A few weeks ago Cooper helped me carry a small locker from his room downstairs for our yardsale. He grunted and groaned about how heavy it was for him, and I’m sure it was…but I was carrying most of the weight…and he never even knew that.

There are times in my life when I feel […]

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The following is a devotional that my wife, Sonja, sent to her ”Homebuilders” Sunday School class.  Several weeks ago I started including her devotional in my weekly devotions that are included in the bulletin each week.  I thought I’d include this week’s entry in my blog.  It will be well worth your time to read it…    When […]

Wake up every morning and kill yourself. I die daily. He must become greater, I must become less. #stumin #aylacog #ourCOG

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I’ve lived most of my life trying to live up to who I thought I should be, as opposed to who I actually am. It seems like a good idea, right… like, “dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” But trying to “dress for the job I want” has been more […]