God's Pattern in Life's Pieces

Palisade peaches. Rocky Ford cantaloupe. Olathe sweet corn. Summertime! For four to six weeks each year, something special happens at our local grocery store: Colorado peaches, melons, and corn. By late July, the anticipation crescendos—and suddenly, the reality is here. Stacked on display. For sale. Ready to savor. I grew up eating all three of […]

Whidbey Island, July 2012 This July—as with every July—Mary and I remember. Specifically, we remember July 2012, when Mary lost her balance while cycling on Whidbey Island, Washington. As she began to fall, she was struck by a passing pickup truck. The days that followed were intense. Life-altering in the truest sense. The reflection below […]

It felt like a sacred stewardship, even though it was an unanticipated assignment. The request came during the 2022 graduation exercises at Taylor University. As a Trustee of my alma mater, I was invited to sit on the platform during the commencement ceremony. But this request was different. It came because of a special graduate—specifically, […]

Originally posted 15 years ago. Still true today. With summer activities in full swing, I thought it fitting to revisit this reflection. The reminder it offers feels as timely as ever: summer can easily become as congested and frustrating as Denver traffic. Resist the urge to simply push through. Discover moments to savor. Invest in […]