Birthdays, Connection, and the Quiet Power of Love

Well, I just turned 61 today, and what a wonderful day it has been! First, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who sent birthday greetings—calls, texts, posts, messages, emojis, and all the little ways you remembered me. I read every single one with a smile, and it reminded me just how lucky I am toContinueContinue reading “Birthdays, Connection, and the Quiet Power of Love”

Love is in the air! (Don’t look, Ethel!)

We’ve made the drive south to Lake Charles a few times over the past couple of weeks. And ran into an old nemesis… They’re everywhere, leave a nasty mess on your car, and smell like Charlie the Tuna’s gym socks from last month. You guessed it: Love bugs! If you’ve lived in southwest Louisiana longContinueContinue reading “Love is in the air! (Don’t look, Ethel!)”

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”

Beyond the Build: A Different Conversation with Bill Krause

Before we dive in, a note: today’s post shifts toward model-building and sci-fi—in particular, the ever-expanding world of Star Trek, another interest of mine. It’s a different kind of creativity, but still one that reaches for something beyond ourselves: vision, story, and beauty that stirs the imagination. I grew up seeing Star Trek starships asContinueContinue reading “Beyond the Build: A Different Conversation with Bill Krause”

A Light in the Silence: How the Gospel Is Growing in Iran

With all the tension in the Middle East, I wondered: Why haven’t the people of Iran risen up against their harsh government? At first, it seemed like a simple question. But as I looked deeper, I realized it only scratches the surface. I was in high school during the Iranian hostage crisis in 1980, andContinueContinue reading “A Light in the Silence: How the Gospel Is Growing in Iran”