it is well

Faith

My son is having a son. Our oldest of five children is anticipating becoming a first-time dad in June when his beloved comes due. Soon to be mom and dad are impressively ready and excited for their coming boy, even as the anticipation brings with it a range of emotions. As it happens in life,…

toilet paper and man wearing a mask

The New Normal?

If you know me, you know that I have issues.  In fact we all have issues to some extent.  I often will think to myself that if I can just get this thing or get to this point, then life will be good.  Well right now I have an issue with a phrase that is…

desert landscape

In the Wilderness

The book of Numbers, the fourth book of Moses in what is commonly called the Pentateuch, is probably a book of the Bible that is not widely read by many. However, within its pages is a vast treasure trove of application for Christians today.  The historical period for the book of Numbers begins just two…

bread and wheat

The Provision of God, Pt. 1

Present circumstances have me thinking a lot about prayer. Oh, there’s the whole global pandemic, sure. But that’s not what I’m talking about. Three weeks ago, baby Thatcher Finn Schneider came into our family. That first week was a bit surreal. I was somewhat disconnected from normal life. Our other two boys were being spoiled…