Barefoot For the majority of my life thus far I have been everywhere with shoes on. My first 40 years or so were spent between all matter of sneakers for playing outside and playing sports,…
She didn’t leave anything behind; she sent it all ahead. This tribute to Aunt Donna Peterson celebrates a life completely spent on others, hosted with joy, and now hosted home into eternity. Even in her…
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.
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…
When Eric Church used six strings to describe life, he revealed something deeper about John 14:6 – the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
“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’…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
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.…
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…
“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…
An update. A profession. 6 months since 9/10.
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…
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.
Five goals. Ten assists. Zero ego. So refreshing. The teams were joyful. We all loved it. Jam-Packed Value.
There’s a book that’s sittin’ in your house somewhere that could use some dustin’ off…
Support the Best Buddies program at our charity hockey game. Enjoy the excitement of NH High School Hockey while contributing to a great cause!
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.
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.
Saturday, March 21, 2025 – Sitting On Thinking Rock.
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” 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.
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.
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.
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!
