41 Things I’ve Learned

A Long List of Brief Life Lessons By John Coleman Forty-one isn’t a terribly notable birthday, but over the weekend I was reviewing the year so far and reflecting, and had the chance to think through 41 things I’ve learned: Every rule has an exception. Don’t worry about it. General principles are important for life, but …

We Cannot Live Without Truth

I saw this in the Omaha World Herald and thought it was good stuff.  “America, we cannot live without truth. Not your truth or mine, for those are merely opinions. The Bible reveals truth and wisdom for the times in which we live.” -Karen Kumpf, Omaha Where do you go for truth? Blessings to you, …

Ministry Perspective

Having access to some of God’s finances over the years (Thanks Mom and Dad) has allowed Marlis and me to look for biblical investments (ministries, individuals)  that currently are being blessed.  So, our search is to seek what God is already blessing and try to be an encouragement to those efforts We have identified some …

My Forgetful Bride

This picture was taken in the North Carolina mountains in May of 2017, about a year after our son Kappel died in a motorcycle accident. Tish and I had slowly begun to find our feet, and to breathe a bit, leaning into the “new normal” of waiting until Heaven to see our boy again. Our …