Why do I sometimes struggle with obedience and surrender to the Lord? Why don’t I love others like I should, like I want to, specifically people who aren’t my family or close friends, i.e., those …
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The Fourth of July as Gratitude
Like many of you, I sometimes become disappointed and disillusioned with the things I see in our country. I’m sad and frustrated by the way we often demonize each other as people and tribes when our …
Keeping It Simple
If you operate in a business context, you’re probably familiar with the acronym “VUCA,” which stands for “volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.” This acronym describes the current …
The Transformational Power of Awe
When you look over the course of your life, most of it probably isn’t measured in peaks and valleys, in times of joy and of deep suffering. If yours is like mine, most of it is pretty mundane. Indeed, …
Do You Do Well?
The past couple of weeks have been full of turmoil and heightened emotion for our country and for our community. I find myself with many mixed emotions and conflicting thoughts. I need to go to the …
The Disciple Down the Hall
As parents, I know the idea of making disciples of Jesus out of our kids can be incredibly intimidating. It was for me. Whenever I imagined teaching God’s Word to my kids, I always envisioned Ned …
Unity in Tragedy
I don’t really do partisan politics on this blog. I find the world to be divisive enough as it is, and I don’t feel called to add to the mix. At times, I’ll write about political issues — those …
Living in Brokenness
Well, we’re back here mourning the death of another school family member, this time a former student with siblings still in our school. As I’ve told you before, I travel around the country frequently …
A Stake in the Ground
What do you love? Tacos? Blue Bell Gooey Butter Cake Ice Cream (it IS spectacular, but do you REALLY love it?) The Longhorns or Aggies? (Now I’m just meddling, I know). Ultimately, we use the …
Practicing God’s Presence
Early this summer, our family was able to have a quick family vacation to one of my favorite places in the U.S., a place I had not been in quite some time: Santa Fe, New Mexico. My daughters are all …
An Empty House and a Full School
When our last kid was moving out a few years ago and we stood on the precipice of becoming empty nesters, I asked several of our friends who had gone before me what the secret of successful empty …
Jay’s Blog – Take Aways
We conducted the commencement exercises for the Grace Community School Class of 2025 on Saturday night. This talented group of 84 students received over $8,131,231 in scholarship offers and were …