The Journal

Writing has a way of preserving what matters most.

Here you’ll find reflections on faith, family, everyday life and the moments that stay with us.

Some stories begin in ordinary places—a conversation, a grandchild, a season of change, a lesson I’m still learning. Others grow out of the books I’m writing and the truths behind them.

Either way, they’re stories worth telling.

“The stories worth telling are often the ones we’re already living.”

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The Journal Blog

Someday This Will All Be Yours

Legacy isn’t just what we leave.
It’s what they’ll carry forward.

I Wish I had More Time to Do Nothing

Retirement means more freedom to fill our days with rest, purpose, people, and what matters most.

How a Children’s Book Takes Shape

Follow along as a children’s book takes shape—from first idea and rhyme to page turns, illustrations, and more.

The Inspiration Behind Soccer and Wild

A childhood story carried for decades, finally brought to life. The Adventures of Soccer and Wild.

A Back-to-School Prayer For the Children We Love

Before the backpacks and bus rides begin, let's cover the children we love in prayer.

Dear God, What Story Shall We Write Today?

What if the most important story we write today isn't on a page at all? What if it's the one we live?