Notes from the Trail

Christmas readiness

There's a way to be "ready" for Christmas even when the holiday details are undone.

Dec 3 • 

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November 2025

I'm not done.

This Thanksgiving, I remembered God’s promise of “more.” I had no idea how He would work, but I now see that He was faithful beyond expectation. He is…

Nov 27 • 

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Ordinary Celebrity: Blake Gore

The latest episode of Ordinary Celebrity was two years in the making! Meet Blake Gore - an artist that draws small - reallllly small!

Nov 19 • 

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Heavens to Betsy! I have an Apple Watch... again.

"I thought you hated Apple Watches?" I know. I did. That was 2020 though. Five years later, I'm embracing another digital change. Here's why an Apple…

Nov 1 • 

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October 2025

Make your boredom better

You’re bored. What you do next can be a waste or a wonder. What is your list of “I will’s?”

Oct 24 • 

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The curious case of Forest Frank

One singer's public declaration of his decision to not attend the Dove Awards sparked both controversy and thoughtfulness.

Oct 17 • 

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September 2025

A dad who was no joke

Reflections on my father, who passed away September 8, 2025.

Sep 28 • 

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Book Review: "The Flourishing Pastor"

This book by Tom Nelson offers soul nourishment for weary, challenged and even energized pastors. From counsel to cautions, you'll learn how you can…

Sep 18 • 

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"Our vengeance is revival!"

Christians wonder how to respond to the evil that is aligned against us. First, we must "understand by faith" the spiritual reality of what we are…

Sep 15 • 

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Declare to the nations that Jesus is Lord

May we be encouraged and inspired to speak up and out about the hope we have in Christ - while we have breath.

Sep 11 • 

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A cricket: too good to be true

I had no idea how much I could learn from a cricket. Small things have a lot to teach us all - even when they aren't as they seem.

Sep 4 • 

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August 2025

Has Apple has fallen too far from the tree?

Will Apple's iOS 26 and Liquid Glass be a bridge too far for many to cross? Or will fans line up lock step? As the company continues to pursue…

Aug 23 • 

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