simplicity is attractive and that, “less is more”. I recently heard about a coffee shop that not only prided itself in serving great …

The Merciful Judge

A few months ago I was pulled over by the police for driving 30 miles per hour in a 20 miles per hour zone. I was given a citation, not only for driving over the speed limit but also for driving with an out of state driver’s license. I thought about playing the, “my pregnant wife is at home on bed …

Five Things That I Learned From, “The Toronto Blessing”

I came to know the Lord in January, 1994 after speaking to a youth leader on the phone and telling him that I wanted to know how I can know that I am, “right with God”. After he shared the gospel with me, I put my faith in Jesus and started my journey of relationship with Him. I was sixteen …

These are the days

I quietly roll over and sneak out of our room carefully avoiding the rolled up blanket taco beside my bed. She slips in each night and settles herself on my sheepskin rug and hard floor. I am undecided as to whether or not to break her of this habit. When I ask her what is scaring her she replies, “I …

What I learned from my first year homeschooling

Pretty sure my first year homeschooling taught me more about myself than anyone else. I took a strengths finder test in school of ministry and my top two strengths are strategic achiever. It’s not easy let me tell you. Thankfully the good Lord in His mercy to my family made connector my 3rd strength.  I love a good check list …

How do we unlock our creativity?

Unfortunately we can easily slip away from our creative identity as we grow older. I want to share with you some keys I believe can help us as adults to unlock our creative potential! Become childlike/remember your childhood Nasa did a study and found that 98% of 4 to 5 years were creative geniuses. That shouldn’t surprise us because after …