My favorite thing to cook

I enjoy cooking. Among my favorites are baking, ice cream and breakfast. Not sure making ice cream counts as cooking it's more like dumping things in a machine. While I enjoy baking, I don’t do it much. So that leaves breakfast. Pancakes would be my favorite breakfast item.

What I Do For Fun

Asked to list five things I do for fun, I realized joy often comes from simple moments, shared stories, and small adventures close to home.

Top 10: Unusual Team Mascots 5.0 – College Edition

Today's edition of Top 10 features unusual collegiate mascots.

Hebrews 12:1

Life is a Marathon Not A Sprint

Somewhere along the way, many of us learned to measure success by productivity. Slowing down, investing in people, and keeping the right perspective often matter far more than what gets accomplished.

Confronting Our Thoughts: The Challenge of Silence

Silence can be challenging, especially for those accustomed to constant noise, like the author who grew up with music. While silence can force us to confront uncomfortable thoughts, it also offers restorative moments for reflection and connection with God Embracing silence may be uncomfortable but is often necessary for personal growth.

USS Alabama

Memorable Road Trip Adventures: Texas to Florida

One of my most memorable road trips happened in 2003, when we moved from Texas to Florida. We were heading to Gainesville for The Big Guy to attend graduate school at the University of Florida. Fortunately, most of our belongings were shipped using one of those moving companies where you pack the truck yourself and … Continue reading Memorable Road Trip Adventures: Texas to Florida

Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

Learning to Wait When I Want to Run Ahead

Struggling to surrender control and trust God’s timing, I reflect on impatience, ADHD tendencies, and the ways God shapes us step by step. This post explores the challenge—and the growth—that comes from learning to wait when we’d rather run ahead.