The latest Planned Parenthood campaign, strategically released a week before the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, is clever. Clever, but still not true. Propagandized with a reasonable punch, but still lacking substance.The organization is attempting to do away with the labels "Pro-Choice" and "Pro-Life." Well, actually, it's mostly just trying to eradicate the word "life"... Continue Reading →

On this 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court's landmark decision legalizing abortion on demand in all fifty states, I want to publicly thank my mom for choosing life. In doing so, I am in no way criticizing birth mothers who choose life and bravely made an adoption plan for their baby. I am also not... Continue Reading →

I know I'm a few years late to the party, but I've recently been reading Ann Voskamp's blog, A Holy Experience. She helped us have one of the most anticipatory Advent seasons to date. This woman is nothing if not passionate. And looking at her photographs actually makes me wish I lived on a farm.... Continue Reading →

Here is an excerpt of Steve Saint interviewing and interpreting for now redeemed and forgiven, Mincaye, who murdered Steve's father and his father's four missionary friends 57 years ago today.The radical call for every Christian, written by Jim Elliot in his journal pictured below: "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain... Continue Reading →

MARRIAGEEnjoying a gorgeous sunset along the gulf coastThis year we celebrated our 10-year anniversary with a trip to Florida after participating in the wedding of some joy-driven friends in Atlanta. The R&R together was just what we needed to refuel us for the mission to which we've been called. I love that after 10-years we're... Continue Reading →

From the very beginning of Jesus' entrance into the world, we see God's promise being fulfilled that with Him would come hope for ALL the nations, not just Israel. “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is... Continue Reading →

I can still see her beautiful face smiling at us through one of the windows in her front door as she waved to us through the other. She stood there until our car was out of sight.With her eyes still on the road, Mom took the money Grandma gave us to buy a Christmas tree... Continue Reading →

You might recognize this blog title as a line from an oldie, but a goodie, "Mark of a Man of God" by Steve Camp. That song takes me back to 11 years ago during your first year of seminary when you and Kevin Ball would blare it in your rental on University and then humble... Continue Reading →

The Second Grade's Shining StarShe's ready to punctuate sentences, divide and multiply, stop cursing "pre-cursive" handwriting,  leave a few less books unread in the world, and embrace flying creatures of the 5th day. Starting with this one... The Batgirl Preschooler Why's she so serious? Because phonics is no joke to her. Numbers and shapes aren't the bane... Continue Reading →

On Thursday morning, July 28, 2005, I was 3 days past my due date. I was permanently walking in a wading pool also known as my ankles. I could've been confused with a certain large "house" in Ann Arbor. And I was in Dr. Schiebout's office begging her to induce me.She had pity on my... Continue Reading →

As I lie here next to you in our cabin at camp, we are experiencing the calm following the storm of your not being able to go back to the pool after lunch so you can take a nap. I don't have the covers pulled over me and in true Ruby fashion you notice and... Continue Reading →

Ten years ago tomorrow, on a rather overcast and chilly late spring/early summer day, you, a 22-year-old second year seminary student and Call Center employee, emaciated from bachelor life, took me, a 26-year-old grad student and Public Housing Manager to be your lawfully wedded wife.In three short months, we fell in love over reformed theology,... Continue Reading →