My Story

How I got here.

7 Months Abroad7 Months Abroad: The Good, The Hard, and the PracticalWe pulled our kids out of school and spent seven months in Europe. Here's where we went, and a guide to three posts on the practical, the hard, and the good.

13 Years13 Years (Part 1): Turning Our Life Around with Real Estate InvestingA Retrospective

Faith in the 21st CenturyHow I (almost) Lost my FaithA study abroad trip to China raised questions I couldn't answer, and a lonely summer of reading nearly cost me my faith.

Faith in the 21st CenturyWhat Happened When I Became a ChristianHow becoming a Christian in college changed me spiritually, intellectually and emotionally, and what came next that first summer.

Faith in the 21st CenturyHow I Became A ChristianHow a reluctant college sophomore living a double life of bible study and frat parties ended up praying, "Alright God, my life is yours."

Intro: Why I Am Starting a BlogWhy I'm starting a blog anyway: to get thoughts out of my head, have better conversations, leave something for my kids, and maybe help someone.

Why I Shouldn’t Start a BlogToo much noise, no credentials, no time, nothing new to say. Here are all the reasons I shouldn't start a blog, and the motives that aren't mine.