The Detroit Lions are getting a lot of press time and national attention this year and I’m excited to say that for the first time in a few decades it’s actually good and optimistic. This team has had a successful season thus far and has really turned their record upside down. Speaking of upside-down, wide receiver Amon-ra St. Brown became an instant icon, executing a celebratory headstand after a ...  Read More

We have all had a moment where things didn't go the way that we had planned. Maybe it was a friendship that fell apart, or a job you didn't get. No matter what it was we walked away upset and confused. As I was graduating from college, I had made up my mind that I would be working in sports, but when that door continued to close, I became more and more upset and confused, but why? Was I upset that...  Read More

We’ve all heard the saying “Don’t be a doubting Thomas.” We had a saying in the Air Force, “Have a healthy sense of cynicism.” It didn’t mean to be paranoid, but rather don’t take everything at face value. In other words, it’s okay to want to be confident. Thomas often gets harshly judged because he wanted proof that Jesus was alive. At this point, his faith in Jesus was at a crossroads. It was a ...  Read More

Our scripture reading for today, John 20:19-23, marks a profound moment in the New Testament. Jesus, having risen from the dead, appears to his disciples. This moment is not just a reunion; it is a reinstatement of their mission, a revitalization of their purpose, and a commissioning that echoes through the ages.   To fully appreciate the significance of this passage, it is essential to understand...  Read More

The watercolor painted sky in the morning as the sun pierces through the horizon, there is something about the beauty of a sunrise and how it transcends the seasons. In the summer my favorite time to see the sunrise is in the middle of a morning run or bike ride, giving me something to focus on as its beauty reflects upon the changing scenery. In rural Michigan, in late July or early August you ca...  Read More

Have you ever had something so traumatic or something so shocking happen to you and the only thing you can do is stand in disbelief? Like, your brain cannot process what is going on. The most recent, for me, was when my daughter told me she was pregnant with baby #3. I was in shock and disbelief. I just stared at her, my brain glitched. It took a few seconds to realize what she had said, and it to...  Read More