Thursday, January 15, 2026

Are You Going to Change Anything in 2026?

Being a couple weeks into the new year, I want to ask you something—are you going to change anything in your life this year?


So many of us plan to do things someday. Start something new. Make a change. Stop doing something. Take a chance. But the truth is, today is someday. If we’re not going to make the change now, when will we?

What none of us want is to look back a year, five years, even 10 years from now wishing we had acted when we had the time, the opportunity, and the ability. I don’t want any of us saying, “I thought about doing that… I just never made the decision to actually do it.”

This year doesn’t have to be about doing everything. It just has to be about doing something -or- stop doing something.

Here’s my challenge to you:

Pick one thing you’ve been thinking about starting -or- stopping for a long time. Write it down right now…go ahead, I’ll wait for you.


Okay, now take one small step toward it this week—make the call, send the email, sign up, start the habit, or stop that thing.

And if you want help, encouragement, or a little accountability along the way, let me know. I’d be happy to support you.

Let’s make this the year we stop thinking and talking about “it” and start -or- stop doing “it”.

What If the most powerful step into a new year isn't starting something new, but leaving something behind?” (David Smith, No Turning Back, 1/11/2026, Fairhaven Church

Cheering you on in 2026.

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Sunday, April 6, 2025

Returning to Ohio

Victoria and I hope this post finds you doing well!  We wanted to take a moment to share a quick update on some changes in our plans and also reach out with a request for your prayers and potential help.

As many of you know, our original plan was to follow our grandson and his parents, Darren and Emily, as they continue in their military career.  However, life has a way of throwing curve-balls, and there have been some unexpected changes.  Darren will be returning to Camp Pendleton in Southern California in May, which has altered our course a bit.  As a result, we are now planning to return to Ohio after assisting Darren and Emily with their move.


As you may recall, we sold our home in Xenia last year, so we are looking for a new place to call home starting mid-to-late May.  If you know of any available rental properties, or if you have any other suggestions, we’d be incredibly grateful for your help and insights.

We’d love to stay connected, so please don’t hesitate to reach out and let us know how we can be praying for you as well.

Thank you for your continued love and support—it means the world to us!

Monday, October 10, 2022

To Illinois for NALC Disaster Response

Another trip for the North American Lutheran Church Disaster Response organization. This time to pick up supplies from two churches for Hurricane Ian victims.


On the road again...


Victoria even did some of the driving!


At Saint Paul's Lutheran Church in Metropolis IL


Loading relief kits at St Paul's


A quick stop at Illinois Oldest State Park on the way out of town


Next stop, American Lutheran Church in Rantoul IL


Loading relief supplies


Buckets and Boxes!


Our loading crew in Rantoul with the truck loaded and ready to go


Mission Accomplished! Back at the NALC Warehouse in Caldwell OH




Tuesday, September 20, 2022

NALC Trip From Ohio to Colorado

I was recently offered the opportunity to drive a truck loaded with disaster response supplies from OH to CO. My friend Paul agreed to co-drive with me on this l-o-n-g trip. This was for the North American Lutheran Church Disaster Response organization. 


Truck loaded and ready to go at the NALC Disaster Response warehouse


On the road heading west...


Dinner in Colorado Springs


Truck at the church warehouse in Black Forest CO


Unloading underway


Stocking the warehouse


On the road heading back east...


Mission Accomplished