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Buried Under the Sycamore
Reader. Writer. Jesus follower.
Former sailor seeking bold coffee, sublime jazz, and deep connection.
Dear friends,
In the spring of 2000, my life was a chaotic mess. I had moved back to the family farm in Missouri after a couple of yea...
Nothing New Under the Sun
A note before we begin: “Taking Root in Tended Ground” is where I write about faith — not from a pulpit, not with a seminary degree, not with all the answers. Just from where I am standing. Taking Root in Tended Ground takes its name from t...
Commonplace #21
Reader. Writer. Jesus follower.
Former sailor seeking bold coffee, sublime jazz, and deep connection.
Dear friends,
Last fall I still had grand intentions about this publication and I planned all sorts of things for 2026. During Novembe...
Home is not a place
Reader. Writer. Jesus follower.
Former sailor seeking bold coffee, sublime jazz, and deep connection.
Dear friends,
Shortly after my 18th birthday, I left home in the middle of the night. In the first of many attempts to flee my past, I...
Commonplace #20
Reader. Writer. Jesus follower.
Former sailor seeking bold coffee, sublime jazz, and deep connection.
Dear friends,
Despite being “retired” I find I continue to be quite busy with life. Between college preps for our daughter, volunteeri...
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