John

  • 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.…

  • Belonging on the Field – 7 Blog Posts to Ponder

    Belonging on the Field – 7 Blog Posts to Ponder

    Today, we continue exploring You Belong on the Field as part of our Year of Listening Up series. I’ve gathered seven blog posts from different sources that touch on the topic, reference different scriptures and really help flesh out an understanding of what it means to know you belong – that affirm your worth.

  • Which Headline Do You Like Better?

    Which Headline Do You Like Better?

    One of the things I dislike about television weather coverage is the emphasis of fear they place in the context of it. Every winter I can count on a “Snowmageddon” or “Winterblast (insert current year here)” being promoted as reasoning for why we should tune in and pay attention. We are then treated to…