Discover Your Story

There is a kind of joy that only comes when you realize the story is bigger than you. This week, that joy became tangible. My daughters, Mary and Ashley, each welcomed a baby girl into the world… Avila Mae and Lily Mae. As I watched them hold their newborns alongside the steady, loving presence of their husbands, Matt and Jeff, something settled deep within me. This was not just a moment. It was a continuation. Mary is already the mother of our three grandsons, Christopher, J

What happens when we stop chasing success and start living surrendered Somewhere along the way, success became loud. It measures, compares, and performs. It asks how fast, how far, and how visible. It rewards applause and numbers, and platforms. And if we’re honest, even our faith can get caught in that current quietly drifting from Who am I becoming? to How am I doing? But Scripture rarely celebrates impressive. It celebrates faithful. Again and again, God seems less concern

Every year used to begin the same way for me—lists, goals, resolutions, and a quiet hope that this  would be the year I finally followed through. And every year ended much the same way too. Some progress. Some disappointment. A few forgotten intentions buried beneath busyness and pressure. Somewhere along the way, I realized the problem wasn’t discipline. It was direction. So now, before I set goals… before I make plans… before I outline what I want to accomplish… I ask God f

How God Used a Simple Gift From My Father to Point to Immanuel A few years ago, I asked my dad if he would build something for me. Our relationship wasn’t perfect. We didn’t always agree. We certainly didn’t see faith the same way. My dad wasn’t someone who talked about Jesus, church, or Scripture. That wasn’t his world. And yet, despite the differences between us, there were things he understood deeply, like hard work, craftsmanship, and giving what he could when someone h

Every life holds a story, but sometimes it feels like the pages are stuck or the ink has run dry. If you have ever wondered what role you play in the grand narrative God is writing, Ink from Heaven’s Pen offers a fresh perspective. This book invites readers to pause, reflect, and find encouragement in the idea that God is actively scripting your journey, even when it seems unclear. This post shares deeper readings and insights from Ink from Heaven’s Pen to help you discover