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Skol, Setbacks, and God’s Greater Story
This past weekend, my brother and I finally made it to our first Vikings game at U.S. Bank Stadium. The highlight? Watching my friend Carson Wentz run out of the tunnel as the starting QB—a childhood dream come true for him. The road hasn’t gone as he planned: six teams in six seasons, trades, setbacks. Yet through it all, God’s greater story is unfolding. It left me asking—what dormant dreams might God want to revive in us?
Unfiltered Prayers in a Broken World
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, I’ve been reminded of this truth: if it’s in your heart, it belongs in your prayers. God isn’t afraid of our raw emotions—anger, fear, sadness, or confusion. From David crying out in a cave to Jesus praying in the garden, Scripture shows us the power of unfiltered prayers. In this article, I share reflections from this past week and how Chip Dodd’s Voice of the Heart helps us see our emotions as signals that can lead us deeper into God’s presence.
Why I Stepped Away From Full-time Ministry
After over a decade in full-time pastoral ministry, I recently stepped into a new season — one that brings me closer to the dreams God has been stirring in my heart for years. In this post, I share the story behind the transition, what I’m doing now with Valley Christian Counseling & Wellness, and how I’m stepping more intentionally into writing, speaking, and resource development. We're still here in Fargo, still rooted at Northview Church, and more excited than ever for what’s ahead. If you’ve been wondering what’s next — this is the place to find the full story.
Running From My Comfort Zone
We don’t run because we love it. We run because we hate it—and we’re doing it anyway. This isn’t about finish lines or performance. It’s about choosing to do hard things—together. One uncomfortable mile at a time.
Called Together: Embracing Ministry as a Family
Not every ministry family looks the same. And thank God for that.
Some spouses share a stage. Some sit together, front and center. Others sit in the middle of the room, clutching coffee and wrangling toddlers. Some feel like they were born for this, others feel like they were dragged into it — and still others feel called, but just plain tired.
Our family doesn’t fit a perfect mold, but we’ve learned to embrace our calling together — messy seasons and all.
Life, Laughter, and Lessons from Viral Ducks
A fifteen-second video of two waddling ducks, featuring a spontaneous voiceover featuring some strong Midwest accents from Taylor and me, has now been viewed over 775,000 times and liked more than 50,000 times. I’ve hilariously gained hundreds of new followers — all because two disgruntled ducks waddled down my street and into my life.