Different By Design | The Mid-Week Memo | September 10, 2025
When Jesus chose His twelve disciples, He didn’t pick twelve carbon copies. He called fishermen, tax collectors, political zealots, and quiet observers. Some were bold and impulsive (Peter), others relational and behind the scenes (Andrew). James and John were fiery “Sons of Thunder,” while John also became known for his deep love. Thomas was cautious, […]
But for the Joy of Innocence | The Mid-Week Memo | July 16, 2025
Do you remember what it felt like to be completely free? To live without shame, fear, or striving—when imagination ran wild and every day was full of wonder? We do. I (Steve) can still see myself at eight years old, ruling the backyard as a cardboard-armored knight, conquering invisible foes and rescuing fair maidens (usually […]
Set Apart: Living a Fully Consecrated Life | The Mid-Week Memo | June 18, 2025
Have you ever thought about what it means to truly give something over to God? Not just in theory—but in practice? That’s what consecration is all about. It’s choosing—intentionally—to dedicate something fully and completely to Jesus. Not to share it. Not to hold some of it back. To say, “This is yours, Lord. All of […]
Redefining Success | Lessons from Jeanie and the Bible | The Mid-Week Memo | June 4, 2025
My friend Matthew McConaughey is at it again, and I just can’t help but draw a life lesson from his reflection on success. Here we go. The first Webster’s Dictionary in 1806 described success as:“Prosperous, fortunate, happy, and kind.”Today’s dictionaries define success as:“The attainment of wealth, fame, rank, and power.” What’s your definition of success? […]
Chart Your Course | The Mid-Week Memo | April 2, 2025
I was an officer in our High School Navy Junior ROTC chapter many moons ago. My goal? The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and the eventual rank of Admiral. One of my favorite drills was charting the course of our carrier group. I gathered nautical charts, a compass, a divider, and a parallel […]
Get Rid of Those Fig Leaves | The Mid-Week Memo | March 5, 2025
Genesis 3:7: “Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.” The glass frog is native to the Central American Rainforests. The general background coloration of most glass frogs is primarily lime green. Still, the abdominal skin of […]