Only You Can Call Me Daddy
A few weeks ago, my daughter and I had a funny exchange as I tried to get her to say my real name. Instead of saying “Moses,” she kept saying “Daddy.” This got me thinking about my relationship with God.
Read MoreSimplifying the Mission
Those who have been reconciled by God are called to be ambassadors of reconciliation. This is the mission of the Church as the people of God. But what do we do when that mission gets too big and we are spread too thin?
Read MoreTelling My Opa's Story
It was with great sadness that my family and I said goodbye to our Opa, Ludwig Eck, on Saturday, February 13th. Planning a funeral from a distance was difficult, but as we gathered online, we celebrated the story of his life.
Read MoreLessons from a Nazi
The fact that my Opa was a Nazi is something that I’ve tried to hide for a long time. However, his story has taught me something powerful about racism - that is that stories matter! If we want to know why some people do horrible things to others because of their race, we need to pay attention to the stories they are telling.
Read MoreWhen Our Freedom Costs Others
Is wearing a mask an infringement of our freedoms? How should we respond to all the rules and regulations that are in place because of COVID-19? Surprisingly, Paul addresses how to deal with our freedoms in 1 Corinthians 8.
Read MoreBirth and Death During COVID-19
My family and I experienced both birth and death during this COVID-19 pandemic. While the experiences were vastly different, both solidified for me the importance of relationships and community.
Read MoreGod Our Mother
I’ve heard a lot of fathers tell me that having kids has taught them more about God. But for me, at least for now, observing my wife be the mother of our child has taught me more about God than my role as a father.
Read MoreIn Loving Memory of Grandma Zehr
I lost my Grandma a week ago. Elaine Zehr will always be remembered for her loving spirit and contagious laugh. May she rest in peace and may God grant us comfort as we journey on without her.
Read MoreWriting a Psalm for Clara
The Psalms are people's own prayers, poems, and songs that express thankfulness, praise, sorrow, pain, or lament before God. If I were to write my own Psalm today, this is how it would go.
Read MoreExpecting a Baby
This Advent and Christmas season has revealed its waiting nature in a whole new way for Jessica and me. In this time of expectancy, we’re also expecting our first baby!
Read MoreA Parable of Motherhood
As we take some time this weekend to celebrate the mothers that we have, I pass on this story as a gift as it was passed to me. May it be an encouragement to continue the indescribable journey of motherhood.
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