Growing up, our youth pastor used to remind us, “You can tell where a person’s heart is by looking at their checkbook. For where your treasure and money are — so is your heart.” At the time, I scanned my checkbook and it was easy to tell — Chick-fil-A was where my heart was. (They [...]

“Be kind; for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” – Ian MacLaren

If you’ve gone through any Christian marriage counseling, it’s HIGHLY likely you’ve heard at least some mention of “The Five Love Languages.” The book, by Gary Chapman, highlights five ways we give and receive love (hint they’re usually one in the same). Chapman breaks the categories down into Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, [...]

Ever get so caught up in your work that forget about being present in the moment? Ever get so caught up in the dream that you’re creating a better tomorrow and you forget about now? Ever stop to think that kids don’t believe in later? When you’re working those longer hours with the hopes of [...]

I cooked up my Grandma’s Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole Friday night and several folks asked for the recipe. I’m happy to share it! It takes 30 minutes or so of prep time and only 5-10 minutes of cooking in the oven. The casserole serves 6-8 servings and according to MyFitnessPal.com it’s approx 355 calories [...]

My dear friend (OK she’s really more like an older sister) Keri Lehmann has been working her passion grove this year and churning out some amazing all natural body care products for her company Savvy Bohème. The products are amazing (and I say this as a guy!). My wife essentially cleaned out all her old [...]

It is the Christians, O Emperor, who have sought and found the truth, for they acknowledge God. They do not keep for themselves the goods entrusted to them. They do not covet what belongs to others. They show love to their neighbors. They do not do to another what they would not wish to have [...]