There is no reason to think I could have amounted to anything important. I was a bad stutterer. Speaking smoothly and promptly and confidently wasn’t exactly my forte. Between 7th and 9th grade I had four knee surgeries. For a young man trying to find his way, this was brutal for my confidence. As far …
14 things I am still learning about Marriage
#1. Marriage isn’t about being happy. It’s about being holy. Marriage is about helping each other grow out of our sins and be more like Christ everyday. #2. To quote the band Boston: Love is more than a feeling. Emotions come and go but a commitment lasts a lifetime. “The essence of marriage is a …
One Life To Live
A few years ago I woke up, brushed away the cobwebs, and laid eyes on a book sitting on a shelf next to my bed: “Don’t Waste Your Life.” {by John Piper} I had read the book awhile back. But this time those words jumped off the page and cut right to my heart. I …
Journey vs. Destination
You’ve heard it said: Walmart—watch out for falling prices. But I tell you: Walmart—watch out for speeding Grandmas on motorized shopping carts. A couple months ago Lyndsay and I found ourselves 1,635 miles into a 2,180 mile road trip. Yeah, I know. Three kids in a very small space for a very long time. As …
Dream Giver
I didn’t want to be a Pastor. It was God’s idea. Growing up, church was where I played ping pong before the service, hangman during, and talked to girls after. Despite my shenanigans and ulterior motives, my Pastor Chuck saw potential. He would shake my hand and say, “Heath, that’ll be you up there someday.” …