This past week, I was driving along a county highway and came across several cattle standing along the road looking at me like I didn’t belong there as I drove by honking at them.  I made a note of the nearest intersection and called it in to the local authorities. ...

For years I really wanted a hot tub. However, being married to a very practical and stingy woman (her words!) put such a luxurious purchase out of reach. However, I discovered that there is a small window of time in which her frugality vanishes: pregnancy. Yes, months...

Job 33:4New International Version (NIV) 4 The Spirit of God has made me;     the breath of the Almighty gives me life. I wear an I-watch that reminds me to take a moment to breath. At first it was annoying, but since then the reminder to do that is useful. It is...

Vital Men will begin the week of September 11-15 in all locations. We will have tow teaching options for me in the following locations. In Pella, Newton, Ottumwa, and New Sharon the men will be going through the book, Chase the Lion by Mark Batterson. This teaching...

Book ‘em I have a problem.  I like books.  Over the years, I have taken in more than I have given up and the net gain is more than I should have.  I often say, at the pace I am reading, I will not be able to read all of them in the remainder of my lifetime, not even...

My daughter, Eliana, is 9 months old and is climbing up on EVERYTHING. There is a small step stool my older daughter, Eden, uses.  Eliana will climb it and reach for cabinet knobs.  I knew watching her, this could and probably will end in tears.  Then I got caught in...

I read an article once about the downfall of Target in Canada. In 2013 Target decided to enter the Canadian market, opening 133 stores in its first year. Moving into Canada seemed like a brilliant move. Many Canadians were already familiar with Target, and made...