In2theRiver

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  • Emerging as New

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! Last week I had the chance to spend time in Nicaragua for the first time in almost two years. It was truly a gift to be able to spend time with friends and see all that God is doing through NicaWorks! in Nicaragua. In addition vocational training, agriculture projects, the… Read more

  • Why Life Is Like a Relay Race

    Good morning! I have always loved the Summer Olympics. There is something inspiring about watching people who have committed four years (and really many more) of their lives to maximize a single opportunity to prove they are the best in the world at something. While I rarely get the opportunity to watch The Games these… Read more

  • Today Only Comes Once

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! As I worked out in my basement one morning last week, something in the periphery caught my eye. It was not out of place, but the bright pink and blue color snapped me out of my exercise routine for a second. Looking to my right, there they were, two small… Read more

  • Change Starts with an Acorn

    “A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” – Greek Proverb Good morning from Westminster, MD! The Greek Proverb above is something about which I have written in the past, but means more and more to me as time passes. As I consider the process… Read more

  • Don’t Be Distracted by the Clutter

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! Standing in my house, staring at my kitchen table, I could feel my blood pressure rising and my vision narrowing. Why was it so cluttered? With two kids under the age of 5, clutter is a part of our life. Regularly, my wife, Jen, will clean something up during the… Read more

  • Living to Honor Their Lives

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! Over the past few years, I have tried to be more intentional about remembering the true significance of Memorial Day. While war can be a controversial topic, the willingness of a person to put their life in harm’s way on behalf of another is not. It is the ultimate form… Read more