Next Tuesday I and my wife will have been married for 20 years, but I’ll still be buying this new book by Craig Groeschel on preparing for marriage. Continue Reading »

Yesterday was a huge day for us @ MapleGrove. We were privileged to help 13 people be baptized, and then we celebrated with a picnic lunch and an afternoon of family fun. It was the highlight of the year for the church and our family. Continue Reading »

I recently asked my wife to tell me what the worst gift and the best gift I have ever given her was.

First the bad …

Almost without hesitation, she laughed and said “voice recognition software for my 10th anniversary.” Wow! That was ten years ago and she didn’t have to think about it at all. She’s mentioned it a few times over the years, but I had no idea it held such a high place in her memory.

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