Steve McGee: The Fireside Friend – A Hockey Dad’s Tribute
Steve McGee was different. His love for his family was one thing, but the way his entire being came to life when he talked of his family was beautiful.
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When the Singing Stops — Now Available
What happens when the singing stops? For more than a decade, I’ve been writing about the hymns that carry me through the quiet after. Now my reflection on “Were You There” is available as a downloadable PDF ➡ including the Line Graph visual and a fifth verse I wrote.
Six Strings and One Truth: What Eric Church’s Guitar Metaphor Reveals About John 14:6
When Eric Church used six strings to describe life, he revealed something deeper about John 14:6 – the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Freezing Under the Weight of “Awesome Wonder”
“Frozen in place under a brilliant 4:30 AM winter sky, I didn’t freeze from the cold—but from the immense majesty and intentionality of creation. Read a storyteller’s reflection on walking the earth in ‘awesome wonder’ and discover a peaceful worship playlist celebrating our Creator and Savior.”
Amazing Grace (He’s Alive): The Only Love Story That Matters
A slave trader writes the most famous hymn about grace. Let that sink in. That’s how big God’s love is. But what if I told you that story isn’t even the most amazing part? The most amazing part is that He would have done it all just for you.
How Great Thou Art: Why the Resurrection Changes Everything
Have you ever felt that overwhelming love for a newborn or a helpless animal? That feeling isn’t just an emotion. It’s a direct echo of the very same fierce love that fueled the resurrection. Discover the “hard line” connecting the beauty you see to the power that rolled away the stone.
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus: A Father’s Prayer, A Son’s Reward
As a pastor’s kid, the hymn ‘I Have Decided to Follow Jesus’ was just a childhood memory. That is, until I heard Anthony Evans sing it. His version was a tribute to his late mother, and in that moment, God connected our stories. He was honoring his mother with a song, and I was honoring my father with a book. One son’s privilege, another son’s reward. This is the God who weaves our stories of loss into a shared song of purpose.
Ten Years: A Father’s Death, A Podcast, and The God Who Weaves Grief into Purpose
Ten years ago, I said goodbye to my Dad. Ten years to the day, I had a conversation about hope on the ‘Grief and Happiness’ podcast. If you have ever walked through the valley of the shadow of loss and wondered if there was hope on the other side, this conversation is for you. It’s a beautifully authentic talk about life, death, and the God who redeems our most painful dates. My prayer is that it encourages you to take His hand.
Finding Hope After Loss: New Podcast Interview & Book
After the long process of getting my book finished, I’m sharing something deeply personal that just went live: my conversation with Susan Ways at Tendrils of Grief about finding hope after losing someone you love. We discussed ‘Generation Jumping: Losing Those Who Are Not Lost’ and the journey through grief that led me to write it.
Were You There When They Crucified My Lord? How an Old Hymn Stopped Me Cold
Setup: My youngest sister texted me a playlist link on Easter Sunday while we were at our childhood home visiting Mom and family. She briefly explained the list and some details on the arrangements. I…
Goffstown Grizzlies 2025-2026: A Season of Faith and Hockey
Goffstown Grizzlies 2025-2026: A Season of Faith and Hockey
Easter And What’s Next
Following a meaningful Easter Sunday at my childhood home, I’m sharing the family prayer we offered. A reminder that our faith stands on ‘The Rock’ regardless of shifting winds. But the day didn’t end there. A surprise text from my sister led to a 300-mile journey filled with tears, joy, and a new look at classic lyrics. Here’s a look at our Easter and a preview of the songs that cut straight to my soul. #ClassicHymns coming soon
Pray For Our Leaders
Pray For Our Leaders For years and years I have prayed for our President and Vice President and our elected officials. As time wore on, I started praying even more specifically for our leaders. The…
Healing Through Writing – Generation Jumping
“The world is full of stories that aren’t true or are just plain depressing. I wanted to add something different to the mix—true stories about people I love who served the Lord with joy. From childhood memories of fun and freedom to the redeeming hope found in a grandmother’s funeral, this is a reflection on healing through writing and the power of carrying a legacy forward.”
6 Months Since 9/10
An update. A profession. 6 months since 9/10.
