Category Archives: Thoughts

If someone were to ask you about one of your best friends, would your answer change depending on who you were talking to? If you value the friendship, hopefully not. You would speak well of them and maybe even brag … Continue reading →

Ever played the game “Would you rather?” Here’s a good one, “Would you rather have your arm hair ripped out with duct tape, or have a potentially awkward conversation with a friend at school about Jesus?” Unless you enjoy morbidly … Continue reading →

2 Corinthians 4:7-10 says – “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not … Continue reading →

Last year, when my wife Rachel was pregnant, a lot of folks advised me to prepare for ministry with students to change when the baby was born. While the vast majority of their advise was well-intentioned (and often true!), it … Continue reading →

A few days ago I received my favorite Christmas card of the year. Was it a picture of a JCrew-esk model family at the beach wearing matching khaki shorts and while button-downs? No. Was it a 3 page letter describing … Continue reading →

Time to record the vocals! We got a bit of a slow start this morning but things are off and running and going well. Unfortunately, as I write this, JT and I need to leave for the airport in less … Continue reading →

Part 1: The day is only half over, but so far so good! Not much has gone according to schedule, but what kind of Nicaragua trip would this be if it had! We are in the studio and currently working … Continue reading →

Today we piled the band into a “microbus” and drove an hour to Managua to practice in the studio. After getting lost for about 45 minutes, we finally found the place and were able to get the guys all set … Continue reading →

I have a love/hate relationship with Nicaraguan mornings. The sunrise is always beautiful and the air is nice and cool, but the roosters wake up at 4:00AM and insist that everyone else wake up at the same time! Worship at … Continue reading →

So JT and I flew into Managua airport at 1:06pm and were picked up by Amber Royal – one of the excellent interns at E Puente in Granada. After getting situated, we got to talk with a few of the … Continue reading →