From Test to Testimony
Brother Mark, Pt. 2: Diamonds in the Rough
The dramatic tipping point in Mark Gray’s story. A story of a life clouded by substance abuse, buried in hopelessness, found by love, and restored to brilliant clarity.
If Cassie Could Sing
Our Yarn: Knitting, Pt. 2
After learning everything I needed to know about knitting to make my wife’s dream come true, I realized why Cassie never did.
Words Like Trees
Like Trees
We usually want our words to show people how human we are. And as we tell people about who God is, we want people to know that God relates to humans on so many levels. I’d rather people hear how much like a tree I am–and how tree-like God can be.
From Test to Testimony
Brother Mark, Pt. 1: Portrait of the Past
Mark Gray was a created a person of value. He thought himself worthless after abuse, addiction, incarceration, and failure. But our worth isn’t determined by the labels and criticisms stuck to us and in us. Mark’s story shares why even the most broken of people have value.
Words Like Trees
The Sugar
Living with type 1 diabetes can be tough. But the people who do will always be tougher. Type 1 is a condition demanding constant attention—something that is almost impossible… Almost.
From Test to Testimony
Jackie, Pt. 3
If you ever wondered what rock bottom can look like, look no further: grand theft charges, a disabled partner, and homelessness. And finally, redemption. Lots of redemption.
Words Like Trees
Valentine’s Day
On the day dedicated to romance, I thought I’d share a few of my thoughts on the subject.
If Cassie Could Sing
If it’s the Beaches
Dogs are awesome. The beaches are too. So here’s a story that involves the pope, a tiny adventure, beaches, dogs, heaven, and the love of my late wife.
From Test to Testimony
Jackie, Pt. 2
Marital issues, affairs, murder, unwanted pregnancies, divorce, and dependency. This is the part of the story that is about more than being broken, it is about breaking others.
If Cassie Could Sing
Tiny Trees
The things we can measure (size for example) don’t determine value. Life is about being the best version of yourself wherever you are planted. That’s true for trees. That’s also true for people.