A few years ago I took a break from full time ministry. During that time, I worked on my dad’s farm and served part time at a church. This week I have been reflecting on one of the conversations I had with my dad toward the end of my time …
wes Where We Are With 3 Questions
About 2 years ago I stumbled onto what I consider a pretty simple concept. It actually happened on a Sunday I took off, and was the result of evaluating a story I heard. Kind of crazy how things like that happen. The bottom line is this: about 2 years ago, …
Here’s to New Adventures
Here’s to new adventures. Our summer schedule starts in 10 days. By June 1, I will be halfway finished with our church trips for the summer of 2018. Over the next 2 1/2 months, I will help lead a trip with kids to a place I’ve never been even to …
Learn From Your Mistakes
Learn from your mistakes. Seems like a simple concept, right? But when was the last time you stopped to ask yourself if you’re truly learning from your mistakes? When was the last time you admitted you made a mistake? I think there’s a fine line in here. I never want …
Let Go
I took last Wednesday off to go on a trip with my oldest daughter and her class. In doing so, I asked one of the adults who helps on Wednesday to take over our weekly program. I will miss a Wednesday night generally about one to two times per year, …