Greatness & Glory
On the initial days of our sabbatical journey around the country, while running in Machipongo, Va, I spotted trees displaying bright red buds, as well …
Rest
When telling others of our plans to travel around the country for a year, I frequently used the phrase: “Rest, Restore, Reset” to encapsulate our …
Through the Door
Several years back my wife Yvonne shared a desire to travel around the country in an RV for a year. We were carrying a lot …
Love Life
Are you looking for a New Year’s resolution? How about Ecclesiastes 9:7 Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry …
Take Time to Pause
Yvonne and I were headed south on I-85 in North Carolina. Our destination was a quick overnight outside Raleigh on the way to Florida. The …
Farm Your Deck
I saw a social media post which seemed to set soil gardening against hydroponic gardening. I’ve never been in that mindset. I grow as much …
Growing Food While Away
For four years now I have been growing a garden on my deck through the winter. In one sense it is simply a miniature greenhouse. …
Catch-As-Catch-Can
A few years ago my son attended our four week Dr. Sears Prime Time Health class, and afterwards asked a great question: “Can you give …
Snail Wisdom
While gathering some seashells last week, I was struck with their symmetry, beauty, and design. On one beach, within 10 yards of each other, I …
Paul the Bike Guy
I remember watching Paul, my youngest sibling, pedaling in circles on the driveway nonstop. I was sure after three times around I would be bored …