The weather is finally starting to turn more favorable. But here in central Virginia, it's toying with our emotions—30 degrees one day,...

This time of year is beloved by many because of the budding trees, blossoming flowers, changing weather, and college basketball...

Joel, Steve, Powell, Me, JT (aka Hairy Feet,...

How do you sit when you go to a restaurant? Many families choose their seats without much thought, yet the way we sit can reveal...

As I write this article, a lot is going on around me. I’ve just come off two weeks of vacation , Christmas, New Year’s, the start of...

This past week, our church ordained four new deacons , and the occasion was especially meaningful for me. Since arriving in 2018, I’ve...

There's something truly special about good friends, isn't there? A friend from our current church once gifted us a decorative block that...

How do you feel about group work ? You remember, in high school or college (or maybe some other setting), you were assigned to work with...

Guest Post by Powell Smith As you read this, I want you to think of the latest “buzz word”. What do you mean “buzz word”? There is a word...

Over the past few months, the news has been flooded with stories about racism, police reform, justice, protests, and rioting all over...

This past Sunday morning, I woke up to an early morning FaceTime from my brother. I was pretty sure what he was calling about. As I...

This is part seven of my Panama reflection series . A little over five months ago, I was in Panama on a mission trip with a group of...

This is part five of my Panama reflection series . A little over two months ago, I was in Panama on a mission trip with a group of...

This is part four of my Panama reflection series . Two months ago, I was in Panama on a mission trip with a group of pastors from...

This is part two of my Panama reflection series . A few weeks ago, I was in Panama on a mission trip with a group of pastors from...