First Trinity Lutheran in Tonawanda, NY

2015-11-21

Photo by XWRN One of the things I’ve noticed about having kids is that it takes us longer and longer to get anywhere. It’s not really about the journey...

2015-11-14

Our family did a staycation this summer, exploring stuff in the greater Buffalo region that we wouldn’t normally get to do as a family. One of my favorite...

2015-11-07

Can I share a frustration with you? I’m not very good at gardening, but we have a really large flower bed in front of our house, so I’m forced to do it...

2015-10-31

Photo by Walt Stoneburner When do you ask others for help? I really dislike doing it. If at all possible, I would rather do something on my own instead...

2015-10-23

I’m always suspicious when coincidences occur in my life. I suppose that sometimes, these coincidences are merely that: coincidences. But more often,...

2015-10-03

Stop reading and consider the optical illusion to the right. Back? Good! What do you see? Some people see a saxophone player, while others see a woman...

2015-09-25

One of the questions I get asked in Confirmation sometimes is about how people are saved. I wax theological with the Middle School students, quote some...

2015-09-19

Several years ago, I built a loft for my daughter. We found some plans online and my mom came to visit for a weekend and helped construct the loft. As...

2015-09-04

Click here to view the embedded video. After taking four years of college courses, I went to Houston, Texas for a Director of Christian Education Internship...

2015-08-29

Have you ever found something hiding in plain sight? While I don’t remember the specifics, I’m sure I’ve had this experience: something has gone missing...