Better Together
On a trip through the mountains, aspen trees quake in glorious splendor, ablaze in orange and red and gold. Rarely will you find a lone aspen—they grow in stands or groves. Why? Because aspen [...]
Ask for Help
I've had this weird thing going on with my eye, and been putting off getting it looked at. At random times, most often in the evening, my left eye would feel like something was [...]
More Than Monopoly
Dates don't have to be confined to the prototypical "dinner and a movie." Although, for the record, a dinner and a movie is indeed one of our favorite dates. When Peter (also known as the [...]
The Question Habit
Asking questions and listening well can take every relationship deeper. Have an engagement tool for the next time awkward silence fills the air Discover the God-designed uniqueness of another person Help someone else process [...]
Presently Engaged Podcast: Season 3
Season 3 of the Presently Engaged Podcast just released! This season is loosely organized around the engaged family. It’s full of short, friendly encouragement to live intentionally right where you are—and just the right [...]
The Big Game of Listening
At the risk of alienating most people reading this update, I am not a football fan. When I must pretend to follow sports, I am a basketball fan, and I cheer for the Dallas Mavericks. [...]