Uncle Gary Is Home
Uncle Gary loved me all his life, revealing tenderness beneath his shell. Jesus commands us to the ultimate act of love: laying down our lives for friends. Every small act of service is a miniature reflection of this sacrifice, honoring the image of God in everyone we meet.
JV – Jason and the Van Vugts
The kids were playing the game they love. Both teams out on the ice, learning and growing in real-time. Great fun at the rink for some JV Hockey.
JV – Jam-packed Value
Five goals. Ten assists. Zero ego. So refreshing. The teams were joyful. We all loved it. Jam-Packed Value.
60 Seconds of TPUSA Presents: The ALL-AMERICAN HALFTIME SHOW
There’s a book that’s sittin’ in your house somewhere that could use some dustin’ off…
Goffstown Hockey Brings Community Together On Ice
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February 04, 2026 – Sullivan Arena.
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Best Buddies – Charity Hockey Game – February 4th, 2026
Support the Best Buddies program at our charity hockey game. Enjoy the excitement of NH High School Hockey while contributing to a great cause!
Growing Grizzlies
– Growing Grizzlies – January 28, 2026 – Campion Rink.
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Pardon Me, Your Leadership Is Showing
– Pardon Me, Your Leadership Is Showing – January 24, 2026 – Sullivan Arena.
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I Choose Joy, She Said
~I Choose Joy, She Said~
It’s 3:16 am, and I am awake before my alarm. My body is tired from driving 1,000 plus miles and working 30 plus hours over the past 3 days. But my internal clock woke me early because my mind has things to do. The 3:16 made me think of John 3:16 and that’s a good start to any day.
Like Coming Home
~Like Coming Home~
I was sitting at the featured table in the conference room during my second interview with a new company. Honestly, just a second interview with this company already felt like a win. Something felt different. Better. Authentic. And I hadn’t even started yet.
Sitting on Thinking Rock
Saturday, March 21, 2025 – Sitting On Thinking Rock.
Better Over Time – (4) Goffstown Grizzlies vs. (5) Merrimack-HB-DS War Hawks
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Better Over Time – March 08, 2025 – Sullivan Area.
All of this will feel better over time. The extra period started slow for the home team, but it got much better. Even though the road team won, it would be hard to find any better over time.
Sticks And Stones – Goffstown Grizzlies at Winnacunnet Warriors
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Sticks And Stones – March 02, 2025
“Sticks and Stones” is an English-language children’s rhyme.
The rhyme is used as a defense against name-calling and verbal bullying, intended to increase resiliency, avoid physical retaliation, and/or to remain calm and indifferent.
The full rhyme is usually a variant of:
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But words shall never hurt me.
Road Raids
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Road Raids – January 8, 2025
The Goffstown Grizzlies Hockey team traveled to Lebanon, NH for a midweek road game. The visitors fell behind, 3-1 but rallied to win it, 4-3.
Over And Dover
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Over And Dover – January 4, 2025
The Goffstown Grizzlies Hockey team controlled the game early. Kind of. They took a lead and held it for more than 30 minutes of game time. Then the missed chances throughout the game compounded, over and Dover.
Tip and a Prayer – Goffstown at Spaulding OT
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Tip and a Prayer – Goffstown at Spaulding – December 21, 2024
Maybe a game against Spaulding would turn out the way it did more often than not. Either team could win it. Goffstown generated more Grade A chances than I saw in all twelve years of my schooling. Meanwhile, Collin McIntyre brought his A+ game. Eventually something had to give. A tip and a prayer, led to an OT game-winner. What a game!
25 Years – Goffstown vs. Portsmouth-Newmarket
25 Years – Goffstown vs. Portsmouth-Newmarket – December 17, 2024
Silver Anniversary Night was a special night for the Goffstown Grizzlies Hockey program. It was the first home game of the season, the 25th season in the program’s history. A lot of friendly faces came out to the ice rink on Tuesday night. And without those people, and several more, who knows when the Goffstown hockey program would have started.
Three Titles – Winter Classic NH – 2010 Flames
December, 2024 – Three Titles – Winter Classic NH – 2010 Flames.
For the 2010 Flames it counted for three Titles in four years, at the Winter Classic NH. Four wins on the weekend.