When Life is Hard
November 14, 2024 | Jeff Patton
A few years ago, Sports Illustrated did a tribute article on Coach Bill Bowerman after his death in 1999. Bill was the head track coach at Oregon University for 24 years. Under his leadership, Oregon produced 31 Olympians, 51 All-Americans, 4...
Just Ask
November 6, 2024 | Melissa Riggs
A few months ago, our college son reached out to tell us that his school’s choir would be given an opportunity to take a trip over spring break to sing in some cathedrals and other places in Brussels and Amsterdam. He was beyond excited for...
The Posture
October 30, 2024 | Chad Vinson
I remember the conversation like it was yesterday even though it happened about ten years ago. Laurie and I were in the season of parenting three young boys. I knew I was in trouble when I walked into the kitchen and Laurie turns to look at me...
What To Do with a Vote
October 24, 2024 | Monty Waldron
With our national election just days away, what are your thoughts and feelings about it all? I realize your impressions could change day to day, depending on how the polls are trending. But seriously, are you excited? Anxious? Agitated?...
Following His Lead
October 17, 2024 | Matt Angell
In August of 2023 I drove to a cabin in Georgia for a 48-hour silence and solitude retreat. I was seeking the Lord and desperately needed to hear from him. We had been back in America for a year at that point and I felt a lot of uncertainty about...