What’s your favorite Bible verse? For some it’s Psalm 23. Others John 3:16. Philippians 4:13 is a good one as well. Mine is Galatians 6:2. For Katie, a church member at a previous appointment, it was ...  Read More

Sometimes it feels like no matter how much faith we have, no matter how many promises we’ve heard, and no matter how many signs God has provided, we have moments where it is difficult trusting in God....  Read More

Was anyone struck with how much Moses did similar things that Jesus did…or Jesus did similar things that Moses did? In The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown, authors Andreas Köstenberger, L. Scott Kell...  Read More

I will take you as my people, and I will be your God. You shall know that I am the Lord your God, who has freed you from the burdens of the Egyptians.  — Exodus 6:7 Every time I read Exodus 6 (which i...  Read More

I don’t like the older brothers being the foils of the Joseph story. And before you ask: no, it’s not becauseI’m the oldest of three brothers…! Of course I’m not jealous when I look at my two younger ...  Read More

Anyone a wrestling fan? No, I’m not talking about the cauliflower ear/singlet-wearing Olympic wrestling, but of Hulk Hogan/Smelling what The Rock is Cookin’ wrestling! If you’re familiar with WWE, yo...  Read More

Chapter 1 - Creation POP QUIZ (And before you ask: yes, this will count toward your final grade.) Which do you like better: Chocolate? Peanut butter?Reese's Peanut Butter Cup?...  Read More

Hello friends, and welcome to our journey together through The Story!...  Read More

I am writing this final post from my living room in Benton. I wasn’t supposed to be home this early, so let me explain what happened. The day started just like any other over the last week at GC: alar...  Read More

I’m writing this post Sunday evening, waiting for my laundry to dry, after a much needed Sabbath. I have been either traveling or working every day since driving out of Benton after last Sunday’s Conf...  Read More

Type your new text here. I woke up Thursday morning unsure of what day it was. Unsure if I should be concerned about my grasp on reality, I quickly realized I was in good company: the presiding bishop...  Read More

I wondered if I was ever going to make this post! After what felt like nonstop work since I arrived Monday afternoon, I have a chance to catch my breath, collect my thoughts, and share them with the c...  Read More