I started my social media journey in college, flitting in and out of chat rooms, mostly to argue with people about politics and the existence of God. At the time, a quick response could take several m...  Read More

One of my favorite concepts to communicate to the church is something Mark Oestreicher probably put most clearly: “Teenagers are not a problem to solve, but a wonder to behold.” They have so much to b...  Read More

When I think about the things that have had the most impact on the lives of the Parker kids, the big moments leap out at me first. Moving from one state and church to the next, athletic and academic s...  Read More

There are moments in our lives when we are given the opportunity to “put our money where our mouths are”. We go to church, we sit in Bible studies, we listen to Christian radio, we may even maintain a...  Read More

What if we truly believed this stuff is true?What if we believed that God created the world, has infinite wisdom, power, and love, and that He knows how life works best?What if we believed that we hum...  Read More

I love square dance. When Misha and I were newly married, we spent several Thursday nights with the Arky Stars, a square dance club that met at the local Methodist church. We were by far the youngest ...  Read More

I’ve only tried to play Mousetrap a couple of times that I can remember. The TV commercials made it seem like a non-stop romp of fun, complete with traps and families bonding with laughter. In reality...  Read More

I have nutgrass in my lawn. I think the normal name for it is nutsedge, but at any name it’s a pesky weed. It’s a different color than the other grass and grows taller and faster, also. I spend more t...  Read More

It's tax time, that glorious moment when we list our income, assets, and profits for the government to claim a portion.Every year I worry that I missed something, left off a zero (LoL), or put a comma...  Read More

When I was younger I didn't care so much about wearing the right thing at the right time. Give me a pair of athletic shorts or ripped pair of jeans and an oversized t-shirt and I would be just fine. E...  Read More

My first jobs were with a family friend, our neighbor John Wayne Coletrane. He was about as country as you could get. He shared a large garden between our families and he set up as many money-making o...  Read More

The human condition is fraught with comparison. We evaluate each other, we size each other up, we compete and fight for better resources than the people next to us. Call it survival of the fittest, se...  Read More