What Matters Posts

Marriage Spotlight: Thomas & Sophie

A wedding celebrates a day. A marriage begins a legacy. As Thomas and Sophie begin married life, we’re celebrating not only their wedding, but the story they now have the opportunity to build together. Read More »

You Don’t Need the Ending to Share the Story

We often want to share our testimony after the breakthrough. But sometimes the unfinished journey is exactly what someone else needs to see. Read More »

When Financial Security Becomes the Measuring Stick

There is nothing wrong with saving, planning, investing, or preparing. But when our peace rises and falls entirely with the numbers, it may be a sign that financial security has become something more than stewardship. Read More »

It’s One Thing to Hear God’s Voice

Sometimes God leads us, but not always toward the outcome we expect. Learning to hear His voice also means learning to hold our assumptions loosely. Read More »

What My Son Heard in a Story He Had Already Lived

Sometimes the legacy we leave is being formed long before we realize it. Narrating the audiobook allowed Christopher to revisit our family's journey and see it through a completely different perspective. Read More »

More Yellow Bird Stories

Years ago, I wrote a blog post titled Does God Speak Through Yellow Birds? At the time, I was hesitant to share it. The story felt deeply personal, and honestly, I knew it might sound unusual. But it was... Read More »

Seeing the Pattern Beneath the Tension

Over the past few weeks, Lisa and I have been sharing more openly about how we think, how we process, and what actually happens between us when things don’t land the same. It is often not the big moments... Read More »

Are You Still Friends?

The past few weeks, we’ve been focused on the importance of marriage and the power of “us” or “oneness.” We’ve also shared Lisa and my desire to help leaders and couples flourish in faith, marriage, and leadership—so their lives... Read More »

The Power of “Us” in Marriage

Last week, Lisa and I had the opportunity to attend a marriage retreat at WinShape in Rome, Georgia. As we reflected on our journey, we were reminded how much God has been shaping our calling over the past year.... Read More »

Our Calling

Lisa and I were able to get away to Florida a couple weeks ago. Some time just the two of us, and some time with family. There is something about stepping away that reminds you what matters most. Unhurried... Read More »