Remembering Apollo 11: Tranquility Base to Wonder

Editor’s note: This reflection comes a little late, but Apollo 11’s wonder is timeless. Fifty-six years ago last month, three men set out to do what humanity had only dreamed of. They flew a quarter of a million miles into the dark, landed on the Moon, and came safely home. In those eight days, theyContinueContinue reading “Remembering Apollo 11: Tranquility Base to Wonder”

A Song That Surprised Me

I first heard “I Know A Name” at home while running through the worship setlist for an upcoming Sunday service. Up until then I mostly stuck to the old hymns — with the occasional early-2000s worship anthem thrown in. But recently, some newer songs have started sticking with me… This song, a collaboration between ElevationContinueContinue reading “A Song That Surprised Me”

Duct Tape, Dumb Luck & Other Adventures

| Guest post by Jubal Blue | First off, thanks for letting me borrow the page for a bit. Writing something like this was one of those “someday” things—right up there with patching the shed roof or unsticking the screen door. But I was bored, so I figured, why not? Turns out I’ve got aContinueContinue reading “Duct Tape, Dumb Luck & Other Adventures”

The Late-Night Rewrite

[Editor’s note: Had myself a busy end-of-week, so I’m keeping things simple today. And I surely appreciate all the kind words about “Still Available,” Y’all are good to me.] I’ve always loved mornings. Still do. But lately—now that I’m retired—I’ve discovered a different kind of writing hour: the holy hush of midnight… It didn’t startContinueContinue reading “The Late-Night Rewrite”

Still Available: One Pastor’s Ongoing ‘Yes’ to God

A cross in the night. A call he didn’t expect. A heart that keeps answering, “I’m Yours.” This is the story of one ordinary man, a faithful Savior, and a lifetime of quiet surrender. The Life Behind the Ongoing ‘Yes’ I recently spent some time with Jerry Masters, a new-found friend and faithful minister ofContinueContinue reading “Still Available: One Pastor’s Ongoing ‘Yes’ to God”