What are you currently anticipating? I still remember the heavy weight of waiting for Christmas morning, or the restless excitement of turning sixteen and the freedom a driver’s license promised. As an adult, looking forward feels more measured, yet life is still filled with that sticky emotion. We wait for tax returns, upcoming vacations, promotions, […]

What's the most amazing thing you've ever seen? Maybe your top ten most incredible sights would beat mine. For me, my list isn't all that impressive: I recently saw a bald eagle dive for a fish in a lake while it was raining. Not uncommon, but a neat sight. A few months ago, I took […]

Snowstorms & Sunday School. Summary: Lucas and Kristah Kitchen discuss Kristah's history with the ministry, the unexpected weather at the recent FGI Women's Retreat, and the vision for a new FGI children's curriculum. Episode Highlights

I remember the first time I visited a hot springs location. Arkansas has a famous place where boiling water comes bubbling up out of the ground. Years later, I would find myself in Yellowstone National Park, where the water comes out so hot it can boil a buffalo. Literally, a park ranger told us a […]

A few years ago, I changed the locks on my house. I swapped out our deadbolts for digital keypads. Now, it’s much easier to get in and even give access to others who need to while we’re away. About a half dozen people probably have the code to our locks and could get into our […]

A friend of mine recently told a story about growing up on a farm. When his dad went into town he would leave a list of chores for his sons to do. My friend was one of those sons. There were certain easy chores, and there were some that no one wanted to do. The […]

In 1789, the HMS Bounty became famous not for its intended mission but for the dramatic mutiny led by Fletcher Christian against Captain William Bligh. The mutineers wanted the idyllic life they had experienced in Tahiti and chose to rebel against their leader who had high expectations for his crew. This story of mutiny displays […]

“When my brothers and I were in Junior High, we often played in the woods near our house and we had a big secret. Next to the muddy little creek that snaked through the trees at the bottom of the ravine, we had our boyhood pride and joy hidden away for no prying eyes to […]

I can’t say I’ve ever truly suffered physically. I’ve had a few scrapes and scratches in my years. One of which was right across the sensitive surface of my eye. It was excruciating, but it passed in a few days. Beyond that, I can hardly think of a time when I faced any intense pain.  […]

When I was in college, I had an acquaintance who loved to argue about theology. I often saw him following others around, talking incessantly, trying to find someone to debate. Most didn’t take the bait, but occasionally, I’d spot him and another going at it. One day, he picked me up to try his pitch.  […]