Author: John

Husband, Daddy, Christ-follower, sports fan... pressing on toward the goal for which God has called me heavenward in Christ. #ForeverRoyal!

November 25, 2014

For the past three hours, I’ve been glued to television. The Ferguson verdict came in. No indictment for officer Wilson. Michael Brown’s family and supporters, crushed with disappointment at perceived injustice. I don’t know the…

November 17, 2014
November 7, 2014

Maybe you haven’t noticed (and if not, I’m worried for you), but the prevailing culture in America is changing. Social norms aren’t the same as they were 50 years ago, or even 5 years ago.…

October 31, 2014

Picture this. World Series. Game 7. Kauffmann Stadium. 40,000+ blue-clad crazies. Royal blue and white towels spinning. “LET’S GO ROYALS!” echoing. It’s something out of a dream. Totally impossible, yet truly happening. A surreal scene.…

October 16, 2014

Tonight, for the first time in 29 years, the Royals… the Kansas City Royals… YES!, the long-suffering, tortured Kansas City Royals. THE ROYALS HAVE WON THE PENNANT! There are no words to describe how awesome…

October 7, 2014

I had the craziest dream last night. I was at Kaufmann Stadium. The K. The baseball capital of Royals nation. Walking through an almost endless parking lot of vehicles. The sweet scent of Kansas City…

July 17, 2014

I’ve been reading through Philippians today, and tonight, as I revisited the book after reading it completely this morning, I was struck by this passage: For many, of whom I have often told you and…