Seeds

24 Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much [a]grain. (John 12:24 NKJV) A seed must be planted for it to produce. If it does not fall and have a chance to die and germinate, it … Read more

SimpleFaith.Life

I had lunch and got to reconnect with an old friend and business acquaintance this week. It has been many years since we last spoke but we both realized how much we had in common and rekindled an old friendship very quickly. What I also realized is what a strong man of faith he is. … Read more

Terrain

Today marks a unique point in my life. Yesterday I saw my daughter and her husband off on a plane to fly overseas to begin their new life. I also left my job a few weeks back to pursue new avenues of my own. My son will be heading on his first full deployment in … Read more

Fixin’ to

There is a great Texas (ok Southern) thing called, “Fixin’ to”. Now, the actual duration of “Fixin’ to” can be anywhere from a few minutes to a few years, to possibly never. Texas women have held “Fixin’ to” over Texas men’s heads since the state formed I imagine. I can frustrate and confound the devil … Read more

Rethinking

I am in a season of life where I am, by both desire and demand, doing a lot of rethinking. I have written about simplification and minimalism a bit before, but from the stance of wanting not needing to really do that much about it. The reality is that rethinking things right now is right … Read more