A refugee is a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or other life-threatening...

If my memory serves me correctly, the first time I cried while speaking publicly was at a conference in East Africa when I was sharing...

Despite the challenges, I love spending time in our drop-in office. However, one thing that gives me some gray hairs is trying to figure...

With a slightly new role and different team dynamics, 2025 is shaping to be an interesting year. Also, with transitions happening at the...

In recent months I have had a craving for a greater presence of what I consider to be "good" worship music in my life. I've become more...

I'm thankful to live in a place where I can walk almost every day.  The climate is dry, so moisture is rarely a challenge. Even when it...

I'm a strong believer in the importance of remembering the past and expressing thanksgiving, both in prayer and in public. In this...

From our last day, visiting the flower trial gardens in Fort Collins I can’t resist sharing a little bit about our recent family...

I’m proud of my wife. She has recently made a big accomplishment seem quick and easy. No, she hasn’t done it all alone, which actually...

The craft area From the list of things I’m passionate about, church engagement and language learning are two great ones I’m able to...

I'm grateful for Glenn Miller Park, our well-maintained space in the center of town with a stage, a playground, lots of trees, and open...

Hiking is one of my absolute favorite things to do, and I got a good one in! I've been itching to get up into the mountains, patiently...

A difficult journey World Refugee Day could also be called World Forcibly Displaced People Day, but that doesn't have much of a ring to...

This simple picture speaks to me. I love that the door is open. A pastor I have spent some time with has often emphasized the importance...

No, that’s not my car, but I can always pretend. Posting a picture of my car would not have been quite as catchy or exciting, but I am...

I will be honest. My perspective and opinions on government programs and function get a bit jaded. Some of the frustration stems from...

“What do you do here?” I have had this question posed to me several times lately while working in our IAFR Fort Morgan office. It’s about...

After working as an ag Extension educator for nine years, I still can't help getting excited about a new Census of Agriculture report....

I have been thinking a lot these days about who my neighbor is (in a biblical sense), what the Bible teaches about relationships with my...

New Year’s resolutions often seem like a joke. When I was routinely going to a gym, I always chuckled at the beginning of the year,...