Let me preface this by saying the thing I know my dad would say if I shared these thoughts with him in person. My dad, technically speaking, did not teach
Personal Stories
2022 5th Grade Promotion Letter
To the Archway Arete 5th Graders of 2021-2022, It has been such a joy to watch all of you grow so much throughout the school year. There’s something so special
The Sins of Our Heroes
“The heroic deeds of those great worthies do not comfort the church so much as their faults and bruises do.” – Richard Sibbes I’m not sure who started the ill-conceived
Semper Reformanda
Five hundred years ago, the Reformers sparked a permanent split between the Roman Catholic Church and Protestant Christians. The corruption, both in doctrine and in practice, was rampant throughout Catholicism
On Teaching
About 8 months ago I graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s degree in Christian Studies. Fast forward just a bit, and now I drive to a job every
We Need Heroes
“We need heroes.” This is Matt Murdock’s final plea as he stands before the jury to make a case for his defendant, the vigilante known as Punisher. This particular line
Striving Together (RFKC Year 3)
I recently finished my third year as a volunteer at Royal Family Kids Camp, a weeklong summer camp that seeks to love and serve children caught up in the foster
RFKC – Why Hard is Sometimes Better
I’ve just finished my second year as a “Cousin” (Counselor) at Royal Family Kids Camp, a week long summer camp for kids in the foster care system. Last time I
RFKC – Midweek Reflections
I wrote this last Wednesday night, halfway through my week at Royal Family Kids Camp, which is a camp for Foster Care children. There’s no greater emotional confusion in my
The "Why Not" Syndrome
I’ve recently diagnosed myself with something called the “Why Not?” syndrome. This is something that many Americans suffer from, especially those of us who have lived somewhat easy lives (otherwise