All posts in A Man and His Design
Wee Man, Turned Tree-Tall Man
*I have my friend Amelia to thank for the inspiration of this posts content. “Zacchaeus was a ‘wee little man’”… But the Son of Man came to seek and …
Tales from a Somewhat Intentional Dad
I had no idea what she was talking about. On the calendar it says, “Starbucks with Dad.” It’s my time to connect individually with each of the kids. Before school …
Frozen from Fear
I am a worrier. I can get so deep inside of my head worrying about anything and everything. Lately, I have been consumed with the reality that my children are …
Asking The Wrong Question
“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” -Ephesians 2:10 Many people have asked me recently …
Remembering Your Vows
Valentine’s Day or your anniversary is not the only day you should remember to date your wife. (The following is a except from Justin Buzzard’s book, Date Your Wife) Vows …
5 Realities of Discipleship
I grew up in a family that loved sports. I distinctly remember being in my grandmother’s backyard as she taught me how to hit a baseball. I also remember that …
How to Create a Disciple-Making Culture in Your Church
Six months ago, when our church plant was eight months old, I realized I had made a big mistake in church planting. I kept talking about discipleship and I was …
Watch the Giants…
“He’ll stand forever as a giant in these eyes.” That’s a phrase I often whisper to myself when I think about my Granddad. Next year he’ll turn 80 and probably …
Man Enough to Wear a Towel
In the three years that they had been together, the disciples had watched Jesus feed thousands with a few loaves and fishes. They were in the boat when he walked …









