...for my new book that is coming out this October! Here's the final cover design (along with back cover words below) for my upcoming book on the parable of life with Edward. We're elated that Herald Press chose Edward's art for the cover! DISCOVER GOD’S KINGDOM IN THE SACRED SPACE OF CAREGIVING In this intimate portrait of parenthood, a driven father discovers the life-transforming presence of God through his relationship with his son Edward, a young man with Down syndrome w

Today at the pool two people asked if Edward gives hugs. The first was a friend who's 101 year-old grandmother had just died. This guy is very passionate, and the kind of person for whom a 101 year-old's death would be a great tragedy. After a short conversation about his loss he asked if Edward gives hugs. Immediately Edward moved in and embraced him. Then my friend turned and gave me a hug as well—two guys in winter coats hugging at the front desk of the pool. I can do that

My Dad with his Dad Here's a link to an article I wrote for Christian Courier —about what feels like an existential struggle to leave the CRC church.

WHEN all-star catcher Alejandro Kirk hit his grand slam in the 2025 season-ending game yesterday, propelling his team toward an eventual AL East title, Toronto Blue Jays fans felt a very familiar glory—an echo of the euphoria of Joe Carter’s 1993 World Series winning homer and a re-living of the ecstasy that came with Jose Bautista’s 2015 three-run blast.     As a faith leader, I’ve always been intrigued by the vicarious power of these moments. I wonder if the glory that we f