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When We Became Parents

At 9:29 P.M. on May 23, four weeks earlier than planned, we became parents to a beautiful baby boy named Aiden Jeffery. He was four pounds, nine ounces, and nearly 18 inches long. He was born a fighter. He surprised…

Memories from Ireland

Ashley and I just got back from vacation with her family in Ireland. It was awesome. The Low-Down from the Motherland Here's a quick recap in a series of snapshot memories: Airplane food, in my opinion, is delicious. And I…

Why Do We Cheer for the Hero?

I was watching a movie earlier this week and wondered, "Why do we love heroes so much? What is it about their courage and bravery in the face of impossible circumstances that causes us to cheer for the hero?" That…

Change Is Hard

"Change is hard. I should know." —She and Him This is a season of change and transition for Ashley and me. First, we found out our church was disbanding. After four years of living in close community and sharing our…

The Typical Thanksgiving Post

No, that wasn't a clever bait-and-switch title. This is your typical "I am grateful for…" Thanksgiving blog post. I'm trying to learn to be more grateful in my life, so if you're looking for something snarky today, you won't find…

Does Arguing Do Any Good?

I hate arguing. And I love it. You see, I like to be right, but I've learned what the cost of being right can be, sometimes. The act of debating someone can be so exhausting, and you may, ultimately, lose…