A Different Ambition
Somewhere along the way, I stopped trying to keep up with what’s going on in the world and discovered that a quieter life might be exactly what God had in mind for me all along.
The Language Between Us
Words change with every generation, but maybe the best stories speak a language that never goes out of style.
The Shape of a Day
What happens when God rewrites your calendar? A reflection on interrupted plans, faithful stewardship and trusting Him.
A Second Life
I prefer digital. Lately, though, I’ve been wondering if tangible things have something digital files lack – a second life.
How We Become Observers
A doctor's offhand comment about surfing led me to think about the quiet moment when our favorite physical pursuits begin slipping beyond our reach.
Where the Pavement Ends
A gravel road in the middle of Omaha becomes a dusty path back through memory, ancestry and the people who helped shape the road home.
The Midnight Hour
A quiet reflection on late-night listening, creative surrender, and trusting that the words will still be there when the season changes.
Why Moving Feels Layered
Moving isn’t just about boxes and addresses. It’s layered — with memories, routines, hopes and the quiet disorientation of starting over.
Back Roads and Popcorn Balls
Sometimes the most memorable part of a road trip isn't a giant popcorn ball — it's a small town you almost missed.
A Poor Measuring Stick
Some of the most important things in life can't be measured. A reflection on productivity, limitations, and what matters most.
The Quiet Gift of Limitation
Aging has a way of introducing small limitations into our lives, but sometimes, slowing down teaches us to notice what speed never could.
“But You’re Here”
Two strangers at the gym reminded me that sometimes the most meaningful encouragement comes through three simple words and the quiet kindness of being seen.
Borrowed Wonder
Some of the deepest loves of my life have not been taught to me through arguments or advice, but through the quiet passion of people who simply loved something well.
The Shape of Ordinary Hope
What started as idle speculation became something more: a glimpse of the quiet ways hope shows up in everyday life.
Waiting Room Heartbreak
Beneath the silence, the screens and the uncertainty of waiting rooms lies a truth about what it means to be human.
What the Camera Saw
A house came into our lives this week, but the story isn’t really about the house.
Passive Contemplation
A lonely cabin along Highway 17 sparked questions, then something more. Sometimes reflection finds you while you’re simply paying attention.
Rain Delay
Rain slowed the roads, schedules and the day itself. And that didn’t feel like a problem.