John

  • Timeless, God-Centered Marriage Advice with Real & Lasting Impact

    Timeless, God-Centered Marriage Advice with Real & Lasting Impact

    There are a lot of books and programs that offer marriage advice. For instance, my wife and I were fortunate enough to be read through Larry Crabb’s The Marriage Builder by both our pastor and a handful of couples during our engagement. Truth be told, though, Crabb’s book, while it is time-tested, relevant and addressing…

  • Your Work in the Mundane is Refining You

    Your Work in the Mundane is Refining You

    Everything in life is work in some form or another. Some is strenuous. Some is tedious. Some is enjoyable. Some can be an absolute drag. Cleaning house falls into the latter for most people. Sure, house cleaning work can burn calories and force us into a mindset that’s ripe for prayer and personal reflection.…

  • Conqueror: Overcoming this World

    Conqueror: Overcoming this World

    When I was younger, my friends and I played a lot of Axis & Allies and Risk. These games appealed to us because they provided hours of entertainment and the prospect of becoming “ruler of the world” – albeit in a hypothetical scenario. Still, they kept us occupied (and out of trouble) for hours.…