Personal & Family Posts

When Peace Becomes Part of the Answer

Peace should never be the only measure of God’s direction, but within a larger process of prayer, Scripture, wise counsel, and surrender, we’ve learned not to ignore it. Read More »

Who Is Sharpening You?

Some friendships do more than make life enjoyable. God can use trusted friends to challenge us, encourage us, sharpen our faith, and help us see what we may be missing. Read More »

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Lives On

Sometimes legacy isn't simply what we teach. It's what quietly takes root over generations. As Christopher and Michelle launch The Woolly Hound Co., we're reflecting on the entrepreneurial spirit that continues to shape our family. Read More »

When Parenting Becomes Friendship

One of the greatest gifts of parenting is discovering that your relationship with your adult children can become something new—a friendship rooted in years of love, trust, and intentional investment. Read More »

More Than Preparing for a Wedding

Sometimes the most meaningful ministry happens after everyone has arrived. Around a dinner table, conversations begin, friendships form, and a vision quietly comes to life. Read More »

A Day I’ll Never Forget…Again

Today marks seven years since my dad went home to be with the Lord. Last night, as I laid my head on my pillow, I remembered that today would be the anniversary of his passing. Then, around 3:00 a.m.,... 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 »

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 »

A Story Behind the Audiobook

A couple weeks ago, while driving down the road reflecting on a project we had been working on behind the scenes, something suddenly came rushing back to me. It was a phrase I sensed the Lord speak during a... Read More »

When the Strategy Is Not Clear Yet

Lisa and I have been talking a lot lately about the difference between having a vision and having a strategy. In some ways, vision can feel clear before the path does. You may sense where God is leading, or... Read More »