It was a Tuesday morning. Coffee was making its usual errands through my system. My laptop was lighting the room from the couch that I was sitting on. It was a normal morning in my living room. How many times have I sat drinking coffee and typing on my laptop in the last few years? … Continue reading The Sound of Crutches Down the Hall – Thinking About Ambush Grief
As I write, my new bride and I are cruising at 30,000 feet. We are on the way to our honeymoon and taking in the scenery from a different perspective. Any who have flown know that when you look at the contours and landmarks on the ground, they look the same but also different. Lakes … Continue reading A 30,000 foot view: Reflecting on the Omniscience of God
Sunday Leftovers is an occasional series which shares a few "morsels" from the Sunday sermon. Some leftovers taste better the next day, but God's word always tastes good, no matter when you chew on it. So enjoy the "leftovers" from my pastor's ministry! Running from Responsibilities The first morsel I want to let you "chew … Continue reading Sunday Leftovers – Resting in God’s Presence
Some families have a tradition of a large or special meal on Sundays. We have often stuffed the crockpot to the brim, turned it on before we left for church, and been welcomed home to the smells of tasty food just ready to be eaten. Sometimes it is the Easter meal at my parents. Or … Continue reading Sunday Leftovers – 1/21/24
It really shouldn't be, should it? We know His character is both loving and gracious. A simple survey of the Bible makes this plain. Even in the Old Testament, when we read of the many wicked kings in Israel, we still see that God is merciful and gracious to His people. His people that really … Continue reading When God’s Grace is Unexpected
Students praying for my family in September, 2023. 2023 was a terrible year for me and my family. One of the worst things that could happen, did. Yes, I recognize that every bad situation could be worse. I recognize that others have gone through even more terrible and grievous situations. And at the same time, … Continue reading Anchors for the Soul: The Cloud of Witnesses and the Crowd of Witnesses
15,409 days. That's how long my dear wife lived on this Earth. When we were dating, we obviously had no idea. When we got engaged, there were no mystical revelation. And when we got married, this number certainly wasn't written on the back of the marriage certificate for us to see. In our twenties we … Continue reading 15,409 Days: Psalm 90 and Wisdom
The funeral is over. Robyn’s earthly tent has been laid to rest. Family and friends have dispersed. Left over food and flowers have been brought home. A season is over. A chapter is done. Life will change. But now it’s time to rest and reflect. I’m grateful. Grateful for a wonderful wife. Grateful for the … Continue reading Blessed Be the Name of the Lord
My dear sweet wife. The light of my life, the joy of my soul, the mother of my children, and the wife of my youth, has died. I was at her side as she took her last breath. I am so sad. I am halved. I am undone. My best friend has left me to … Continue reading The End of the Road: Robyn Stearns, 1981-2023
Sunset at Kavanagh House It’s been a long while since I’ve posted anything about Robyn. That’s mostly because the day to day activities and issues surrounding her care increased. It’s also because I really didn’t know what to report. As odd as this sounds, the situation was just unclear. Did changes and developments take place? … Continue reading Peace Near the End of the Road
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